Entrepreneur of the Year finalists announced

20 Sep 2011

This year's Sanlam/Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year competition saw over 350 small to medium businesses (SMEs) enter, including those into the new category of 'job creator' that was added to showcase SMEs that are creating sustainable employment opportunities within their local communities.

Entries ranged from successful start-ups in the manufacturing and engineering services sectors to a hair salon range and communication services businesses with some enterprises enabling job opportunities for up to 1200 employees. The diversity of entrants who made the finals proves that entrepreneurs in all industries can be successful, if they apply sound business principles and innovative solutions to their businesses.

Other categories in this annual benchmark competition include emerging entrepreneur, small business entrepreneur, medium business entrepreneur, innovative entrepreneur and the grand award of entrepreneur of the year.