Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Profiles - Picket Fencers

Every month we share the profles of 4 of our Picket Fencers
July 2008

1. Astrid Stark
Writer/Photographer, Cape Town

I am a freelance writer for a variety of national and local newspapers and magazines. I specialise in entertainment, event and environmental writing. I do love a good hard-nosed investigative story from time to time to keep my mind sharp.

My photography portfolio includes: product; personality profiles, advertising and landscapes.

My ambition is to establish myself in a particular speciality as photographer - earning me a respectable income that will afford me the time to write my novels.

My current challenges are finding my market and getting my profile as photographer/writer to out there.

www.capetownbites.blogspot.com
astridstark1@gmail.com



2. Murdock Macdonald
Permagard SA
Business owner, Cape Town

I introduced a new technology recognised internationally to South Africa approximately three years ago.

My company Permagard SA is involved in the aviation, marine and automotive industries.

Although Permagard has centres in 24 countries worldwide, Permagard SA is still in its infancy and its success is entirely up to me (a Canadian) in a foreign land.

I recently secured a large contract with Aeronexus a maintenance company for the airline industry - primarily 1time air. As a relatively new company in South Africa I realise the importance of networking and market positioning.

My goal is to better appreciate how my business can proceed and progress in the current environment in South Africa.

sa@permagard-products.com
www.permagard.com.au

3. Juan Eden Davy
Business owner, Cape Town
Wildsplash Signs

I own a graphic design and signage company in Cape Town.

My company, Wildsplash Signs began operations in March 2004

I have well established and regular clientele.

My challenges lie within time management, staffing, cash flow and marketing.

Wildsplash Signs creates the whole business package: from logo design, business cards, letterheads, vehicle and shop signage, and lightboxes to licence plates and stickers.

Speak to me about: your company's branding, logos and associated signage. I also have experience and advice on staffing, budgets, labour issuses and self-promotion.

www.wildsplashsigns.blogspot.com
wildsplash@gmail.com



4. Nina van Schalkwyk
Fine Artist/Graphic Designer, Cape Town



I work as a graphic designer and sometimes signwriter at the greatest signage company in Sea Point namely Wildsplash Signs.I love my job which consists of dealing with customers, managing our office and lots the designing of signs and graphics.

I am also an artist at heart who loves seeing my canvas come to life.My work mainly consists of still lifes and abstracts with the occasional animal featured in woodburning(pyrography).I love exploring textures and colours on medium to big sized canvas.

My primary goal is to become a selling artist and to have my own successful company dealing with art and design.I would also like help teach people skills so as to help them succeed in life.I am currently working on a painting service offering murals of different kinds to the public for a fee.My main concern is marketing and networking so as to broaden my clientele.

ninavanart@yahoo.co.uk
http://www.animeonmywall.blogspot.com/


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