The ‘Shark’ took centre stage at BITE 2017
The BITE 2017 event in Brighton saw one of the world’s most famous ‘sharks’ attending. Marnus Broodryk, who stars in ‘Shark Tank’ - the South African equivalent of Dragon’s Den, took centre stage at BITE 2017, hosted by Sussex-based MHA Carpenter Box at the Amex Stadium, and provided a fascinating insight into the mind of a highly successful entrepreneur.
Broodryk started his first business at the age of 14 and became a self-made millionaire by the age of 24, building one of the most valued and successful accounting firms in South Africa – ‘The Beancounter’.
He explained how adopting a positive mind-set every day is fundamental to spotting new opportunities, and he urged both the delegates and exhibitors to enjoy the daily challenge of developing their businesses.
The event also provided insight from a panel of experts into the growing range of alternative funding options available for businesses of every size – from crowdfunding and business angel finance through to single invoice discounting.
Nathan Keeley, Partner at MHA Carpenter Box and the driving force behind the BITE (Business, Information, Technology & Efficiency) event, commented: “Marnus was an inspirational speaker and his involvement, together with some very practical advice from break-out sessions and exhibitors, created a real buzz throughout the day.”
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