Giving it all you’ve got is the success secret of this entrepreneur. Shane Thompson is the owner of a business that specialises in underground communication.
Shane Thompson, a South African entrepreneur, believes that starting up a successful business is all about drive, commitment and passion. He is the managing director and founder of ILIPS, a new business in South Africa that specialises in technical operations of underground communication.
Shane Thompson: Owner of ILIPS
The name of this company, ILIPS stands for Industrial Lifting, Instrumentation and Pump Supplies. ILIPS is a communication specialist that offers services and sale supplies to the South African mining sector. A complex area of work, Shane brings his experience and expertise to this particular field.
Shane believes that as an entrepreneur, you have to be fully involved and 100% enthusiastic. Although he says heading up a company is not always easy, especially with so many decisions to make, his recipe for success has been to follow his instincts every step of the way. When Shane is ever unsure about which direction to take, he heads straight back to the drawing board and redirects his path.
Shane’s success comes from continually trying to broaden his knowledge, sharpen his skills and perfect his products. His approach to business is to perform every task to the best of his ability. This includes assessing every process and constantly learning how and where to improve. From the factory floor to the administration office, he likes to know exactly what is going on and where he can offer his guidance. Although he strives for excellence at ILIPS, he is aware that things don’t always turn out as planned. In this case, he is ready to adopt a different attitude and discover new ways of going about business.
As the leader of ILIPS, he takes his position seriously. Part of this post is being committed to the well-being of his workers. He knows that without the dedication and hard work of his valuable staff ILIPS would not be where it is today. Indeed, watching his co-workers develop in their jobs is one of the most rewarding aspects of being an entrepreneur for Shane Thompson. Looking back over his successful business, Shane’s motivation is fuelled by feeling the ILIPS team growing alongside him.
To other entrepreneurs, Shane’s word of advice is to simply do the best you can. He believes that if your focus is on a job well done and you are thorough in your managerial approach, financial return will take care of itself.
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- Shane Thompson: Owner of ILIPS
