KZN Business Gurus

Marketing & Networking

Grant Adlam has had over 35 years in the communication sector. Much of this time has been involved in promoting the businesses, brands and people of the province of KwaZulu-Natal. He is the CEO of KZN Top Business and the driving force behind KZN Top business Portfolio, KZN leaders, KZN Brand DNA, KZN Women in Business and KZN Business Sense.

PEO (Professional Employer Organisation)

David White who is the CEO of DRG Outsourcing has long been inspired by the dynamic nature of working with people. He says, “I dedicate my time to ensuring that I clearly articulate the purpose and desired outcomes each business wishes to achieve.”

Don’t focus on the short-term outcomes, rather look to long-term outcomes. In that way you’ll be building sincere value with your clients and find ways to genuinely help your clients, which will build the foundation of your Business 2 Business (B2B) relationships. By taking action and putting in the work to scale, the results will start showing.

Fundamental to B2B is access to networks and information systems to create sustainable linkages. The basis of successful B2B opportunities is accurate and verified information.

B2B Market Linkages Specialist

Monique Labat consults to local and international clients on market linkages and Business 2 Business opportunities, co-ordinates detailed programmes and itineraries for international trade, investment and inward buying delegations and compiles market intelligence reports for multiple industry sectors.

Labour legislation or employment legislation is ever changing in South Africa and is sometimes complex for the employers or business owners to understand or implement. LabourNet tries to provide solutions that are affordable and effective to employers in South Africa that simplifies employment legislation compliance.
Why would a company use LabourNet?
Business owners need to focus on their core business to maximise the return on their investment but also need to manage and adhere to employment related responsibilities and compliance on the other hand. LabourNet has teams of multi-disciplinary consultants in the different solutions that clients can call on a day-to-day basis and can have immediate feedback or a solution to their compliance needs.
LabourNet is a firm believer in building relationships with their clients and becoming a partner in their businesses. They also strive to give their clients a competitive edge in becoming employers of choice of the best talent.

HR Consulting, Labor and Employment Law, and Payroll Services

Johan van Deventer is a dynamic and dedicated individual with broad-based human resources knowledge and management skills. He is able to apply knowledge of organisational systems, structures, policies and procedures to achieve results.
Johan is a firm believer of business development and professional relationships.

As a business coach, Marlene will help you deliver the results you desire using proven tools, methodologies and systems, tested and perfected over tens of thousands of businesses worldwide for over more than two decades. She will hold you accountable for your results and just like a sports coach, push you to perform at optimal levels.
As a business owner, Marlene value quality of life – just like everyone else should. By implementing simple and practical tools into my clients’ businesses, I help them to create more money and time to allow them to enjoy the finer things in life. It inspires me to help people spend more quality time doing what they love doing.
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Business and Executive Coaching Company

Marlene Powell is making a difference in people’s businesses and in their personal lives. Thirteen years ago, she left her comfortable but strong role in the financial sector of the corporate world. This move allowed her to embark on a journey that has seen her turn people’s businesses around – achieving between 46% to in excess of 1000% growth.