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THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL

REVOLUTION AND THE LAW

Nicolene Schoeman-Louw, SchoemanLaw will fill the current gap – but at The following documents are
Inc, Cape Town what cost to the client or end examples of those available on the
user? If something goes wrong platform (currently hosting over
and the user/client ends up with 35 documents/agreement types):
he Fourth Industrial an attorney and that agreement is
Revolution is upon us, poorly constructed, who is really ■ Confidentiality and Non-
Tand on the one side many to blame? Is that client better off? Disclosure Agreement (“NDA”)
professionals, including attorneys ■ Independent Contractor
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future. This is a scary prospect. On Service Desk™ aims to address this ■ JV Agreement
the other side, many opportunities fundamental problem and fill the ■ MOI and Shareholders’
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and reliable professional solution
businesses in the form of more
options and reduced costs due to to start-ups and SMEs. The ■ T&Cs
pioneering online platform hosts a
the increasing role technology is range of standard legal documents ■ Supplier Agreement
playing. ■ Last Will and Testament
forming the cornerstones of best
Traditionally, the cost and time practice. Users are allowed access ■ Lease Agreements Nicolene Schoeman-Louw
of reliable legal solutions have to personalised support in case ■ Loan Agreement
meant these have been out of of any unforeseen legal incident ■ Letter Demanding Payment user. They even offer customisable customers request them. All the
reach for many SMEs and start- occurring. The first solution ■ Various HR Documents and solutions. So, their support documents are also frequently
ups. The lack of access to reliable of its kind in South Africa, the Company Resolutions and a solution for any business’ updated to ensure that they align
legal support has also been a core platform supports entrepreneurs ■ Offer to Purchase (freehold and regardless of size and industry are with the latest best practice.
reason for business failure. to conclusively establish legal on offer.
foundations in their businesses sectional title) There is no need to leave your
We know, as a result, and up to for optimum growth and overall ■ BBBEE Affidavits (EME and The platform is easy to use, no legal needs unattended ever
this point, many businesses have business success. generic QSE) and many more! prior legal training is required, again! 
resorted to using free templates and users are supported through
from unreliable sources. We have The platform further Prices range from R195 and R895 help texts, free podcasts, videos Empower your business today, go to
however started to see a shift where addresses the need for effective per document if downloaded on and training events. https://www.schoemanlaw.co.za/online-
consumers are becoming much management of individual a pay-as-you-need-basis or R249 / The platform is also ever legal-services/
more sophisticated and are looking needs, such as drafting your R495 per month on a subscription evolving and entirely client-driven. T: 021 425 5604
for fast, reliable and practical (cost will, the management of crucial basis, this is over 75% less than Documents are added as and when W: www.schoemanlaw.co.za
effective and professional quality) relationships in business, usual rates if traditionally drafted
online solutions. including employment by an attorney.
relationships and contractors, as
The fact is if the legal profession well as stakeholder relationships What is more, users have the
does not get on-board, alternative in the ecosystem, such as clients, support of a law firm that not only
legal services not constructed by debtors, shareholders, directors has created but who maintains
professional, practising attorneys and joint ventures. the platform and supports each

STANDARD BANK KZN TOP BUSINESS AWARDS 2019

Staff reporter success across a range of role is greater than the financial recognising business excellence Givers, a disaster relief agency,
different categories. products and services we provide. in KwaZulu-Natal.” which has now been in existence
We take our social, economic for 27 years.
ntries for the Standard Imraan Noorbhai, Standard Grant Adlam publisher of
Bank KwaZulu-Natal Top Bank Provincial Head KZN, says, and environmental responsibility the KZN Top Business says, Members of the public can
EBusiness Awards 2019 are “The Bank’s vision of ‘Improving seriously. Indeed, we know “The Awards recognise and also get involved and show just
now open. that our long-term profitability celebrate some of the best how much their local businesses
lives and fulfilling aspirations depends on the stability and
The annual awards now in their across Africa’ reminds us that we well-being of our continent. As businesses that operate in mean to them by voting for the
KZN. Over the 21 years of our
top brand in KwaZulu-Natal
12th year celebrate business are more than a bank, and our such we are proud to be a part of
marketing initiatives, we have through an online poll. This
consistently showcased brands award is much coveted by all
that are reputable and respected entrants and hotly contested
in our province.” each year.
To be eligible for a category Additional awards are
award, entrants need to sponsored by eLan Property
demonstrate how their companies Group (SMME Award) and
have embraced the core values of BusinessFit (Entrepreneur
business excellence, sustainability Award).
and responsibility, which are
principles in line with the Entries will close on the
King IV Report on Corporate 15 May 2019. The Standard Bank
Governance in South Africa 2016. KZN Top Business Awards
2019 gala dinner will be held
The Standard Bank KZN on Thursday the 13 June at
Top Business Leader’s award the Southern Sun Elangeni &
is an honorary award given Maharani Hotel Complex. 
to a business person who
has demonstrated exemplary
business achievement, For more information on all categories
and their entry requirements visit:
industry influence and is a www.kzntopbusiness.co.za
true inspiration to others. The
2018 award was given to Imtiaz Contact: Tracy Engelbrecht
2018 KZN Top Brand was won by uShaka Marine World. From Left to right: Imraan Noorbhai, Standard Bank KZN
Provincial Head; Stella Khumalo CEO, uShaka Marine World; Lalita Dhasiar-Ventura, KZN Top Business; Sooliman the founder, director T: 031 823 1445 / 031 701 1445
Mpume Mabuza, marketing director of uShaka Marine World; and Grant Adlam, KZN Top Business and chairman of Gift of the E: tracy@topbusiness.co.za

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