The Biggest Business Ideas On Our Website Right NOW

Who is eager to reignite the economy?

What a difference a year makes! In December last year, we published a list of business ideas that caught our attention that year.-On the list was: - Biodegradable party cups- Insurance for RDP houses - Rental service for household electronics-  A service offering tenant rewards- Camping with a private chef

Read the FULL ARTICLE HERE

We can't wait to see what the 2020 list holds. Amid a turbulent and dark time, we have seen South African entrepreneurs take on the challenge of COVID-19!!!

Are you one of them? In this newsletter, we share:- The biggest business ideas on SME South Africa right now.-  We say goodbye to Women's Month 2020, but not without taking some very important lessons with us. - A free resource: an e-book on cost-effective digital strategies. 

Stay safe and healthy.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“It is important to make sure you’re positively contributing to relevant industry conversations via social media.” – Mariza HallidayREAD: Position Yourself as a Thought Leader

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WE HAVE A FREE RESOURCE FOR YOU – DOWNLOAD this e-book on 'Cost-Effective Digital Strategies:

- Learn how to educate your customers on your products which can lead to sales- Find out what social media platforms you should be using for your business- Learn tactics for lead generation

The following content is paid for by VodaLend.The Bread Box Bakery’s Funding Success Story with VodaLend

Matlhogonolo Ledwaba, founder and CEO of The Bread Box Bakery is passionate, determined and courageous – qualities vital for an entrepreneur navigating the turbulent times during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her business is also one of the first small start-up businesses to receive funding from VodaLend.Vodacom Financial Services Chief Executive Officer, Mariam Cassim says, “For us, Matlhogonolo epitomises the spirit and values of a motivated South African woman in business. Not only is she focused and determined in growing her business, she’s making the most of every opportunity, she is also compassionate and caring – all admirable qualities that we need to demonstrate right now more than ever before.”READ Matlhogonolo's full story HERE 

GOODBYE WOMEN'S MONTH 2020

10 Lessons We’ve Learned from Women's Month 2020 … 

Women & Funding Round Table Part 1 – Challenges: ‘The System Just Wasn’t Built for Women' Women & Funding Round Table Part 2 – Solutions: ‘We Need More Inclusive Financing Models

Where to Access Funding for Women-Owned Businesses in South Africa [UPDATED]

How Stacey Brewer Successfully Raised R300 Million For SPARK Schools

Stacey Brewer together with co-founder, Ryan Harrison, founded SPARK Schools, a network of private schools offering affordable, globally competitive education, in 2012. They successfully received over R300 million through angel investors and impact funds to start SPARK Schools. In applying for the funding, Brewer says they had to build a business plan and financial model along with a pitch deck to attract capital into the business.

"Most of our time was spent meeting with potential investors and pitching," she said.

YOU CAN NOW ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS ON OUR FORUM EVERY MONDAY!

We have launched our new weekly thread, Marketing Mondays where you can share:- The name of your business- Your product/service offering- And where people can find you

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