I am an entrepreneur by hart, and I’m passionate about helping other business owners grow and develop.I am involved in a number of niche businesses, and recently started a Tea distribution business with my business partner. Maritime and Mason Tea Traders “A new dawn in the tea trade” We offer a game changing product to the African market, a disposable paper cup with the tea built inside. Yes, there is a 2-gram portion of 100% organic loose-leaf tea built into the bottom of the cup. No need for a tea bag, simply add hot water and enjoy. Our primary market segments being Airlines, Retail chain stores, Restaurants & Takeaway outlets among others. One of the unique features of this format is that the cup can be refilled up to 3 times for added value. We have 23 premium quality teas available, carefully selected from private globally sustainable sources, and can be blended to your needs and tastes. We offer branding solution on the cups. MOQ required. The cup is biodegradable, and contains no plastics or adhesives, and we offer either a compostable sugarcane lid in either an off white (Unbleached) or white (Bleached) variant, or you can choose a PLA lid made form sugarcane or cornstarch polymers, this being biodegradable and available in several colours.Business Basics my other company operates primarily in the retail sector, and offers retail development consulting services to the informal and independent retail market and entrepreneurs in the food & beverage and liquor industries. I have been running a Liquor licensing consultancy for over 28 years, specialising in liquor license applications and development of new business in the liquor industry.I am also involved in BNI (Business network international, an international referral networking organisation) and have become a director consultant for the Johannesburg region.I recently Co-authored a book we have published, Business Basics -Creating excellence in small business. This book focuses on basic and essential financial skills for the retail, home based and micro manufacturing business, and is filled with practical how to's, and templates for use in the business. Currently working on a second book, specifically aimed at retail businesses and focuses on operational, merchandising & display skills, setup layout design skills & tips and much more.