"I strongly believe in small-scale industries, as a way to bring development to West Africa. "
Aïssa Dione, founder of Aissa Dione Tissus (Senegal)
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Aïssa Dione, founder of Aissa Dione Tissus (Senegal)
Quote of the Day by Phindi Msomi
Phindi Msomi, founder of Olwazini Consulting Services (South Africa)
"My greatest satisfaction is being able to provide jobs for other people."
Phindi Msomi, founder of Olwazini Consulting Services (South Africa)
Read moreMeet 4 of South Africa’s Women Entrepreneurs of the Vine
Special Feature
For years, South Africa’s Cape region has been synonymous with producing and marketing some of the finest wines, and in the process, exciting consumer palettes and markets around the world. Now, there is a growing number of women entrepreneurs in the country who are building exciting businesses and brands in the wine industry, winning legions of local and global fans along the way.
Read moreHend Riad and Mariam Hazem, eco-innovators reviving Egypt’s weaving industry
Hend Riad and Mariam Hazem
Lioness Weekender Cover Story
Reform Studio was founded by Hend Riad and Mariam Hazem, an internationally awarded lifestyle brand based in Cairo, Egypt. Directly after the 2011 revolution in Egypt, they were excited to be part of the great change around them, eager to make a stand and to make a difference, and this is how Reform Studio was born.
Read moreThobile Nyawo, a powerhouse entrepreneur building a legacy civil construction business in South Africa
Thobile Nyawo, founder of Nyawo Construction (South Africa)
Startup Story
The civil and building construction industry sectors are traditionally tough industry sectors to break into as a young, ambitious entrepreneur. But for Thobile Nyawo, founder of Nyawo Construction in South Africa, she believes there are no hurdles in business that cannot be overcome with hard work and tenacity.
Read moreUbong Agina, a Nigerian creative fashion entrepreneur with a passion for training others
Ubong Agina, founder of Nubeeka Concepts (Nigeria)
Startup Story
As many entrepreneurs know, training and development can empower women to fulfill their potential, something Ubong Agina, founder of Nubeeka Concepts knows all too well. She is building a successful fashion design business and fashion training school to help others to realize their goals in the industry.
Read moreLioness Launch / South Africa’s Emeraldstone Events launches a one-stop-shop for wedding fashion and event design
Khomotso Talane, founder of Emeraldstone Events (South Africa)
Lioness Launch
In South Africa, entrepreneur and creative design force, Khomotso Talane, founder of Emeraldstone Events, has launched a one-stop-shop to make the whole wedding outfit design and event planning experience so much easier for happy couples and their families.
Read moreWomen in Leadership
Tina Playne
Impact Partner Content: Absa | by Tina Playne, Managing Executive: Sectors and Segments, Private & Business Banking, Absa Retail and Business Bank
Our brave new world demands brave new leadership - leaders who understand their purpose in life and in business, and who are able to inspire and motivate others. But how do you make the shift, find your purpose, and successfully transition from manager to leader. Tina Playne shares her insights on what makes great leaders who can move business forward.
Read moreReboot: Probably More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Starting A Global Business by Jodie Fox
Jodie Fox
Book Review
Jodie Fox, founder of Shoes of Prey, launched her business in 2009. It allowed people to design their dream shoes online, get them expertly manufactured, and have them shipped to anywhere in the world within two weeks. The startup broke even at two months, hit multi-million dollar revenues in under two years, raised tens of millions in funding from top-tier investors and shipped to more than 100 countries. It sounds like a fairytale business story, but that’s not where it ended. Her new book, Reboot, Jodie shares her very personal entrepreneurial journey.
Read more7 Lessons I Learnt from Network Marketing
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)
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