#3 Finding your 'why'

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Shared-value is not a buzz word, says Nando’s co-founder, Robbie Brozin, it is the way to run a business. In South Africa, having a business that gives back from the start-up phase is no longer a compromise. Robbie share how having a purpose can propel businesses, and sustain it. Also, why defining a central purpose to your business from the get-go is important, and why is it so important to have a ‘why’.

Season 2 / Episode 3 8 Apr 2020 English South Africa Business

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