BUSINESS PARTNERS : Local entrepreneurs celebrated in the 2022 Business Plan Competition

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Guest: Samkelisiwe Sithole - Owner of Luhnyezi Farming



A poultry farmer, property investment specialist and digital printer were among this year’s cohort of winners in the annual Business Plan Competition for Aspiring Entrepreneurs. The competition, which provides local entrepreneurs with critical skills training and resources, culminated in an awards ceremony which recognised this year’s winner, two runners-up and six finalists.



Now in its 13th year, the Business Plan Competition is hosted by specialist small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) financier, Business Partners Limited, in collaboration with entrepreneurship content engine, SME Toolkit
10 Apr 2023 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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