Business consulting company at the Helm

When and why did you start your business?

 I started my business in 2015, mainly because I wanted the flexibility of working for myself, but with time I grew into it and had a bigger vision. 

 Your business is quiet unique.  How would you describe your services? Our main service offering includes Virtual office assistance services, doing Business administration for small businesses, Business analysis, Digital marketing, Mentoring and training (Enterprise Development) 

 Are you able to do those services at your own office or do you have to be at the client’s office? 

The only time I need to be at a client’s business premises is when a site visit is required to ensure implementation on any gaps found during a business analysis, otherwise because we are a virtual office for our clients , we can work from anywhere.  

Who or What inspired you to start/get into this kind of business?

I stand for personal development. I believe in empowering people and sharing information. Even before I started working in enterprise development, I was working in the marketing industry doing brand development and research. 

What are the challenges and highlights of running a business of this nature?

It becomes challenging when the client does not share all the information, mostly because they would be worried about confidentiality, in that case it becomes difficult to assist them to the best of our ability. Normally we overcome this challenge once we have built a good relationship and the client understands that we also have a confidentiality policy.

 What did you do before starting this business?

 I was a Business Developer, working on a Kumba Iron Ore enterprise development programme, doing business plans, mentoring and training of SMMEs. 

 What advice can you give to any young person wanting to go into your line of business?

 My advise is very simple, a great idea is not enough, you need to become a great entrepreneur and make money out of your idea, and the only way to become a great entrepreneur is by learning financial education, marketing skills and be up to date with trends. 

What is the best business advice you have ever received?

I think it was something I read somewhere. “If you do something that you love, then you will never work a day in your life.” This is the truest thing I have ever heard, my work does not feel like work at all. I enjoy talking to people and sharing information with them. I love what I do. 

Is there any businessman or woman whom you look up to? 

I don’t have anyone in particular that I look up to, but I admire people who are brave enough to bring their ideas to life by starting a business. 

What is your motto?

I am living my best life! 

What are you currently reading?

A Return to Love, by Marianne Williamson. I am on the first few pages, but I am already enjoying how this book simplifies love, loving and putting love into everything . I hope it will be one of those books that will make a difference in my life. 

Contact Lindy on: 079 732 4145