2 EASY WAYS TO MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT MISS YOUR SHE MEANS BUSINESS TRAINING
So… you register for She Means Business– all pumped and ready to learn how to dominate the online business world. You are looking forward to your training and all the amazing online business knowledge you KNOW you are going to leave the class with. But then two days later you get an email saying you were absent from your training…yesterday. You had totally forgotten. Believe it or not, it happens to the best of us. This article is going to show you two easy ways to make sure you do not forget to attend your She Means Business training. We want to see your awesome business grow and we are willing to do what it takes to make sure you get the knowledge you need. OPTION 1- Add the event to your calendar. Once you register for any of the sessions, you will get a confirmation email in your primary inbox. It looks like the image below. Please open it. Scroll down a bit and tap on the calendar option of your choice and it will automatically take you to that calendar. It will ask you to give Zoom permission to access your calendar. If you are fine with the terms, agree and your calendar will be displayed. Tap on “Save” and the session will be added to your calendar automatically. On the day of the training, you will get a calendar reminder with a link to your session. Click on the link and voila, your training will begin! OPTION 2- Join a WhatsApp Reminder Group When you open the confirmation email above, scroll down a bit till you see what is in the image below. Tap on any of the blue links to join a reminder group. Interaction is limited to admins on the group, so do not worry, you won’t get spammed. The only messages you will get will be session reminders. If you want to make super super sure that you do not forget, you can try both options. This way, you will get a reminder via the WhatsApp Group and also through your calendar. We can’t wait for you to gain the knowledge you need to run your online business like a pro so that you can strut into places like this: What is She Means Business? She Means Business in partnership with Facebook offers digital skills training and business finance sessions for entrepreneurs to learn how to effectively grow their business online and share strategies for success. Here is what you can expect from She Means Business- Practical courses on how to use Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp to make more money for your business. Business finance training to help you stay financially healthy. A certificate to show you have successfully mastered the digital marketing skills from the training. (If you can score 80% or higher on our course quizzes?) You definitely do not want to miss out on this opportunity! Tap here to register today.
The Sonia Nabeta Foundation: Giving kids with diabetes a fighting chance
On August 5, 2015, Sonia Nabeta succumbed to a sudden hypoglycemic attack that had barreled through her defences and Type-1 diabetes won. She was merely 24 years old and had fought the disease for 16 years. Back in 1999 when Sonia was first diagnosed, it almost seemed like she was the only child in Uganda with the condition. Her parents looked in vain for support groups and medical personnel that understood the condition. Schools had no idea how to handle Sonia and the requisite support and awareness did not exist. They felt alone, and more importantly, Sonia felt alone. Throughout her life, Sonia journalized her dream of one day changing the state of affairs for children with T1D (Type 1 Diabetes) in Africa. As such, it became incumbent on her family to carry out her wish through the Sonia Nabeta Foundation. Pressed with other contagious diseases it is difficult for African governments to prioritize T1D. The Sonia Nabeta Foundation aims to work with governments and other partners to alleviate the hefty cost of treatment and provide holistic mind, body and spirit healthcare for low-income, children “warriors” under 18 with T1D in Africa, starting in Uganda. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that there are 542,000 children under the age of 15 years with type 1 diabetes in the world. Around half of them live in developing countries. 463 million adults (1-in-11) were living with diabetes in 2019 and the number of people living with diabetes is expected to rise to 578 million by 2030. Diabetes is not only hurting people both at the personal and national levels. T1D is a financially backbreaking disease at a cost of at least $700 a year for basic tests and supplies. In commemoration of World Diabetes Day, the Sonia Nabeta Foundation has partnered with rē•spin, a health and wellness platform created by Halle Berry, to host a “Wellness Warriorthon”. The Wellness Warriorthon, taking place on November 14, 2020, at 10 am PST, is designed to be an annual event aimed at raising worldwide awareness about diabetes. In line with the Sonia Nabeta Foundation’s goal of hosting holistic wellness camps that integrate the mind, body and spirit into the T1D care and management regime, the Wellness Warriorthon will do just that. This virtual event will comprise of workouts cooking and wellness sessions, discussions on diabetes and COVID-19, conversations on racial inequities in diabetes care, and presentations on diabetes technology all aimed at bridging conversations across the globe. The event will provide the opportunity to learn, grow and walk away more informed about your health and wellness as well as diabetes, both domestically and globally. As a sister, daughter, mother, aunt or friend we hope you recognize the importance of this event as lives are in danger, today it could be you, me or someone you know. Join us in the Wellness Warriorthon where your participation will have a transformative impact on the lives of these children. Make donations and find out more about the Sonia Nabeta Foundation through this link: https://www.wellnesswarriorthon.com
