Giving Back - Crucial for South African Entrepreneurs

Award winning entrepreneur, COO of the Hirsch’s, the Appliance and Electronics giant retailers, Margaret Hirsch was the Guest Speaker recently at the Entrepreneurs Organisation (Durban branch) members networking event that was held in the new SMEG showroom in Umhlanga Rocks.

Margaret spoke about her journey with Hirsch’s, after founding the company thirty eight years ago with her husband Allan, with just R900 that they had saved. She said that she has found that the most rewarding part of her job has been helping to launch entrepreneurs within Hirsch’s, and finding young talent in low income areas – and helping them to flourish in business. 

In her vote of thanks, owner of PRO Appointments, and founder of the Robin Hood Foundation, Cindy Norcott, who was the first woman to join the Entrepreneurs Organisation’s Durban Chapter, said that Margaret was a great example to fellow entrepreneurs with the projects that she had got involved with over the years, and the people she has mentored.

The Entrepreneurs Organisation’s Durban Branch is the fastest growing EO chapter in the world.

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