http://www.702.co.za Talk Radio 702 - The Podcasts en-us 2006 02 September 2010 2 702webmaster@702.co.za Innovation is an essential part of business and strategic planning. Henra Mayer, founder and director at the Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability gave tips on small business and the sustainability of these businesses. In every business there are systems that allow the business to work efficiently to serve clients well and with ease. Pavlo Phitidis, director at Aurik Business Incubator spoke to listeners about systems such as tax, accounting and information management systems. Buhle Dlamini, entrepreneur, speaker and writer as well as the founder of Young & Able Youth Advisory Services cc, chatted to Leigh about his work helping individuals and organisations turn their potential into performance, and to succeed in every area of their lives and achieve their dreams. Allon Raiz chatted to Leigh about reviving an ailing business or growing a business. He answered questions such as what is the role of a business plan and what type of growth does your business need? Leigh Bennie is joined in studio by Sue Botes, British Airways Commercial Manager to talk about the airline’s Business Opportunity Grants for small businesses. Young entrepreneurs who are in need of mentorship and training can go to SA Teen Entreprenuers or the Centre of Youth Development. Lebo Gunguluza, entrepreneur, strategist and the President of the South African Black Entrepreneurs Forum came into the studio to give us a snippet of his lecture "Nine key qualities of great entrepreneurs". Ryk Neethling joined Leigh in studio to talk about combining your talent and your business talent. Leigh was joined by Lee Grant, founder of Innovative Franchise Concepts, to educate listeners on how to get your BEE score card healthy. Leigh Bennie is joined in studio by Nazeem Martin, Managing Director at Business Partners to talk about the pitfalls when SMEs are looking for finance.