GroundUp

GroundUp

By XOLISWA ZOKUFABusinessEntrepreneurship
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GroundUp episodes

  • Please fund me part 3/3

    I apologise that it took this long for part 3 to come out. This week we are looking at crowdfunding and government funding. This is the season finale and I will be back in Feb or Mar foe season 2 where we will dive deeper into other business related topics. If you want to suggest topics or want to reach out for spotlight opportunities my email is linked below. Also linked below is information on crowdfunding site in SA as well as information on government grants/funding. I have also added the links to the various spotlights of season 1. Thank you for listening. good luck on your business endeavours until next time.

    Crowdfunding

    https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/4134-what-is-crowdfunding.html

    https://smesouthafrica.co.za/crowdfunding-platform-right-look-sa/

    https://ventureburn.com/2020/09/five-south-african-crowdfunding-platforms/

    Government funding

    https://www.gov.za/about-government/small-business-development

    Simply majestic: Email [email protected]  Cell +27(0)670691315

    Be Salted: instagram.com/besaltedbodycare website https://besalted.co.za tel +27(0) 87 095 1637

    2 Girls fresh Meat supplies:  C+27(0)784715257   and +27(0)789964615

    Ndingu by Debie  https://www.instagram.com/ndinguscentedcandles/;  https://www.instagram.com/ndinguinspiration/

    Therapy with Sine  email [email protected]; https://www.instagram.com/therapy_with_sine/

    background music https://slikouronlife.co.za/song/201582/midnight-ft-yama


    My details: Email [email protected]; https://www.instagram.com/muvi89/


    17 min
  • Please fund me Part 2/3

    debt funding seems like the most obvious source of funding, its easy to find a bank nearby and apply for the funding. But its not the only way so please research and find a funding source that will work for you. 

    A fiduciary duty is a legal obligation of one party to act in the best interest of another. A fiduciary is therefore an individual in whom another has placed the utmost trust and confidence to manage and protect his property, money or affairs. A fiduciary duty requires total trust, good faith and honesty. - https://www.trafalgar.co.za/directors-vs-trustees-duties/

    Venture Capitalist

    https://smesouthafrica.co.za/review/top-business-loans-for-small-businesses-in-south-africa/

    https://ventureburn.com/2020/09/five-south-african-venture-capital-firms/

    https://www.siliconcape.com/resources/venture-capital-investors/

    https://smesouthafrica.co.za/investors-invest-south-africa-startups/


    Angel Investor

    https://www.experthub.info/launch/funding/angel-investors/a-comprehensive-list-of-angel-investors-that-fund-south-african-start-ups/

    https://ventureburn.com/2018/06/top-angel-investors-sa/

    https://www.joziangels.co.za

    https://www.investmentnetwork.co.za/entrepreneurs-home?gclid=CjwKCAjwx8iIBhBwEiwA2quaq-tuXj7ZiAr1QZ6uH4NBmAUx4w1YcXwDnG2bs9WAJ-xP67PE_eLeaRoCKUEQAvD_BwE


    Background music

    https://slikouronlife.co.za/song/201582/midnight-ft-yama

    16 min
  • Please fund me Part 1/3

    Let’s talk funding. I’m sorry for the quality of this episode, I am a bit rusty. Please note that when I say debt I mean debt finance and when I say equity I am referring to equity financing. Please do not view any of the information in this podcast as advice, it's merely information I come across as I try to build my business(es).

    https://m.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/839/214752.html

    https://www.oldmutual.co.za/articles/understanding-business-funding-and-finance-for-your-start-up

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/alejandrocremades/2018/08/19/debt-vs-equity-financinpros-and-cons-for-entrepreneurs/?sh=2d84f6306900

    https://www.xero.com/za/resources/small-business-guides/how-to/guide-to-financing-your-business/debt-vs-equity/

    Opportunity

    https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/the-standard-bank-africa-chairmans-scholarship-2021-2022/

    https://ecprov.gov.za/Documents/ISIQALO%20YOUTH%20FUND%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf

    Spotlight

    Cell 27 67 0691315

    Background music

    https://slikouronlife.co.za/song/201582/midnight-ft-yama

    21 min
  • Should I talk or should I not

    It’s been a while, I got lazy, there was family problems, I got sick. Life was rough for a while. But check out the below for anything that interests you. Is it good to talk about your goals and dreams. I don't know I have experiences but not clear answer. Let me know.

