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Inspired by late Prof Lester, SmartFunder helps 'missing middle'

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JOHANNESBURG — BizNews doesn't only keep its readers up-to-date with the latest happenings in the business world, but it can even inspire new entrepreneurs to kickstart their own exciting ventures. This has been the case with Henco Wiid and Francois Liebenberg who - after listening to Alec Hogg interview the now late Professor Matthew Lester about the 2017 National Budget  - decided to start their own business to help the so-called 'missing middle' with paying their family members' school or university fees. Wiid and Liebenberg subsequently launched 'SmartFunder' which now helps around 70 companies with reducing their employees' educational expenses through an innovative form of tax relief that forms part of national legislation. Take a listen to my interview with these innovative founders to find out more. - Gareth van Zyl  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Feb 2019 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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