The 'gig economy' has been millennials’ buzz term for a while now, but that’s evolved into micro-jobbing - and Ladder is the killer app. Similar in concept to a ride hailing app, but for the artisanal tasks that need to be done around the home, Ladder is a platform for the casual labour market to connect to customers in an accredited, safe space. For more information For more information click here. Brought to you by Ozow.
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The Covid-19 lockdown has not been kind to traditional retail, but in the new normal, the biker lifestyle sector of fashion has a new company which is fusing the functional and the fashionable attire of motorbiking enthusiasts. Natty Biker Streetwear is the product of the forward thinking motorbike lifestyle lover, Unathi Mthangayi. A modern brand for the ever modernising biker scene. For more information click here. Brought to you by Ozow.
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21st Century life is demanding; even without the burden of a global pandemic, daily stresses mean personal health often takes the backseat as we raise families and attempt to maintain professional and personal relationships. To help people keep a healthy balance, dietician Stephanie Joyner started a meal prep and delivery business called TasteBox. Healthy food doesn't have to cost a fortune, and if you want your portions sliced, diced and spiced, this is your dream come true. For more details click here. Brought to you by Ozow.
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Brick and mortar retail has been strongly affected by the global pandemic which we are in, but some businesses have managed to survive. Bathu Shoes is the brainchild of Theo Baloyi, which he started in a garage in a township. Sneaker culture is exploding in South Africa and there is no more fashionable and quality-driven brand than this. Theo details how he has managed to keep his business afloat in lockdown, and how he has been able to sell his shoes at a competitive price point. Brought to you by Ozow.
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Morné Basson is die verpersoonliking van ‘n ‘Klipkouer'. En, die ideale persooon om 72km/dag fiets te trap vir 72 opeenvolgende dae. Dit doen Morné ter ondersteuning van The Character Company, wat mentorskap aanbied vir jong seuns wat grootword met ‘n afwesige pa. Morné is ‘n merkwaardige langasem, en het al 72 marathons afgelê, op ‘n trapmeul, ter bewusmaking van motorneuronsiekte, en in 2015 selfs die Comrades voltooi op ‘n passasierskip in Alaska...
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Sometimes the best business ideas are literally all around us... we just need to look out of the window. Although lockdown has been challenging for many industries, Jorentia Van Rhyn has kept her company Oh My Woodness alive, and if you are looking for the finest artisanal wood decor and accessories, look no further than this proudly South African business. For more info, click here. Brought to you by Ozow.
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Corbèr Viljoen het sy lewe lank ‘n absolute passie vir klassieke motors. Toe hy in standerd ses was het sy entrepreneur pa reeds vir hom ‘n Ford Fairlane gekoop. En, hoewel sy ma wou gehad het dat hy ‘n vlieënier moes word, het sy passie vir ou karre uiteindelik die botoon gevoer en beoefen Corbèr sy aanvanklike stokperdjie die afgelope vyf jaar reeds as ‘n voltydse beroep...
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Theo Prinsloo staan, saam met sy ou skoolvriend Johan Swarts, aan die stuur van Guano Boost, ‘n innoverende maatskappy wat ‘n alles-in-een, 100% organiese kunsmisproduk aan boere voorsien. Guano Boost word vervaardig van Namibiese guano (voëlmis) wat, met ‘n stikstoftelling van N16.5%, die hoogste konsentraat ryk, natuurlike messtof in die wêreld bevat. Die produk word verwerk by hul aanleg in Swartwater, Limpopo. Guano Boost help kommersiële boere om sowel hul oesopbrengste as die rakleeftyd van hul produkte op ‘n volhoubare manier te verhoog, terwyl dit tersfeldertyd operasionele logistiek vergemaklik en omgewingsvriendelik is.
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Heather Lowe, SME Development Head at FNB, discusses how funding remains a major challenge for SMEs and entrepreneurs during this difficult time. In this podcast, Heather shares practical business advice on overcoming the challenges that SMEs are facing around accessing funding. Heather also gives an overview of ways in which entrepreneurs can make necessary cashflow adjustments to establish what sort of funding they need in this time. Entrepreneurs looking to access tools that give you access to expert guidance and information, visit Fundaba.
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Heather Lowe, SME Development Head at FNB, discusses how funding remains a major challenge for SMEs and entrepreneurs during this difficult time. In this podcast, Heather shares practical business advice on overcoming the challenges that SMEs are facing around accessing funding. Heather also gives an overview of ways in which entrepreneurs can make necessary cashflow adjustments to establish what sort of funding they need in this time. Entrepreneurs looking to access tools that give you access to expert guidance and information, visit Fundaba.
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