From the Lionesses of Africa Operations Dept
You may have noticed the falling of all currencies in Africa against the US$, this means two things:
that everyone is after one thing - US$
that your value to the rest of the world just got far stronger.
Lioness Launch / South African vegan ice cream maker Yococo launches new e-commerce website
Sinenhlanhla Ndlela, founder of Yococo (South Africa)
Lioness Launch
This month, lovers of great vegan artisanal ice cream in Gauteng, South Africa, will be able to enjoy their favourite treats by shopping online from Yococo. This passion driven business, founded by entrepreneur Sinenhlanhla Ndlela, is serving up love in scoops to her devoted customers, and now they will be able to buy their favourite flavours online.
Read moreEdna Carolina Gabriel de Alegria, an Angolan entrepreneur passionate about health care
Edna Carolina Gabriel de Alegria, founder of Fisiochic (Angola)
Startup Story
Everyone knows that good healthcare and wellness are essential to ensuring happy and healthy lives. In Angola, entrepreneur Edna Carolina Gabriel de Alegria, founder of Fisiochic, a physiotherapy and clinical practice, is on a mission to make people feel better and special through a holistic care approach.
Read moreAre you Grieving The Loss Of Your Business?
by Marang Marekimane, Founder: Business Process Mechanics
As if someone pressed the reset button. Business owners around the world are forced to either adapt or die. Raising our usual dose of anxiety to grief. Anticipatory grief is what it is called - learnt this term from our Second Breakfast (an accountability circle of businesswomen). The fear of what is coming. Mostly fuelled by uncertainty. Sometimes it is the certainty of knowing it is the end.
Read moreStrategize instead of Complaining
by Catia Mondlane
As far as the actual situation has been prolonged, predicting when will it stop and what would be the long term impacts hasn’t been easy, which undoubtedly forces most manufacturers to seriously rethink their operations. We are aware that for one to sell products requires money and space up front. Storing one’s inventory can be challenging around this time, especially if you have a lot of product to sell and not so many customers to buy them.
Read moreThe Wounded Child!
by Nontobeko Mbuyane, CEO & Founder of Bee’s Beauty Haven & Glutaspa Group
We might not know it or honestly aware but the cry we hear from deep in our hearts comes from the wounded child within and healing this inner child’s pain is the key to transforming anger, sadness, and fear. What might shock you is that we all have a wounded inner child. I missed out on a business deal that I was working on the other day and my wounded child was so pained and afraid that I wouldn’t have another great business opportunity coming my way. Feeling helpless and defeated, my wounded child wanted to just break down, yell or even scream. All we need to know is that the wounded child is never “wrong” or “bad.” It’s really just a child trying to take care of its needs in the best way it can.
Read moreTips to Improve Business Cash Flow
by Ronel Jooste
Cash flow is critical to any business despite the size or type of business. Cash flow can be compared to a river. A river will always flow into a dam or the sea, and for the river to remain flowing there needs to be a constant inflow of water. At some point there might be a cascade where the water will be tumbling down over rocks and building up to that cascade the river needs even more water flowing in. When there is a strong inflow of water the cascade turns into a beautiful picture. Similarly businesses need a constant inflow of cash to support their cash outflows in the form of expenses, paying suppliers and repaying debt. When a business has a solid inflow of cash and manage the outflow of cash, the business can ultimately grow and thrive.
Read moreQuote of the Day by Jess Henrich
Jess Henrich, founder, A Mari Ocean Gin (South Africa)
“Believe in yourself, we women are resilient and creative beings - you can do anything you set your mind to.”
Jess Henrich, founder, A Mari Ocean Gin (South Africa)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Celine Uwineza / Find people to support your dream
Celine Uwineza, founder, Right Seat, Rwanda
Find people to support your dream…
“Start! Surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams and support you.”
Celine Uwineza, founder, Right Seat, Rwanda
Read moreCOVID-19 Funding Relief for South Africa’s business owners
Impact Partner Content: Absa
The recent global health crisis has many of us deeply concerned about the health and wellbeing of our family, friends and employees. Not to mention the impact it has on us as business owners. We may consider a multitude of strategies, tactics and angles, but at the end of the day it effectively comes down to one thing – the lifeblood of our businesses…cashflow!
Read moreHow to show up to your health goals
by Lori Milner
I am fascinated by what makes some people set goals, show up and achieve them while others set goals, think about them and then make excuses and often blame external factors about why they haven’t.
Read moreQuote of the Day by Nkatha Gitonga
Nkatha Gitonga, founder, Yakutti, Kenya
Entrepreneur advice from Antoinette Stoltz / Take time to reflect and improve
Antoinette Stoltz, founder, Bobby Yarn, South Africa
Take time to reflect and improve…
“Take this time to reflect and see where you can improve, change or help in your business or even personally. This is the time for CHANGE!”
Antoinette Stoltz, founder, Bobby Yarn, South Africa
Read moreQuote of the Day by Natacha Nduwimana
Natacha Nduwimana, founder, Jelim Premier Events, Rwanda
“Every person is either a creator of fact or a creature of circumstance. They either put colour into their environment, or, like a chameleon, take colour from their environment.”
Natacha Nduwimana, founder, Jelim Premier Events, Rwanda
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Annette Cassy / You must like what you do
Annette Cassy, founder, Kidz Kare Centro Médico Infanto-Juvenil, Mozambique
You must like what you do…
“Do something that you really enjoy doing and preferably in your area of expertise.”
Annette Cassy, founder, Kidz Kare Centro Médico Infanto-Juvenil (Mozambique)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Natasha Singh-Ally
Natasha Singh-Ally, founder, Business Ecology (South Africa)
“Be sensible, be creative and surrender to the processes and time at hand.”
Natasha Singh-Ally, founder, Business Ecology (South Africa)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Abiola Olaonipekun / Do something that will outlive you
Abiola Olaonipekun, Founder, BanahGrace Nigeria Limited
Do something that will outlive you…
“If you love it so much, go for it! Be ready to do something that will outlive you. Be excellent”
Abiola Olaonipekun, Founder, BanahGrace Nigeria Limited
Read moreMeet 5 African women entrepreneur health pioneers pushing the boundaries of innovation
Feature | Healthcare
Around the world, there has never been a more heartfelt appreciation for the work that those in the health sector do for all of us, each and every day. So now is a great time to recognize the women entrepreneurs in the Lionesses of Africa community who are pioneers in their chosen health fields, pushing the boundaries of innovation to make all our lives better through their businesses.
Read moreSarah Kennan, an award-winning South African distiller
Lioness Weekender Cover Story
Many entrepreneurs are inspired by travel and unique experiences from other parts of the world. For South African entrepreneur Sarah Kennan, her inspiration came from her travels to Mexico and her experience of agave spirit production. She returned home on a mission to turn her new found passion and knowledge of turning locally grown agave into a unique product that the would would love - and so her brand Leonista was born.
Read moreNew Startup Mindset: Ten Mindset Shifts to Build the Company of Your Dreams by Sandra Shpilberg
Sandra Shpilberg
Book Review
In New Startup Mindset, Sandra Shpilberg will show you a new way to succeed as an entrepreneur! This provocative startup tale of success exposes Silicon Valley’s startup myths and sets forth a new approach for aspiring and current founders to build companies that make an impact.
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