6 Numbers you should always know in your business

June 6, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Ronel Jooste

Finances are an integral part of any business. Let us be honest, there is no sense in running a business that is not profitable unless it is for a charity cause. The sad reality is that plenty of business owners don’t spend a lot of time on managing and analyzing their finances. Finances are often perceived to be boring, complicated, or only a support function within a business. The truth is, the better you manage your finances, the more successful your business will become. The better you know your numbers, the more powerful decisions you can make.

It’s never too late to reinvent your personal brand, here’s how….

June 6, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Lori Milner

7 ways to create the best version of yourself...

I have coached and trained hundreds of people on personal branding and the number one question I get asked is: “Is it too late for me to reinvent my brand and change perceptions?” The good news is that it is never too late.

How to Get Money Savvy – Tip 3: Multiple Income Streams

June 6, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Kathryn Main

Gone are the days when the mom stays home to take care of the kids while the dad goes to work. I was fortunate when I was younger because my mom stayed at home. She on the other hand was totally unfortunate. When her and my dad divorced at 40, she had to start her life with nothing, never having worked and having no real skills.

Making a necessary change

May 30, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Eldari Visser

I think we are surely all extremely “bored” by the whole Covid 19 pandemic, although we cannot change the heartache it brought. We still mourn loved ones and we still pray for the world. Let’s talk about a bit of a different point of view today. As hikers, we know that we can go and hike the same road and see many different sceneries every time, although it stays the same route. Somewhere you get that urge to do something totally new and different. The exact same can and maybe should happen in our finances and our businesses.

How to Get Money Savvy – Step 2: Snakes & Ladders

May 29, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Kathryn Main

Life is like a game of snakes and ladders. You never know what the next roll of the dice is going to give you. It could be a snake (threat) that could cause you to regress in your financial life. Or it could be a ladder (opportunity) to take you to the next financial level of success.

The art of speaking in future tense

May 29, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Elizabeth Otieno

Business is booming! You are at the top of your game, your clients have fallen deeply in love with your product and services and now, new clients are diving in because let’s face it: you are just that good!

Critical Phases of a Go-To-Market Strategy

May 29, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Kelebogile Makhafola

We spent the majority of 2020 learning new skills, joining courses, and committing to hours of virtual engagements. We, as business owners and brand leaders, had time and energy set aside to acquire new knowledge and pursue agile solutions for our business and brand activities. Let this year (moreover, this time of the year) be dedicated to processes that position your brand in the mind of your customers. It is time for the rubber to meet the road, it is indeed the time to make those insights work for your brand.

My own truth will set me free

May 16, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Andiswa Silinga

There are times in life where we look for validation from other people, whatever we need to do has to be supported by somebody else for us to believe that it is the right thing to do.

Lessons from a Lifetime

May 16, 2021 Melanie Hawken

By Paula Quinsee

Have you ever drawn up your Life Line over your lifetime? Drawing up your life line is a great way to identify both positive and negative experiences in your lifetime that have contributed to where you are today.

All change is messy in the middle..

May 16, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Ashika Pillay

Being an entrepreneur, especially a female one is not all pretty business. We see the stories on the LinkedIn and Facebook, and perhaps even on Lionesses Of Africa, and we get a good case of either Imposter Syndrome and or Mrs. Doubt (Fire). Sitting in the aftermath of that hit can become ugly and unsettling. We question the choices that we’ve made, and paths we’ve chosen, and wonder if it’s all really worth the effort, and the not-so-prettiness. How can we find help to get out of the hole when we find ourselves there.

How to finally take the plunge into your courage zone

May 16, 2021 Melanie Hawken

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by Lori Milner

“As you move outside of your comfort zone, what was once the unknown and frightening becomes your new normal.” - Robin S. Sharma

If you want to start running, you aren’t going to put your hand up for a monster marathon. You’ll begin with some light jogging and build your way up slowly. When you want to get into a swimming pool, you tend to dip your toes in first to test the water. Even though you know it’s not the best strategy to get in so slowly, it still feels easier than taking the plunge and jumping in. Why not adopt the same approach when it comes to stepping out of your comfort zone?

5 Reasons Your Social Media Marketing Needs a Content Strategy

May 9, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho

Have you ever tried writing a social media post and you simply can’t remember what you wanted to write about? Sometimes you are just all out of ideas or haven’t taken the time to outline relevant themes for your organization and sometimes your graphics simply don’t engage the way you would like them to. Do not despair, all your organization needs is a solid Content Strategy.

Moving My Body for Peace of Mind

May 9, 2021 Melanie Hawken

By Phindile Ndlovu- Tapula

Hello Moms! Who else feels like stress loves them or they are in fact in love with stress? Does stress get you down, binge eating and moody? Does your mind race during the night fixing problems and anticipating for problems?

Are you an achiever or a competitor?

May 9, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Marjon Meyer

The slow and sometimes passive lifestyle of Lockdown in 2020 encouraged me to spend more time running as our escape and entertainment options were extremely limited. Teams and Zoom also have their limitations for human interaction and stimulation. I have always been a lover of the Great Outdoors, so it felt good to apply my tekkies to tar with the added bonus of becoming fitter and staying healthy. An unexpected bonus was that I was introduced to a group of running enthusiasts who I now consider my tribe, my running family and dear friends. Hours on the road invariably lead to beautiful and interesting conversations, especially for those who can run and breathe simultaneously (just for the record, due to the latter, my listening skills have improved rapidly).

3 key skills you will need in #20won

May 9, 2021 Melanie Hawken

By Paula Quinsee

Last year was supposed to be the year of #20plenty. This year, let it be the year of #20won.

Women – Educate yourself on Mental Health!

May 2, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Edna Reis

As a woman who is a psychologist and an entrepreneur working in my field of study, it would perhaps not come as a surprise that I have a major interest for words and definitions. As a result, It is never too much to talk about the meaning of life impact topics such as Mental Health, that is why I shall begin my article with a few definitions.

What return will PR offer your small business or startup?

May 2, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Nadia Hearn

The most important part of understanding how Public Relations (PR) can help your business and brand is to get educated on the role PR plays and where it fits into your marketing plan. Understanding marketing, the different tactics and what each delivers, must inform your strategy so that it is spot on to deliver against your business objectives and marketing spend.

Pricing cringe

May 2, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Brigette Mashile

Pricing - I avoid this topic, a lot. It is because it makes me uncomfortable. I have no direct reason, so I know it must be deep and attached to money in general. This is a major issue because I run a business, I make products which I sell, every day. What am I doing? What have I been doing? Ah…sigh… I need to dig deeper and solve this mystery. At some point in my business, my analysis pointed to something off with our pricing, and it is still there. This is because I made a few major errors in the beginning.

It's never too late to reinvent your personal brand, here's how...

May 2, 2021 Melanie Hawken

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by Lori Milner

7 ways to create the best version of yourself...

I have coached and trained hundreds of people on personal branding and the number one question I get asked is… “Is it too late for me to reinvent my brand and change perceptions?”

Create Yourself, and then, Re-Create Yourself

April 25, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Safiyyah Boolay-Jappie

“Life is not about Finding Yourself, It is about Creating Yourself. “ — George Bernard Shaw

As soon as your mother knew that your arrival was on the horizon, she started to have thoughts, ideas and dreams about you and for you. The fashioning of you began. Without your involvement. Without your awareness. Without your consent. As your young life unfolded, chapters were being written for you and yet you were told that this book, this life, is yours.

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