How can we create a society in which every person has the support and the opportunities to fulfill their full potential and thrive? There are many ways in which this can be achieved. Find out in this episode about the most powerful & effective ways in which we can do it as ordinary citizens in our personal and professional capacities. In this week's episode, @pat_mahlangu and @mpumi_satsha are joined by Muzi Kuzwayo to help answer the burning question, how can we shape our tomorrow? Muzi Kuzwayo is the Director at South Africa's Promise. He was also the founder and chairman of Ignitive and ..read more

Many entrepreneurs go through a lot of stress and depression while they pursue their entrepreneurial journey. When their businesses are not performing well financially they tend to be emotional and stress a lot about the success and failure of their ventures. Some even go further to committing suicide as they find it difficult to open up and speak about how they feel and the challenges they are facing. They want to deal with the pressure alone until they have a mental breakdown. Having stable mental health as an entrepreneur is very important in 2022! In this week’s episode Nompumelelo Satsha ..read more

Starting your own business can be very difficult, challenging, and frustrating, with many risks involved. However, it can also lead to huge rewards. To be a successful entrepreneur, you need to be diligent, optimistic, innovative, and have an appetite to take risks. In this week's episode, @pat_mahlangu and @mpumi_satsha are joined by Lindo Mnisi - Founder and Executive Chairman of After 12 Properties and ANDURA Hardware, to help answer the burning question, how to build a strong & reputable business in the township? Lindo Mnisi is the Founder and Executive Chairman of After12 Properties a ..read more

Starting a small business partnership can be very exciting. Especially when you found someone who shares your vision, works well with you and has lots of great ideas. Together you feel you have what it takes to make your small business dreams a reality. It feels great to find someone you are confident that you can start a business with. Whether your partner is a long-time friend or someone you just recently met. However, before you go about investing a lot of time and money with this person, it is important to take a step back and look at the small business partnership from all angles. Find ou ..read more

To be a successful entrepreneur today, you need to be flexible and have good planning and organizational skills. Many people start a business with the idea of making easy money, only to find that making money in business is much more than what they thought. For entrepreneurs to succeed it is important for them to invest time in their ventures and plan effectively. Whatever the type of business you want to start the following tips from this episode is very essential for your success. In this week's episode, @pat_mahlangu and @mpumi_satsha are joined by Sammy Mhaule - Founder of @kickssports_sa ..read more

Marketing is about understanding human behavior. Understanding human behavior is the key to success in any business. For small businesses to succeed, it is important for them to understand their target consumers, how they think, and the reasons for how they behave. In this week’s episode, Pat Mahlangu and Nompumelelo Satsha are joined by Linda Appie - Head of Marketing at Tyme Bank, to help us answer the burning question. What does it take to lead the marketing of the fastest-growing bank? Linda Appie is an experienced FMCG marketer in emerging markets. She considers herself as an Afro-optimis ..read more

Township economies are the driving force of economic growth and development in South Africa. According to an article by Investec, an estimated 17% of South Africa’s total employment is through the township economy. In a country with a high rate of unemployment like South Africa, this sector plays a huge role and it should not be ignored.  In this week’s episode, @pat_mahlangu and @mpumi_satsha are joined by Bulelani Balabala – Founder of the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance to help answer the burning question, what are misconceptions about the township economy?   @bulelanibala, a yo ..read more

Recently, many brands are expanding their marketing activities through alliances with other brands. Partnering with other brands allows you to build a strong brand and make exciting and creative decisions with significantly lower financial risks A successful partnership not only introduces your brand to a new audience but also strengthens your brand's reputation in the minds of existing customers. In this week's candid conversation, @pat_mahlangu and @mpumi_satsha discuss some of the most exciting brand partnerships, including Vaseline and Linda Mtoba’s partnership, Hennessy’s partnership with ..read more

Valentines Day is one of the most famous days of romantic love and admiration for many people, and other brands also celebrate this day. From digital campaigns to augmented reality experiences. Many brands cover all areas of this day focusing on the aspect of romance and creating Valentine’s Day campaigns while spreading the message of love and positivity. It is important for small businesses to take advantage of this day to increase sales. In this week's candid conversation, @pat_mahlangu and @mpumi_satsha discuss South Africa's most exciting Valentine's Day campaigns, South Africa. Some of ..read more

One of the major challenges that many small businesses face, is the high rate of employee turnover. Employee turnover is when a large number of employees do not stay in a company. There are various reasons why many employees leave companies. Daisy Lepheana - Managing Director at Affinity Human Capital, shares some important tips on how small businesses can retain their employees. Daisy Lepheana has over 17 years of experience in attracting, developing, and retaining the right people for businesses. Her unique professional experience comes from years of providing excellent support and guidance ..read more