The Focus of Equitos Group and its affiliated companies is on generating wealth, where services extend to Tax Administration and Offshore Structuring. For South Africans, this can mitigate risk and provide both diversification and hard currency exposure for a balanced portfolio. Other services incorporate effective tax-saving strategies, as well as wealth creation, wealth preservation, and succession planning, both in South Africa and overseas. Equitos Group's partner's Wealth Products continue to excel, consistently delivering returns at levels which are 2-3 times higher than an average investment house, and offer significant upside returns based on the overall performance of our portfolios and Trading Solutions. We operate in a safe, de-risked environment, managed by a team of highly skilled Fund Managers with a proven track record. Our philosophy and success are founded on personal relationships. We have secured and built these on the principles of equality, integrity, transparency, and honesty. We also believe that each opportunity should present win-win outcomes. Too often, the focus of large investment houses and international banks is on closing deals, in order to service their bottom line. Ours is to deliver successful innovative Private Placements and products, enhanced returns and unparalleled client service. Equitos Group is committed to passing the real financial gains to our clients, as well as earning a proportionate fee for our professional services. We collaborate with established, successful partners who share the same philosophy. This enables us to provide a multi-faceted service to clients, including tax and accounting services, structured financial products including international trading platforms and investment-related vehicles, global real estate investment, as well as tax and business planning strategies.

Robert Linder Established Get Epic Property Solutions (Pty) Ltd in South Africa in 2011 and has subsequently worked on projects in South Africa and Mauritius with a solid contact and client base in the UAE, Europe, Africa, The Indian Ocean and South Africa. This business essentially focussed on all aspects of property including, Real Estate (Sales & Leasing), Construction & Development Projects, Project & Construction Financing, Project Management, Conceptualisation and Business management. His function included drafting development proposals whereby a group of buildings are identified. The owners of the properties are negotiated with in order to secure their willingness and commitment to sell. From this point a full development proposal is designed and engineered along with the assistance of the Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Town planner etc. which meets a cohesive and financially viable development proposal which is then packaged and pitched to interested developers and investors. Full project management pre-development and during development phases including negotiating and reaching agreement with city councils in order to receive the appropriate land and building zoning rights to meet the development proposals requirements. The organizing of contractors and labour for construction purposes, securing of suppliers and negotiations for materials and building requirements. Finance Provision for large property developments – including the liaison with top banks and financial institutions including private equity partners. This includes making use of vetted existing contacts in the international financial sector, pitching the development brief, assisting the developer to compile a comprehensive and extensive business and financial plan for submission and approval to top international lenders.

Identified sales areas in which to operate most effectively taking into consideration current market conditions and buyer sentiment. From this point devised a sales strategy and created a comprehensive sales and marketing Strategy.Identified properties through foot canvassing & direct cold calling in order to establish owner’s details and establish current position with regards to the sale & or lease of their property.Speer headed Development Project valued at R1billion including the identification of land/building for re-development purposes. Assembled Professional team including Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Town Planners and Lawyers in order to package development Proposal and successfully pitch to investors/developers.- Developed comprehensive customer database and implemented CRM systems and structures.- Completed full Development Pack including opportunity and development calculations - Assembled & Pitched Investment Property presentations at Board Level.- Cold Canvassed a wide variety of clients across all industries in order to establish leasing needs and secure willing & able clients for the leasing and purchase of commercial properties- Completed high level negotiations at all levels in order to secure Commercial Sales & Leases- Monitored Existing and Identified New Market trends while consistently ensured sales targets were met and exceeded.- Managed Sales Administration including all Director Reporting, Sales Contracts, Commission Input Forms and monthly budgets and projections.- Continuously devised innovative ideas and concepts in order to adapt and capitalize on the current market situations including taking advantage of International Investment Opportunities, Re-possessed PIP Bulk Sales directly negotiated with Commercial Banks.- Pitched to and secured High Level Investors for numerous Re-development projects.

