Prefix Technologies: Josh Adler & Sam Hutchinson
Two entrepreneurs build a product that is set to revolutionise the magazine publishing industry.

8th Man Consulting: Adrian Van Der Merwe
How a new business succeeded by bringing experts on board.

Accesstar: Gavin Rajah
Top SA fashion designer believes in the power of the brand

ACG Architects and Development Planners: Hassan Asmal
Cape Town company delivers Creative architecture, responsible social development.

Actuate: Terri Brown & Grace Harding
Internal marketing gurus apply the concepts of traditional advertising to staff campaigns – with impressive results.

AFDA: Garth Holmes & Bata Passchier
How two education entrepreneurs created one of the world’s top film schools.

Alu-Absoluut: Chené Motaung
A female entrepreneur takes the construction industry by storm

AM Communications: Ayanda Mbanga
Advertising entrepreneur builds her brand on relationships, not transactions.

Amabubesi Investments: Sango Ntsaluba
A CEO links the health of SA to that of his BEE company, where leadership is about passion

Anamazing: Isabelle Rorke & Dumisania Gumbi
A Local animation company is bringing homegrown tales to our screens

Aqua Software Solutions: Faghmie Davids
Software solution provides clients with new ways to track time and attendance of staff

Arctic Circle: Reghard Goussard
A branding and design agency adds business strategy to the mix to deliver game-changing results to clients.

Avocado Vision: Jules Newton
At the centre of a company invested in the future is a story about growth

AVTS Roadworthy Stations: Ferose Oaten
A Cape Town entrepreneur has built a first-class vehicle testing business.

Bandwidth Barn: Odette Potter
Cape Town-based business accelerator gives entrepreneurs the space to grow

BiBi Cash & Carry: Tommy Makhatho
Free State retailer carves a niche for himself in the supermarket sector

Big Inja: Ryan Meiring
Small fish shows big pedigree with a system that takes the trade show expo market by storm

Bizcommunity: André Rademan & Ken van Ginkel
A compelling idea and compelling content have paid off for Bizcommunity founders

Black Pearl Recruitment: Chuma Qamba-Madyibi & Busi Sibiya
Two young women turn recruitment challenges to advantages by getting to know their clients

Blackvoice: Bongi Gwala
Communications specialist offers clients a total solution

Brimstone Investment Corporation: Mustaq Brey
Brimstone is at the forefront of empowerment in the Western Cape.

Britespark: Angela Makholwa
In Johannesburg you could be forgiven for thinking that PR companies are two a penny. What distinguishes Britespark, the consultancy launched by Angela Makholwa in 2002, is the energy of its founder, the range of services on offer and the company’s focus on attention to detail and professionalism.

BulkSMS: Dr Pieter E. Streicher
Make your passion your work, they say, and you will always be happy with your job.

Business Partners: Freddie Bruintjies
A seasoned financier defines success and points out the pitfalls that start-ups should avoid

Cape Venture Partners: Geoff Hainebach, Tony Mallam, David Murray & Andrea Böhmert
A team passionate about helping entrepreneurs succeed provides a much-needed service to technology SMBs.

CellSmart: Ahmed Kajee
A leader in mobile marketing delivers powerful results to customers, leveraging the medium’s more-for-less offering.

CGF Research Institute: Terry Booysen
Don’t miss out on a unique opportunity to differentiate your business

Charlotte Rhys: Janet Rhys & Shaun Mcdermott
Building a business on people’s taste for indulgence

Cibecs: Richard Dewing
Five-year-old start-up corners the enterprise data back-up and recovery market and sets its sights on the really big league.

CIDA City Campus: Taddy Blecher
Taddy Blecher has created innovative ways to motivate and educate PDI students

Competitive Strategy: Laurance Kuper
A top consultant explores the hard business advantage that ethics brings to an organisation

Cool Apple Buddy: Jayson & Anisha Ramsammy
Innovative, creative and trendy are traits that describe both this store owner and his product

Coressence: Monica Nkosi
A beautician gets funding from a client and starts her own business

Cornastone: Hamilton Ratshefola
From Infrastructure to Services, this IT firm achieves massive growth from annuity income

Creative Eleven Team: Ingrid Blohm & Robyn van der Toorn
A small design agency responds to the economic downturn with simple, but effective, solutions.

