Award-winning reputation

– gets you results

Kathi Clarke Hyde is a registered Industrial Psychologist and an award-winning internationally certified business coach.

Her impact as a business growth expert on those she has coached has been undeniable. From them achieving outstanding bottom-line growth even in these impossible times; winning entrepreneurial accolades; developing exit strategies; successfully selling their companies; creating more space to enjoy their success and families; and ultimately finding the financial freedom to make choices and pursue what matters, her clients will tell you that with Kathi’s help, they get results.

Proudly local and grassroots-grown

– understands the unique SME challenges

Over her 30-year involvement with business across a range of industries and in both developed and undeveloped countries, Kathi together with her team and her clients have proven that you can achieve exceptional results, bring out the best in your people and thrive regardless of the economic challenges or markets.

Building Best Business’ passion for small business’ succeeding to international standards and their love for those who own them has helped lead their clients to record growth results time and again; and Kathi can do the same with you and your business!

International experiences

– ensures cutting-edge solutions

Kathi has lived and worked in at least five African countries and on more than one continent, achieving an impressive list of firsts.

She was lecturing at a globally-recognised university at 21 and making board-level manufacturing decisions by 26. At 28 she backpacked solo through Africa and Europe. At 31 she tripled the annual turnover of a Danish multi-national, and under her leadership took the company to a position of profit for the first time giving her a taste for what can be possible in impossible circumstances. At 35 her undeniable leadership skills allowed her to achieve unprecedented success in East Africa addressing the obstacles of private sector development as one of only two women on the Chamber of Mines and as a business owner. Since then, she has had success in both local and international arenas with SME business owners large and small. Her trademark down-to-earth and practical style has become much appreciated by her clients.

Also a successful business owner

– walks her talk

Kathi served as a founding and valued member of the first ActionCOACH firm in Africa and a valued Director of the South African Chamber of Commerce.

Her personal balance sheet and income statement for her own business attest to her abilities as a business owner. Now based between Cape Town, South Africa and Croston, UK, she enjoys working with owners online, in person, on a 1-2-1 basis and in groups from Australia, Europe, and Africa working hard with them to ensure they build long term business success. Her first published book PEACE by Piece – which has been described as a “business coach in your pocket” – is available on Amazon, Publisher.co.za, Takelot Audible and in local bookshops as a practical affordable resource for those who can’t afford coaching. She is currently working on her second book.