Don’t let funding fool you

June 10, 2023 Melanie Hawken

by Margaret Hirsch

When one is starting a business, the word on everyone’s lips is FUNDING, “I need funding for this that and the next thing”, but what they forget about is not only MARKETING which is the most important thing of all but ACCESS TO MARKETS to ensure that their business is not only successful but more importantly sustainable.

Entrepreneur Advice from Natasha Sideris: Don't let a lack of money put you off

September 23, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Natasha Sideris, founder of Tashas (South Africa) — **Natasha Sideris**, founder of Tashas (South Africa)

Don't let a lack of money put you off....

"Money helps, but you can get very far with hard work, tenacity and ingenuity. Don't let money put you off. Too many entrepreneurs feel that they can't pursue their dreams because they don't have money. That's just not true. If you're willing to work extremely hard, you can make it happen,"

- Natasha Sideris is founder of the great entrepreneurial success story, Tashas, a chain of upmarket boutique cafes that can be found across South Africa and in Dubai. Natasha originally borrowed money from loan sharks to get her first restaurant started, and ended up working 14 hours a day for "four or five months" without a day off to repay them. But she knew after the first month the concept was a winner. Today, there are twelve highly popular restaurants in this passionate foodie's growing portfolio and she is well on her way to becoming a global restaurant group.