By Nokwazi Mzobe, Founder of Matoyana Business Solutions and Matoyana Media *This article was first published on the SmallBizExpo blog* I don’t know about you, but occasionally, I need something or someone to keep me motivated after a disappointment in business or when things are not moving as fast as I hoped they would.The reality…
by Nokwazi Mzobe, Founder of Matoyana Business Solutions and Matoyana Media *This article was first published on the SmallBizExpo blog.* I’ve just come out of a meeting where a comment made by one of my colleagues. She exclaimed “When is my breakthrough going to happen.” This comment reminded me that timing is everything. And that no…
Banele Lukhele develops and implements creative education solutions and is the founder of Luc Arts Original. We chatted to her about being an entrepreneur and discovered what motivates her. Hello Banele, tell us why you do what you do? I want students to have a better learning environment than I had. Where students feel like…
Seipati Sihle Mkuzo Magape is a feisty and talented Street Culture Clothing designer for Barcoded_a . Want to know more about her entrepreneurial journey? See our interview below: Hi Sihle! What do you love about being an entrepreneur? What I love about being an entrepreneur is the fact that I get to create my own…
Introducing passionate entrepreneur, chef and owner of Ekayise Delicacies – Nomandla Mkhize. We chatted to her about cooking and following a path in life that you love. Hi Nomandla, tell us a little more about yourself? I began my cooking career by doing a three year National Diploma in Professional Cookery through the International Hotel…
Stephen Shange is a digital designer with the love for everything design, here are his thoughts on problem solving, South Africa and more. “I love solving challenges using design as a tool that allows for elegant solutions to problems. Design is a function that creates an aesthetic appeal to every single piece of matter that…
Dianne Bayley is an entrepreneur of many talents; she’s a writer, editor, social media manager and now owner of RainChains. We chatted to her about life, the universe and everything. What made you diversify and start your RainChain business? I’m currently being driven crazy by technology and infobesity. There’s just too much news – fake and otherwise…
Umhlahlandlela Wamabhizinisi Amancane, the isiZulu translation of the Small Business Handbook, was launchedin EThekwini on Thursday 7 December.The English version was written by Nokwazi Mzobe, Founder of Matoyana Business Solutions, with the isiZulu book done in partnership with P&G South Africa, who sponsored the translation of the book from English into isiZulu, as well as…
UmhlahlandlelaWamabhizinisiAmancane, the isiZulu version of the Small Business Handbook, will be launched in Durban on Thursday 7 December. Written by Nokwazi Mzobe, Founder of Matoyana Business Solutions, it will be available to the public in partnership with eThekwini Library and Heritage Services as well as P&G South Africa, who sponsored the translation of the book…
We don’t see many female entrepreneurs in the financial services space, which is why we’re excited to be featuring business tips from Sasha Knott. Her business journey has taken her from her role as GM at the online commodity trading company iTradePro to her current role as CEO of Switch2. Sasha is a task-driven manager who…