by Clare Appleyard, founder of Katannuta Diamonds
My journey into entrepreneurship started in 2006 with a nervous breakdown (if you want the story, it’s on YouTube) and a subsequent interest in personal development.
Read moreThe reasons I got tired
by Brigette Mashile, founder of Roka Roko
During the festive season people talk about how exhausted they feel; that they have been working hard the entire year and need a break. Most people are referring to the period of a year, 12 months of constant working and no rest. These people are mostly in corporate, makes sense! Then there is us; and those other brave souls that do corporate and business! We have been working 24/7 every day of the year, with random rests brought upon us by the flu! Then on a more personal level, there was me last year who was exhausted from 5 years’ worth of work. Constant, continuous, painful work. With doses of stress sessions in between as to whether we would make it. To say I was exhausted is an understatement; I felt depleted.
Read moreFinding the optimal balance in your cash flow management
by Thandekile Moloko
An integral part in the running and growing of a business is finding an optimal balance of managing revenue and expenses. This is one aspect of financial management that cannot be disregarded. In most cases, the management of your revenue and expenses can be the lifeline of the business. It allows for a longer runway to achieve the financial and expansion goals set out for the business.
Read moreQuote of the Day by Mo Abudu
Mo Abudu, founder of EbonyLife TV (Nigeria)
"Anyone who wishes to be an entrepreneur must know that bright ideas are great, however, they are not even half of the work; execution is everything.”
Mo Abudu, founder of EbonyLife TV (Nigeria)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Adenike Ogunlesi: Discover your 'why'
Adenike 'Nike' Ogunlesi, founder of Ruff 'n' Tumble (Nigeria)
Discover your 'why'....
“Before going into a business, you must discover the reason for going into the business. You need to ask yourself the following questions; why do I have to do this, why am I here, what is my purpose and what is it that I want to achieve in this business?”
Adenike Ogunlesi, founder of Ruff 'n' Tumble (Nigeria)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Tania Reid
Tania Reid, founder of ithemba Office Solutions (South Africa)
“... stop making excuses about your 'small' business, all empires started off small.”
Tania Reid, founder of ithemba Office Solutions (South Africa)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Lynette Hundermark
Lynette Hundermark, co-founder of Useful & Beautiful (South Africa)
"Don’t feel intimidated, trust in your abilities, follow your passion and go with it.”
Lynette Hundermark, co-founder of Useful & Beautiful (South Africa)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Bernie de Le Cuona: You can grow and fund your business through sales
Bernie de Le Cuona, founder of de Le Cuona
You can grow and fund your business through sales….
“(My business) was totally self-funded. I never even used an overdraft. It was literally selling something, investing the money from that in something else and selling that.”
Bernie de Le Cuona, founder of De Le Cuona
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Tayo Bello: You must have passion for what you do
Tayo Bello, founder of Bello Creations (Nigeria)
My best advice…
"To have the passion for what you do and make sure you have a business adviser and mentors in place to guide you through the journey."
Tayo Bello, founder of Bello Creations (Nigeria)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Dr Levashni Naidoo
Dr Levashni Naidoo, founder of The Dermatology Room (South Africa)
“Reach out for a hand of support when the path seems daunting and be equally ready to reach out your hand to steady that of another on their journey. Growth is collaborative.”
Dr Levashni Naidoo, founder of The Dermatology Room (South Africa)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Deborah Hartung
Deborah Hartung, founder of Pivot PeopleTech (South Africa)
“Don’t be so hard on yourself and put so much pressure on yourself to do it all and be this perfect business woman, partner and mother.”
Deborah Hartung, founder of Pivot PeopleTech (South Africa)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Monica Musonda: Don’t think you will always be a small business
Monica Musonda, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Java Foods (Zambia)
To survive over the long term, bigger is better…
“The reality is that to be a profitable, well-run business, it’s all about scale. I’ve never had an ambition to be a small business. I tell my staff they shouldn’t think like an SME. Don’t think you will always be a small business because then you will always be a small business.”
