Sharing of the tips and tricks that can make us all successful is at the core of the #BuildSA movement, we want to share and learn, help you to obtain the best skills to move your person, business or idea forward so we can all #buildSA together
Mark started off in IT in 1980 after completing his B.Sc. studies, worked for many corporates (SPL, First National Bank, Edgars, Deloittes Management Consulting).
Completed his MBA at Wits Business School in 1987, moved into the field of data warehousing, business intelligence and general management. In early 1994, started his entrepreneurial journey and co-founded Integrated Business Decisions International (Pty) Ltd (IBDI). He was instrumental in taking the business to being the premier Arbor Software (later acquired by Hyperion) distributor within South Africa, covering both sales and services (consulting and training) with a staff complement of twenty-one people. In mid-1998, IBDI was acquired by Global Technology and he became MD for the Global Technology Business Intelligence division, with a team of sixty people. He led the division to achieve top EMEA distributor for Hyperion in 1999, surpassing PBIT expectations on a regular basis under his tenure.
Mark’s experience in his entrepreneurial ventures, together with his extensive network of business contacts, positions him ideally to contribute to realizing Vantagepoint’s objectives.
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I have been part of this initiative and aware of the benefits it can bring on Twitter as we network and connect with other leaders.
I tried venturing into the trucking business with a second hand truck (bad move) because I couldn’t affort a new one and no financial institution was willing to finance trucks. Now my truck is broken and I don’t have the money to fix it as I cannot get financial assistance anywhere. I hope to get assistance from this forum not negative comments or people who are going to judge me.
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South Africa has an incredible wealth of natural ressources, be it minerals or arrable land, and it’s not utilized as it could be because of the lack of skills. Look at Japan, almost nothing to work with but the minds of its citizens, and theytransform imported raw material into high end goods. We wouldn’t need to import anything if our average employee has skills, motivation and good work ethics. This would rise the average persons wealth a great deal.no redistribution of wealth necessary. There is enough for all, just raise the skill level. Government must be pressurized to stopusing tax money for themselves, its there for making high quality education free for all!!!
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After matric I studied diploma in accounting wih pastel accounting for so many years I couldn’t get a job to an extent that I became a cashier at the casino bt by the grace of God someone offered me a job as a teacher to teach accounting with looking at my situation at home I took it but it meant that I must be separated with my family with about 400 as it is in the rural areas.the jobs I saw that I was qualifying for wanted the experience where no company was prepared to trust me and give me a try in their company.its very hard out there in our country.even now I’m employeed as a teacher bt I didn’t choose that career because I was not passionate about but because of circumstances I had to take it
When it comes to entrepreneurs in SA, we must remember that true entrepreneurs are those that have the spirit of entrepreneurship and are those that have always tried to sell something and see the opportunity at all stages of life.
The real question we should be asking is what did you sell or how did you attempt to make money in primary school, high school and what are you doing to make money now? These are the true entrepreneurs we should be identifying and supporting, not those who have learnt business skills and have no entrepreneurial spirit.
The life of an entrepreneur is a tough one to begin with – sometimes referred to as the roller coaster ride, true entrepreneurs are motivated by this while those in companies are seeking security and generally work for entrepreneurs.
There is a difference and if we want to really help anybody we should endeavour to find the people with true entrepreneurial spirit and help them. #BuildSA
Ja neh you gonna be a teacher forever or you gonna quit once you gotta job you studied for?
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@ Richard Simmonds Thanks so much for the great inside you put forward in your comment . Am currently studying with the John Maxwell university to become a motivational speaker , Coach and trainer , The vision for this forum is a great one but it will be ok that each to be entrepreneurs is aware of what is ahead of them and also must note keenly that to become a successful entrepreneur the spirit of entrepreneurship is indispensable .
The good news is that every person has a potential in them and if identified and nurtured well it will surely grow . My school offers me great resources and material that can be of help , If anyone of the forum puts together a group of people who are really enthusiastic about growing as people and growing their business then they may contact me and I will schedule a free seminar or workshop with them and I will share some great inside on how to become the best of yourself .
Entrepreneurs who will be reading this should be aware of the fields they want to endevour, in and out. Must be willing to assume leadership position and take risks, that’s where the high rate of return is. We do need people of great business intellect, they don’t necessarily have to go to school and do business 101, but they do need education of that particular field,basics. There is no empire founded on sand.
Investors, be wise. Know where your interests lie.
Every single person in South Africa is a potential Entrepreneur . My friend argued that this statement is a myth But I told him clearly that it is not , Financial freedom can be attended by any person who consciously commit themselves to personal development . I have dedicated myself to a studies on wealth building and financial freedom from days as old as the ancient times of Babylon which was the first recorded time that man starting amassing wealth for himself under the umbrella of attending personal freedom ( which comprises of financial , spiritual and physical state of well being)
Going back to my open statement that each person within the borders of South Africa has a potential of becoming rich if they decide and work towards such a goals is because for the past 20years South Africa despite its setbacks has the most favorable winds blowing across the continent . You success does not depend on lower taxes , better governance or good climate . Your success depends 100% on your personal philosophy . If you change every thing else will change for good . I am the Guinea pig of my own experiment and once I have proven this beyond reasonable doubts to myself I will put it together in a book and will devote the rest of my life in teaching personal development across Africa as its the only one way that African’s can free themselves from mental slavery .
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