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THE BUSY BOOKKEEPER
AND PARTNERS

Full Name of Company: The Busy Bookkeeper and MISSION
Partners To be a trusted and well-respected accounting firm that
Nature of Business: Finance makes a difference in the lives of the young mothers we
Services / Products: Accounting, Secretarial, Payroll, hire, our community, and our profession.
Taxation, Finance Applications KEY PERSONNEL
Date Established: July 2017 CEO: Magdelene van der Walt
Customer Base: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Partners: Delila & Rickert Pattinson
No. of Employees: 3 CONTACT DETAILS
Physical Address: 11 Walnut Road, Kingsmead, Durban,
VISION South Africa
To establish an accounting firm built with exceptional Tel: +27 (0)31 003 2964
professionalism and integrity by using harmonious E-mail: hello@thebusybookkeeper.co.za
balance of human assets and technology. Website: www.thebusybookkeeper.co.za

PROVIDING A LIFELINE SUPPORT TO SMALL “We strive to be your business allies. My team and
I want to empower you so your business can reach
BUSINESS OWNERS WHO ARE OVERWORKED, the success it deserves. It’s why we create tailored,
OVERSTRESSED AND OVERSTRETCHED professional services and solutions to support your
small business when needed,” Magdelene says.
The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners is a registered The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners have a vision, “To
woman-owned and led professional virtual account- establish an accounting firm built with exceptional
ing firm dedicated to supporting startups and SMEs in professionalism and integrity using a harmonious
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa. balance of human assets and technology.” This is a goal
that Magdelene and her team strive to achieve as a
As a certified Sage Business Cloud adviser, registered trusted, well-respected accounting firm in South Africa.
accountant, and author, Magdelene van der Walt
founded The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners in 2017 Magdelene’s business journey and personal experiences
to make a difference in the lives of fellow business as a business owner in South Africa are why The Busy
owners, the KwaZulu-Natal community, and the Bookkeeper and Partners is committed to servicing
young women she employs. small and medium enterprises. Being a proud, devoted
mother and passionate entrepreneur with over 15 years
The desire to help others grow and succeed led to The in the finance sector, Magdelene not only understands
Busy Bookkeeper and Partners’ growth while allowing the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life
the proudly South African accounting firm to create
much-needed employment opportunities for young balance and improving efficiency to “work smarter, not
harder” but also the immense value of receiving support
mothers within the KwaZulu-Natal community.
when starting and running a new business.
Magdelene’s human-centric approach to managing When asked about her career and business,
her business and hands-on leadership style means she Magdelene says, “I provide a vital lifeline and
proudly trains, upskills, and nurtures each member support to small business owners who are
of The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners team. This overworked, overstressed, and overstretched.”
commitment to mentorship isn’t only a rewarding
experience for Magdelene and her team; it also Since opening in July 2017, The Busy Bookkeeper and
benefits The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners’ clientele Partners have provided professional and personal
by guaranteeing they can rest assured that they are in accounting, bookkeeping, financial statements, payroll,
the hands of a trained, trustworthy and capable team. taxation, company registrations, statutory compliance,

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