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Entrepreneur of the Month : February 2012

2012-02-23T09:42:00.000+01:00

Wow its been such a busy start to the year! We have big plans for 2012 for Gordon's Bay and its really wonderful to see people pulling together to support our local businesses. It gives me great pleasure to announce that our chosen Entrepreneur of the Month for February is Isabella Brummer, owner of Designer Pawz Pet Spa in Gordon's Bay.

Isabella has been in the pet grooming industry for the last 15 years and has opened a doggie parlour in Gordon's Bay on the corner of Miller Street and Sir Lowry Street. Isabella takes pride in providing a clean, comfortable salon so that you and your pet will have a safe and pleasant visit. She really goes the extra mile for her clients, and this is certainly not your average doggie or pet parlour.

In her own words 'At Designer Pawz every dog is top of it's class! We offer a professional, quality & complete dog grooming service and the finished result is a happy, calm, clean and Stylish client!' We have just installed a mosaic water feature outside Designer Pawz simply to cater for our thirsty doggie clients who may be walking past our shop on their way back from the beach. Our water fountain is free and some of our dog visitors even choose to sit in it to cool down!

Designer Pawz Pet Spa is ozonated with heppa filtration to kill all bacteria and diseases on the spot, and your pets get a healthy dose of pure ozone. The layout is open, and lends a comfortable feeling. Our prices are very competitive and thus we have a broad client base in the Helderberg area, Stellenbosch and people as far as Cape Town feel we are worth the 40min drive considering the exceptional care their pets get at our Doggie Spa'.

Designer Pawz is a full service pet spa. Their Basic Dog Grooming services include :
Nail clipping and grinding, Bath, brush, Massage, Blow dry.
Scissor cuts/trimmings, De-shedding, Tooth brushing and teeth cleaning, Puppy trims, Ear cleaning, Shave downs.
Designer Pawz also offers The Luxury Dog Grooming Services which include Oatmeal Baths, Blue berry head massage, Pet Hydrotherapy

Please lets join Isabella on her Facebook business page to support her www.facebook.com/DesignerPawzPetSpa

Her contact cell number (sms her for booking your pet or getting a quote from them) is 071 535 2001 and her email is designer.pawz@gmail.com

We wish her and her team all the continued success for their business and really encourage all the pet owners in Gordon's Bay to support them.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH : JANUARY 2012

2012-01-29T11:54:00.000+01:00

Well 2012 got off to a speedy start and before we knew it, Christmas and New Year was over and I had become a grandpa for the 1st time! It gives me great pleasure to announce that it is time to choose an Entrepreneur in Gordons Bay for their contribution as a business to our town. Our chosen Entrepreneur of the Month for January 2012 are Joe Doubell, Keryn Doubell and Lourens Van Wyk the owners of Zenergy Lighting and Energy Consulting in Gordon's Bay!

Zenergy Lighting and Energy Consulting was founded in 2010 and is situated on the corner of Faure Marine Drive and Miller Street in Gordon's Bay. Their customers are Business Owners and Home Owners or basically anyone who uses electricity! Their products amongst others are heat pumps, LED's, lighting (decorative, commercial and industrial) and they offer services such as electrical installations, lighting design and energy audits. Zenergy's goal and company motto is 'To provide lighting design, energy efficiency and excellence while building strong relationships with those we serve'

Zenergy identifies 'the level of energy efficiency and cost saving' that has to be achieved for their clients, plan the solution, implement and then offer technical support after the installation. It is their ultimate goal to make buildings that we live and work in, healthier and more energy efficient. They have clients across the country and have implemented their energy efficient project at the Gordon's Bay Spur and done the lighting for the Gordon's Bay Spar. All of us who use electricity should definitely contact them to find out how each of us can strategise on saving energy and therefore bringing our monthly electricity bills down! Joe, Kerryn and Louwrens do an excellent job in their field, so please lets support this great business.

Its up to each of us in our town to actively make the choice to support our local businesses. The team at Zenergy can be contacted on their email at info@zenergysa.co.za or telephone numbers 021-8560435 / 072-727 5755. Please also join them on Facebook for their weekly news and more information on their products and services at https://www.facebook.com/ZenergySA We wish them continued success for 2012 and the future!

SELLING OR RENTING YOUR PROPERTY?

2012-01-23T08:14:00.000+01:00

Are you Renting out your Property?
A verbal Lease is difficult to enforce, let us at Danmil Attorneys draft your Property Lease Agreements for you to ensure you are protected by the Law. This can save you endless concern in the case that you have any problems with your tenants at a later stage. We will ensure your Rental Agreement is professional and has all the necessary clauses included to protect you and your property.

Are you Selling your Property?
We cover a broad range of aspects in this department at Danmil Attorneys. We specialise in Conveyancing - all types of Property Transfers (acquisition of and sale of property) Registration and cancellation of Mortgage bonds and Deeds Registry searches. It is vital to have good Legal assistance to ensure the Sale goes through as quickly and smoothly as possible.

If you are selling your house or purchasing another, you may be concerned about Capital Gains Tax? Contact us for advise on this topic any time by emailing us at Danmil Attorneys on dm@danmil.co.za or see our website on http://www.danmil.co.za

Are you purchasing a Property in South Africa from Abroad? Let us help you with that. There are many factors that come into play when trying to either purchase from Abroad or from home in South Africa to Abroad.

