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Kathryn Main - Money Savvy Kids
We all know that life during COVID 19 is filled with countless unavoidable worries of the financial kind. Some may feel it more than others, but we all feel it non-the-less. We are losing our jobs, taking salary cuts and closing our once thriving business. Basically, we go into level 1 of survival mode when it comes to our finances due to the crunch we feel.
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by Catia Mondlane
The current circumstances have brought a new, unfamiliar and extraordinary market era. It is one where many are being guided to creatively re-think and re-construct their businesses to build resilient companies and bounce-back from any future boundaries. It is becoming clear that the contingency plans previously established are not enough to face the actual situation, and coming up with a plan that could strategically create a positive shift is where many have been focusing their energies. The urgency to implement might be higher than before as each day passes, and uncertainties seem to be greater than sureness.
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by Tatenda Rungisa
The type of economies we live under have made it almost impossible to leave a full time job and start a business thereafter. It is easier when one has a stable income or savings, otherwise one has to “hustle” and work full time to establish a start-up. So, how does one hustle and remain focused on full time employment?
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by Bomanga Ngoi Longango JouJou’, founder of EveLea Foods, Congo
I realized, over time, it is not enough to want to be able. Will as great as it is, not enough. There is a whole Journey and smart works to achieve a project. Success is a powerful blend of will, desire, patience, love, sacrifice, persistence, tears and determination. You have to be viscerally obstinate to achieve your dream. The modern success model is "quick and well done" in everything.
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by Laura Camacho, PhD
A compelling point of view acts like a magnet for high-performing employees, top-tier investors, and ideal clients. In our time of purpose-driven profits, people want to know what you stand for, what your priority is, what drives you to action. The answers to these questions can be simmered down to a key message known as your Point of View.
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by Nomazibulo Tshanga, Ziyana Business Consulting
On 1 June 2020, we have seen South Africa move from a prohibitive national wide lockdown to a more economic active alert level 3. This means that millions of employees have returned to work as 70% of the economy has re-opened for activity.
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Jacqueline Brown, Founder, Africa Fashion Guide Ltd, (UK)
Jacqueline Brown, Founder, Africa Fashion Guide Ltd, (UK)
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Lisa Videira, founder, LV Digital Lda, (Angola)
Be flexible with your business plans…
Lisa Videira, founder, LV Digital Lda, (Angola)
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Phindile Tapula, founder & director, Bhekizenzo Foundation, (South Africa)
Phindile Tapula, founder & director, Bhekizenzo Foundation, (South Africa)
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Lelanie Basson, founder, Twafiika Consultants, (Namibia)
You are your greatest asset…
Lelanie Basson, founder, Twafiika Consultants, (Namibia)
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Nonny Penelope Wright, founder, Lopey Inc, (Botswana)
Nonny Penelope Wright, founder, Lopey Inc, (Botswana)
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Laura Struik, founder, ROF-Style, (South Africa)
Being an entrepreneur is about daring and doing!…
Laura Struik, founder, ROF-Style, (South Africa)
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Kilamba Welwitschia Manuel, founder, Welila Cantelier, (Angola)
Kilamba Welwitschia Manuel, founder, Welila Cantelier, (Angola)
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Diana Sierra, founder, Be Girl, (Mozambique)
Remember that you have what it takes!..
Diana Sierra, founder, Be Girl, (Mozambique)
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Hazel Aggrey-Orleans, founder and creative director of EKI
Lioness Weekender Cover Story
Hazel Aggrey-Orleans is the founder and creative director of EKI, a luxury women’s fashion brand based in London designing ready to wear and bespoke pieces. Lionesses of Africa chatted to Hazel this month to learn more about this unique luxury brand that is winning fans from around the world with its celebration of silk and African heritage.
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Rachida Melo, founder of Wonna Bay Vila (Mozambique)
Startup Story
For many people, when they travel they look for places to stay that remind them of the comforts of home, and in Mozambique, entrepreneur Rachida Melo has just what they need. Her business venture, Wonna Bay Vila, provides accommodation and restaurant facilities that make guests and visitors truly feel they are home.
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Lelly Mntungwa, founder of Msinga Clothing (South Africa)
Startup Story
In South Africa, unemployment and poverty are real challenges that need real solutions for local people. In KwaZulu Natal, Lelly Mntungwa, founder of Msinga Clothing, is creating much needed jobs and skills training for young women in order to empower them in life.
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Elsa Tchicanha, founder of NatHCare (Angola)
Lioness Launch
For all those women who celebrate their natural hair and want to easily find great local service providers who are specialists in this field of haircare, help is now at hand in Angola. Entrepreneur Elsa Tchicanha, founder of NatHCare, has developed and launched a new app that connects customers with trusted, quality service providers, taking all the stress and hassle out of finding the perfect natural haircare specialists locally.
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Rinat Keinan
Book Review
According to author Rinat Keinan in her new book Business Empowerment: 8 Simple Steps to Master the Game, most idea generators quit in the early stage, 30% don’t vest after 1 year, and 50% don’t make it over time. She thinks too many great ideas fall because of wrong decisions.
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From the Lionesses of Africa Operations Dept
Sadly those in a Leadership role simply cannot relax. Remember, if leadership were easy, everyone would do it. So while you have been pacing up and down your living room worrying about your business, employees and customers during this lockdown, your employees have not had such pressures. There is no doubt they will have had other pressures (and none of us ever can start to gauge the weight or worry others may carry and certainly not judge), but from a business perspective they are not the ones trying to work out where the cash will come from to pay for the salaries, lights or stock.
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