About Us

What we can do for you:

Find answers to your business problems
Facilitate growth
Improve cash flow
Set and achieve objectives
Improve productivity
Develop competitive advantage
Plan for the future
Plan exit strategy
Give you access, through us, to the IIB international network

Through our association with an international network of over 6,000 associates we have access to skills, knowledge and resources that can help your business.
Our members and associates are all senior business executives from varied industries and types of business who have many years of practical experience.
We comply with the IIB Code of Conduct:

IIB CODE OF CONDUCT

Members shall:

1. Conduct themselves in a manner which will merit the respect of the community for persons engaged in the profession;

2. Uphold the reputation of the IIB and of fellow Associates;

3. Carry out their professional duties responsibly and with integrity;

4. Provide advice only within their accepted area of expertise, and delegate matters outside their area of expertise to appropriate specialists;

5. Collect and present facts without bias, and not allow personal views to influence judgment, interpretation, analysis and presentation;

6. Keep client information confidential;

7. Not use information acquired during any previous assignments which in any way could be detrimental to their former client;

8. Not receive any undisclosed material benefits other than normal emoluments from any recommendation made in the course of their work.

See www.iib.ws/CodeOfConduct

THE INSTITUTE FOR INDEPENDENT BUSINESS

The Institute for Independent Business (IIB) is a not-for-profit research, training and accreditation organisation.

It was established in 1984 to support independent businesses. To this end, in 1991, the Institute created the Consultancy Business Development Programme™ thus enabling its graduates to start and build their own successful consultancy practices by providing their specialist skills as practical advice that works™. Since 1995, as the Institute for Independent Business International, our graduates, operating in over 40 countries, have been supporting independent businesses around the globe.

The IIB supports independent business needs by selecting, training, accrediting and facilitating a growing network of graduates around the world. Accredited by the Institute, they independently deliver the support needed by small to medium sized businesses.

Graduates become part of the network of accredited Associates, the IIB Alumni™. This provides an incredible and exclusive resource of talent, specialist skills, information, contacts and support for independent business owners.

Thousands of experienced executives from every type of business discipline have been trained by the Institute, they have graduated from an IIB Residential Business School. Only accredited Associates within the IIB Alumni™ are qualified to provide the unique and highly successful IIB Business Support Programme™.

See www.iib.ws/IIB-Code-of-Ethics.pdf

Curriculum Vitae

Donald Mc Dougall

Qualifications: T4 Electronic Technician, MSc

Donald has spent many years as an electronic design technician. He then moved into production management. His first challenge was the conversion of a batch production line into a flow line.

He has subsequently specialised in manufacturing, and in particular production management. He has gained hands-on experience in the challenges facing small businesses, and more recently has specialised in strategic evaluation and planning.

Garth Trumble

Qualifications: BA, Dip Bus M, Banker’s Diploma, MBA, MCom (IS)

Garth started his career in branch banking, was involved in the establishment of corporate banking at Nedbank and then in the establishment of electronic banking. Garth was Head of Saswitch before moving to DiData.

He was a director at Knowledge Universe Group SA where he was responsible for the training of coaches. He has lectured on small business management at CIDA University and Damelin. He is currently financial director of a small but rapidly growing construction company.

Charles Nel

Qualifications: BCom (Wits) Cert Tras Mgt (UNISA)

Charles has a background in fundamental business analysis and asset management having been involved in merchant banking, investment analysis, asset management as well as risk analysis in South Africa and other African countries. His experience encompasses the analysis of a wide variety of companies in several economic sectors but mainly industrial, mining, and financial institutions. This included both a macro and micro level view leading to a report-back on the financial, competitor, marketing situation and an examination of future growth prospects and strategic alignment. Strategic positioning has been an important element leading to an efficient asset allocation position. Recent activities have included strategy, BBBEE scoring and other aid to SME’s.