Zapreneur wants to provide a showcase of South African products. The reason for doing this are: Smaller companies need a way to get messages out to customers about their products; and Consumers looking to buy high quality South African products do not have an easy place to find it. Zapreneur provides the platform to find […]
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Opportunity Round Up No. 22
Update As I noted in a previous email, ZApreneur needs to be relevant. The current model of providing opportunities has been successful for some entrepreneurs. ZApreneur was however setup with a broader mission – to create an alternative. That is a huge mission and one that is not yet fulfilled. I also have a ton […]
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Weekly South African Entrepreneur Opportunity Update No.21
Opportunities Pitch at LendIt Submit your application to PitchIt, a competition for fintech startups, taking place at LendIt Europe–one of the largest international lending and fintech conferences in Europe. This exclusive programme will nurture emerging talent throughout the competition, provide selected finalists with unparalleled access to industry expertise as well as invaluable exposure, branding […]
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Learning at the Tshimologong Bootcamp
Last weekend I attended the the Tshimologong Bootcamp. The bootcamp aimed to get us entrepreneurs to take the next steps in our business, starting with a solid foundation on linking value proposition to customers. There is so much to process, but here are some lessons: South African’s have some seriously good ideas I have long […]
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Weekly South African Entrepreneur Opportunity Update No.20
A weekly round up of opportunities for South African small business, now in its 20th edition.
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Weekly Entrepreneur Opportunity Update No.19
We are back and hopefully updating ZApreneur at least once a week. Tshimologong Entrepreneur Weekend Bootcamp Apply for the start-up weekend happening on the 19th and the 20th of August. Please note that the weekend is FREE to Tshimologong Members & Wits students. The weekend will get everyone “incubator-ready” and give you a chance to reflect on […]
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National Pavilion 2017/18
The National Pavilion run by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provides businesses with an opportunity to exhibit at some of the largest trade shows in the world. If you are exporting and looking to grow your business, this might be an excellent opportunity. The DTI explains the National Pavillion as follows: The Department […]
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Street Business School
Street Business School looks incredibly interesting take on venture capital in South Africa. They are looking for 10 individuals to particapate in a three-year programme that provides practical opportunities. Here is what they have to say on their website: Street Business School is a three-year programme that provides practical opportunities for aspiring, high-potential entrepreneurs to […]
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