For all other Property related matters, we can also assist you professionally, for example, with Land consolidation or Property sub-divisions, Rezoning of Property as well as all Property Development issues.

Our conveyancing department prides itself in ensuring client satisfaction. Areas of expertise are Sectional Title Developments, Development contracts, Servitudes & Notarial leases.

Serving you to our very best always!
Danie Miller and the Danmil Attorney's Team

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2011-12-27T14:09:00.000+01:00

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ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH

2011-11-24T11:26:00.000+01:00

It once again gives me great privilege to announce our chosen Entrepreneur of the Month in Gordon's Bay for their contribution to our town. They are Felicity Fourie and Nico Marais, the owners of Village Plastics!

Village Plastics opened for business on the 7th August 2009.

Felicity Fourie and Nico Marais are both resident in Gordon’s Bay. Felicity spent 17 years in the Paint and Chemical Industry and 10 years in Exports and Financial Management. Nico was in Fruit Exports for 24 years.

Their colourful and interesting little shop is situated at Shop 19 Village Walk (Pick n Pay) Faure Marine Drive Gordon’s Bay. This shop offers a large variety of products including Plastic ware, Brush ware, Baking ware, Kitchenware, Storage Containers of all shapes and sizes, Toys, Gifts, Packaging and more.

It is a bright and happy shop with something for everybody, whether it is, a Bird Feeder, Broom, Beach Bucket, Battery Operated Candle, Vuvuzella, spray bottle or a Rugby Flag! Their motto is “Anybody who says money can’t buy happiness - Doesn’t know where to Shop”

Village Plastics supply individuals, schools, crèches, restaurants, guest houses, hair salons, hotels, etcetera and will source products specially to suit the specific needs of their customers

Nico and Felicity strive to give their customers excellent service, competitive pricing and an interesting shopping experience. As quoted by Felicity 'Our business is only as good as the promises we keep'

Please support Village Plastics and pay them a visit. Their contact details are: Felicity 0829081884 and Nico 084954266 They can also be reached on email at villageplastics@xsinet.co.za

We wish them a wonderful and successful coming summer season! Remember its up to us to support local businesses for the benefit of all of us and our beautiful town, Gordon's Bay.

PRE NUPTIAL CONTRACT : Why this is necessary and how it protects you and your family

2011-10-02T15:05:00.007+02:00

There has been a tradition, in the Western world, at least, that when two persons get married they become one, the main effect was that their estates (assets and liabilities) was amalgamated as one estate.

What many couples dont realise is that in the modern world, today, this had the effect of both parties losing everything should one of the parties land in financial problems. One can never tell what circumstances you and your spouse may need to face in the future.

A good and protective system has devised through entering an Antenuptial contract excluding the effects set out above. Later further choices were added, you can now be married

in community of property (that is without a contract), or
out of community of property (that is with an antenuptial contract) either with the accrual system or without.

It is important to get proper advice and to enter into an Antenuptial contract with an Attorney before you get married. Having a prenuptial contract is the answer to protecting your assests and is highly recommended for all people getting married.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH : AUGUST

2011-09-19T10:58:00.000+02:00

Its once again that exciting time where I choose a Business Owner for their meaningful contribution to our town. I am very privileged to announce that our chosen Entrepreneur of the Month for August is Jenny Burnham, the owner of Eye of Africa Tours in Gordon's Bay!

Eye of Africa Tours was founded in June 2001 and is situated in Ryger Street in Gordon's Bay. They are a tour operating company which designs and plans holidays to meet the unique requirements of their clients. They specialise in the Western Cape and Garden Route regions, but can book and recommend Hotels, Guest Houses and Car Rental companies throughout South Africa. They also offer exclusive private tours, fun-filled wine and guided tours with knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides. They also do Safari's to the local Game Parks, tours to the Garden Route Addo Elephant Park, arrange Botanical Garden trips as well as Hermanus and Whale watching trips.

Although most of their clients are international visitors and tourists, Eye of Africa Tours also offer affordable options for anybody wanting to experience our beautiful South Africa. In Jenny's words 'We are passionate about South Africa and love sharing this special country with our guests and have a wealth of travel information to make your vacation unforgettable and magical.'

Their company mission statement is 'We offer value for money and a truly memorable experience' and they have a beautiful and informative Website namely : www.eyeofafricatours.co.za Please do not hesitate to contact Jenny and her team at Eye of Africa Tours for more information. Her email address is eyeofafrica@global.co.za and her office contact tel no. is 021-8561024. Jenny is also on Linkedin should you wish to contact her there http://za.linkedin.com/pub/jenny-burnham/2a/47/939

We wish Jenny and her team at Eye of Africa Tours a wonderful and successful coming Christmas and summer season! Lets all pull together and support our Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs to make Gordons Bay a better place for us all!

ENTREPRENEUR of the MONTH : JULY

2011-08-18T10:35:00.000+02:00

As part of my continued promise to all of our Local Business Owners, I am selecting to market one Entrepreneur per month for their contribution to our town. This article will be connected to my Website, Business Blog, our Facebook Business Page, Twitter as well as Linkedin accountants in order to give the chosen Entrepreneur maximum support and exposure for their Business.

