Dagmar Breiling is the driving force behind Funding Connection, a multi-service advisory firm based in Hillcrest, KZN. She is a serial entrepreneur and an international Funding Strategist with an MSc (Economics) from the University of Kiel, Germany.Her previous career experience has included working as a project manager at the German Economic Development Corporation where she managed support programs for both start-up and expanding businesses. She then diverted her attention and became a business lecturer, conducting and organising various topical workshops.Under her mandate and sharing her skills, experience, and expertise, she has also offered a variety of internships and apprenticeships for the disadvantaged youth. After establishing an extensive and reputable career in Germany, Dagmar relocated to South Africa and started Funding Connection. Here she and her highly skilled team of business plan consultants, researcher, proof-reader, and designer offer a professional and personalised service. Funding Connection’s aim is to grow the South African economy one business at the time. The developed business plans meet international standard and cover all industries. Their understanding and knowledge about the various funding opportunities available to South African entrepreneurs are well known.