Arvy Shongwe
Business Operations
Founder of ProItUp Optics, Arvy Shongwe discusses the basics of business operations to help small businesses run sustainably and be well-positioned for future opportunities.
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About This Recipe
Arvy Shongwe breaks down the fundamentals of building strong, sustainable business operations that set you up for long-term success. From structuring your systems to aligning your team, he explores how to keep operations efficient, consistent, and ready for new opportunities. His recipe guides entrepreneurs through the essentials of operating with purpose, including investing in the right resources, fixing what’s failing, and designing systems that reflect your values as you grow.
What You'll Learn
- Understand business operations.
- Operate sustainably.
- Build an effective operational system.
- Be well-positioned for business opportunities.
- Ensure your team is aligned.
- Put measures in place to keep operations efficient.
- Fix failing operations.
- Invest in key resources.
- Ensure consistent quality.
- Find the best way to structure your operations.
Is This Recipe For You?
Watch these videos to get a basic overview of the topic, learn about our fabulous Chef and get a sense of whether these learnings are applicable to you and your business.
Who Is Our Heavy Chef?
As the visionary and founder of ProItUp Optics, a South African company that specialises in premium outdoor equipment and sporting optics (such as binoculars and scopes), Arvy drives local innovation in a fast-growing market. He holds a BSc in business management and finance from Wilmington University and is an expert in financial strategy, operational leadership and product development. As a committed environmentalist, Arvy embeds sustainability into every project through partnerships with various conservation organisations. He has shared his business expertise through talks on business operations. Shongwe is recognised for his work in building a purpose-led, innovative startup. He has shared practical wisdom on business operations, from building scalable systems to creating content.
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Learn from someone who speaks from a position of real authority, perspective and experience.
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