I am very proud to announce that my chosen Entrepreneurs of the Month for July are the owners of Mojito's Restaurant, namely Mikhail and Eldurette Kunneke and Karin van der Westhuizen. They are very passionate about their Business and since purchasing Mojito's just under a year ago have done wonders with their Business.

Mojito's is a traditional Cuban Restaurant and Pub that serves wonderful cocktails! Cuban food for those of you not yet familiar with it is a fusion of Spanish, African and Caribbean cuisines. Their company motto is 'Mojito's -Experience a Revoution in your taste buds' and we really feel this will be the case once you have tried their Jalepeno Poppers and Peri Peri Chicken! They have some wonderful specials on at the moment, particularly the Prawn Special which is only R69 for 20 prawns! The best news is they are offering a special 20% discount on meals to all members of the Gordon's Bay Business Forum!

Mojito's is situated on the Beach Road in Gordons Bay, they are no.6 & 7 The Old Cape Mall. They can be contacted on 021 8561670 or you are welcome to email them on karinvdw@gbprimary.co.za. Their Website is www.mojitoelmar.co.za Lets continue to make sure we support ALL local business owners by visiting their businesses, restaurants and using their services...Together we can make Gordons Bay a better place!

Gandi

2011-07-28T10:53:00.004+02:00

"May today there be peace within.

May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be

May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others

May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.

May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us."

ENTREPRENEUR of the Month : JUNE

2011-07-23T15:39:00.000+02:00

I am very proud to announce my chosen Entrepreneur of the month is Deon Goosen from Deon Transport Furniture Removals! Deon's started his business in 1997. Deon focusses on private households and office removals, but also does deliveries for furniture manufacturers and restorers in the Western Cape.

Deon's business is an owner-driven enterprise where he is involved personally in just about every removal.

In Deon's own words, 'I find that clients like my personal involvement and the speed with which we complete our tasks, thanks to an efficient team and the special vehicle I use.'

Deon's Transport uses medium size vehicles that are allowed and fit into most complexes. He offers a punctual service that also arranges the packing of your boxes and wrapping of your furniture and paintings should this be required through one of his trusted sub-contractors.

Deon is happy to quote on all your moving or delivery requirements. He prices are very reasonable and he offers and excellent service. Deon's Transport is situated in Devon Road in Gordon's Bay. He can be contacted for inquiries on 021-856 2451 or on his cell phone 082 848 1464. Please feel welcome to email him on deon@balekaevents.co.za

We wish him continued success in his business and really recommend supporting him in our area.

GORDONS BAY WINTER WONDERLAND

2011-07-02T09:55:00.002+02:00

To all of you that share our dream,

Congratulations to Margot and her team. Gordon’s Bay has never experienced something like this before!

It makes me feel proud and full of hope to belong to an organisation like the GBBF. Instead of complaining and preaching doom, the business people of Gordon’s Bay took the initiative and brought a vibe to our town, last night was brilliant! People were walking on the side-walks with open fires to create atmosphere, restaurants and pubs brimming full of people, a festival of Fairy lights, the whole place was buzzing with excitement!

We can Make Gordon's Bay a better place

Danie Miller – Chairman / Voorsitter

www.danmil.co.za

Gordon’s Bay Business Forum

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH : MAY

2011-06-10T10:01:00.000+02:00

As chairman of the Gordon's Bay Business Forum I am once again proud to anounce our Entrepreneur of the month. This month the chosen business owners for outstanding service and contribution to our town, are Joe and Elsabe De Abreu of Le Bay Guest House and Restaurant in Gordon's Bay.

Joe and Elsabe bought Le Bay Guest house in March 2010 and subsequently upgraded the guesthouse and restaurant and three self catering units.

Le Bay is a guesthouse with a fully licensed restaurant and caters for small functions such as meetings and birthdays. They have seating for 40 people inside and their menu is mostly traditional South African food but can be happily changed to the client’s request. Daily specials are displayed on the menu board outside Le Bay.

Le Bay Guesthouse is focussed on excellent hospitality service and quick response to prospective clients and guests. It is their aim to make every guest feel they are at home far from home.

Elsabe says 'We cater for families that want to have a night out for breakfast, lunch or dinner that enjoy good South African food, personal service and hospitality in a relaxed atmosphere. We look forwards to meeting you, and proudly introducing you to our unspoiled little jewel of the village'.

Le Bay Guesthouse is situated in the village area of Gordonsbay, 100 meters from the beach and overlooks False Bay. Their address is 7 Sir Lowry Road, Gordon's Bay and they can be contacted on 021-8561019 for any inquiries that you may have. Their Website is http://www.lebay.co.za and they can also be contacted via Email on : office@lebay.co.za

Please lets all support Joe and Elsabe at their wonderful restaurant and guest house. Together we can make a difference in our town by supporting local business and our entrepreneurs.

