About the business coach

My name is Peter, and I was raised in the typical environment of my time. Do well at school, go on to get a degree and then settle into a career with a good corporate.

However I always seemed to find things that could be done differently, or better. But in a corporation it was difficult to implement these ideas. Over time I began to think that I could be happier in my own environment. The problem was, of course, that I was now in middle management, had a family and responsibilities .. and was in a comfort zone. The risk in starting a business was immense, and there was no guarantee that I'd be successful. At the same time I didn't have unlimited resources, and despite having completed a SBDC business course, I felt I had no one to turn to: Someone that had been there; done that!

I knew about business plans, but things like market research, drawing up projections and planning were almost unfathomable. But I had a dream, and I believed in my product so I went it alone. NO REAL PLANNING!!??? In 1998 I started with an overdraft of R50,000. There were months that I had to juggle my financial commitments in order to keep head above water.

I managed to persevere and within 5 years things were going well. I'd paid off the overdraft, paid for my house and vehicles and the business was going well. I continued to grow the business and through diligence and self education really got a grip on business. Not just mine, but the basic principles of starting a business; running a business and growing a business. I often paid exorbitant school fees, by making mistakes. With each of these I swore I'd happily give shares in my business if I had someone to turn to who could walk with me through a solution. But there never was anyone, so I spent a lot of time and trial and error solving issues.

Through this time I've built up a wealth of experience as well as specialist contacts. People that believe as I do, that SA's salvation lies with the SMME. I also believe, that like people, each business is different. And unlike many other business consultants and course providers I believe in personal mentoring. I will sit with you in your workshop and thrash out a solution that's tailor made for your business' circumstances.