Want to do business with the United States from Africa? DO NOT MISS THIS VIRTUAL SUMMIT
Over the years, the United States Government has funded a number of agencies and platforms to support African companies to do business with both the U.S. government itself and with the U.S. private sector. To provide more clarity on ways in which the U.S. can assist in growing African businesses and entrepreneurs through trade, investment, and technical assistance, Africa.com is organising a one-day Virtual Summit – if you are a Motherland Mogul looking to expand your business into the United States, this is not the one to miss! This Virtual Summit will bring thousands of c-suite executives and decision-makers of African businesses together with high ranking U.S Government and business officials. It will be held on Wednesday the 14th of October 2020 with the following panel sessions: Register for The Virtual Summit Here Panel 1: View From The Very Top The Summit kicks off with keynote remarks by the highest-ranking U.S. government official responsible for relations with Africa, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, The Honorable Tibor Nagy. Then, the Chairman of the U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (President and CEO of GE Africa) Farid Fezoua, will deliver keynote remarks from the private sector perspective. Panel 2: Hear It From The Agency Heads A panel discussion featuring the Chief Operating Officer of Prosper Africa, a new U.S. government initiative that brings together the resources of over 17 U.S. Government agencies to connect the U.S. and African businesses with new buyers, suppliers, and investment opportunities. Joining this panel are the ‘Africa heads’ of some of the key U.S. Government agencies that do business with Africa, including the International Development Finance Corporation (formerly OPIC); The Export/Import Bank; USAID; and the U.S. Africa Development Foundation. Panel 3: Hear It From African Business Heads The third portion of the summit is a panel of very senior African business leaders who have done business with the U.S., who will provide their perspectives on their experiences and guidance to those who seek to follow their footsteps. Panel 4: Views From Ambassadors Country-by-Country The fourth portion of the summit is a panel of U.S. Ambassadors to several key African countries who will speak about the resources available specifically in their markets to support African businesses. This event is free so don’t miss this opportunity to take your business international! Register for The Virtual Summit Here
We’re teaming up with Visa to hook you up!
We all have that friend whose business is amazing, customer service is on a 100 and product packaging is breathtaking. Your good sis is putting in the work, day in day out but her business isn’t blowing up online. In fact, YOU may be THAT FRIEND. If there is anything this period has taught small business owners, it’s that online is the way to go. For local businesses that didn’t have a strong online presence, they’ve missed out on critical sales, visibility and customer retention during this time. If this has been your story, we come bearing good news. We’re collaborating with Visa to provide businesses like yours with the information and tools you need to create a thriving business in your community. This partnership is part of Visa’s ‘Where You Shop Matters’ initiative that aims to champion entrepreneurs across Africa and encourage consumers to support small businesses by shopping local. Visa’s initiative is supporting small businesses through the Visa Small Business Hub, a merchant platform providing tools and information on how to start, run and grow small businesses. When you join the Small Business Hub, you can: Set up your own online store for FREE! Learn how to effectively promote your business and accept payments online. Stand a chance to win $200 worth of online advertising on the She Leads Africa platform. (Hurry girl, this offer is limited to the first 100 SMEs to sign up!!!) The fun does NOT end there! As part of this collaboration, we’re sharing the secrets and growth strategies from incredible entrepreneurs from across Africa who have taken their challenges and turned them into opportunities. You do not want to miss out on all of the keys, gems and nuggets that you will gain from this series. On our website, stay tuned for our #VisaSpotlightSeries feature successful entrepreneurs sharing how they went from brand new idea to solid business in diverse industries such as food, fashion, beauty and more. On Instagram, we have four digital entrepreneurs coming through to talk about the nitty-gritty behind building an online business. We’re talking data, branding, customer service and growth strategies and the discussions will be FIRE! Girl, you DO NOT want to miss out on any of this! Sign up now to get updates about these events in your inbox.
