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News From The Prosperators

White Sessions are a key component of the Raizcorp programme. At White Session, entrepreneurs present their businesses, using a prescribed template, to a panel of guides. During White Sessions, entrepreneurs present snapshots of their business performance to date, plans for the future and goals they intend chasing over the next 6 - 12 months. The process is invaluable in getting the entire guiding team on the same page as the entrepreneur, allowing them to best serve the entrepreneur and their company in growing a sustainable, profitable business into the future.

This year both Kramerville and Richards Bay inaugurated their first White Seasons with marathon white sessions taking place over a 3-week period. The prosperator managers and guides are to be complimented on the incredible way in which they pulled together to “co-create” profitable businesses and contributed towards even more Raizcorp magic!

In Richards Bay, the final three sessions of "Am I an Entrepreneur?" were facilitated by John Roussot, Prosperator Manager and local entrepreneur. The course delivered great results in shifting entrepreneurs' focus and actions from technician mode to entrepreneurial thinking and management of their businesses.

Norman Nxumalo of BHP Billiton presented his Viewpoint on "A better life for all through SMME-development" and echoed the need for entrepreneurial thinking in our society to help create employment, reduce crime and poverty, and, in so doing, create a sustainable economic future for our country. His insights into government and corporate strategy around enterprise development, revealed many opportunities for the entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, and Norman encouraged them to commit to Raizcorp's Learning and Guiding programs, and together make a significant difference in their communities.

In Kramerville, Eugene Beck was the guest speaker at Viewpoint. What an inspiring man! Those people who did not attend this Viewpoint really missed out on an opportunity to hear a great entrepreneur share his story and his wisdom. Well-known for winning the Sanlam Money Game in 2002, Eugene now runs a company that protects consumers who are involved in road accidents.

Ten new companies join the Arize programme this quarter, and three companies have graduated to Category E - Mokgalaka Creations and Projects, Brushimages Photography and Safiga Properties. Congratulations to Lucia, Lwazi and Mathe respectively!

In Marshall Street the P4 – the Pre Partner Preparatory Programme – has launched with 4 entrepreneurs being taken through the Raizcorp Business Think process. For more information on this exciting offering, you can contact Riaad, the Marshall Street Prosperator Manager, at 011 838 8260.

The Meyerton Prosperator welcomed three new entrepreneurs and held its first marketing event. Arranged by Prosperator Manager, Warren Deerans, in consultation with the Sedibeng LED managers, the event was attended by more than 60 entrepreneurs. Many of the attendees expressed interest in the Raizcorp programme and are currently in various stages of Raizcorp Intake Process (Purple Process). We wish them luck!