Entrepreneurs
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John Craig launches R200,000 platform for emerging entrepreneurs
John Craig launches R200,000 platform for emerging entrepreneurs. Fashion retailer John Craig has launched The Entrepreneur Edit, an initiative aimed…
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The Lessons Behind Mello: Where Orthopaedic Dog Care Meets Beautiful Design
The Lessons Behind Mello: Where Orthopaedic Dog Care Meets Beautiful Design. For many dog owners, choosing a bed means thinking…
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Pink Dahlia: Turning a Personal Health Struggle Into a Community Movement
Pink Dahlia: Turning a Personal Health Struggle Into a Community Movement. Some businesses begin with a market opportunity. Pink Dahlia…
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The Lessons Behind HOWZIT: Turning a South African Greeting Into a Coffee Brand
The Lessons Behind HOWZIT: Turning a South African Greeting Into a Coffee Brand. A simple greeting can say a lot…
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Jade: How Heritage and Modern Design Keep a Jewellery Legacy Moving Forward
Jade: How Heritage and Modern Design Keep a Jewellery Legacy Moving Forward. Some brands begin with a blank page. Others…
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NIKKI’S: How Convenience and Presentation Built the NIKKI’S Gift Shop Brand
NIKKI’S: How Convenience and Presentation Built the NIKKI’S Gift Shop Brand. In 2011, NIKKI’S started trading from one small shop…
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The Lessons Behind Woman on the Move: How a Simple Strap Became a Lifestyle Brand
The Lessons Behind Woman on the Move: How a Simple Strap Became a Lifestyle Brand. In 2020, two long-time friends,…
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Woolworths Leads South African Retailers in Global Trust Ranking
Woolworths Leads South African Retailers in Global Trust Ranking. Woolworths has emerged as the highest-ranked South African retailer in the…
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Mulberry Pulse: How Handmade Shell Jewellery Turns Nature Into Art
Mulberry Pulse: How Handmade Shell Jewellery Turns Nature Into Art. In 2019, a jewellery brand began taking shape in Cape…
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The Lessons Behind Mia Mi: How Meaning and Quality Set a Jewellery Brand Apart
The Lessons Behind Mia Mi: How Meaning and Quality Set a Jewellery Brand Apart. Jewellery can be more than something…
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ZIA Skincare: How Understanding Young Skin Created a Distinctive Brand
ZIA Skincare: How Understanding Young Skin Created a Distinctive Brand. In 2023, Brunhilde Olivier and Alta Coetzee turned something they…
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The Lessons Behind Kuier Collection: How Connection Became the Heart of a Retail Brand
The Lessons Behind Kuier Collection: How Connection Became the Heart of a Retail Brand. Some businesses begin with a product.…
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The Lessons Behind SANTOS: How Custom Wooden Organisation Became a Brand Strength
The Lessons Behind SANTOS: How Custom Wooden Organisation Became a Brand Strength. A cluttered space can quickly become an everyday…
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