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Ilana Steyn

MD of Company Partners

Speaks about CIPC Company Registration, Business Compliance in South Africa, Company Secretarial Services, and Customer Service.

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About Ilana Steyn

Ilana has over 20 years business experience in Company Secretarial Compliance and Running her own business. She is currently the Managing Director at Company Partners and has been involved in business development, corporate compliance, team building and successfully growing the company from 12 to over 50 staff in 4 years.

Ilana's Advice

"Be adaptable in change; ensure your compliance are up to date and ask help if needed.”

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Career History

Over two decades of leadership, consulting, and speaking across corporate governance, compliance, customer experience, and women’s business empowerment.

Leadership

Managing Director

Company Partners (Pty) Ltd

April 2016 – Present

Leading South Africa’s top online company compliance platform, scaling the team and expanding services.
Speaking

Webinar Host

Company Partners Masterclasses

July 2024 – Present

Hosting weekly online sessions focused on business registration, compliance, and growth strategies.

Leadership

POPI Information Officer

Company Partners

May 2021 – Present

Ensuring compliance with South Africa’s data protection laws and managing internal POPIA processes.

Speaking

Customer Experience & CRM Strategist (Webinar Host)

CICMA Global

June 2025 – Present

Delivering insights into customer retention, segmentation, and CRM-based service improvement.

Speaking

Keynote Speaker

Global Women Speaker Mastermind

November 2024 – Present

Delivered keynote on “Finding Your Voice in Business” for women in leadership.

Leadership

Business Circle Host

Confident Women in Business (CWIB)

August 2023 – Present

Supporting and mentoring women entrepreneurs in faith-driven business circles.

Consulting

Vice President Public Relations

Toastmasters International (Tygerberg Club)

September 2017 – Present

Previously served as Club President and Vice President of Education. Completed Competent Communicator and Leader tracks.

Training

Business Coach

Salesian Institute Youth Projects (Cape Town)

June 2023 – August 2023

Provided coaching for women completing a SETA-accredited sewing and business skills course.

Speaking

Keynote Speaker & Panellist

Customer Service Symposium (Durbanville)

August 2023

Shared expert strategies on customer experience and service measurement in the African market.

Consulting

Company Secretarial Consultant

CIS Solutions

September 2004 – Present

Specialized in company formation, statutory amendments, director/shareholder changes, and compliance updates.

Consulting

Owner / Consultant

OnlineBusiness

September 2004 – Present

Provided marketing, advertising, and networking solutions for small businesses.

Leadership

Company Secretarial Manager

Moore Stephens BKV (Cape Town)

October 2013 – March 2015

Oversaw corporate governance and secretarial functions for various client entities.

Qualifications

  • Qualified Business Coach​
  • Competent Communicator (CC) & Leader (CL) in Toastmasters International
  • The South African School of Paralegal Studies
  • Secretarial: Legal Practice
  • Hospitality and Catering, and Catering Entrepreneurship
  • CICM Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP)

Skills

Presentation & Facilitation Skills

100%

CRM & Customer Engagement Skills

100%

Mentoring

100%

Leadership

100%

Business Consultant

100%

Business Coaching

100%

What Sets Ilana Apart

Transforming difficult compliance jargon into practical steps for business owners to ensure their businesses are sustainable.

01

Compliance Expertise

Deep knowledge of business regulations ensures smooth company setup and governance.

02

Entrepreneurial Insight

Understands the challenges startups face and offers practical, growth-focused guidance.

03

Coaching Approach

Combines business strategy with personal mentorship to empower entrepreneurs with confidence.

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