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Fixing the Business or Saving It Legally: Turnaround Strategies vs Business Rescue

Not every struggling business needs business rescue. This session explains the difference between turnaround strategies and formal rescue.

3 CPD units 6 October 2026 1 presenter

What will set you apart

By completing this course you will gain the following competencies

  • What a business turnaround really involves
  • When rescue is premature
  • When rescue is unavoidable
  • Differences in cost and control
  • Impact on stakeholders
  • Choosing the right path

Event breakdown

  • Signs of early distress
  • What turnaround strategies involve
  • Limits of turnaround efforts
  • When rescue becomes necessary
  • Control and cost differences
  • Stakeholder impact
  • Timing decisions
  • Avoiding premature rescue
Category: Business RescueType: CPD CourseCPD category: Business Rescue

Description

Businesses in trouble often jump straight to business rescue without exploring other options. This session explains the difference between operational turnaround strategies and formal business rescue. Turnarounds focus on fixing the business early. Rescue focuses on legal protection once distress is advanced. Choosing the wrong option at the wrong time destroys value. This session helps professionals assess which path is appropriate and when. Understanding this distinction improves advice, protects credibility, and leads to better outcomes for businesses under pressure. 

Presenters

Div De Villiers

Div De Villiers — 20 years of experience as small business owner in Southern Africa. 35 years of experience in the development finance environment and 14 years' experience in the climate smart SME financing and development environment. Director of the management consultancy Dimension Capital Consulting (Pty) Ltd, which offers feasibility assessment, mentorship and business rehabilitation solutions to owner-managed SMEs. Certified Business Advisor and member of the Institute of Business Advisors of Southern Africa (IBASA); and associate member of the South Africa Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). As a Certified Business Rescue Practitioner with CIPC, conducting business rescue interventions for owner-managed private sector clients. Most recent business rescues include: Mpumalanga Sinks; Mtebeni Farms; Zakheni Projects; Critical Chain Technologies; Full Circle Farming; Sorted Design Studio; Mesca Agri Engineers. Holds a Master's Degree in Commerce from the University of South Africa (UNISA).

You will earn a certificate

On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 3 CPD units in Business Rescue.

Requirements

  • Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
  • Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser