QuickBooks celebrates mompreneurs Published by Press Office on 9 May 2016 QuickBooks is looking to recognise and celebrate South Africa’s mompreneurs with the QuickBooks/Entrepreneur Magazine and Saturday Star Mompreneur Competition.
How the 2015 Fellows have benefitted from the Anzisha Prize Published by Staff Writer on 22 March 2016 Here is how some of last year’s fellows have benefitted from the fellowship in the four months since being selected.
Djembe Communications hosts webinar on African women, entrepreneurship and innovation Published by Press Office on 15 March 2016 The webinar aims to uncover the latest trends and opportunities for African women entrepreneurs and innovators, and to showcase the crucial role they play in advancing the region’s economy.
Anzisha Prize increases award to $100,000 and adds $7,500 fellowship Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2016 The 6th Anzisha Prize application phase is now open, and the search is on to find 12 of Africa’s youngest, most innovative social and business entrepreneurs under the age of 22.
Ten rules for entrepreneurs to live by Published by Business Partners team on 7 January 2016 The life of an entrepreneur is different from those that are employed in a 9-to-5 job.
Entrepreneurs taking their parents’ businesses a step further Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 December 2015 Rather than attempting to reinvent the wheel, Christine Kanana (29) and Peter Ndegwa (33) found their winning business ideas from home.
Six tips for young entrepreneurs to overcome common challenges Published by Staff Writer on 16 November 2015 Young entrepreneurs typically face exceptional challenges getting businesses off the ground.
Young Ivorian wants people to view agriculture as a legitimate business Published by Staff Writer on 23 September 2015 Ivorian Gabriel Kombassere (18) is young, passionate and determined. He is also a social entrepreneur who wants Africa’s youth to start viewing agriculture as a viable business option.
Four signs that your small business has finally arrived Published by Steven Cohen on 25 August 2015 Here are a few ways that you’ll know that your company has grown from a shaky fledgling into a successful and sustainable business.
Airbnb CEO: ‘Spirit of entrepreneurship in Nairobi similar to Silicon Valley’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 August 2015 You don’t have to be in Silicon Valley to build the next great company, says Brian Chesky.
Three young African women whose ideas are making a difference Published by Staff Writer on 17 July 2015 This year, there are also a number of strong women candidates for the Anzisha Prize who are defining their place in the world of social entrepreneurship. Here is a sample of them.
Crowdfunding for businesses growing in Africa Published by Gillian Parker on 6 July 2015 Crowdfunding platforms are increasingly bridging the finance gap and offering African start-ups a lifeline.
Running a start-up with a full-time job? Hard work, but not impossible Published by Kate Douglas on 15 May 2015 Award-winning entrepreneur shares tips on how to juggle employment and entrepreneurship.
Three lessons to be learnt from South African entrepreneurial visionaries Published by Staff Writer on 24 March 2015 Key takeaways from a recent business event.