Up and Grow Business Consultancy

25/09/2026

✨ You’re invited to our BNI Featured Presentation! ✨

Join us on 30 September as Desire Du Toit from Stone Dynamics takes the spotlight and shares more about the craftsmanship behind their work.

🪨 Stone Dynamics – WE SELL TRUE CRAFTSMANSHIP

From beautiful kitchen tops to monuments, granite, marble and Caesarstone, discover how quality materials and skilled craftsmanship can transform a space.

📅 30 September 2026
⏰ 07:45am
📍 Stonehaven, Vanderbijlpark
☕ Network Breakfast: R150

Come network, connect and learn more about a local business where craftsmanship matters.

We’d love to see you there! 🖤🪨

24/09/2026

Come and visit us at the She Leads Conference.

Sponsorship highlight: Up and Grow Business Consultancy

We're delighted to welcome Up and Grow Business Consultancy as a sponsor of the She Leads Women's Conference! ✨

With over two decades of hands-on business experience, Up and Grow helps entrepreneurs streamline their processes, reclaim time and grow without incurring excessive costs — offering the support, advice and encouragement every business owner needs along the way.

Thank you for partnering with us and supporting a platform that empowers women to lead boldly!

22/09/2026

💚 I am honoured to be nominated for the Bold Women Award! 💚

A very special thank you to Nelie Fourie for nominating me. It means so much to me to know that someone sees me, believes in me, and feels that I deserve to be recognised as a Bold Woman.

This nomination is not only about what I do professionally, but about who I am, what I stand for, the challenges I have faced, the choices I have made, and the difference I try to make in the lives of others.

If you would like to support me, please click on the link below and LIKE MY PHOTO on my nomination. ❤️

👉 Your LIKE is your vote!

Thank you, Nelie, for the nomination — and thank you to everyone who takes the time to vote and support me. It truly means more than you know. 🌿

I believe I am a bold woman because I choose to live my life according to what I believe in. I am not afraid to stand up for what I believe is right, and I do not easily step back when something is important to me.
I believe being bold is not about being the loudest person in the room. It is about having the courage to be true to yourself, to make your own choices and to keep going, even when things are difficult or uncertain.
I have always enjoyed taking on new challenges. When something new comes my way, I approach it with enthusiasm, curiosity and determination. I am willing to learn, to try, and sometimes even to make mistakes along the way. I believe that getting older should never mean that you stop dreaming, learning or trying new things.
I also believe that we are at our best when we can make a difference in the lives of other people. I love encouraging others, sharing what I have learned and helping people see their own potential.
I am proud of the woman I have become, but I am not finished growing. I still have dreams, I still have goals, and I still get excited about what lies ahead.
For me, being a bold woman means living with courage, standing firmly in what I believe, embracing new challenges and always moving forward with an open heart.

30/08/2026

Proud and grateful to be featured in the Vaalweekblad’s Business Women for Women month. 💕✨
A beautiful celebration of women, courage, growth and making a difference. 🌸

24/08/2026

Join us for our next BNI The Firm Visitors Day! 🤝

Are you a business owner or professional looking to build meaningful connections, receive quality referrals and discover new business opportunities?

Come and experience The Power of Givers Gain® and discover how BNI can help you grow your network and your business.

📅 2 September 2026
⏰ 07:45 – 10:30
📍 Stonehaven
💰 R175 per person, including breakfast, tea, coffee and water

🎟️ RSVP by 28 August 2026 to secure your seat!

📲 Interested in joining us? Send a WhatsApp to 083 655 0859 to book your seat or find out more.

Come and experience BNI The Firm for yourself. We would love to meet you!

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.

15/08/2026

🌿🔴 YOU’RE INVITED TO MY BNI FUTURE PRESENTATION! 🔴🌿

Come hear WHY WORK-LIFE BALANCE IS IMPORTANT TO ME. 💚

Work-life balance isn’t just a business topic for me — it’s something I genuinely believe can make a difference in how we work, grow and live.

Come meet your local business coach for small businesses, connect with other business owners and hear a little about my passion for helping entrepreneurs create success without losing themselves in the process.

📅 Wednesday, 19 August 2026
⏰ 7:45 AM
📍 Stonehaven, Vanderbijlpark
💰 R150 – breakfast included
🔴 BNI The Firm – Business Networking

📲 Book your seat: 083 655 0859

Come for the breakfast. ☕
Come for the connections. 🤝
Come hear why work-life balance is important to me. 🌱

Up & Grow Business Consultancy
Building Success Together

10/08/2026

What if your assistant could save you hours every single week?

Imagine an assistant who can:
✅ Write professional emails faster
✅ Create documents in minutes
✅ Summarise meetings effortlessly
✅ Communicate more professionally
✅ Spend less time on repetitive tasks

That's exactly what we teach in Week 1 of the Assistant Efficiency Accelerator Program.

This is practical, hands-on training designed to help assistants work smarter using ChatGPT in a professional business environment.

📍 Available online via Zoom or in person.

Invest in your assistant today and watch your business benefit tomorrow.

📩 Send me a message with the word ASSISTANT and I'll send you all the course details.

Who do you know that would benefit from this training? Tag them below.

09/08/2026

Did you know your assistant could save hours every week with ChatGPT?

Here are just 3 everyday tasks ChatGPT can help with:

✅ Draft professional emails in seconds
✅ Summarise long documents or meeting notes
✅ Rewrite messages to sound more professional

ChatGPT doesn't replace your assistant—it helps them work smarter, communicate better and become more productive.

These are just a few of the practical skills we cover during Week 1 of the Assistant Efficiency Accelerator Program.

Imagine what your business could achieve if your assistant saved just one hour every day.

👇 Tell me... which of these three tasks would save your business the most time?

06/08/2026

Your assistant works hard… but are they working efficiently?

Many assistants still spend hours:
✅ Writing emails from scratch
✅ Summarising meeting notes
✅ Drafting letters
✅ Creating documents
✅ Searching for information
✅ Rewriting messages

The truth is, these tasks don't have to take hours anymore.

With the right skills and the right tools, an assistant can save valuable time every day while producing even better work.

That's exactly what we cover in Week 1 of the Assistant Efficiency Accelerator Program.

During this hands-on session, assistants will learn how to use ChatGPT professionally to improve productivity, communication, and efficiency in the workplace.

📍 Available online via Zoom or in person.

💬 Send me a message with the word ASSISTANT to receive the full course information.

👇 Let's start a conversation.

What's the ONE task your assistant spends too much time on every week?

26/07/2026

The Power Hour

⏰ The Power Hour

Want to get more done without working longer hours?

Try this simple productivity habit:

🟢 45 minutes of focused work

📵 No phone
🔕 No notifications
🚪 No interruptions
🎯 One task only

Then reward yourself with:

☕ 15 minutes doing something you enjoy

Have a coffee
Stretch your legs
Read a few pages
Chat to a colleague
Listen to your favourite song

Your brain works best in focused sprints, not constant interruptions.

Try the Power Hour today and see how much you can accomplish in just 45 minutes.

👇 I'd love to hear from you.

What is the biggest distraction that steals your focus during the day?



Take a moment today to write down your goals. Remember, clarity in your aspirations can lead to unbelievable transformations. You’ve got this, and I’m here to support you every step of the way! 💪💖