Croft & Co: Grant Ravenscroft
A former restaurateur opens an exclusive retail store and taps into a lucrative market

Cross Colours: Adelle Wapnick
Finding A Balance Has Been The Key To The Success Of Design And Ad Agency Cross Colours

Csonke.com: Zibusiso Mkhwanazi & Neo Mothlabane
With little more than R2 000 and dreams of greatness, two entrepreneurs have built a giant

Cura Software Solutions: Avi Eyal
South African governance, risk and compliance business is acquired for $19 million by Indian software solutions provider.

Cycan: Bryan & Zi Hattingh
Leadership solutions team proves that entrepreneurship requires resilience

Dariel Software Solutions: Malcolm Rabson & Greg Vercellotti
A small software company proves that technology is about people, not systems

Databuild: Morag Evans
How a liquidated business was turned into SA’s top construction industry database

DatingBuzz: Dave Burnstein
Local Internet dating site becomes international matchmaking wonderland

DG Properties: Denise Dogon
Realtor Denise Dogon took the plunge and went solo by utilising her savvy selling skills

Dial-a-Nerd: Colin Thornton
In an industry known for its competitiveness, Dial-A-Nerd stands out as a leading light

Downes Murray International (DMI): Jenni Mcleod & Emmi Albers
Strategy and altruism combine in a winning formula

Duma Travel: Themba Mthombeni
Seized by a desire to travel a new road, Themba Mthombeni left a well paid corporate job to forge his own path in the travel industry.

Ecocentric: Jutta Berns-Mumbi
A green buildings consultant combines passion for the environment with good business sense to produce a compelling value proposition.

EdgeRMS: Carel Herbst
Recently established, this information technology company is already making its mark

eDreams: Zane Zietsman & Ryan Bakos
Two young entrepreneurs are building SA’s biggest online megastore

Educor: Hennie Louw
Ongoing Education is key to overcoming the myriad challenges faced by start-ups

Elephants in Main Street: Stephen Blades
A different take on teambuilding helps one player differentiate itself from its competitors.

Eltec: Hillel Eschur, Brian Chernotsky & Mark Mitchley
Three real estate mavericks bring a breath of fresh air to the industry

Endeavor South Africa: Greg Durst
A non-profit organisation helps to catalyse the growth of high impact entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneur Organisation (EO) South Africa: Allon Raiz
Three young entrepreneurs launch the South African chapter of EO

Exactica: Erik Hofstee
Former academic helps others to overcome the challenges of writing a dissertation

eyeSlices: Kerryne Krause-Neufeldt
Locally developed eye pad treatment takes global market by storm

Finlay: Lynette Finlay
Commercial real estate company, Finlay, attributes its success to service delivery

FireID: Jenny Dugmore
Headlines screaming fraud have made 2009 a tough year for Internet banking, but they’ve also served to confirm that the market is ripe for FireID.

Fraxion: Stanton Jandrell & Mark Du Plessis
New software component offers business owners greater financial control

Fray Intermedia: Paula Fray
A business built on strengthening the voice of African media

FusionDesign: Carmen Lerm
Cape-based agency draws on international inspiration for local excellence.

GIBS: Greg Fisher
A passion for entrepreneurship enabled Greg Fisher to find his true calling careerwise

GreaterGood South Africa: Tamzin Ractliffe
A Not-For-Profit Company That Delivers Performance-Driven Value

Habari Media: Adrian Hewlett
How a passion for sport created a world leader in online marketing.

Hammer Live Brands: Howard Simms
Events company with strategic edge finds success with big-name clients

Honey Fashion Accessories: Gary Carlisle & Margot Bredenkamp
The fact that it’s been often said makes it no less true: passion is the secret ingredient that makes good ideas great. That has been the experience of Gary Carlisle and Margot Bredenkamp, and their dynamic team of honey fashion accessories sales consultants

Hot Platinum: Ali Brey & Irshad Khan
Two engineers revolutionise the platinum industry with a world-first innovation

iConnect: Calvin Collett
When VoIP was made legal in 2004, technology whiz Calvin Collett was keen to become a reseller so he did some investigating.

