About being ghosted

April 26, 2024 Melanie Hawken

by Teboho Seretlo

What does the term “ghosting” even mean? I looked it up on Google and this is what comes up: “Ghosting is when someone who used to be friendly or even romantic with you suddenly cuts off all communication without explanation. While most people think of ghosting in a digital context, meaning a friend or dating partner stops responding to texts, emails, calls, etc., it can happen across all social circumstances.” For me, where it says it can happen across all social circumstances, this is true. However, I daresay it happens across the spectrum, professionally too.

Entrepreneur Advice from Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula / Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula

October 6, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula, founder, Securico Security Services (Zimbabwe)

Never cut corners!…

“Never try to cut corners. Your business and personal life should be anchored on a firm ethical foundation. From the first day you establish the business, even an informal hustle, you should establish a culture founded on ethics and good corporate governance principles.”

Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula, founder, Securico Security Services (Zimbabwe)

Quote of the Day by Phindile Ndlovu

August 22, 2018 Melanie Hawken

"... we ought to remember that the way in which we do our business is important for the next entrepreneur who is in the same position as us. When we fail clients, we make an impression.”

Phindile Ndlovu, founder of Bhekizenzo Foundation (South Africa)

Entrepreneur Advice from Miranda Isaakidis: Always play fair

March 7, 2017 Melanie Hawken

Miranda Isaakidis, co-founder of Indulgence Spa Products — **Miranda Isaakidis**, co-founder of Indulgence Spa Products

Top advice for aspiring women entrepreneurs....

"Play fair – I have seen many companies fail because they are driven to make a quick buck – they rarely stay in business for long."

- Miranda Isaakidis is co-founder of Indulgence Spa Products, a South African company that wholesales, distributes and manufactures high-end products for the hotel, spa and hospitality industry. Miranda prides herself on identifying the very latest trends from the top spas, hotels and cruise liners internationally. She has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement in International Trade and Investment award by the D Group/British Foreign Office and was recently appointed Chair for WPO Johannesburg, Chapter 2.

Entrepreneur Advice from Maria Auma - Stick to your code of ethics

August 20, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Maria Auma, founder of Blue Luxury Investments (Uganda) — **Maria Auma**, founder of Blue Luxury Investments (Uganda)

Here's my entrepreneurial code of ethics....

"It's hard for a fellow entrepreneur to give only one piece of advice. But I will compress my codes of ethics into one succinct paragraph. Never ever give up. If ever you find yourself on your knees, that is the perfect time to begin again. Never waste time. Once it's gone it's gone. Know your priorities and treat your family and friends well. Respect the people who work for you, they are human beings. And lastly, dream big and then do it - that way you will inspire other women."

- Maria Auma is the founder of Blue Luxury Investments in Uganda, a privately-held, female-owned company that offers a wide range of investment management solutions to economically viable projects throughout Africa. Maria's focus is to empower African entrepreneurs seeking seed or mid-level funding because she believes in entrepreneurship and in Africa. Her services are tailored around raising capital, managing funds, monitoring and evaluating projects, and securing stakeholder partnerships.