Here is a presentation that outlines why we created our Entrepreneurial community, No Picket Fence

1. Transnet Oct 2011
Thirty jobs.
Ten thousand applicants.

2. We Are As Strong As Our Weakest Link
25%+
Unemployment

3. Entrepreneurs.
South Africa's solution to economic growth
and job creation.

4. What if ....

5. We create a practical, supportive, helpful
environment.

6. We create a practical, supportive, helpful
environment.
Where ...
Entrepreneurs can network, share information, &
learn from each other.

7. We create a practical, supportive, helpful
environment.
Where ...
Entrepreneurs can network, share
information, &
learn from each other.
And ...
Gain knowledge, confidence and insights in
business issues
they face in their daily lives.

8. What If ....
We Broke The
White Picket Fence
Dream.

10. In HindSight.
The Wisdom of
Seasoned Entrepreneurs

11. No Picket Fence is the place:
1. To learn from seasoned entrepreneurs &
business experts
2. To access the best entrepreneurial and business
knowledge
3. To find the latest SA entrepreneurial & business
insights
4. That provides networking opportunity for
entrepreneurs (with SA entrepreneurs and
business experts)
5. That offers joint venture opportunities

12. Inspired by
Quora.com Focus.com

13. Model

14. The Team
Michael Bouchier Michael Cowen
Degree / Associations: Degree / Associations:
• B.Com (Accounting) | • B.Com (Econ / Bus-Econ) |
• CA(SA) | • IMM |
• SAICA • Industrial Marketing (GSB UCT)
• Net Promoter Associate
Experience:
Experience:
• Shareholder / Director: BrandSocial
• Managing Director / Shareholder: Credit Health • Shareholder / Director: BrandSocial
• Managing Director / Shareholder: M-Web • Owner / Director: Context Branding
Auctions • Shareholder / Marketing Director: Perspective
• General Manager: Sasani Transformation Systems
• Financial Manager: Barlows Equipment Co. • Plascon Industrial / Trade Brand Manager
• Swimline Marketing Manager

15. Join Us