Ikageng Solutions: Kgosi Mahumapelo
A branding company hones the focus of its business and reaps the rewards

iLAYO Software Solutions: Inana Nkanza
It start-up achieves double digit growth annually in its first five years

Integr8 Group: Robert Sussman & Lance Fanaroff
It’s been a good year for the guys at Integr8 Group. In spite of the global recession and the subsequent need for corporates who make up their client base to cut back on costs, the company has experienced compound year-on-year growth of between 35% to 40%.

Intelleca: Michael Renzon
Voice and contact centre company takes the lead by staying ahead of the technology curve.

IPT: Mandy Venter
Dial-up to Success

ITEC: Jacque Duyver
Collective energy and enthusiasm have driven the success of the ITEC brand

Itrack: Richard Parry, Jean-Claude Malengret And Tristan Phillips
Three students take on the asset tracking market with innovative, cost-effective tools

Itz & Ari Arenstein: Attention Seekers
Family business breathes new life into outdoor advertising with innovative new medium

Jack Hammer Executive Headhunters: Debbie Goodman
Former dancer uses creativity to build a successful executive headhunting outfit

Jawitz Properties: Damon Jawitz
Eskel Jawitz Real Estate went from being a small regional player to the national big-time

Jenni Newman PR: Jenni Newman
Jenni Newman has built a PR business based on reliability and integrity

Juliette Du Preez: Seeking Out Potential
An investment company that funds the development of women entrepreneurs

Junk Mail Publishing: Felix Erken
Taking On The Print Media Giants To Offer Free Classified Ads

Kapula: Ilse Appelgryn
A small-town manufacturer lights up the export market

Kasty Gaming Zone: Amos Mtsolongo& Musa Maphongwane
Two entrepreneurs see a gap in the township market and set up a business with massive expansion potential.

Kevin Moodley & Associates: Kevin Moodley
Young attorney with brand suss establishes his name in the legal fraternity

Kirgo Group: Ilan Kirkel
Childhood lessons contribute to entrepreneur's business success

Kit Kat Group: Ahmed Gani
A Family-Owned Business Makes Its Influence Felt With Business Suss And Strict Systems

Knowledge Crucible: Thembinkosi Semwayo
An academic develops a solution that improves information access

Kuhle: Pearl Khuzwayo
The construction industry is still a largely male domain, but this has not deterred Durban’s Pearl Khuzwayo. Her company, Kuhle Utility Services is part of the Ilimbe consortium which is building Durban’s new R7 billion La Mercy Airport.

KZN Oils: Rajendran Reddy
Building a dream into a multi-million rand business

Leaders Unlimited: Brian Khumalo
Brian Khumalo speaks about the evolution of leadership and the dawning of a new era

Lere’s Shoe-Shine Experience: Lere Mgayiya
How to build a successful business with minimal start-up capital

Liberty Life: Chris Oosthuisen
It's a savvy manager who sets up a Liberty Life Agency and posts record sales the first year

Liquid Thought: Zulfiq Isaacs
A young IT dreamer shows the value of spoting new opportunities in changing markets.

Longtail: Ingrid Rubin
Integrating online strategy in the marketing communications mix.

Lowe Bul: Matthew Bull
A commitment to liberation has turned this agency into an award-winning powerhouse

LumaCon Air Conditioning: Derrick Tshivhase
Air conditioning business owner sets his sights on a breezy future by securing multi-million rand contracts.

Majestic: Scott Cundill
This Internet Marketeer Is Changing The Way Businesses Think About Generating Sales

Marketing Kraal: Lebona Moleli
An intrepid entrepreneur turns outdoor advertising on its head with an innovative new model.

Marot & Sanders: Marc Marot & Sven Sanders
From humble beginnings, two designers have defined a new niche in the world of branding

Masake Communications: Sharmayne Venkatsamy
Events company facilitates national discussion and debate

Master Currency: Zitulele Combi
Successful entrepreneur, Master Currency founder earned his stripes in the townships

Masters & Savant: Roger Smythe & Reto Reolon
Animation production company blazes new trail in the advertising industry

Maxxor Business Solutions: Mustapha Baboo
IT solutions provider says winners must have initiative to defy the odds

Mayikana Consulting: Mbulelo Mayikana
Creative retention strategies make all the difference in retaining equity candidates

MBTS Media and Business Tracking Solution: Francesco Mariola
Measuring advertising effectiveness is more important than ever; now a local entrepreneur makes it possible.

