Global Marketing

15/10/2026

Exciting times ahead for Global Mark! 🚀

Im proud to share another milestone in our journey of South African businesses. With Global Marketing (South Africa) now an Authorised Reseller, we are taking MSME development one step further by helping businesses embrace .

For me, its not just about selling software. Its about equipping entrepreneurs with the right tools to improve productivity, become more competitive and build sustainable businesses.

Are you ready to take your business to the next digital level? Lets connect and explore how Global Mark can support your business through Microsoft solutions.📧

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Digitising Small Businesses.
Empowering Growth.

13/10/2026

WHO IS INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF SOUTH AFRICA'S SMALL BUSINESSES?

South Africa has no of potential. It lack' sufficient investment in developing, supporting and sustaining that potential.

As we launch the Small Enterprise Development & Finance Agency Namakwaland Enterprise Coaching Programme, I am reminded once again why interventions are so important.

In remote communities such as , small businesses operate under particularly challenging circumstances. Limited access to markets, business development services, funding opportunities, professional networks and specialised expertise can significantly restrict their growth.

Yet, despite these challenges, we continue to encounter with extraordinary . They do not lack potential. They lack access to the and that can unlock it.

Through this 10-month enterprise coaching programme, Global Marketing (South Africa) has the privilege of working with 30 small businesses, providing practical guidance in strategic planning, financial management, marketing, operational efficiency and sustainable business growth.

But this programme also raises a much bigger question:

What is South Africa's doing to actively support the development of our economy?

We have highly profitable businesses operating across numerous industries. Imagine the impact if more of these companies committed even a small portion of their resources towards structured, measurable enterprise development initiatives.

Not once-off donations. Not merely ticking a corporate social responsibility box.

Real . Real . Real . Real, measurable .

Supporting small businesses is not simply an act of goodwill. It is an investment in economic participation, stronger supply chains, local employment and the long-term sustainability of our economy.

The private sector has an opportunity to become a far more active partner in building the next generation of successful South African . At Global Marketing (South Africa), we believe enterprise development must move beyond good intentions to practical implementation and measurable outcomes. My invitation to corporate South Africa is simple:

If your organisation is serious about making a meaningful contribution to small business development, lets have a conversation. Together, we can design and implement structured enterprise development programmes that make a lasting difference in the communities where support is needed most.

Because when small businesses grow, communities grow. And when communities grow, South Africa grows.

Ilana Marnewecke Managing Director | Global Mark (Pty) Ltd🌐
Rehab Ngoasheng
www.globalm.co.za

We provide practical business development, strategic planning, coaching and market access support to help SMMEs improve performance, access opportunities andbuild long-term sustainability.

30/09/2026

Too many small businesses struggle to operate to in South Africa, have you considered to get a business coach? give us a call for more info about business coaching and mentoring. Ilana Marnewecke Rehab Ngoasheng

18/09/2026

Running an in South Africa is not for the faint-hearted.

Every day, owners are expected to be the CEO, salesperson, marketer, financial manager, HR manager, operations manager and problem-solver — often all at the same time. And they are doing this in an exceptionally challenging business environment.

Access to finance remains a major obstacle. Access to markets, skills, technology and navigating complex regulations continue to challenge South African MSMEs. National Treasury itself has highlighted that supporting MSMEs requires more than funding — businesses also need skills development, digitalisation and broader business support.

This is exactly why I believe and should not be viewed as a luxury for small businesses. Sometimes an entrepreneur doesn't need someone to run the business for them.

They need someone to help them see the business more clearly.
A good business mentor or coach can help an entrepreneur:
*step out of the day-to-day operations and look at the bigger picture;
*identify weaknesses before they become serious problems;
*understand the numbers and improve financial discipline;
*develop a practical business and growth strategy;
*identify new markets and opportunities;
*strengthen systems and processes;
*improve accountability and implementation; and
*turn ideas into measurable actions.

After many years of working with entrepreneurs and , one thing remains clear to me:
Working harder is not always the answer. Sometimes the business needs better direction.

At Global Marketing, we don't believe in simply handing an entrepreneur another document to put in a drawer.
We work alongside businesses to develop practical strategies, business plans, marketing plans and growth interventions — and through business mentoring and coaching, help entrepreneurs move from where the business is today to where they want it to be.

Think of it as having a GPS for your business.
You are still driving the vehicle.
You are still making the decisions.

But you have someone helping you understand the road ahead, recognise the risks, measure your progress and adjust the route when necessary.
South Africa needs sustainable small businesses. And sustainable businesses require planning, strategy, implementation and continuous development.

