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GET MOVING AND TAKE ACTION

he quote on the front page ahead to put into action. See anything in life or in business, African entrepreneurs and
of this edition of Business page five. you have to put in the time and business leaders. Success
TSense is from Albert KZN Top Business is steaming resources. By taking action and in business requires skill,
Einstein, Nobel Prize Winner & into 2022 and has a number putting in the work to scale, the experience, access to resources
Professor of Theoretical Physics of initiatives underway. KZN results will start showing.” Read and networks, and commanding
who said, “Life is like riding a Top Business is committed to page four. leadership practices to help KWAZULU-NATAL
bicycle. To keep your balance, you positively impact on businesses Johan van Deventer, Regional access and sustain opportunities
must keep moving,” which very and customers in KwaZulu-Natal Manager, LabourNet asks “Is your within the economy. BUSINESS CHAMBERS
much encapsulates the need for and beyond through growing a payroll making business sense?” For those people who wish to do COUNCIL:
action in our lives.
network of inspired, motivated, He addresses the importance more than just ride a bicycle, enter Chairperson: Dominic Collett
This need is well expressed by and enterprising individuals and of managing all your employee a TinMan triathlon (see page ten)
ActionCOACH Marlene Powell organisations. Both the popular information efficiently, cost- and for those already planning an Physical Address: Pencarrow
who appears on the front cover. As Standard Bank Top Business effectively, centralised from escape from action you can enjoy Park, 1 Pencarrow Crescent,
an accomplished business coach, Awards and the Standard Bank anywhere at any given time with an indulgent getaway to the KZN La Lucia Ridge, 4051.
Marlene is committed to making Top Business Women initiative minimal risk. See page seven. south coast! (See page thirteen). Postal Address: P.O. Box 335,
a difference in people’s businesses will take place this year. Read more Umhlanga Rocks, Durban 4320.
and in their personal lives. She page nine. Zosukuma Kunene, Head of We all know that brushing
emphasizes, “Significantly, success A new initiative to be introduced Marketing, Clever Cloud reflects twice a day and flossing regularly Te: +27 (0)31 575 5500
revolves around the word action. by KZN Top Business is a series on the need for more efficient use is necessary to keep your teeth Email: dominic.collett@zutari.com
We literally took a pact to take of masterclasses aimed at senior of time in the article, “Productivity healthy but there are other good Website: www.kznchamber.co.za
action and help our clients to do executives. The first in the isn’t lost, it’s wasted”. His company habits you can learn to improve
the same.” See page three. has a solution to manage the vast oral health. Dr Fareed Amod of
series is a webinar on corporate number of software applications, Crown Dental Studio has some Don’t forget to scan the QR codes
For an added bonus in governance, which will be documents and websites that we advice. See page fourteen. to access the videos relating to the
Marlene’s regular column, facilitated by Cathie Lewis who has need to access on a daily basis. See For those people who need more articles where indicated.
she asks, “How in love are you much experience in the corporate page six. insights in how to take more To conclude with another quote
with your business?” Marlene space. See page five for more On the back page, David action, Cindy Norcott is giving “Dreams don’t work unless you
challenges business owners to information and to register. White’s article stresses the away copies of her new book, “How take action. The surest way to
reignite the passion they have Monique Labat specialises importance of building business does she do it to?” to five lucky make your dreams come true is
for their businesses by setting in Business 2 Business (B2B) solutions through creating Business Sense readers. See page to live them.” - Roy T. Bennett
some SMART goals for the year relationships, and she says, “Like business ecosystems for South six for details. (author and thought leader) 

THE MODERN BUSINESS AGENDA

CREATING SHARED VALUE, ESG INTEGRATION AND COGNITIVE DIVERSITY

Sanelisiwe Gantsho, SACC UK in how we approach African economy while it emerges join the dots in connecting the A vibrant facilitator
Executive Committee trade, community upliftment and from the pandemic is critical. needs and solutions to deliver trade
Member and Cape investment into and out of South We view ourselves as a vibrant outcomes. Positioned for win-win and connector – a
Chapter Leader, South Africa. facilitator and connector – a outcomes and the sustainability for diverse body much like
African Chamber of diverse body much like a gentle the SACC UK for years to come. a gentle yet efficiently
Commerce UK (SACC A Chamber that has a local heart yet efficiently mobile octopus – in mobile octopus – in
UK) and a global mindset The set-up of the SACC UK
bringing together like-minded has been ratified by the SA bringing together
Authentic and heart felt business
T he opportunities that uplift South of influential networks, associates, Government and the SA High creating solutions, levers
people, co creating solutions, levers
like-minded people, co
Commissioner in London. We
Africans far and near is the shared
members, chambers, institutes and
also are proudly supported by
concept of passion in each engagement and governments that explores vast the SA Department of Trade and of influential networks,
business opportunity embarked
associates, members,
and achievable opportunities for
‘creating on by the Chamber in each of the greater good. The passionate Industry (the dti) and UK Trade chambers, institutes
shared the geographical chapters. In board, executive committee and and Investment (UKTI). With
value’ according to Michael Porter particular, revitalising the South various management committees value add connections across and governments that
at the World Economic Forum the globe and the geographical explores vast and
in 2012, is rethinking capitalist chapters growing in South Africa, achievable opportunities
systems in relation to society by prospective members can tap for the greater good.
way of addressing global economic into a readily available database,
challenges. This includes health a wealth of knowledge and fine
and the environment in a win-win professionals who are qualified For more information
scenario that benefits commercial SOCIAL and passionate. www.southafricanchamber.co.uk
efforts undertaken by businesses In making 2022 the year of
and the societies that the opening doors while in the
commercial activities operate in. process of emerging from a
A simple model for illustration is SHARED pandemic, growing connections
a triangle that has interchangeable across all areas of business and
apexes, labelled environmental, VALUE social responsibility is key in SCAN
social and governance factors collectively building towards QR CODE
with shared value at the centre a future that matters for South TO SEE
of the modern agenda for Africa in how it contributes to the
sustainable activity. Shared value ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE global economy.  VIDEO
is a competitive advantage of the

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