Our strength lies in our wide range of experience in multiple entrepreneurial environments, as well as working on a number of blue chip Enterprise Development programmes.
WHAT WE DO
The Platinum Black Philosophy
We believe that good business structure is the key to the success of any company. In fact, if structured correctly, a business has the potential to grow significantly.
A robust structure creates a solid foundation, enables controlled and sustainable growth, financial planning and it reduces risk. It also establishes a platform for client retention and leads to happier and better performing members of staff, and more satisfied clients.
We have decades of experience helping entrepreneurs. Time and time again we have seen how our knowledge can empower business owners with the skills they need to unlock the business’s full potential. Our strength lies in our wide range of experience in multiple entrepreneurial environments, as well as working on a number of blue chip Enterprise Development programmes. These include FNB, Liberty, OUTsurance and Sanlam.
OUR PROCESS
A Simple Process.
Over 25 years
in the making.
Our collaborative process comprises four essential phases which are a Diagnostic, Intervention, Optimisation and Sustainability.
DIAGNOSTIC
The Platinum Black diagnostic focuses on the 8 Hats of Management (Human Resources, Information Technology, Research and Development, Operations, Administration & Finance and Marketing and Sales)...
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INTERVENTION
The objective of the intervention is to structure each business area appropriately for the phase the business is in. If you have the wrong structure for your phase, there is a strong risk of business stress.
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OPTIMIZATION
During the optimisation phase we will monitor and evaluate key metrics appropriate to your business so as to ensure that all intervention initiatives are functioning optimally.
SUSTAINABILITY
For sustainability, Platinum Black also provides additional mentoring and coaching on a strategic level. This helps to further support the interventions, systems and process put in place.
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WHO WE ARE
More Than The Sum
Of The Parts
We are a team of business experts who are passionate to see entrepreneurs grow their business and ensure sustainability.
We have a vast experience consulting to entrepreneurs and business owners and have worked with over 500 clients across many industries. We structure businesses for growth and profitability.
Many entrepreneurs have technical skills, but lack all round business and financial knowledge to enable sustainability.
Platinum Black empowers these owners with the business skills that they need to create a sustainable, profitable business. Platinum Black helps high growth businesses that have grown without a specific plan.
OUR VISION
To be a leader in helping SME’s reach their full potential.
OUR MISSION
Committed to ensuring that all SME's we work with are:
The best business owners they can be.
Able to grow sustainably, thereby creating jobs and grow the economy.
VALUE ADDING PROCESS
The Platinum Black consulting approach is unique in that unlike traditional consultancies:
We work very closely with our clients within a framework that demands a continual commitment from both parties throughout the process.
Our unique diagnostic software helps to quickly identify the main risks within a business on the 80:20 principle, thereby minimizing the time (and cost) required to achieve the best results.
We emphasise active intervention and practical actions rather than report writing and an excessive number of presentations.
Our goal is to transfer skills and make ourselves redundant within your business in 6 months.
SERVICES
Seeking to accelerate growth and success
OUR CLIENTS
We work to get the best for our clients
Equip yourself to take advantage of every possible opportunity and build a solid foundation for growth
TESTIMONIALS
The Platinum Black Diagnostic Process created a useful roadmap for our development which was effectively managed through the Implementation of our management dashboards.
It forces us to look at the future of our business. It also gives us a plan and a documented process to go forward
The level of professionalism was fantastic. This was a GREAT process for us. Businesses in South Africa need this kind of Intervention.
When we started this Process we realised that we had been surviving off luck alone - only eight months later we are now in a completely different place and we now know what it takes to run a sustainable company.
This journey has been memorable. Once again your contribution was empowering and a further testimony of your commitment to building capacity. Thank you…Thank you.
To scale one needs sound structure. We realise this now - thanks to not only; Platinum Black's diagnostic process, but also their enthusiastic insight in our business.
Until now, we had never felt able to talk about our business proudly. This process has given our team the tools and confidence to run our business professionally. Through this process we have become completely different people running a business properly for the first time.
DEVELOPMENT
If structured correctly,
any business has the potential for significant growth
TEAM
Our Core Team
IAN REID
After graduating as a Mining Engineer and gaining years of experience as a Mine Manager in the Goldfields Group, he went on to apply his knowledge and passion for entrepreneurship to business by obtaining a BCom (Management and Industrial Psychology) from UNISA and an MBA (UCT GSB).
JACQUES NIEHAUS
Jacques Niehaus holds an MBA from UCT (Cum Laude), a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Wits Business School) and a BA majoring in Industrial Psychology and Sociology (University of Stellenbosch). He has a diverse professional background spanning 7 years in the Publishing, ... Construction and Media Production Industries within the Business Development, Operations, Marketing and Brand Strategy spheres.
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MAXINE WOODRUFF
Maxine has spent time in different industries as well as spheres therein. This includes overseeing a team as client relationship manager of an online advertising company, adapting, and assessing key areas of performance. Qualified in Industrial Relations, Performance Management, ... Digital Marketing and Customer Service Excellence; she holds a BCom Degree –majoring in Marketing and Business Management.
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If you have any questions or need help, feel free to contact our team.