We sometimes think of change as something that happens to us, an external force which we respond to. But at a recent entrepreneur graduation ceremony at GIBS Business School the keynote speaker said something that resonated; “We need a generation of wind capturers because we can’t alter the winds of change.” In other words, we…
This interview first appeared in Top Business Women Magazine / Standard Bank Top Women Leaders. Written by Elske Joubert Nokwazi Mzobe searched far and wide for a one-stop shop where she could find the resources and advice she needed to start her own business. After a number of futile searches, she decided to create her…
The graduation of women trained on the ECD Owner Business Empowerment Programme was held on 29 June at 10h00 in Cosmo City, Cosmo City Baptist Church. The Owner Empowerment Programme showcases how small business can give back by partnering with a local-non-profit initiative; creating sustainable solutions for women and communities through practical business training. Matoyana…
I’ve been asked this question a number of times in the last couple of months. My initial response was when I started my business, I wished I had a single resource I could tap into, get access to or be directed to the correct information. The more I think about it though; this is not…
In South Africa in June the focus is on the youth and Youth Day. We see this as an opportunity to encourage young people to harness their entrepreneurial spirit and bring their business ideas to fruition. Here is knowledge we’ve gathered from coaching start-ups as well as some young entrepreneurs who inspire us. Start Young…
In honour of Mother’s Day in May we spoke to four entrepreneurial friends, asking them how their mothers influenced their careers, what values they instilled and (the all important question) their favourite meal cooked by mom. “The resilience and passion in my mom keeps me going and pushes me to do what I love and…
Three weeks back, I made a comment to my gym partner “Something is wrong with me, I feel like my body is falling apart. My lower and upper back are in pain, my shoulder hurts, my knees are stiff – I don’t what is wrong.” Her response was: “When did you last take a break?…
The Small Business Handbook launch took place at Nu Metro Cinemas, Hyde Park on Thursday 2 March. Hlengiwe Mkhize, the Honourable Deputy Minister of Telecommunications, gave the keynote address; backed up by some gritty advice from Nokwazi Mzobe, the book’s author and Founder of Matoyana Business Solutions. There was a lot of women-power in one…
Small business consultant Nokwazi Mzobe, in collaboration with Procter & Gamble (P&G) and industry experts, has launched a comprehensive new handbook for SA’s small businesses. Mzobe, founder and lead consultant at Matoyana Business Solutions, launched the handbook with the support of P&G South Africa’s Leadership College, aiming to guide small businesses through the process of…
“It is not true that I am self-made. Like everyone, to get to where I am, I stood on the shoulders of giants… We all need fuel. Without the assistance, advice, and inspiration of others, the gears of our mind grind to a halt, and we’re stuck with nowhere to go.” Arnold Schwarzenegger In 2016…