Family

2011-05-28T14:38:00.002+02:00

You can choose your friends, but not your family. Our Miller family have strong ties that bind us. We are an ordinary South African family with our problems and differences, but we have an exceptional sense of values, faith and love. Love for all creation, the mountains, seas, rivers, open plains, the Karoo, forests, animals, birds and people - Danie Miller

You reap what you sow

2011-05-23T15:48:00.003+02:00

''I am so blessed by good fortune that it places a responsibility on me. I also believe my good fortune is linked to this belief. So it's a pleasure. The gods will just chuck more at me.''

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH : APRIL

2011-05-23T15:31:00.000+02:00

As Chairperson of the Gordon's Bay Business Forum, I am proud to announce that our chosen Entrepreneur of the month for April 2011 are Cyril and Lynn Brown, owners of the Gordon's Bay Reviews.

Cyril and Lynn produced the first three editions of the Gordon’s Bay Reviews in May, June and July 2010 in conjunction with the Elgin Grabouwer. They took a break in August and have been producing and publishing the paper independently since September 2010.

According to Cyril and Lynn, their aim is not to produce a ‘news’ paper as such; rather a monthly review of people, places, history, environment and events happening in and around Gordon’s Bay. They have been constantly amazed at how many interesting, talented and enterprising people there are in our Gordon's Bay community and enjoy sharing these discoveries.

In the words of Marcel Proust ‘The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes’, so with that in mind we thought it would be interesting to provide a space for local people to tell their stories, share their interests and experiences, promote events, publish information about community associations, sports clubs and school news and advertise their businesses.

Their focus remains firmly on positive, motivating and interesting - even quirky – information, (interspersed from time to time with one or two other items that is not specifically related to the town). Along with their regular contributors, each producing a column in their own fields, they are fortunate to have the services of an excellent copy editor as well as a printing service, all based in Gordon’s Bay.

The target market of the Gordon's Bay Reviews consists of residents and visitors to Gordon’s Bay who enjoy reading about our town, its people – whether residents or ‘swallows’ - along with articles from enthusiasts who enjoy sharing their passions, e.g. local history, birding, photography, psychology, coin collecting, book reviews etc. and businesses who want to advertise. Lynn says 'It has been surprising to note the number of people that are unaware of the range of services we have available in Gordon’s Bay and we are firm advocates of an interactive and locally supportive community'.

Working from home, they don’t have an office in the strictest sense of the word, as all information, editorial, photographs or advertising can be sent to either lynnhb@mweb.co.za or cyrilb@mweb.co.za. They can be contacted on 021 856 3792 or Cyril can be contacted on his cell phone 082 735 9998.

The Gordon’s Bay Reviews is a monthly publication and is obtainable at: Gordon's Bay BP Garage, GBay Internet Café, Mountain Streams Nursery, Ooksus Fisheries, Solveig, The Gordon's Bay Spar, Talking Books, Vanity and Village Plastics. Please support this wonderful couple in our town as they are making wonderful contribution.

Wish we them continued great success and look forward to reading the Gordon's Bay Reviews each month!

Gordon's Bay Winter Wonderland Festival

2011-04-15T15:54:00.001+02:00

.Gordon’s Bay Business Forum

P.O. Box / Posbus 64 , Gordon’s Bay / Gordonsbaai 7151

Correspondence / Korrespondensie : margot@gbsec.co.za

MEDIA RELEASE

Winter Wonderland Festival

Gordon’s Bay 1-17 July

From 1-17 July Gordon’s Bay will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland as the village is dressed in beautiful white lights! The Milkwood Trail will be a ‘Fairy Forest” with twinkling fairy lights, big snowflakes and stars. The historic Post Office trees will shimmer and island trees through the village will shine. Homes, gardens, shops and businesses will glisten! Lights will twinkle along the beach and right up the mountain ... the village will be a shining star seen from afar!

It will be fun too – on 1 & 2 July local restaurants, guest houses and businesses will have food stalls, blankets and pavement fires for visitors to warm themselves. Restaurants will serve warming winter fare while local musicians will create the sound of music all over the village.

This is the first year of the Winter Wonderland Festival and it is hoped that it will grow to be an international attraction.

Local residents and businesses are encouraged to join in:

Decorate your homes and businesses with white lights.
Sponsor a string of fairy lights or a motif for the village
Local musicians (need not be professional) & food stalls – Applications at BP Gordon’s Bay.
Any Donations welcome - a lot of drops fill a bucket!

- At BP (Anton or Heino will give a receipt) or

- EFT: Nedbank Branch 164005, Gordon’s Bay Business Assoc. 2640 014 242, Ref: Cell & Namel

Lights wholesale from BP Gordons Bay:

10m outdoor fairy lights @ R350; motif @ R1200; Rope lights @ R25/m; String lights with battery @ R25.

Indoor curtain lights in different lenghts available.

Share your ideas and talents - Contact Margot sms 082 467 3060 or margot@gbsec.co.za

For more info contact:

Jeanette Loring : 185beachroad@mweb.co.za / 083 625 1905

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH : MARCH

2011-04-12T16:38:00.001+02:00

It is a great privilege to award our Local Entrepreneur of the month for March 2011 to Warren Lewis and Grant Nortier, owners of GBay! GBay is a growing IT specialist company in the heart of Gordon’s Bay.

