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5 tough things to talk about with your future co-founder

August 8, 2020 Melanie Hawken
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by Claire Keet Pollock and Sinal Govender, Co-Founders of pop.law

Like choosing the person you marry or have babies with, choosing a business partner is not a decision to be taken lightly. The romance of any honeymoon period wears off, but none so quickly as the business partnership honeymoon. If you’re a fast moving entrepreneur, then you’ll know that seizing opportunities and getting some skin in the game fast is extremely important. This means that your relationship with your co-founder/s will need to evolve quickly. Moving out of the fun ideation phase of a business into difficult startup territory puts massive pressure on people who are in business together. The foundations of your partnership will become really important and it helps to have at least spoken about some of the following things.

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What entity is best for running my business

July 25, 2020 Melanie Hawken
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by Claire Keet Pollock and Sinal Govender, Co-Founders of pop.law

Deciding which entity to use to run your business is a lot like buying a car. There are quite a few options and it can be a bit overwhelming working out if you need the Range Rover or if a good old bakkie will do. There are many things to consider depending on if you run a business on your own or with partners, what your appetite is for personal liability, and what tax implications you may be in for.

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Entrepreneur Advice from Ijeoma Ndekwu / Be consistent

July 16, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Ijeoma Ndekwu, Founder, Redrick PR (Nigeria)

Ijeoma Ndekwu, Founder, Redrick PR (Nigeria)

Be consistent…

“Start with what you can adequately manage to ensure the optimum delivery in client or consumer experience; and be consistent.”

Ijeoma Ndekwu, Founder, Redrick PR (Nigeria)

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Entrepreneur Advice from Amália Ngoca / Start with what you have!

July 13, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Amália Ngoca, founder, Malita Investimentos (Mozambique)

Amália Ngoca, founder, Malita Investimentos (Mozambique)

Start with what you have!…

“Women do not be afraid of challenges, and just start with what little you have - by just starting you won’t want to stop because you will enjoy what you do.”

Amália Ngoca, founder, Malita Investimentos (Mozambique)

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Entrepreneur Advice from Thiitu Karega / Start small, but start now!

June 29, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Thiitu Karega, founder, Binti Naturals, (Kenya)

Thiitu Karega, founder, Binti Naturals, (Kenya)

Start small but start now!…

“There is never going to be a perfect time to go after your goals. Start small but start now. I fail more times than I’m willing to admit but at least I’ve tried.”

Thiitu Karega, founder, Binti Naturals, (Kenya)

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Entrepreneur Advice from Bushera Bashir / Take that entrepreneurial leap!

June 22, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Bushera Bashir, founder, Trebene, (South Africa)

Bushera Bashir, founder, Trebene, (South Africa)

Take that entrepreneurial leap!…

“The only way to know whether or not entrepreneurship is for you is by jumping straight into it. What’s the worst that can happen? Worst is not you failing at it, but not knowing how great an entrepreneur you are.”

Bushera Bashir, founder, Trebene, (South Africa)

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Hustling And Maintaining a Full Time Job

June 20, 2020 Melanie Hawken
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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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Quote of the Day by Nonny Penelope Wright

June 17, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Nonny Penelope Wright, founder, Lopey Inc, (Botswana)

Nonny Penelope Wright, founder, Lopey Inc, (Botswana)

“Business all starts with the birth. If you can’t stomach it, love it and gracefully deliver it, it will be meaningless.”

Nonny Penelope Wright, founder, Lopey Inc, (Botswana)

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Entrepreneur Advice from Laura Struik / Being an entrepreneur is about daring and doing!

June 17, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Laura Struik, founder, ROF-Style, (South Africa)

Laura Struik, founder, ROF-Style, (South Africa)

Being an entrepreneur is about daring and doing!…

“Setting up your own business is not always easy, but the opposite! It’s about daring and doing! Great things can happen!”

Laura Struik, founder, ROF-Style, (South Africa)

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Entrepreneur Advice from Satu Vienings / Don’t rush things

May 25, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Satu Vienings, founder, Air A Pet (Mozambique)

Satu Vienings, founder, Air A Pet (Mozambique)

Don’t rush things…

“Don't rush things - starting small and doing things well pays off in the end when your company grows.”

