Entrepreneurs
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How Wicker & Wit Turned a Simple Basket Bag Into a Distinctive Brand
How Wicker & Wit Turned a Simple Basket Bag Into a Distinctive Brand. Wicker & Wit did not begin with…
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How Kioni Turns Beading Into Opportunity for Women in Rural South Africa
How Kioni Turns Beading Into Opportunity for Women in Rural South Africa. Kioni was built around an idea that reaches…
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Asatsi Africa Weaves African Identity Into Every Thread
Asatsi Africa Weaves African Identity Into Every Thread. In the vast landscapes of Northern Tanzania, the Hadza people have an…
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Frankie and Friends Turned a Lockdown Hobby Into a Brand With Heart
Frankie and Friends Turned a Lockdown Hobby Into a Brand With Heart. Frankie and Friends began during an unusual time.…
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Grand Diamonds Turns Jewellery Into a Personal Journey
Grand Diamonds Turns Jewellery Into a Personal Journey. For Grand Diamonds, jewellery begins long before a finished ring is placed…
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Nika Atelier Turns Handmade Ceramics Into Objects With Meaning
Nika Atelier Turns Handmade Ceramics Into Objects With Meaning. Nika Atelier began with a desire to create objects that feel…
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SlaapKous Shows How Purpose Can Shape a Baby Brand
SlaapKous Shows How Purpose Can Shape a Baby Brand. Some brands begin with a product. Others begin with a problem…
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Clauds & Cands Turns Friendship and Practical Design Into a Brand With Heart
Clauds & Cands Turns Friendship and Practical Design Into a Brand With Heart. Two friends, big laughs and even bigger…
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Rue Leather Goods Is Building a Different Kind of Luxury: One Designed to Age With You
Rue Leather Goods Is Building a Different Kind of Luxury: One Designed to Age With You. Rue Leather Goods did…
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When Fashion Becomes Art: The Creative Philosophy Behind Jenni Button’s Brand
When Fashion Becomes Art: The Creative Philosophy Behind Jenni Button’s Brand. In a world where fashion can easily become crowded…
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Beyond the DNA Test: How Ella Genetics Turns Genetic Information Into Personal Insight
Beyond the DNA Test: How Ella Genetics Turns Genetic Information Into Personal Insight. DNA can reveal information about who we…
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When Hair Loss Became the Starting Point: How Three Sisters Built VALMO Around Healthy Hair
When Hair Loss Became the Starting Point: How Three Sisters Built VALMO Around Healthy Hair. Some brands begin with a…
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Absa Opens Applications for R12 Million Fund Targeting Young Black Entrepreneurs
Absa Opens Applications for R12 Million Fund Targeting Young Black Entrepreneurs. Absa has opened applications for its R12 million Youth…
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