Established in 2005 as a wireless internet service provider, GBay rapidly gained popularity in the community. In 2010 GBay merged with rabb IT, a computer sales and support company, and moved to their current location in the Old Cape Mall on the beach front of Gordon's Bay.

Their core product is the high speed wireless internet access service with a variety a data packages and equipment rental options, making GBay a very competative and affordable Hi-Speed Internet solution for the Helderberg area.

From their beach front shop they offer computer and peripheral retail sales, internet café and print, copy, fax or scan facilities. This is so convenient and great for all of us to know in Gordons Bay! They also specialize in computer and network support and installations for home and business users, offering both InStore and OnSite support.

According to Warren and Grant, products soon to be released include Remote Desktop Support with SLA’s, Wireless HotSpots and VoIP (Internet Telephone Service).

''Visit us at the Old Cape Mall, 33 Beach Road to get personalized attention from our experienced IT technicians, we’ll guide you through your computer, IT or internet needs'' says Warren.

Please see their Website to support them on : www.gbay.co.za

or email them for any inquiries on info@gbay.co.za. Their contact number is 021 856 3941 (if calling from abroad please call 0027-21-856 3941)

On behalf of our community, we wish them continued success and growth in their Business and are thankful to the professional contribution they are making to Gordon's Bay.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH : FEBRUARY

2011-03-17T06:02:00.000+01:00

As Chairman of the Gordon's Bay Business Association I am proud to announce that our chosen Entrepreneur of the month for February 2011 is Okkie van der Merwe from Gordon's Bay Security.

Gordon’s Bay Security opened its doors under the leadership of Okkie van der Merwe on the first of August 2001, with a total of thirteen employees and two alarms to monitor. As they have entered their 10th year in the Helderberg area, they have become a force to be reckoned with.

Their team of armed response officers are a formidable force, trained and equipped to attend any type of situation that presents itself to the fullest. They inspect the premises when alarm activation is received in their high tech, fully equipped control room, and make sure that all is in order before leaving the premises. Should there be an incident, the SAPS will be contacted and together they will inspect the premises further.

Gordon's Bay Security offers our town an invaluable service and I feel we should definitely support them. Besides offerring Armed Response Service to our community they also cover the following areas :

1) Short Term Insurance (for your belongings and your property)

2) Wireless Internet Service Provider (Their aim is to supply internet and e-mail with the competitive prices to your doorstep)

3) Indoor shooting range facilities

4) Private Ambulance Services

In Okkie van der Merwe's words “People phone us when they are in need of medical assistance or if they need ambulance service, but we could never dispatch these because they are either privately owned or part of the state”, and it is because of this reason that we decided to purchase our own fully equipped, state of the art ambulance. This make us one of a very few companies with its very own ambulance service which is available to our clients at the press of a button. Highly trained and skilled paramedics are standing ready to provide you with the best medical assistance. This service is not only limited to our clients premises, but should anything happen to them within the Helderberg Basin, they will still have the service available to them.

Should you wish to contact Okkie, please do so on accounts@gbsec.co.za or please see their Website on www.gbsec.co.za Their Head Office is situated at 2 Link Road, Mansfield Industrial, Gordon's Bay.

We wish them continued success in the service that they are offering our community in Gordon's Bay.

GREATNESS

2011-03-04T06:51:00.000+01:00

Don't give up loving. Don't give up your goodness even if the people around you sting you. The greatness comes not when things are always going well for you. But the greatness comes when you're really tested, when you take some knocks, some disappointments, when sadness comes... Because only if you've been in the deepest valley can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.

Psalm 25

2011-02-24T13:11:00.000+01:00

God wants to show you the path that you need to take.
- He wants to point out the direction you should go.
- He wants to teach, lead and guide you.
- Ask Him to show you and He will direct your paths.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH : JANUARY 2011

2011-02-23T14:06:00.000+01:00

January certainly was a busy month for many of us and 2011 got going at a galloping pace! I am not sure if you agree but time is flying by! As you all already know, it is on my heart to seek out and to encourage all our local Entrepreneurs. This month, as Chairman of the Gordon's Bay Business Association, I am proud to announce to our chosen Entrepreneur of the month in Gordon's Bay for January is Chanel Miller, owner of Sapphire Dawn Jewelry.

Chanel Miller has been actively involved in the local community for the past 11 years. It has been on her heart to educate, empower and uplift previously disadvantaged young women in our local area and surrounds of Gordon's Bay.

Her company, Sapphire Dawn, uses Jewellery design and manufacturing as the vehicle to restore dignity and confidence to her employees who master skills and learn to actively contribute in the workplace. According to Chanel, her girls don't believe in handouts and want to earn a living in a fair and dignified way. Sapphire Dawn's motto is to teach a person to fish instead of handing out fish- with the hope that their lives are forever changed for the better.

In her words 'It is my passion to nurture my own team members at Sapphire Dawn Jewelry as well as seeking to encourage all entrepreneurs to become successful in their own fields. As a business mentor, I am very passionate to see successful development in all people striving to fulfill their purpose in life and honestly believe this is the answer to happiness'

Sapphire Dawn Jewelry are based in Gordon's Bay and are Jewellery Wholesalers who supply shops. Their products are beautiful and the quality is exceptional. The materials they use are a broad variety of Semi Precious Stones, Fresh Water Pearls and hand made glass beads. Please see their website on http://www.sapphiredawnjewelry.com and do not hesitate to contact them should you need gifts that are a true gift of giving as this is truly a worthy cause.