ScaleUp Africa Ignites A Global Growth Movement For Black Enterprises
Press Release ScaleUp Africa organised one of the biggest diaspora targeted entrepreneurship events in August 2020 attracting Entrepreneurs, Business Growth Experts, Investors, Creative Artistes and Innovators from North America, The Caribbean, Europe and across Africa. According to Einstein Ntim, the CEO of Global StartUp Ecosystem, main sponsors of ScaleUp Africa’s Festival, ”ScaleUp Africa has truly set the bar for curating an impactful international convening of the entrepreneurship ecosystem. We just witnessed a powerful, well-organised Africa-focused virtual business event and we’re very proud to have been able to sponsor such a historic event.” With over 40 Virtual Panels, Workshops, Interviews, Presentations and Artiste Performances featuring seasoned experts from a wide range of fields, the Festival put the spotlight on bottom-up Policy Frameworks, Tech, Agriculture and Creative industry opportunities as well as business insights from African music labels, artistes and professionals from around the world. On The Role of Corporations: African Angel Investment veteran, Tomi Davies of the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) said: ”Corporations must understand that one of the best ways to innovate is to tap into the early stage entrepreneurial ecosystem. This is not to be viewed as old fashioned CSR or Charity. Engaging with and supporting the entrepreneurship ecosystem should be viewed as an integral part of Innovation, R&D and overall Strategy.” Joe Mensah, former President of the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana and Country Director of KOSMOS Energy said,”We must all lend a hand to support this effort and encourage more boards to report on entrepreneurship and innovation programmes as part of their Environmental, Social and Governance metrics.” For Amma Gyampo, the Co-Founder ScaleUp Africa, a women-led entrepreneurship advisory and business support firm based in Accra, Ghana and the conveners of this event, the message is simple: “Let’s build up the trust, systems and partnerships required to grow stronger, profitable, job-creating businesses while delivering on social impact. “There’s an entire community of entrepreneurial leaders that have built world-class talent, tech and solutions but it’s important to connect them to distribution channel opportunities that governments and corporations hold the keys to. Even investors are innovating to boost the growth and performance prospects of this community. This ecosystem has so much value, data, insights, new business models and potential solutions to offer. We facilitate deeper engagement with corporations, foundations and DFIs to promote the growth of our most cutting edge small businesses.” ScaleUp Africa: A New Breed Of Black & African Business Leaders The Festival attracted over 3000 registered attendees and streaming viewers including active Investors that shared their insights about their current deals in Africa during the Pandemic. In attendance were a number of leaders and influencers from the African creative sector and Black entrepreneurship ecosystems from countries including Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Ghana, Nigeria, Mauritius, South Africa, UK, Canada, USA. Attendees were encouraged to study macro-trends like digitalisation, self-reliant agriculture, tech and industrialisation as a way to boost their chances of growth and sustainable business success. There was also an emphasis on building profitable businesses from the start and promoting venture investor community building to improve access to funding for Black founders globally. International venture investors that were present at the event included Maya Horgan Famodu, Eric Osiakwan and Rodney Sampson. Global brands, affiliates and personalities in attendance were Fuse ODG, Paul C Brunson, Chocolate City, Afropolitan, Ubiquitous Games, RocNation, Afrochella, OHUB, Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN), IFFAC (Roberta Annan), The Adinkra Group, Year of Return, Africa 2.0, The Office of The President of Ghana (Diaspora Affairs), The Tony Elumelu Foundation (Parminder Vir, former CEO) and GUBA (Dentaa Amoateng MBE) among others. Support organisations like ScaleUp Africa play an important part in the global, African and Diaspora conversation around bridging the racial wealth gap and the need to provide better, longer term support for Black and African Entrepreneurs. ____________________________________________
Here’s why you should attend the She Means Business 2020 Training
