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REVOLUTIONISE YOUR BUSINESS WITH

SYSTEMS AND AI INTEGRATION

ransforming your business leverage AI for automation, AI enhances human potential
into a model of efficiency customer insights and decision Rather than replacing your
T and growth is achievable making will outpace competitors team, AI amplifies their
by integrating robust systems stuck in traditional ways. capabilities, handling routine
with cutting edge Artificial Imagine using AI to analyse tasks and enabling them to focus
Intelligence (AI).
your business finances, spot on strategic, creative activities.
As a business coach with over 17 trends and automate budgeting.
years of experience, I’ve observed Picture a marketing system where Scalable solutions for all
that well implemented systems AI tailors campaigns to your business sizes
in areas like finance, marketing, customers’ exact needs, delivering AI isn’t just for large organisations.
sales, management and leadership a 24/7 personalised experience. Scalable AI solutions are available
lay the foundation for sustainable Envision AI streamlining your that cater to businesses of all sizes,
success. Today, AI serves as a sales process, freeing up your making advanced technology
powerful enabler, accelerating time to focus on strategy and accessible to you.
business transformation more income generating activities The clock is ticking. Will you
rapidly than ever before. instead of administration tasks.
lead the charge or be left behind?
Prominent business leaders, AI tools can also help you If you’re serious about getting
such as Kane Munster of lead and manage your team your business future ready, let’s
Industry Rock and Brad Sugars of more effectively, improving talk. Book a complimentary
ActionCOACH, emphasise that communication, automating 20 minute strategy session and
the coming years will distinguish performance tracking and together, we’ll create a roadmap
businesses into two categories, enabling you to build a culture for your success. Don’t wait for
those that adopt AI and thrive of innovation. the future to happen to you. Let’s
and those that resist it and make it happen together. 
eventually fail. Peter Diamandis Overcoming hesitation
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BUILDING A STRONG COMPANY CULTURE

s a staple of Port The results of this commitment
Shepstone’s private sector to employee well-being are clear.
Afor over 50 years, The Beekman boasts high levels of
Beekman Group isn’t just about employee satisfaction, exceeding
beautiful resorts and unforgettable 85% in recent surveys. This
vacations; it’s about creating a positive environment translates
truly exceptional experience for directly into exceptional customer
everyone involved, including their service, with guest satisfaction
incredible team. consistently surpassing 80%. The
motivated and engaged workforce
Employee well-being is a drives their success, fuelling
core value at Beekman, as they
strive to be an employer of continued growth and innovation.
choice, attracting and retaining The Beekman W.A.Y.
top talent. Which is why they programme, recognised by the
launched the Beekman W.A.Y. 2024 KZN Top Business Awards
programme in 2017 – a holistic organisation. To achieve this, they outreach programmes and health in the Employee Wellness
approach to employee wellness ■ “You Make The Difference” dedicate significant resources to and wellness workshops. category, and as one of the Sunday
that goes beyond simply by embracing a positive attitude Times Best Places To Work, is a
recognising hard work. and teamwork employee well-being, investing Beyond the formal programmes, testament to this commitment
well over R1 million annually in to creating a thriving workplace
The Beekman W.A.Y. is These guiding principles initiatives that enhance the lives Beekman encourage a robust
about fostering a culture resonate throughout their 30 plus of their team. culture of recognition and where everyone can succeed. It’s
where everyone feels valued, resorts and the Port Shepstone appreciation. They provide a culture that’s not just beneficial
for all their employees, but also
empowered, and inspired. head office, uniting their 1200+ To build the element of inclusion ample opportunities for personal
Through this programme, they team members in a shared sense from the ground up, they have and professional growth. From for the business. 
encourage their team to adopt of purpose. appointed dedicated Culture financial wellness workshops www.beekmangroup.com
these culture pillars: and Engagement Officers to and life skills training to access
The Beekman W.A.Y fosters champion employee well-being, to mental health resources
■ “Wow Our Customers” a culture of collaboration, and they organise a diverse range and professional development
with exceptional service empowerment, and inclusivity, of events throughout the year, programmes, they strive to
■ “Always Evolving” through recognising that their people from team-building activities and support their employees in all
growth and innovation are the true heartbeat of the social gatherings to community aspects of their lives.

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