“Busy is not necessarily productive and being productive does not always mean being busy.”
Saajidah Esat, Freelancer & Writer, (Zimbabwe)
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Saajidah Esat, Freelancer & Writer, (Zimbabwe)
Entrepreneur Advice from Mariam Lawani / Don’t get easily discouraged
Mariam Lawani, founder, Greenhill Recycling, (Nigeria)
Don’t get easily discouraged…
“I would say do not see the limitations, they are there deliberately to discourage you. Engage in sufficient research, ensure your solution meets a need, and just do it!”
Mariam Lawani, founder, Greenhill Recycling, (Nigeria)
Read moreOnline meeting etiquette. Avoid embarrassing mistakes.
by Marjon Meyer
Virtual meetings have become an essential part of how businesses maintain contact with staff, clients and ensure productivity and continuity. As many people internationally are a restricted form of work, few organisations and individuals can still communicate using traditional methods.
Read moreWhy Didn't Anybody Tell Me This Sh*t Before?: Wit and Wisdom from Women in Business By Marcella Allison and Laura Gale
Marcella Allison and Laura Gale
Book Review
"Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me This Sh*t Before?" by Marcella Allison and Laura Gale is the book you wish you had already read. A collection of more than 60 letters from female leaders of multimillion dollar companies, to solopreneurs and every kind of woman in between, these stories are both a lifeline and a roadmap for women navigating our increasingly complex world - and running businesses at the same time.
Read moreLilly Alfonso, a renowned Malawian fashion brand builder
Lilly Alfonso
Lioness Weekender Cover Story
Lilly Alfonso is a renowned and credible fashion brand with over ten years of experience in fashion and design. Its founder and Head Designer, Lilly Alfonso, is a two-time International Fashion Award winning designer for her contributions to the fashion industry. The unique and high-quality garments she designs have been showcased on numerous runways such as: Kigali, Cairo, Paris, London, Milan, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, Sydney and Barcelona. The Lilly Alfonso Brand has two flagship labels; men’s wear collection is under the LAmann Label while, Women’s wear collection is under the LAwomann Label. Lilly Alfonso introduced a sporting collection under LAsport which is still under development.
Read moreSatu Vienings, a Mozambican entrepreneur transporting loved pets around the world
Satu Vienings, founder of Air A Pet (Mozambique)
Startup Story
All pet lovers will know how difficult it is when you move house or jobs overseas and you want your beloved pets to join you. But the logistics involved in making this happen can be difficult to organize. In Mozambique, entrepreneur Satu Vienings, founder of Air A Pet, is there to help with practical solutions and a passion for your pets.
Read moreThink outside the box, have fun and earn US$!
From the Lionesses of Africa Operations Dept
You may have noticed the falling of all currencies in Africa against the US$, 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
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