She Means Business is back for the third year in a row and we are here for it. Want to know why? We are all about helping you get all the resources you need to be one hundred percent that Motherland Mogul. Quick warning: This article might make you sign up for the She Means Business training. So what is She Means Business? She Means Business offers digital training sessions for entrepreneurs to come together to learn how to effectively grow their business online and share strategies for success. In partnership with Facebook, we are providing entrepreneurs and creatives with the tools and resources needed to thrive during COVID-19 so you can tackle new business challenges and survive this period. We know times are still tough and we have your back. Do you know the best part? It is completely free and happening online so there is absolutely nothing blocking your success this time. And now the benefits Well now that you know what She Means Business is, here’s a look at the benefits you will be getting from the program this year: Informative and hands-on training from our seasoned trainers to teach you how to use online tools to grow your business and reach new customers. Insightful weekly Facebook Live sessions, with experienced entrepreneurs sharing their journeys about running a digital business, and the tools they have used to help them grow their businesses. Weekly Instagram Live sessions where you can connect with other entrepreneurs in your industry, share business issues, and get advice live on the spot. Tools, tips, and online features, to help your business survive during the COVID-19 period. Certification of attendance to be distributed post-training and so much more! Want to get access to the training and resources you need to grow your online business? Then sign up for the She Means Business training. Click here to start learning
Webinar with Afua Osei & Yasmin Belo-Osagie: How to keep your business afloat – Online or Offline
With the stock markets plunging, COVID-19 cases rising, and global economies bracing for the worst, businesses are struggling to deal with the interruption of their operations. We understand how hard it is for small business owners to thrive during these trying times, and for employees to stay safe while keeping their jobs. While no one knows when the pandemic will settle, there is no need to panic. It’s time to hatch an action plan. What does this mean for you as a business owner or an employee? It means we are changing the rules of work. Working remotely or taking business from offline to online is the new cool. ……and honey, you need to jump on this wagon now, if you’d like your business or employers to stay afloat during these hard times. Many employers are aware of some of the benefits of allowing their employees to work remotely, however, they are hesitant to allow it because they feel there is no way to keep people accountable and productive. This is why She Leads Africa co-founders, Afua Osei and Yasmin Belo-Osagie are about to teach you practical ways to take your business digital. Whether you are an employer who needs to figure out how to manage a team of remote workers or an employee who needs to boost their productivity and work effectively online, this is a webinar you need to see Yasmin and Afua will also be sharing some proven ways to successfully building an A+ team that can successfully thrive online or offline. Click here to watch! This webinar is for you if: You are an employer wondering what business approach to take now You need to learn how to be a more effective remote worker You need tips and tools to improve your work productivity This webinar is for business owners, employees, and anyone who wants their business or livelihood to survive in 2020. About Afua Osei Afua Osei is a Co-Founder of She Leads Africa where she leads the marketing and sales & partnerships teams. Prior to starting SLA, she worked as a management consultant, served as a Fulbright Scholar in Malaysia, worked in the Office of First Lady Michelle Obama in the White House, and consulted on more than 6 different political campaigns in communications. She completed a Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, studied International Management at the London School of Economics, and graduated cum laude from Allegheny College. About Yasmin Belo-Osagie Yasmin is a Co-Founder of She Leads Africa where she leads the content, events and finance teams. Prior to starting SLA, she worked as a management consultant where she focused on developing multi-year growth strategies for large organizations across Africa. She graduated from Princeton University (majoring in history) and completed a JD/MBA at Harvard Law School and Stanford Business School. Watch the FREE Webinar with Afua & Yasmin We’re growing our US Community! If you’re from the United States please subscribe to get access to more content like this!
