Build a determined team!…
“Build a determined team and jump right in!”
Linda Dempah is the founder of Adeba Nature in Cote d’Ivoire
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Linda Dempah / Build a determined team
Linda Dempah
Entrepreneur Advice from Salma Abdulai / Believe in yourselves
Salma Abdulai, co-founder and ceo, AMAATI Company Ltd (Ghana)
Believe in yourselves!…
“The time to start is now, the world is waiting for your innovations to liberate us from some of the most difficult challenges we are facing in Africa. You should believe in yourselves; it will make all the difference.”
Salma Abdulai, co-founder and ceo, AMAATI Company Ltd (Ghana)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Fauzia Malik / Don’t overthink things
Fauzia Malik, founder, Pure Fitness Activewear (Tanzania)
Don’t overthink things!…
“Just start, don’t overthink it. If you have an idea and your research shows there’s a need for your business idea, don’t waste time overthinking the finer details.”
Fauzia Malik, founder, Pure Fitness Activewear (Tanzania)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Thokozile Mangwiro / Focus on your vision
Thokozile Mangwiro, founder, Nilotiqa (South Africa)
Focus on your vision!…
“Focus on your vision, it will pull you through the emotional roller-coaster; it will pull you through the fear and doubt that will surely come. A strong vision will lead to the success of your business.”
Thokozile Mangwiro, founder, Nilotiqa (South Africa)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Nicole Magerman / Don’t wait for the perfect time to start
Nicole Magerman, founder of Girl Spectrum (Mozambique)
Don’t wait for the perfect time to start!…
“Don’t wait on money or making time to kick start your journey. Start now and fuel your goals on the way! Remember, hesitation is the mind killer!”
Nicole Magerman, founder, Girl Spectrum (Mozambique)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Chita Mumba Zulu / Look for a gap in the market
Chita Mumba Zulu, founder, Eternal Jewellery Zambia (Zambia)
Look for a gap in the market!…
“Look out for a unique business idea that will help bridge the market gap of a missing business opportunity in the market place.”
Chita Mumba Zulu, founder, Eternal Jewellery Zambia (Zambia)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Monica Musonda / Start small and keep learning
Monica Musonda, founder, Java Foods (Zambia)
Start small and keep learning!…
“It will be hard, not all pieces will be in place, but believe in yourself and your passion and START!.”
Monica Musonda, founder, Java Foods (Zambia)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Mary Nyaga / Be confident in yourself
Mary Nyaga, founder of LorMar Florium (Kenya)
Be confident in yourself!…
“Do your research, network, get a mentor, be confident in yourself, and do not be afraid to speak up.”
Mary Nyaga, founder of LorMar Florium (Kenya)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Siwela Sweetness Masoga / Be passion driven
Siwela Sweetness Masoga, founder of Siwela Wines (South Africa)
Be passion driven!…
“Always do what you are passionate about. Being passionate about what you do will always force you to work hard and remain persistent when times get tough.”
Siwela Sweetness Masoga, founder of Siwela Wines (South Africa)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Celine Uwineza / Surround yourself with the right people
Denise Umunyana and Celine Uwineza, founders of RightSeat (Rwanda)
Entrepreneur Advice from Bupe Chipili Mulapesi / Stay focused on your dream
Bupe Chipili Mulapesi, founder of Farm23 Strawberry (Zambia)
Stay focused on your dream!…
“My biggest advice to anyone starting up a business is to stay focused on your dream, your business goals and to never give up.”
Bupe Chipili Mulapesi, founder of Farm23 Strawberry (Zambia)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Chrissa Amuah / Get ready for the long haul
Chrissa Amuah, founder of AMWA Designs (UK/Ghana)
Get ready for the long haul!…
“Be ready to be in it for the long haul; they say building a company from scratch takes 3-5 years. It may take longer. Dig deep and breathe deeply.”
Chrissa Amuah, founder of AMWA Designs (UK/Ghana)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Xoliswa Hlongwane / Put those building blocks in place
Xoliswa Hlongwane, founder of XO Collection (South Africa)
Put those building blocks in place!
“Just put the necessary building blocks in place and if you can, save some money to take care of you whilst you give your all to your business.”
Xoliswa Hlongwane, founder of XO Collection (South Africa)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Emmanuella Aboa / Be consistent
Emmanuella Aboa, founder of Transolution Services Africa Ltd (Kenya)
Be consistent!…
“Be consistent: even when there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel, be consistent. Consistency brings visibility, and visibility brings credibility.”
Emmanuella Aboa, founder of Transolution Services Africa Ltd (Kenya)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Rumbi Serima-Fowler / Be passionate about what you do
Rumbi Serima-Fowler, founder of Mimi’s Organics (UK/Zimbabwe)
Be passionate about what you do!…
“It is true when they say it is not easy to be successful, but if you are passionate about what you do, that will carry you over the obstacles.”
Rumbi Serima-Fowler, founder of Mimi’s Organics (UK/Zimbabwe)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Boikano Sikwane / Don’t get dissuaded by slow growth
Boikano Sikwane, co-founder of Chuck Chilli Foods (South Africa)
Don’t get dissuaded by slow growth!…
“Start with what you have. Every step counts, don’t get dissuaded by slow growth, it is when you are most likely to learn big lessons, at lower cost.”
Boikano Sikwane is the co-founder of Chuck Chilli Foods in South Africa
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Bitania Amare / Just keep going
Bitania Amare, founder of Orbit Consulting PLC (Ethiopia)
Just keep going!…
“I have learnt it takes a lot of work and patience to succeed as an entrepreneur. The key is to keep going even when things do not go your way.”
Bitania Amare, founder of Orbit Consulting PLC (Ethiopia)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Krystal Bella Shabani / Learn to conquer fear
Krystal Bella Shabani, founder of Krysbel Designs (Burundi)
Learn to conquer fear!…
“Fear is one of the major barriers for young women to start a business. My advice would be that, in business, failure will be their best friend. So, they should start getting used to that.”
Krystal Bella Shabani, founder of Krysbel Designs (Burundi)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Christelle Kwizera / Accept that mistakes are part of the journey
Christelle Kwizera, founder, Water Access Rwanda (Rwanda)
Accept that mistakes are part of the journey!…
“My advice for all ladies starting up is to go for it and accept with grace and humility that failure and mistakes are just one part of a journey.”
Christelle Kwizera, founder, Water Access Rwanda (Rwanda)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Nicoline Bole / Just start your entrepreneurial journey
Nicoline Bole, founder of Bolnique Ltd (United Kingdom / Cameroon)
Just start your entrepreneurial journey!…
“Nothing is born out of an idea without action. It’s better to start than not to start at all, because we all have the ability to do anything we set our minds on.”
Nicoline Bole, founder of Bolnique Ltd (United Kingdom/Cameroon)
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