To close, Chanel shared some words of encourangment with us. She says, 'Life is an opportunity to fulfill our Purpose, master Skills and leave a Legacy that contributes positively to our World. This is our greatest challenge, to contribute in some way to making our community a better place for all of our people' We at the Gordon's Bay Business Association wish Chanel and her team at Sapphire Dawn Jewelry all the best and continued success.

SUCCESS POINTERS FOR OUR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS

2011-02-15T16:41:00.000+01:00

As an Entrepreneur myself, and owner of Danmil Attorneys in Gordon's Bay.

I have often wondered what holds the keys to success for my fellow Entrepreneurs.

After much browsing I came across an interesting article from Nokia. I decided to

share it with you with the hope of encouraging you to grow in success with your own

businesses.

WE CAN LEARN FROM NOKIA

“Do not underestimate your competitors,

Understand the internal and external risk factors that may affect your business growth and survival;

Understand market changes and dynamics;

Ensure that you understand the requirements of your target market;

Keep up with technology;

Create a culture of continued improvement;

Approach innovation as an asset and apply the principles to all areas of your business;

Properly segment your target market;

Cheaper is not always a better alternative;

Protect your brand perception and reputation;

Involve your employees at all levels as part of your business approach to excellence; and

Your past successes do not guarantee future success or growth.”

(Taken from an article by Stephen Elop)

Nokia started as a small business and today has grown to be a successful economic giant. We may not all want our businesses to grow to that size, but I think we can learn from them. It is my wish at Danmil Attorneys, in Gordon’s Bay that my fellow Entrepreneurs in Gordons Bay continue to expand and grow in success. I hope that I have shared something of value with each of you today.

DECEMBER ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH

2011-01-07T12:44:00.000+01:00

One of my great privileges is to select one Entrepreneur each month for their outstanding work and contribution to our town, Gordon's Bay. This month I am so proud to announce that our chosen entrepreneurs for the month of December are André and Margot Paulsen owners of the BP Service Station.

They took over the BP Service Station in Gordon’s Bay in September 2002. It is situated on the fork as you drive into Gordon’s Bay by Beach Road and Faure Marine Drive. After chatting with them here is the story as quoted by Andre and Margot.

''Our motto is to always provide fast, friendly and excellent service and products. We are open 24/7 and do not have a key to the front door. Our main reason why we have this business, is to provide fast, friendly and efficient service to our customers. We aim for our customers to always have a pleasant shopping experience with us. Many customers become our friends and many we see more than once a day.

We often ask people why they are in business. Most of the times the reply is “to make money”. For us that is not so. If your main aim in business is to make money, it will always keep running away from you. Obviously you have to make a profit, but the main aim is to provide a service. If that service you provide is excellent, the money will come by itself.

We obviously sell fuel, oil, do emergency tyre repairs, have a car wash and sell gas, wood, charcoal and briquettes as well as bait. In the shop we sell electricity; cell phone air time. Our ice is the best price anywhere! From time to time we sell bread; milk at cost price (would like to do it the whole year and are busy with negotiations with BP Head office to be able to do that). Our shop has the basic emergency requirements like toothpaste and toothbrush (for those who do not want to drive home late at night), light bulbs, cereal, nappies, dog and cat food and all kinds of other interesting and essential items.

We have a street map in our shop and many people come to us for directions, whether to visit people and often for people doing deliveries. For tourists we also keep a good selection of maps.

We also have personal contact with our customers and often inquire if there are any specific needs and if possible, will order it in and keep it in our shop for them. When we are able to get stock at an excellent price, we supply these bargain priced items to our customers e.g. for the past few months we have been selling Bar Ones at a price you will not find anywhere else!

We bake all our pies, rolls, confectionery on the premises and they are always fresh. Please remember us for your orders as we also bake to order and have a standing order with the Rotary for croissants. We have the best croissants in town – made with real butter. On Friday’s we have “Friday is Pie Day” which has become extremely popular. Because we are open 24 hours, people can order from our bakery for say, 6am and we will bake it for them.

Every month we hand out a newsletter with some nice positive input. As one customer once phoned us and said that our account is the only one she looks forward to receiving as she cannot wait for the newsletter that comes with it!''

Andre and Margot also strive to give back to our community in Gordon's Bay. As education is important to them, Gordon’s Bay Primary school has been their main area who they sponsor. They had a project where they sponsored the school on a Rand to Rand basis for R100 000.00 where they were the first school in the Western Cape to get interactive white boards for their classrooms. Besides this, Andre and Margot also sponsored the spelling marathon and the BP Fun Walk which is held annually round about September/October each year and has been growing every year. Each participant receives a medal for completing the walk. Next year the marathon will be growing more as they would like to expand it to a whale walk as well.

André & Margot are involved with the Gordon’s Bay Business Association where we strive to upgrade our town to bring more visitors and therefore more business to our businesses and in the process more jobs will be created. Please remember to support this wonderful couple in our town, they can be contacted via e-mail bpgordonsbay@gbsec.co.za or per telephone 021 – 856 2813.