Medupe Electrical Supplies (MES): Lemao Motaung
Mentorship and networking open up new doors for a successful start-up

MIP: Richard Firth
Software innovator and risk-based billing pioneer proves that local is indeed lekker

Missing Link: Richard Mulholland
Are you boring your audience to death? This team has a different approach – and it's working

Moloko Group Holdings: Fulton Ramaphakela
Starting up without finance is possible if you see opportunities where others see challenges

Monatefellaz: Musa Kalenga
At 25 Musa Kalenga is the oldest person in Monatefellaz, but for a youth consulting company that’s a good thing.

Morrisjones&co: Nina Morris & Angel Jones
From small, if not modest beginnings, to astounding success

Mthombo IT Services (M-IT): Nkosinathi Khumalo
Black IT services company identified opportunity for growth in a time of crisis

MTLS: Barry Geer
Engineer-cum-entrepreneur invents a traffic light system that’s set to revolutionise a global industry.

Nashua West Rand: Colin De Vries
Systems and service are the basis for office automation franchise’s success

Nefertiti Communications: Unathi Memela
A natural networker draws on her strengths to grow a differentiated publicity company.

Neo Africa: Vivien Natasan
In five short years an ex-consultant builds a company that transforms almost every sector it enters.

NeoCell Events: Thembi Ndimande & Neo Seale
An events management company is born from a chance meeting

Net#work BBDO: Mike Schalit
Fearless approach to the power of originality drives one of SA’s top agencies

News Property Brokers: Pieter Potgieter
Honesty, professionalism and plain hard work is what made a success of this independent real estate agent

Ngikwazi: Andre Grobler, Elaine Sampson, Jules Newton
Entrepreneurs rely on chutzpah and expertise to land National Lottery contract.

Nkomamota Organic Farmers Group: Dianah Shivambu
A former teacher takes up organic farming and secures success.

NoMU: Tracy Foulkes & Paul Raphaely
From home industry to international brand, NoMU's story is an intriguing one

Ntsikelelo Management and Accounting Services: Sibongile Mahlangu
An entrepreneur makes a difference by mentoring and training small businesses.

optim8 Business and IT Services: Claire King & Marionelle Perold
Two IT entrepreneurs develop a training product that opens a new world of opportunities.

Paton Penfold Studios: Sasi Paton & Michelle Penfold
Two artists turn their talent into a successful commercial art business

Phadima Group Holdings: Rali Mampeule
Rali Mampeule is blazing a new trail for BEE in the real estate sector

Phantom Group: Mike Hewan, Wayde Kennedy & Anthony Field-Buss
Making a name by building a good business from poor customer service

Plan B Call Centre Solutions: Morwesi More
Morwesi More is breaking new ground in the call centre solutions industry

Profile Media: Ernie Alexander
Identifying a gap in the publishing field and filling it took dogged persistence – but it paid off

Raizcorp: Allon Raiz
An incubator with a winning formula is a breeding ground for successful entrepreneurs

Re:Public: Sacha Matulovich & Pepsi Pokane
A creative media company reminds the industry what creativity is really all about

Reagola: Fareed Regal
IT services company develops its own skills pool to ensure success

REAP Consulting: Doug Leather
Realising sustainable competitive advantage through customer management

Red Cap Radio: David Yapp & Marcel Sapet
Their passion for music and communication inspired this duo to set up in-store radio stations

Reincom Furniture Manufactures: Albert Chapfunga
Ex-offender starts up a manufacturing business and becomes an asset to society

Renwick Business Brokers: Jim Renwick
A business broker sets itself apart by offering a comprehensive service to buyers and sellers

Rex Branding and Design: Rudo Botha & Olivier Schildt
Top designers get back to basics and provide branding solutions for business problems

Rito Consulting Services: Bertha Dlamini
A communications expert delivers measurable results aligned with client strategies.

Robotic Innovations: Altus Mostert
Pioneering in a new sector, gaining market share and a reputation for excellence.