Are you running your business with a clear roadmap — or are you simply responding to whatever happens next?
If your business needs direction, structure or a fresh strategic perspective, let's have a conversation.
📞 071 684 7660
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🌐 www.globalm.co.za

Ilana MarneweckeRehab Ngoasheng
Global Marketing | Providing Business Solutions

We provide practical business development, strategic planning, coaching and market access support to help SMMEs improve performance, access opportunities andbuild long-term sustainability.

04/09/2026

Our very own Ilana Marnewecke part of the gray makers eco system

04/09/2026

A NEW JOURNEY BEGINS IN NAMAKWALAND

Last week, I had the privilege of travelling across the vast and beautiful landscapes of as we begin the Small Enterprise Development & Finance Agency Namakwaland Enterprise Coaching Programme.

This marks the start of a 10-month and journey with 30 from communities across the Namakwa District.

In the next 10 months, we will work alongside each to understand their , identify the preventing growth, their and help them build more sustainable and competitive enterprises.

My journey started by visiting 30 companies in person in the District. This on its own was an eye opener. I travelled from and surrounding communities to businesses operating in places such as , , , , , , , , , , Nolloth and beyond.

is . The distances are vast. The landscape changes constantly. The communities are rich in culture, history and resilience. But these same distances also tell another story.

For many in remote communities, access to markets, customers, funding, professional services, infrastructure, technology and business-development support is simply not as easy as it is in South Africa's major economic centres.

Some entrepreneurs operate hundreds of kilometres away from the opportunities they are trying to access. Some are building businesses from their homes. Some operate with very limited equipment.

Yet everywhere I travelled, one thing stood out:

The eagerness to learn. opened their doors to me, showed us their operations, spoke openly about their challenges and shared their ambitions for the future. There is a genuine hunger to grow.

And that is exactly why programmes such as this matter.

My is not simply to teach business concepts.

It is to help each apply them inside their own business and measure the results.

The next , I look forward to sharing parts of their journeys, celebrating their progress and showing what is possible when entrepreneurs are given the right combination of , , and .

Thank you to Small Enterprise Development & Finance Agency for investing in entrepreneurs in communities where enterprise development can have a profound impact.

02/09/2026

Running a in ! you should be planning daily, weekly, monthly and annually. But show us that most in South Africa operate without a plan, supporting this high failure rate of SMME' in South Africa.

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Ilana Marnewecke Rehab Ngoasheng

17/06/2026

Last week I had the privilege of facilitating Small Enterprise Development & Finance Agency Start-Up Training in Vryburg, within the Naledi Local Municipality — working with 25 aspiring and existing , many of them young people with a real hunger to build something of their own.

DID YOU KNOW: Research continues to show that an estimated 70%–80% of South African SMMEs fail within five years. South Africa has about 3 million MSME entrepreneurs employing around 13.4 million people, which makes a serious -creation and local economic development issue

The journey itself was a reminder of why this work matters. Driving from Johannesburg to , through the vast countryside of South Africa and into the “Texas of South Africa”, highlighted again how much potential sits in our rural towns, townships and local communities.

The focus of the training was and in South Africa — but more importantly, the real question we explored was:
How do we move from businesses to sustainable small businesses?

We unpacked why so many small businesses fail, why costing, pricing, compliance, record-keeping and market understanding matter, and whether entrepreneurship is something people are born with — or something that can be developed.

My view? spirit may start with courage, but quality entrepreneurship can absolutely be taught, shaped and strengthened through the right support, mentorship and practical tools.

South Africa does not only need more entrepreneurs. We need better prepared entrepreneurs — people who can solve consumer problems, create jobs, build local economies and grow businesses that last.

A sincere thank you to Small Enterprise Development & Finance Agency in Vryburg and the participants for an inspiring week of learning, reflection and practical business-building.

We need more private sector involvement in and . If your company wants to get involved in building entrepreneurs and growing small businesses in South Africa, please reach out. Global Marketing (South Africa)

Rahab Ngoasheng Grey vd Hoff

01/08/2025

How important is small medium enterprises in South Africa.

They play a pivitol role in the South African economy, create jobs and more so strengthen the local economy.

The Sedfa coaching programme started in January 2025 with 30 Smme. With monthlt coaching sessions and one on one coaching sessions, half way through the programme there is tremendous growth in these small entities.

Check out their pages and follow them to support local small businesses

Dirang Mmogo Business Enterprise - DMBE
Preshco Consulting
Remmogo Retlotlegile Burials
Injula Tours and Event Management
Meiringspark Pharmacy at Spar
Feel Good Enterprise
Miss C Cake Creations
Osiamepako Trading Enterprise
Lotlametswe bed and breakfast
Genesis Pharmaceuticals

13/07/2023

Wakanda Food Accelerator business plan development training. Does your company have a business plan? The importance of creating a blue print for your business is crucial, and more so following a plan.