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On Mandela Day, Benchmark International’s Johannesburg and Cape Town offices united with various corporates, schools, families, and individuals to support FoodForward SA, dedicating their 67 minutes to a cause that is crucial for the wellbeing of many South Africans. This initiative enabled the participants to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing battle against hunger and food insecurity in South Africa.
Dustin Graham, Managing Partner at Benchmark International, Cape Town, virtually chatted to innovators and business owners about the critically necessary planning for their exit and their worth at the recent SA Innovation Summit.The SA Innovation Summit is the largest startup event in Africa, and brings together top entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and thought leaders to inspire sustained economic growth across Africa. The Summit provides various platforms for developing and showcasing African innovation, as well as facilitating thought-leadership. The interaction between Dustin and Jonathan Smit, founder of PayFast, is well worth a listen.
The novel Coronavirus's impact has been felt in companies large and small across the globe as business has been curtailed and economies have slowed.In mid-April, Benchmark International published a blog article outlining some of the recommendations made to clients to record the pandemic's financial impact in order to readily identify any expenses or losses that arose as a consequence of this one-off event.
AuthorAndre BreslerManaging PartnerBenchmark International
Benchmark International is pleased to have successfully facilitated the acquisition of Local Bulk Haulage (PTY) Ltd by Leopard Line Haul (PTY) Ltd trading as Elite Line Haul.
Benchmark International is proud to be a part of the 2019 OCFO Founders Conference, taking place on November 7th at the Ideas Cartel in Cape Town, South Africa, during Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Benchmark International’s South African office has experienced a sharp increase in deal flow and activity. The company reports having received 51% more non-disclosure agreements from interested parties and a 71% increase in the number of offers received for client businesses than in the corresponding period last year.
Benchmark International's Dustin Graham, Managing Director of the Cape Town and Johannesburg offices in South Africa, was interviewed by Business Day TV. The "How to Value Your Business" discussion can be viewed here:
Cape Town has ranked in the top 31 opportunity cities, placing sixth out of 13 middle-income cities and as Africa’s number one opportunity city, according to a report by PwC.