SA Fusion: Catherine Constantinides
Successful events management company founder proves that age is just a number

Sainsbury Design: Angela Driver
Depth of knowledge and client relationships set this agency apart

SDT Financial Software Solutions: Freda Du Toit
A local software company is helping to revolutionise the insurance industry.

Shapes for Women: Greg Ivins & Barry Owen
Pioneering South Africa’s first franchised chain of women-only gyms

Shela Business Enterprises: Filbert Mokale & Shela Moyo
A construction company reaps the rewards of being proactive

Shoes of Flavour: Carien Brewis
A young shoe producer survives the influx of Chinese goods by evolving with the market

Silicon Cape: Vinny Lingham & Justin Stanford
Vinny Lingham, founder and CEO of Yola, and Justin Stanford, founder and CEO of 4DI Capital, have a vision of a Western Cape ecosystem that brings together local and foreign investors, the brightest technical talent and the most promising entrepreneurs.

Silulo Ulutho Technologies: Luvuyo Rani
A former teacher teams up with three partners to bring about a township IT revolution

Simplified: Candice Burt & Frances Gordon
Lawyer and communications expert team up to help corporates speak clearly

Sirac Gauteng: Barney Beukes
Entrepreneurs with an innovative energy product enjoy growth and success in multiple markets.

Siyaka Metal Works: Wilson Langa
A network of word-of-mouth referrals keeps business growing

Siyakhula Business Consulting: Wajdi Abrahams
It’s good to have a helping hand once in a while, but entrepreneurs need to be independent

Skyrove: Henk Kleynhans
Two students attract investors and turn an innovative internet access idea to big profits

So!Go: Francois Te Water Naude
It Took An Astute Eye To Spot That There's More To Cape Wine Farms Than The Grape Harvest

Sophia Town Bar Lounge: Ziggy And Mzwa Thabethe
Two former waiters open their own restaurant in one of Jozi’s hippest centres

Spectrum Visual Networks: Manny Teixeira, Frank van den Berg & Ronald Henry
Technological innovation and practical application means a world-first in digital media solutions

Spoken Ink: Kali Illunga
A young entrepreneur captures the youth market through innovative mobile campaigns that meet their needs.

Springleap.com: Eric Edelstein & Eran Eyal
Entrepreneurs combine fashion and IT in an innovative business model.

Springleap: Eran Eyal & Eric Edelstein
Eran Eyal and Eric Edelstein have been slowly plugging away at perfecting the online social networking, crowd-sourcing and e-commerce web-based software platform used to run Springleap.com – and their efforts have finally paid off.

Ster-Kinekor: Isabel Rao
Ster-Kinekor head says it’s vital to separate emotions from business

Stitch Wise: Natalie Killassy
Stitchwise first came to prominence in the local mining industry by perfecting a geotextile material used in what is known as backfill bags.

Strike Media: Russel Stromin
Mobile media guru leads the new marketing sector with a string of successful campaigns.

Studio 05 House of Fashion: Cecilia Mungofa
Fashionistas take an innovative approach to education – and revitalise the rag trade in the process.

Stuff from Africa: Gorgina Franks
Cape Town-based stationery company taps into local artistic talent

Sun Goddess: Thando & Vanya Mangaliso
An entrepreneurial couple look to their roots for inspiration when creating Afro-Couture

Tag 8 Media: Andrew Franks
An alternative media company taps into the receptiveness of consumers while they enjoy their favourite beverage.

Taurus & Associates: Athol Williams
Local boy makes good as top strategic consultant in an aggressive market

Tax Talk: Janine Connor
Specialist tax publication demystifies a technical subject

Tevo: Patrick Bennett & Robin Read
A small start-up shakes up the direct response television marketing sector

Texcare: Lizelle Parsons
To be an executive housekeeper at the high-end of the hospitality industry, you need to be organised, fastidious and well, finicky. These are personality traits that Cape Town entrepreneur Lizelle Parsons has taken full advantage of to build Texcare Laundry and Dry Cleaning Specialists.