    Research article https://www.researchgate.net/publication/24354628_When_Intentions_Go_Public

    Opportunities 

    SEFA https://www.sefa.org.za/services/township 

    Isiqalo youth fund https://ecprov.gov.za/Documents/ISIQALO%20YOUTH%20FUND%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf

    Spotlight Sinenhlanhla Nyoni

    Cell no. 0785276656

    Background music https://slikouronlife.co.za/song/201582/midnight-ft-yama

    23 min
  • Announcement
    From this week episode will come out every 2 weeks instead of weekly. This is because I over estimated the start up process and I want to avoid too many filler episodes. Episodes 7 will air on the 17th at 21:30 and every second week after that at the same time.
    2 min
  • What's your motivation

    This weeks episode is a partnership between myself and Ndingu by Debie. We look at why you are starting the project you are starting. Your motivation is what will make you power through the rough times. So really look into what drives you and evaluate if its enough to to make you fight through the obstacles


    Ndingu by Debie

    https://instagram.com/ndinguinspirationalquotes?igshid=1lvzfl32rqwz6

    https://instagram.com/bossladyzodie?igshid=s46b5ly91scl


    Opportunities

    https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com

    https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/google-africa-developer-scholarship-gads-program-2021/

    https://pluralsight.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6DmqwtQydYkVQB8

    https://www.pluralsight.com/partners/google/africa/gads-2021


    Background music

    https://slikouronlife.co.za/song/201582/midnight-ft-yama

    17 min
  • Two steps forward a small step back

    This week we review what happened for the business in last 2 weeks. Firstly, last week episode did not come out because I was sick and could not get enough enraged or motivation to record, I am sorry for that. A great deal has happened in the last 2 weeks and I would like to share with you on the progress I've made and impart any wisdom I gain through the process do far.

    https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/ian-parry-scholarship-prize-2021/

    http://www.seda.org.za

    https://slikouronlife.co.za/song/201582/midnight-ft-yama

    2 Girls fresh Meat supplies

    0784715257

    0789964615

    13 min
  • Not all your eggs in one basket
    The economy is unpredictable and you can never be too secure in what you have and where you are. Preparing for possible eventualities can only help you in the long run. Having multiple sources go income is one of the ways to go. 
    The Global Citizen Fellowship Program is brought in partnership with BeyGood.
    https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/global-citizen-fellowship-africa-beygood-details/
    https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/how-to-apply-global-citizen-fellowship-beygood/
    Background music https://slikouronlife.co.za/song/201582/midnight-ft-yama
    13 min
  • Proper Preparation
    I could go on and on about research. It's really important to do this before investing large amounts of money and time on a project. Don't be afraid to adjust the project to something that works for you in the current circumstances.
    LINKS:
    Useful reading material 
    https://www.nedbank.co.za/content/dam/nedbank/site-assets/Business/Brochure/Essential%20guide%20for%20Small%20Business%20Owners_Nov%202017.pdf
    Opportunities: WE Empower UN SDG Challenge 2021
    https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/we-empower-un-sdg-challenge-2021/
    https://sustainability-innovation.asu.edu/we-empower/
    https://weempower.awardsplatform.com
    Spotlight song
    https://slikouronlife.co.za/song/201582/midnight-ft-yama
    16 min
  • Time to blossom

    Let's register our businesses. My hope for tis episode to to supply information on registering our businesses.

    Opportunities for Africans https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/digital-lab-africa-mentorship-and-incubation-program-2021/ 

    Digital Lab Africa https://digilabafrica.com/submit-a-project/                      https://digilabafrica.com/2021/03/10/tshimologong-announces-the-fifth-edition-of-digital-lab-africa-digital-content-creators-called-to-participate-in-fully-online-dla5/

    FNB https://www.fnb.co.za/cipc/#/form/startcipc

    Nedbank https://www.nedbank.co.za/content/nedbank/desktop/gt/en/business/beyond-banking/business-services/online-business-registration.html                                                                              https://applyonline.nedbank.co.za/application/step-requirements?products%5b0%5d=current_account&products%5b1%5d=cipc

    Old Mutual SMS INSURE to 35442

    BeSalted bodycare https://besalted.co.za

    60 Electron Ave, Isando, Kempton Park, 1600

    +27(0) 87 095 1637

    instagram.com/besaltedbodycare 

    10 min

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