Here’s what you missed from SLAY Festival Joburg 2020
For the first time ever, SLAY Festival was held in Johannesburg South Africa, on March 7th and it was a VIBE! More than 1200 women came together to attend a one-day learning and networking experience. There were speed networking sessions where we saw our SA boss ladies work the room, and make new connections, and then our Keynote Speaker Bonang Matheba, made her entrance and taught us all about making money moves. All attendees had direct access to some of Africa’s biggest and brightest innovators, including celebrity chef and entrepreneur Mogau Seshoene, youth activist Zulaikha Patel, TV presenter and model Kim Jayde, Africa Director for Global Citizen Chebet Chikumbu, doctor and mental health advocate Dr. Khanya Khanyile, Managing Director for TRACE Southern Africa Valentine Gaudin, actress Ayanda Thebethe, author and personal finance coach Mapalo Makhu, Head of Marketing for Google South Africa Asha Patel, Swiitch Beauty CEO Rabia Ghoor and many more. It was a full day of interesting mainstage panel discussions, networking sessions, masterclasses, mogul talk sessions, shopping from local vendors and loads of fun. Our Mzansi queens showed up, and showed out! So whether you missed the event, or you want to relive the SLAY Festival Joburg 2020 experience, this is your first behind the scene look, at the brands, experiences, and fun that went down at SLAY Festival Joburg 2020. We upgraded our business skills with AUDA-NEPAD In line with their flagship project, “100,000 SME’s by 2021, AUDA-NEPAD Senior Programme Officer, Unami Mpofu, led an interesting conversation on growing a sustainable business and accessing funding for a business. We learned new career and digital skills with Women Will Women Will, a Grow with Google program hosted private mentorship sessions and masterclasses throughout the day, focused on career growth for millennial women in the workplace, and tips on how women can use digital skills to grow their business. We slayed our hair with Dark and Lovely Dark and Lovely our official haircare partner, treated our queens to a full glam station, where they were able to try new products and get new hairstyles. During a special masterclass, they also got to learn the latest styling techniques, to keep their hair slayed and popping. We bloomed with Glade Glade brought a one-of-a-kind sensorium experience that was just the breath of fresh air guests needed. They also hosted an engaging discussion on how women make Africa bloom with Poppy Ntshongwana, Monalisa Molefe, Nkgabi Motau and Martha Moyo and Christine Jawichre. We discussed topical issues with Global Citizen Global Citizen allowed attendees to engage in conversations on issues affecting women, and other topical issues, which was very enlightening for our SLAY Festival attendees. We vibed with Trace Our official media partner Trace, brought in the entertainment and cool vibes with their interactive photo booth and green screen, and there was never a dull moment there. There you have it, this was your official behind the scenes look at what went down at SLAY Festival Joburg 2020. We Came. We SLAYed. We were WITHIN! SLAY Festival Joburg 2020 was a vibe and more. The moment the gates were opened, to when the last person left the room, we learned, unlearned and relearned, while having so much fun. So here’s raising a glass to all our SA queens who made the time, energy and resources that went into planning SLAY Festival Joburg totally worth it. Click here, to watch the highlights from SLAY Festival Joburg 2020.
5 Experiences You Shouldn’t Miss At SLAY Festival Joburg 2020
Warning: This article might make you rush off to get your SLAY Festival ticket. SLAY Festival is coming to Johannesburg, South Africa for the first time on 7th March 2020, and we are getting ready to have an absolute blast and unforgettable experiences. Want to know what experiences to expect at SLAY Festival Joburg 2020? Here’s your ultimate checklist so you know when and where the magic is happening. You’re welcome sis, you know we always got your back! Upgrade your skills with AUDA-NEPAD AUDA-NEPAD is the development agency of the African Union with a deep commitment to providing economic opportunities for Africa’s next generation. At SLAY Festival, AUDA-NEPAD is coming through for all the ambitious Motherland Moguls with training and skills development opportunities. So if you’re coming for a mix of fun and learning, AUDA-NEPAD has you covered. Join Glade in conversation and celebration of South African women Glade South Africa will also be bringing a breath of fresh air with an exciting discussion celebrating how women make Africa bloom. So make sure to look out for Glade’s sensorium and enjoy an experience you won’t forget in a hurry. Slay your crown with Dark and Lovely It’s okay to be obsessed with your hair and want all the details on how to keep it healthy and slayed all year long. Get all your hair tips and tricks from Dark and Lovely at SLAY Festival, so you can make a bold hair statement all through 2020. Unlock new levels of growth with Women Will Get the upgrade you have been looking for with Women Will. If you’re looking for the perfect opportunity to learn new digital skills and connect with other young professional women like you, then don’t miss Women Will, a Google initiative at SLAY Festival. Engage with Global Citizen on global issues You can be a part of the change with Global Citizen. If you’re looking for an opportunity to have important conversations about ending world hunger and other topical issues, then join Global Citizen in conversation at SLAY Festival. Get your groove on with Trace Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to vibe all day because Trace will be at SLAY Festival, bringing music, positive vibes and fun for all the queens looking to unwind and have some fun. There you have it girl. This has been your ultimate SLAY Festival Joburg 2020 experience checklist. So if you’re still wondering whether or not to attend, we just gave you 5 reasons plus one, why you should. We can’t wait to meet you at SLAY Festival Joburg 2020 queen, so until then, make sure you stay glued to our Instagram account, so you can see the updates as they happen.