Thakadu Reserve: Albert Segoe & John Ditsele
A unique community-owned lodge breaks new ground with its innovative business model

The Aleit Group: Aleit Swanepoel
The Combination Of Aleit Group’s Wedding Service Offerings Is A Marriage Made In Heaven

The Auction Group: Rael Levitt
Auction Alliance’s Rael Levitt is perfecting the business of selling to the highest bidder

The Business Place: Marcel Newsome
This One-Stop Shop Provides A Platform For Entrepreneurship And Small Business Growth

The Design Partnership: Callie Van Der Merwe & Francois Van Der Merwe
An innovative team brings together branding, design and architecture

The Eye Level Experience: Enver Buys
Innovative company uses experiential marketing to get face-to-face with consumers

The Tax Solution Company: Russia Beeby
A self-taught specialist sets up shop with an innovative idea and a bit of spare cash

The Unlimited Group: Iain Buchan
A new take on an old approach has paid off for this annuity company.

The View Guesthouse: Sheila Sekhitla
A former nurse creates a tourist destination for international guests in the heart of tembisa

The Voice Clinic: Monique Rissen-Harrisberg
How a dynamic young woman cornered the market as the leader in communication training

The Write Co: Amanda Patterson
Writing company helps people from all walks of life to find their inner voice

timeSQUARE: Kim Miller
A new corporate identity provides focus, vision and a clear direction for the future.

Tom’s House: Mazwe Tom
young clothing designer catches the attention of funders with his unique style

Tortilis Africa Investment: Chris Rightford, Dusty Rodgers & Kevin Trinder-Smith
Unique model of leisure membership and eco-tourism investment

TrafficSynergy: Shelly & Gavin Levin & Eric Edelstein
An affiliate network reaps big rewards for bringing advertisers and marketers together under one virtual roof

TSiBA: Leigh Meinert
Cape University employs a multi-faceted funding approach to offer free education to aspirant entrepreneurs.

Tswelopele Group: Bongane Madondo
Midrand-based engineering company is set to become a major player in SA and beyond.

Tuesday Consulting: Kate Lester, Wendy Spalding & Leigh Swartz
A search firm applies an innovative approach to the recruitment of management.

Turnaround Management Association: Munyukwi Kahari
Ailing businesses are the focus of a company that has tapped into a new market

Ukubona Electrical: Alfred Faber
Electrical company wins top contracts after investing in skills development.

UniNet: David Jarvis
A wireless internet services provider takes on the big guns with a cost-effective service

Universal Computer Arts Academy: Nuno Martins & Peter Den Hartogh
Cape Town school translates digital creativity into real world skills and accolades

Unplugged: Rick & Sue Melvill
Creative energy meets business goals to deliver inspired communication campaigns

Urban Ocean: Alfonso Both & Duan Coetzee
Property development company strikes gold in Joburg's once-decaying inner city

Vered: Darryl Mayers
An entrepreneur turns real estate on its head when he buys a family business

Vida e Caffé: Grant Dutton
Brand brilliance meets staff satisfaction to create a dynamic coffee house brand

Web Africa: Matthew Tagg
Young Entrepreneur Attracts Top Performers With Appealing Work Environment

Wetec: Walter Penfold
Irrigation company takes first mover advantage with rainwater harvesting systems that look set to change the way the market thinks about water consumption.

Wine Business Services: Wendy Burridge
A start-up business harnesses technology and CRM to create stronger connections between wine producers and the people who love their tipple.

Xanita: James Beattie
An innovative eco-friendly board hits the big time in the sustainable business market.

Xarra Books: June Josephs-Langa & Khanyiso Mguni
Newtown bookstore lays the foundation for a reading nation.

Yeigo: Wilter Du Toit, Lungisa Matshoba & Rapelang Rabana
Three university students develop and launch South Africa’s first mobile VoIP solution

Yellowwood Future Architects: Andy Rice, Kay Nash & Ivan Moroke
Creativity meets strategy in this team's use of marketing tools to uncover business solutions.

Zanusi Brand Solutions: Nomahlubi Simamane
A brand solutions company carves a niche – and wins awards – with a strategic model that helps clients define where they are going.

Zinandi Communications: Dumisani Nkala
A telecommunications company positions itself for a changing environment early on – and finds success through innovation

Zollanvari SA: Siphiwo Shabangu
Carpet seller from Soweto builds one of the top names in fine Persian rugs