RUNNING A BUSINESS IS REALLY VERY EASY – IF ONLY YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS THE BOOK The Ultimate South African Business Companion is a guide that provides contextualising information on the forms, explains why and how each section should be completed, and guides you in the most effective way to use the documents in your own business.  THE AUTHOR Lesley-Caren Johnson helps companies streamline their management procedures and business administration by compiling guidelines and simplifying systems. She also trains business owners in management and finance.  Her experience spans a wide variety of industries, including the hospitality, retail, beauty, signage, motor, farming, educational, consulting and food industries.  She has worked for, and with, some of South Africa’s best-known companies including MTN (South Africa, Uganda & Rwanda), Woolworths, Hyperama, TOTAL South Africa, GSM Direct/Vodacom, City Lodge Group of Hotels, Holiday Inn Hotel Corporation, Deloitte & Touche Franchise Consulting, Pleasure Food and Speedy Exhausts. “The Ultimate South African Business Companion injects intellectual capital into a small business, enabling it to leapfrog certain growth stages in business.”  Christiaan van der Wath, Deputy Director, Local Economic Development, City of Tshwane  “I cannot overstate the value I derived from this book. I have used this practical business tool effectively in a number of business ventures and have saved myself vast amounts of time and frustration by doing so. Above all, I enjoy the practical advice and tips often overlooked by even the most seasoned business veterans.”  Shane Boulle, Director Inland Operations, Floors Direct