Andre Visser Business Consultants
Business Finance in Richards Bay

Member of the Institute of Business Advisors of South Africa Grade 4 (Expert) Member: Membership M0584 Member of the Turnaround Management Association: SA (TMA-SA) and TMA (Global) Registered Business Mentor : Business Partners Ltd  Registered Service Provider : SEDA | Business Consultants Financial Management Business Advice & Mentoring Due Diligence Business Plans & Financing Business Broking & Labour Law.

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