Monica Musonda, founder of Java Foods (Zambia)
Read moreKerryne Krause, a game-changer in life sciences technology manufacturing in Africa
Kerryne Krause
Lioness Weekender Cover Story
Meet the Chief Excitement Officer at I-Slices Innovation.
Kerryne Krause, who calls herself "The Chief Excitement Officer", is the founder and CEO of I-Slices Innovations, a Top Technology 100 Company in South Africa. I-Slices® Technology is a first in the world, and is a unique Cryogel dermal delivery system with its applications in the cosmetics, veterinary & medical industries.
Read moreLioness Launch / South Africa’s More Than Golf launches inaugural event to showcase talented caddies
Lioness Launch
Great golfers need great caddies. Ask anyone who plays professionally and they will tell you that the role of the caddy is critical to their own performances. But they often don’t get the recognition or support they deserve. In Johannesburg, South Africa, a new golf event is being launched on 8 March 2020 to shine a spotlight on talented caddies who have a great game of their own.
Read moreCreating new hospitality powerhouses
Nyeleti Mushwana
Impact Partner Content: Absa
Nyeleti Mushwana of Karibu Leisure Resort and Conference Centre shares how Absa is helping her expand into a nationwide hospitality powerhouse.
Read moreAramide Ajayi, a Nigerian entrepreneur creating an engaging e-commerce platform for children’s products
Aramide Ajayi, founder of Futureshoppers (Nigeria)
Startup Story
Being laser-focused on making shopping for children easier for busy parents was the inspiration to start a business for Aramide Ajayi, founder of Futureshoppers in Nigeria. Today, her e-commerce platform is a one stop shop for children’s products.
Read moreCindy Matlapeng, an entrepreneur in Botswana making cleaning a breeze for her customers
Cindy Matlapeng, founder of The Office Team Cleaning and Support Services (Botswana)
Startup Story
Anyone running a successful business or large home knows that keeping things clean and tidy is a must, but professional help is needed to achieve this state of domestic or corporate bliss. In Botswana, help is at hand from entrepreneur Cindy Matlapeng, founder of The Office Team Cleaning and Support Services, a business that makes light work of cleaning.
Read moreYes, You Can Do This! How Women Start Up, Scale Up, and Build The Life They Want by Claudia Reuter
Claudia Reuter
Book Review
If you ever wondered how women can lean in to entrepreneurship to create the life they want, then author Claudia Reuter has the answer. In her new book, Yes, You Can Do This! How Women Start Up, Scale Up, and Build The Life They Want, she shares her own personal business building journey and a game-plan for taking the leap into the world of entrepreneurship.
Read moreWhat do business owners want from their accountant?
by Nthabiseng Maidi, Principal Director, MMCP Wealth and MMCP Business Advisory Services
Gone are the days where an accountant will receive paper invoices, receipts, bank statements and delve into processing and producing a trail balance, then the financial reports. There is an old myth that accountants are necessary for compliance purposes and that is not true. With the advancement in technology and the move to digital, some of the work that was previously done by accountants will be obsolete. The WEF of 2019 issued the trends of threatened jobs, and accountants were on the list. Meaning that accountants must rethink their service offering. We are not paper pushers anymore and we do not focus on the past. Our role should be forward looking and providing a service that will grow our clients.
Read moreA Case of Customer Loyalty
by Mandisa Makubalo, founder of Unlimited Experiences
A wave has just hit South Africa's banking industry, so who will be left behind? Tyme Bank is the new kid on the block promising to help South Africans achieve their full potential. The bank empowers South Africans to take back control of their money by helping them understand how money really works and giving them a transparent view of their own financial situations. Is this what customers are looking for from banking? What does banking mean for South African consumers? Could it be that Tyme Bank is the answer to the pain points of the South African consumer as far as banking is concerned?
Read more