NETWORKING grew my Confidence
I left the manufacturing industry as a Stores and Procurement Manager in 2011, working in a male dominated environment where the main conversational language on the floor was Zulu. The…
Never doubt the significance of the details – life doesn’t happen by co-incidence!
I think I joined KZN Women in Business in about 2002 when Belinda Davies was the Chairlady, and served on the committee under her guidance and business leadership. Meetings were…
2017 AGM Minutes
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2017 – 19th January 2018 Welcome & Apologies Melanie welcomed everyone to the AGM and thanked them for making the time to attend. Emma Jacobs was thanked for…
Five Business Lessons from Emma Jacobs, Owner of Westville B&B, Durban.
Chase your passion, not the big bucks Owning your own business is hard. Do something you love and the money will naturally follow. People see your passion for what you…
The History & Meaning Behind National Woman’s Day
On the 9th Of August every year, South Africans have a day off work and school for National Woman’s Day. For some, it is a great excuse to sit on…
Sourcing Suppliers through KZNWIB
When I joined KZNWIB, I believed that it was about me finding customers. It did not occur to me, that as an Entrepreneur, I need Suppliers who can do…
Cultivating A Company Culture That Millennials Love
The millennial generation is an enigma. They are a mysterious generation that either frustrates or excites you. As a generation, they have massive potential, however, Millennials are often left…
Using your KZNWIB Network to (unexpectedly) help Others
I have been a member of KZNWIB since 2013, and it is my go-to place for building business relationships. But, an unexpected spin-off has been, that the monthly networking…