Structured Sales forms and implemented process and measurable sales criteria & reports.Training and mentoring staff acquired from Cape Peninsula University of Cape Town ensuring that they experienced a hands on approach to business operations. Created and implemented all Marketing material and Presentations. Managed the ordering and distribution of Stock including stock take and projections. Responsible for all technical training and programming of equipment. Plotted sales courses and devised packages suitable for the current market and client base. Completed competitor analysis and identified gaps in the market to be taken advantage of. Operationally maintained all offices structures, staff and resources. Created and implemented HR Policies and implemented Best Practice, Company Code of Conduct and ensured all members of staff signed all obligatory and salutatory contracts. Carried out disciplinary procedures and maintained records for the company directorsEnsured weekly sales reporting and sales staff performance analysis Devised sales strategy and completed direct mentorship and training of Sales Team Identified and built solid relationships at director level within the FMCG arena including Dischem Pharmacy. Famous Brands, Nando’s Chicken in order to maximize business opportunities and product placements. Identified new markets in order to maximise product applications including Sports Resource Market evaluations and data capturing through electronic data capturing.Accompanied Sales Team on market visits to perform brand advocacy and support the team through constructive customer engagement using sound commercial principles and customer focussed communication to enhance professionalism and input.Recruited and negotiated new staff members and ensured that the necessary induction processes were followed.Created and implemented databases and management thereof including CRM and all client communication processes.

Created Sales & Marketing Campaigns in order to secure new business.Compiled Adverts, Marketing Literature and Statistical Information.Cold Canvassed New Business though Telesales Initiatives, Focused Database Marketing Campaigns - Flyer & Brochure Drops, Existing Contacts & Business Partners Networks.Maintained Existing & Implemented New Office Systems and Administration Records.Built Relationships with Developers and Investors - gained on-going repeat businessNegotiated Terms of Business and Commission Structure with Sellers & Purchasers.Followed up with Interested Parties & ensured that accurate client records & briefs were maintained at all times. Accurately matched properties to clients’ needs & Requirements.Negotiated Final Sales Agreements with Sellers, Purchasers, Banks and Attorneys.Closed Sales whilst providing the highest level of service, advice and expertise in the field.Provided After Sales Service and Ensured that all procedures were followed thus ensuring successful payment and transfer of property.

Researched Target Market and Developed New Business through thorough knowledge & understanding of clients Output Capacity & Ability to supply the required quota.Built Relationships with Farmers and Fruit Growers to enable continued product supply.Negotiated Product Prices, Supply & Demand Requirements - Logistics & Transport.Confirmed Supplier Agreements & Contracts in order to service Purchasers Requirements.Sourced & set up relationships with fruit markets and distributors both locally & abroad.Internationally promoted and sold products and services through active on-going communication with partner businesses and the mother company.

Negotiated Agreements with Local and International Tour OperatorsSet up and implemented Entire Marketing Structure to Include Website, Guest House Brochure, Tour Operator Agreements & Local Tourism Board Services & Requirements. Set up & Implemented Entire Business Administration & Accounting System.Arranged Tour Itineraries, booked add on Services acted as point of contact for Guests.Built Relationships with and negotiated Special prices and Terms with Related Businesses and Service Providers, thus ensuring that my Guests Received the best deals possible.Processed Bookings, Payments and confirmation paperwork and administration.Managed Staff of three, ensuring well being, job progression and satisfaction at all times.

Effectively controlled applicant recruitment, screening & interviewing of candidates in order to meet the needs of the client, whilst consistently following the company’s sales & marketing strategies and policies. Interviewed clients in order to build up thorough knowledge of requirements, ethos and company environment in order to accurately match the candidate.Ensured that the applicant matched the clients’ requirements - skills, qualifications, experience.Ensured that payment terms and rebate schemes were agreed with all new clients.Researched potential clients and cold canvassed for new business whilst working in conjunction with a database & leads to develop new business sales. Attended client meetings, provided motivational pre-interview advice & training to candidates.Built solid relationships with clients based on consistent service - ensuring repeat business. Devised/Implemented new candidate management system, met & exceeded targets, filled 2/3 positions.

Interviewed, assessed and trained and advised candidates for temporary positions.Cold canvassed new clients and built relationships with existing to ensure on-going business.Negotiated agreement with Hammersmith Hospital ensuring vast & On-going Business.Researched new business and met with clients to establish their needs and requirements.Completed administration duties including profit & business reports, payroll & client correspondence.Actively provided back up support, mentorship, guidance and motivation for 130 temporary workers.