We are thankful to them for their contribution in Gordon's Bay and wish them all the success in their business for 2011.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH : NOVEMBER

2010-12-04T10:33:00.000+01:00

As Chairman of the Gordon's Bay Business Association, I am very proud to announce that our chosen Entrepreneur of the month is Lester Burrow! Lester is the owner of Indulec Electrical Contractors, Gordon's Bay.

Indulec Electrical Contractors service the electrical industry in all Electrical Construction as well as Maintenance (Industrial, Domestic and Commercial). They specialize in the Hospitality Industry as well as Issuing Certificates of Compliance and Repairs to Installations.

As stated by Lester 'We value our customers and strive to keep them happy at all times. We also go the extra mile to satisfy our customers. Our motto is 'First Time Right!'

Lester Burrow and his team offer his clients a 24 hour a day and 7 days a week service. They wish to concentrate and serve their fellow local customers as far as possible.

Please contact them either by email on ljb@telkomsa.net

or their contact telephone numbers are : Tel / Fax 021 8560724 Cell 0824248547 or 0721447445 They are in the process of setting up a new Website which will be available soon!

We wish Lester and his team all the abundant success with their excellent work! Please remember, it is in the good of our beautiful town, that we support our local Businesses. Together we can build a beautiful and successful Gordon's Bay!

Believing the Best always,

Danie Miller

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH : OCTOBER

2010-11-16T16:35:00.000+01:00

As chairman of the Gordon's Bay Business Association, I have decided to select one outstanding Businessman or Business woman per month and promote their Business and work here on our Blog and Website linked to Danmil Attorneys. I am proud to announce that our chosen Entrepreneur for the month of October is Kevin Wearing, Principle of Leapfrog Real Estate in Gordon's Bay.

Kevin Wearing -Principle of Leapfrog Gordon's Bay

Leapfrog Gordon's Bay was awarded the award for the “Leapfrog Top Country Franchise of the Year”- second year running. “This is an excellent achievement for a Franchise operating in a small coastal town and a testimony to the dedication and professionalism of the Gordon’s Bay office” says Bruce Swain the Managing Director of Leapfrog Property Group. “It is particularly noteworthy when one considers that they are competing with more than 50 Leapfrog franchises country wide”.

Leapfrog Gordon's Bay services all the residential suburbs in and around Gordon's Bay including Suikerbossie, Mountainside Estate and sought after homes on the slopes of the Hottentots Holland Mountains as well as more affordable homes.

“Once again this has been a phenomenal year irrespective of the tough economic climate and Leapfrog Gordon’s Bay is achieving ongoing record sales. We believe that while holding the highest professional and ethical standards, we are also dedicated to the community by providing exceptional service and to prove worthy of our clients trust and friendship”, says Kevin Wearing, Principal of Leapfrog in Gordon’s Bay.

The Leapfrog Gordon's Bay Team

Leapfrog is located at 8 Watt Street, Gordon' Bay and their contact number is 021-856 1535. Please also see their Website on :
http://www.leapfrog.co.za/property/gordons-bay

Remember, if we all make a concerted effort to support our local Entrepreneurs it will directly uplift and benefit our geographical area. 'Support Local' and Gordon's Bay!

Believing the Best with you,

Danie

GORDONS BAY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION LAUNCHED ON FACEBOOK!

2010-11-07T05:48:00.000+01:00

Hi Friends,

It is my privilege to announce that we have launched our Business Networking Page on Facebook!

As of September 2010, Facebook surpassed Google in regards to the amount of time users spent on their site. Facebook states that users spend over 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook. With 500 million active users worldwide on Facebook, its makes for an excellent marketing platform for all Business owners.

According to stats taken in June 2010 the number of users on Facebook in South Africa were 2 833 860 and climbing quickly!

The reasoning behind using Facebook for marketing or awareness is basically to increase search engine optimisation on the internet. Putting that in simple English : 'Facebook is a busy river! So if we put our Gordon's Bay Business Association 'island' in the middle of a busy river with lots of traffic, we are bound to get good exposure!'

We already have 22 fans/supporters on our GBBA Facebook Business Page. These are people who are interested in getting our Gordon's Bay Business Association news or connecting and networking with us. I am hoping this will grow steadily, already with 22 fans in such a short time, its so great to see support coming our way already!

Please click here to see our new Facebook Business Page :

http://companies.to/gordonsbaybusinessassociation/

Also please dont forget to simply click on LIKE once you are in, as that will enable you to be a member on our Page.

Believing the best in you, together for Gordons Bay!

Danie Miller

BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH

2010-10-09T14:38:00.000+02:00

As chairman of the Gordon's Bay Business Association, I have decided to select one outstanding Businessman or Business woman per month and promote their Business and work here on our Blog and Website linked to Danmil Attorneys.

Gordon's Bay is rich in entrepreneurs and is an area where many courageous men and woman have had to the insight and courage to open their own businesses. It is an honour to support my fellow Entrepreneurs. Together we can share skills, learn from each other, and most importantly make a concise effort to support each other's Business's.

