Tell us a little about yourself and what you do. I am Onecia Van Blommestein, born and raised in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. I have always loved being creative and playing around with colours; this grew into the love for planning and creating events. I’m a millennial entrepreneur, wife, and mom. My new baby is called Hello Bridal & Events and we specialise in wedding and event planning and styling. How old is your business now? Hello Bridal & Events was born November 2

I stumbled across Mabel Akinlabi and her business, Browns Foods, while watching ENCA, and was happy I did. Last year we featured many female-led local businesses on our blog and we'll continue to do so this year. Tell us a little about yourself and what you do. I am a Mom, wife, friend, and entrepreneur who loves what I do. I founded Browns Foods with my brilliant business partner and husband. Browns Foods is a food production company that specialises in the production of Cor

This newbie entrepreneur is an absolute Queen. Meet Savannah. Tell us a little about yourself and what you do. My name is Savannah Solomons. I am a blogger, writer and brand ambassador. I also run my non-profit company, the Royal Beauty Foundation, and my beauty and skincare business the Royal Beauty Brand. How old is your business now? Both my businesses are about 3 months old. How did you come up with the idea of and name for your business? After being sexually abused as a

This lockdown period has really seen so many people not only lose jobs but also led to many new businesses starting up. Starting up a business takes immense courage; even more so during a global pandemic! Growing your followers takes time and a lot of effort. So maybe you’re wondering, how can social media ’likes’ help a business grow’? Well, the more likes you have on your business social media pages and posts, the more people will be aware of your business. This means that

Having worked in the industry myself for a few years, I always enjoy seeing what tourism businesses are up to; particularly during Lockdown. I came across ResActive via social media and I was keen to learn more. Tell us a little about yourself and what you do. Hey Everyone, I’m Bronwynne. Hospitality is my life and Tourism is in my blood. I act as a booking agent for accommodation, activities, restaurants, conferences and meetings on behalf of existing and new clients, within

Annie was one of the first friends I made when I started my very first job in 2007, doing IT recruitment. She worked at a neighbouring company and we became instant friends. Let me hand over to her for Part Five of our series. Tell us a little about yourself and what you do. I'm a wife and mother of two beautiful girls; I'm a qualified beauty therapist. When did you start your business? 2017 part-time, 2018 full-time. How did the idea for your business come about? I've always

Preparing for an interview can be intimidating but here are a few things you can do in preparation for a successful interview. 1. Focus on the job description / job advert While preparing, use the job description / advert as a guide. The more similar your profile is compared to job description, the more the employer will be able to see that you are qualified. The job description may also be a guide to possible questions they might ask you in the interview. 2. Know why you are