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40 Ulagh Williams, 36 Co-owner, TwoTone Music The year 2009 saw Ulagh Williams bring together her years as a professional musician and her passion for entertainment when she opened up TwoTone Music with her husband and business partner, Gareth Williams. The couple have dedicated themselves to the development of Bay artists and sought-after entertainment products, including the popular Crooners Series, Rat-Pack inspired The Tuxedo Club, and The Divalicious Project, a showcase of dynamic female vocal talent. Her commitment to the support of local talent saw Williams found and host the first Mandela Bay Fest of Sound international music festival in Nelson Mandela Bay in 2010. “In a tough economic climate, entertainment services – and the arts in general – have had to take a back seat,” says Williams. “We have managed to stay in demand by constantly producing high quality shows and showcasing local talent.” Experience has taught her that adaptability is the key. “Young business owners need to face challenges by staying ahead of their competitors, reinventing themselves, and, most of all, by taking advantage of every available local resource to the benefit of their industry and community.” Wayne Hart, 29 Presenter and Production Engineer, Algoa FM Wayne Hart co-presents The Fast Lane on Algoa FM. With his fresh and vibey approach, the four hours that Hart spends behind the mike every weekday have proven to be one of the station’s most successful shows. When he’s not on air, Hart works behind the scenes as a production engineer, creating the station’s jingles and promotional advertisements. His rise through the radio ranks has seen him nominated for two MTN Radio Awards. “Being in the public eye, it is my responsibility to uphold the company brand,” says Hart. “I am involved in a number of community projects through the station, like the Algoa FM Winter Woolly Week, and the Discovery Algoa FM Big Walk in aid of cancer.” But his heart lies with animals. “I have a soft spot for the furry ones, and dedicate most of my time to Animal Welfare.” Hart believes that young businesspeople should put the Eastern Cape first. “We need to use our talents and skills to support the growth of this province.”
Wendy Fisher, 31 Owner, Strategic EDGE Solutions An economist, strategist and facilitator of public-private partnerships, sustainability is at the heart of all Wendy Fisher does. Her company, Strategic EDGE Solutions, is a scenario planning and economic development consultancy providing partnership and process facilitation, and strategy development. “My vision is to increase regional economic growth and development to improve the wellbeing of all citizens,” says Fisher, who left the Development Bank of South Africa to start her business in early 2012. “EDGE is an acronym for Economic Development, Governance and Education – the keys to realizing my company’s vision.” Fisher has brought together various renewable energy role players to establish the provincial RE Forum, which facilitates networking and advocates collaboration to position the Eastern Cape as a renewable energy hub. “Many people have predetermined perceptions of young women in business, particularly in the male-dominated fields of economics and finance,” says Fisher. “This motivates me to work even harder to prove my knowledge, insights and value over time.” Zolani Wolela, 28 Co-owner and managing member, Nzoe Projects Zolani Wolela is the proud co-owner and managing member of Nzoe Projects, a building maintenance and construction company. Almost two years in business, and Wolela is working towards making the difference he always intended. “I am privileged to act as a mentor to a number of people, one of them a young company employees who I encouraged to go back to school. The others are from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and are studying at NMMU.” As a young business owner, Wolela has encountered – and overcome – a number of obstacles. “It is important in the first few years of business to ensure that the company has the financial resources to secure a project and see it through,” he says. “I’ve also invested a lot in human resources and building strong client relationships.” Wolela serves the Black Management Forum Nelson Mandela Bay as the Events and Projects Manager. He is proud to be involved in enterprise development where he is being mentored on how to run a successful business. “Young businesspeople should commit to improving the socioeconomic activities of the Eastern Cape, and this can only be achieved by forming sustainable and prosperous companies.”
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