Satu Vienings, founder, Air A Pet (Mozambique)

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Entrepreneur Advice from Annette Cassy / You must like what you do

May 13, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Annette Cassy, founder, Kidz Kare Centro Médico Infanto-Juvenil, Mozambique

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)

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Entrepreneur Advice from Tadziripa Madzima / Start with whatever you have

May 8, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Tadziripa Madzima, founder of IGNITE Youth (Zimbabwe)

Tadziripa Madzima, founder of IGNITE Youth (Zimbabwe)

Start with whatever you have…

“Start with whatever you have, and with commitment and perseverance, you will see your business grow and expand tremendously.”

Tadziripa Madzima, founder of IGNITE Youth (Zimbabwe)

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Quote of the Day by Jazeera Suwani

April 22, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Jazeera Suwani, founder of Say It With Chocolate, Kenya

Jazeera Suwani, founder of Say It With Chocolate, Kenya

“You won’t know if it will work unless you try, and if you try then there is hope for it to work”

Jazeera Suwani, founder of Say It With Chocolate, Kenya

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Entrepreneur Advice from Bukky Asehinde / Start with what you have

April 22, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Bukky Asehinde, founder of Bellafricana, Nigeria

Bukky Asehinde, founder of Bellafricana, Nigeria

Start with what you have…

“Start with what you have, who you know, and where you are. The hardest thing in life is actually to start”

Bukky Asehinde, founder of Bellafricana, Nigeria

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Entrepreneur Advice from Adele Dejak / Have a clear strategic plan

April 21, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Adele Dejak, founder of Adele Dejak, Kenya

Adele Dejak, founder of Adele Dejak, Kenya

Have a clear strategic plan…

“Don’t start a business without doing proper market research, having clear strategic plans, and adequate capital.”

Adele Dejak, founder of Adele Dejak, Kenya

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Quote of the Day by Nilsa Ribeiro

April 20, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Nilsa Ribeiro, founder of OWNit Movement, Mozambique

Nilsa Ribeiro, founder of OWNit Movement, Mozambique

“Don’t ever let your insecurities stop you. People out there need you to try!”

Nilsa Ribeiro, founder of OWNit Movement, Mozambique

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Quote of the Day by Juliet Madamombe

April 16, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Juliet Madamombe, founder of Global Edge Training Institute (Namibia)

Juliet Madamombe, founder of Global Edge Training Institute (Namibia)

“There is no next opportunity that is better than the one you have at this moment. Too often we spend too much time attempting to perfect something that we haven’t started. Don’t let past mistakes define who you are.”

Juliet Madamombe, founder of Global Edge Training Institute (Namibia)

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Quote of the Day by Neema Khatha Kinoti

April 9, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Neema Khatha Kinoti, founder and ceo, Ohana Family Wear (Kenya)

Neema Khatha Kinoti, founder and ceo, Ohana Family Wear (Kenya)

“Just do it. You will never know unless you try.”

Neema Khatha Kinoti, founder and ceo, Ohana Family Wear (Kenya)

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Entrepreneur Advice from Mkamboi Mwakale: Begin with the little you have

March 18, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Mkamboi Mwakale, founder of Saru Organics (Kenya)

Mkamboi Mwakale, founder of Saru Organics (Kenya)

Begin with the little you have…

“Do not wait any longer because you have found out the money at hand is not enough. I will tell you that very few people do have 'enough' Capital - the majority of us began with the little we had, just believing and making steps, and before long you will be rewarded for your diligence. So step out and create that dream from the unbelievably humble beginning!”

Mkamboi Mwakale, founder of Saru Organics (Kenya)

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Quote of the Day by Filipa Carreira

March 11, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Filipa Carreira, founder of Wamina (Mozambique)

Filipa Carreira, founder of Wamina (Mozambique)

"There will always be a million reasons not to do it, so just start."

Filipa Carreira, founder of Wamina (Mozambique)

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