As a founder, selling a business is difficult and a succession plan is usually the biggest challenge of all. This is why search funds exist. You’ve probably never heard the term “search fund” before, but that is about to change. Sibusiso Mbonambi is the Managing Partner of South Africa’s first traditional search fund, backed by…
Co-founder and CEO Graham Stephen regularly shares his insights gleaned from discussions with clients and real-world challenges faced by founders and business owners. If you think your favourite sports team in a world cup can give you an emotional rollercoaster, then you haven’t tried to sell your business yet. After you’ve poured your heart, soul…
Our latest bizval webinar delved deep into the essence of a thriving small business: precise and well-executed planning. In our enlightening webinar titled “The Importance of Strategic Planning for Small Business Owners,” we were fortunate to share insights and strategies that are instrumental to the success of entrepreneurs in today’s dynamic landscape. Hosted by…
Every entrepreneur ponders this question at some stage in the journey. After all, the difference between building a valuable business and having glorified self-employment is the creation of generational wealth. If the carrot of generational wealth doesn’t work, then you can thinking about the stick instead. If a business cannot be sold, it actually becomes…
In the heart of South Africa, the business landscape is vast and diverse. As an entrepreneur, you might have at some point pondered the worth of your business, and for this, you’d typically look for “business valuations near me”. With so many options available, it can be daunting to pick the right service. To simplify…