iCreate Africa, building skills for the next generation of Nigerian youths.
Held in one of the vibrant cities of Nigeria, Lagos, by iCreate Africa, the iCreate Skill Fest is Africa’s biggest skills competition with over 2,500 people gathered to experience 80 skilled candidates compete at the National finals. What went down at iCreate Skill Fest! The two- day event featured 14 skilled trades varying from Construction, Creative Art & fashion, Technology, Educational Training Conference, the iCreate Skills Awards, and lots more. Out of the contestants, 13 ladies competed in cooking, fashion, art, carpentry, barbing and more, of which Mojisola Akin-Ademola emerged the only female gold medalist and Champion (top in her category, fashion). As a way of curbing unemployment and empowering youth, the iCreate Skills competition is an innovative strategy designed to promote skills-trades professions amongst the youth as a means to bridge the skill gap, thereby boosting the economy. The iCreate Skill Fest partnered with GIZ SKYE, Robert Bosch Nigeria Limited, Sterling Bank Plc, AGR Ltd, Siemens Nigeria Ltd., The Fashion Academy Abuja, Trace, House of Tara, Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Society of Nigerian Artists, Soundcity, ULDA, Pedini, amongst many others. The iCreate Skills Fest 2019 champions! Emerging top in their category are, Ibraheem Ridwan (Carpentry), Christopher Olaniyi (Tiling), Miracle Olasoyin (robotics), Mojisola Akin-Ademola (Fashion), Ifedayo Emmanuel Bello (cooking), Emmanuel Abanobi (make-up), Kelvin Hassan (Barbing), Oluwaseun Akanbi (Electrical installations), Chima Solomon (plumbing), Leonard Manzo (automobile technology), Toheeb Ogunbiyi (Website development), Precious Audu (graphic design), Lot Madaki (leatherworks), and Oluwaseun Akinlo (Art). The Idea behind iCreate Africa The Founder/CEO iCreate Africa, Bright Jaja aims to use iCreate Africa to create five million jobs in five years. Bright Jaja aims to rebrand the general perception of skilled workers and place more importance on technical and vocational skills through the skills fest. iCreate Skills Fest is a platform that promotes skills excellence, showcases skills standards and careers, demonstrates benchmarks of excellence in teaching and learning and creates interest in public sector agencies and private organizations to invest in skills development. Winners of the iCreate Skills Fest 2019 receive technical training from various partners. The platform iCreate Africa has created for young female artisans, is paramount for gender equality and inclusive economic growth in the continent. After recording huge success last year by hosting 4 competitions across four regions, directly empowering 180 skill trade professionals with startup capital and equipment. iCreate Africa is creating a skills ecosystem and projecting skills in the mainstream, they are most convinced that the concept is a viable solution to curb youth unemployment and prepare the youth for the future of work. Skills are the future of Nigeria! iCreate Africa urges the public to invest in skills and target the next generation of Nigerian youths. These youths will power the economy, across the world. iCreate Africa,Skills change lives.