Our Choice for Entrepreneur of the month is Peter Venter who, alongside his wife, Maria is the the owner of Peter Venter Estates. This family-owned real estate business is based in Gordon's Bay, just outside Cape Town, South Africa. Their Business was founded in 1998 and they specialise in marketing an extensive portfolio of fine houses and apartments on the Gordon's Bay beach front, surrounds and the mountainside. Their target market is investors for fine homes, for those who wish to re-locate to Gordon's Bay either on a permanent basis, for retirement or for a deserved breakaway to invigorate body and soul

To contact them please see their website on http://www.peterventer.com. Their offices are situated on the beach front of Gordon's Bay at The Anchorage,shop 1, 69 Beach Road, Gordon's Bay.

It is my vision for all local Business Owners to make an active effort to support each other's businesses. This is the way forward for us to grow our business's with success! Statistics have shown that by supporting local business there is an inward flow of currency/capital to that area. Hence, the area benefits financially as money flows within and to that area. The opposite happens when spending or searching for products and services OUTSIDE of the local business area.

If we all make a concerted effort to support our local Entrepreneurs it will directly uplift and benefit our geographical area. 'Support Local' and Gordon's Bay and its people will reap the rewards. Lets pull together for the good of our beautiful town.

Be alive !

2010-10-06T14:32:00.000+02:00

Robin Dallas

"It is so easy to waste our lives, our days, our hours, and our minutes. It is so easy to take for granted the colour of our kids' eyes, the way the melody in a symphony rises and falls and disappears and rises again. It is so easy to exist instead of to live.

So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."

South African Perspective

2010-10-04T16:24:00.000+02:00

SOUTH AFRICA : PERSPECTIVE

I am aware of the problems we have in South Africa, but am of the opinion that the Zuma government is doing reasonably well. Lots of mistakes have been made and lots are still being made, but matters are slowly improving, well that is my opinion, but the facts are :

1. We hosted a successful World Cup Soccer Tournament and (although still far too high), crime is slowly decreasing in spite of serious problems with our Police, Courts (Justice System) and prisons.

2. Our growth rate in the last quarter was 4%

3. Our inflation rate was the lowest for a long time, about 3.6%

4. Our interest rate is the lowest it has been for 31 years. 7.5%

5. Plan are afoot for a major upgrade of our railway system, amongst others a fast speed rail service between Johannesburg and Durban and Johannesburg and Cape Town

6. Plans are afoot for 6 nuclear power stations

7. Overseas investors obviously have confidence in South Africa!

8. The Rand was R6.95 to the US $ yesterday which is very good.

9. Gold was over R1 300 per ounce

10. Wal-mart is negotiating the takeover of SA Massmart who owns among others Game, Dions, Macro and Builder’s Warehouse for about R30 billion

11. HSBC is negotiating to take over Nedbank SA for also about R30 billion

I believe the future in spite of all the present problems, is bright and I have faith in our beautiful country, South Africa.

Danie Miller - 30^th September 2010

GORDON'S BAY BUSINESS FORUM

2010-08-24T16:47:00.001+02:00

The above Association was formed on 10^th July 2010 and Danie Miller was elected as chairperson. We have a general meeting for members and interested parties at 8.00 at Talla’s Restaurant on the first Thursday of every month.

I quote from our constitution: “ The purpose of the Forum shall be to provide business people, inter alia, a platform to: exchange ideas; to promote and improve business in the Gordon’s Bay area; to formulate policy; to consult with the authorities; not only to preserve, but also to improve the village atmosphere; and generally to make Gordon’s Bay a more attractive place in which to live and to do business”

BUSINESS ASSOCIATION LAUNCHED in Gordons Bay

2010-08-14T14:04:00.000+02:00

The above Business Association was formed on 10th July 2010 and Danie Miller of Danmil Attorney's was elected as Chairperson. We have a general meeting for members and interested parties at 8.00am at Talla’s Restaurant, Gordons Bay on the first Thursday of every month.

I quote from our Business Constitution: “ The purpose of the Forum shall be to provide Business people, inter alia, a platform to: Exchange Business Ideas; to Promote and Improve Business in the Gordon’s Bay area; to Formulate Policy; to Consult with the Authorities; not only to Preserve, but also to improve the Gordons Bay Village atmosphere; and generally to make Gordon’s Bay a more attractive place in which to live and to do Business”

Our mission is to provide a platform to share Business Resources and to Network with fellow Business Owners. Together, the Gordons Bay Business Association aims to take the time to build valuable Business relationships by connecting with fellow Business Owners. We hope to develop a community of Business Professionals committed to supporting each others’ success.

Please do not hesitate to contact, Danie at Danmil Attorney's for additional information. Together we hope to grow our Business's with Success!

ANTENUPTIAL CONTRACT

2010-07-16T21:14:00.000+02:00

In the modern world this had the effect of both parties losing everything should one of the parties land in financial problems. A system was then devised through entering an Antenuptial contract excluding the effects set out above. Later further choices were added, you can now be married

in community of property (that is without a contract), or
out of community of property (that is with an antenuptial contract) either with the accrual system or without.

It is important to get proper advice and to enter into an Antenuptial contract with an Attorney before you get married.

Danmil is now offering a free basic Will with every Antenuptial contract.