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How we work

Aurik works with you to help grow your business, enable you to secure supply chain opportunities, deliver reliably and sustainably to your clients.

Together we will build your business so that it thrives in your sector, beyond tenders and ESD structures.

We are always looking for ambitious, capable businesses to consider for our corporate client’s ESD initiatives. Register to join our community of businesses.

Aurik does not offer traditional training through lectures or seminars. We do not consult or advise. Our work includes conveniently scheduled, face-to-face sessions with a number of experts in different business areas – operations, finance, positioning and others, to help you to structure these systems in your own business. These systems are critical to building your business into an Asset of Value™.

An Asset of Value™

An Asset of Value™ is a business positioned to win in a changing, competitive world, enabled by reliable operating procedures and systems, empowered by a high-performance team to generate consistent organic growth.

The Asset of Value™ is constructed in 5 sequential layers to create a single business growth system which will form the framework of all of our work together.

Reasons to work with Aurik

1

Business Growth

You will build, grow and accelerate the development of your business – unless you grow it, no one else will.

2

Personal Growth

You will advance, develop and attain skills to build and grow your business – No one will ever be able to take this
away from you.

3

Corporate Supply Chains

You will build your business to succeed in entering, serving and sustaining relationships with corporate supply chains.

4

Business Funding

You will build a fundable business that gets access to funding that will support your growth and enable you to serve more business and bigger business.
5

Market Access

You will build your business beyond one deal. A sustainable, valuable business has many clients and we work with you to ensure that.
6

ASSET OF VALUE tm

You will build your business into your greatest wealth generating asset. Through this you will secure your family’s future and your legacy.

Business growth testimonials

NCUMISA CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & AUDITORS

Accounting firm

Before Working with Aurik

  • Challenges:
    • No documented systems, processes, or clear organizational culture.
    • Insufficient monthly financial oversight.
    • Operated from premises that were too small for growth.
    • Ncumisa was overwhelmed, spending excessive time working in the business rather than on it.

Outcomes After Working with Aurik

  • Operational Improvements:
    • Hired a “second-in-command” to reduce Ncumisa’s workload and enable her to focus on client relationships.
    • Documented systems and processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Business Growth:
    • Relocated to larger office premises, accommodating expansion.
    • Established regular “housekeeping” practices, such as monthly statements.
  • Entrepreneurial Development:
    • Ncumisa developed as a leader, balancing strategy and operations.
    • Strengthened the business for long-term scalability.

KUSHESH EXPRESS

Specialised medical logistics

Before Working with Aurik

  • Challenges:
    • Difficulties accessing clients and securing contracts.
    • Limited systems, leading to inefficiencies in daily operations.
    • Owners were deeply involved in all aspects of the business (“working in it” rather than “on it”).

Outcomes After Working with Aurik

  • Turnover Growth: Achieved a 57% increase in turnover within the last quarter of the Aurik program.
  • Job Creation: Created 5 additional jobs during the program, expanding the workforce to 53 employees.
  • Market Share: Grew from handling 5% of a hospital group’s logistics to 90% over a few years.
  • Fundability: Attracted interest from multiple funders, reflecting increased credibility and growth potential.
  • Operational Efficiency:
    • Systems allowed the business to function without the constant involvement of the entrepreneurs.
    • Improved profitability through better systems and processes.

THE VELVET EFFECT

Catering Services

Before Working with Aurik

  • Business operations were manual and inefficient, leading to errors and missed opportunities.
  • Decision-making lacked data support.
  • They were heavily involved in daily operations (“in the engine room”).
  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted their events business.

Outcomes After Working with Aurik

  • Profitability: Increased by 1202%.
  • Team Expansion: Grew from 8 staff members to 15.
  • Efficiency:
    • Systems ensured all operations were tracked and recorded.
    • They successfully ran a large-scale, four-day conference without needing to be on-site, showcasing effective delegation and operational independence.
  • Future Outlook:
    • Identified the importance of finding their niche to maximize client impact and business sustainability

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Join our Database

We work with many of South Africa’s biggest corporates as well as multinationals. They demand that we work with the best businesses in their sectors and regions.

If you would like access to these opportunities, select any that are suited to you, or complete the form to register to be added to our database for future opportunities.