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Good day forumites. …..The journey has been tough not an easy one in terms of setting up structures on the Portuguese Group.
A followup trip has been set and final touch ups on it reaching the final stages for the 4th to the 7th of December 2016.A delegation of 23 members are travelling this time and considering that last time we were 8 this is a notable success .15 of them are travelling for the first time and the remainder following up interests identified on the first t…rip.Maoko ku #teammaputukezi for a job well one.
A lot of challenges have been met .People ask about the war in Mozambique and need to know how we talk of investing there?Some still consider Mozambique as a very poor country isina chimuko.The language barrier seems to be a setback as well .The weather condition deters others as well .Malaria scares people away .The media has not written anything positive about our neighbouring country.So why invest in Moz?
Moz has vast untapped resources in natural resources ie natural gas,coal,titanium ,oil,timber (hardwood).Geographically the country is the world’s 36th largest country and is divided into 2 topographical regions by the Zambezi river (inland hills and low plateaus).The lndian Ocean dominates with majestic and breathtaking and relaxing views typical for tourism investment.
The country can be divided by the neighbouring countries boarders giving influence on areas of investment eg Maputo the South Africans dominate.
As a group we have managed to share free business information.We have also branded ourselves from ponzi schemes by having registered trusts which members will operate under.A regalia is already in use and a logo .A strategic planned document is being drawn up that will guide the group in all our business endeavours .This coming trip we will be travelling with a business visa and contacts established in Tete to help and guide us.Feasibility studies being worked on ,checklists for the trip in place.
Next year we have a lot of plans lined up already .As we embark on our journey l am not alone in this ,behind me there is a hard working team ,My deputy CEO Odeta Savieri ,Thembi Mathe,Victor Kaneka,Archie Kupeta ,Grace Nyagura ,Harry Chinake and Engineer for the immense advice.I am proud to have a hard working and visionary leader Mdala wa Rue thanks for your support and guidance.
To all forumites in the ZBIN group thank you for supporting us and to those in Moz whattsup groups keep on the fire burning.
Moz Woyeeeee #teammaputukezi
Clara Mapfumo (CEO PORTUGUESE GROUP)
On this foto: ZBIN Cape Town meeting on 15 December 2015
On December 15 last year our first foreign group meeting was held in Cape Town. Led by our Chief Forum Contact, Rodwell Maoneke, folks had good fun along the Indian Coast. Unfortunately no follow up meetings/events happened despite huge interest by Zimbos based in the Mother City.
So we are now inviting ZBIN members to come forward and register for another meeting in December. We have created a Whatsapp group that has 30 members and we believe that there is room for more members.
Our target for For more information refer to the document on the link below 1.Micro Finance Institutions: There are currently 40-45…Only 10 are operational.
2016 is as follows;
- Formation of a vibrant business community that helps members with business investment information in Cape Town and Zimbabwe
- Unlocking business opportunities by supporting businesses owned by Zimbos in Cape Town
- A platform where members receive expert business advice and resources.
So Cape Town remains our best city outside Zimbabwe because this is where most ZBIN website visitors come from. Cape Town is the city that hosted the first foreign ZBIN meeting.
So if you are in Cape Town and are interested in joining-No joining fee. Please get in touch with Rodwell Maoneke on +27786959040.
To date we have given you forum contacts in the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC)-Angola-India and Dubai. The reason for these interviews is simple- we would like you to network and learn more about business or job opportunities in other countries. As ZBIN we believe that information is power and we will try our level best to ensure that you have as much information as possible for free.Below is an interview of the founder of ZBIN, Hannah Tarindwa who is based in Namibia. She is a talented writer, motivational speaker and a business consultant.
Mukunda Wekwa Midzikooo hanzi ma permits haachawanikwa zvekumhanya ishuwa here my beautiful ,munchkin ,cupcak
Elder PhiriI’m a zimbabwean pig consultant based in zambia and I want to connect with guys in Angola. my whatsapp number is +260978679578
Hannah H. TarindwaMaita mdhara.
Let me speak about Permits nokuti that’s the most asked question.
Namibian Work permit for anyone who is not in Medicine, civil Engineering and mining is difficult but not impossible.
1. YOU MUST HAVE AN OFFER LETTER
– You can’t get the permit first
2. THERE MUST BE 3 ADVERTS FOR THE JOB
-And the employer must prove that you were the best option and no Namibian was disadvantaged for you to get the post.
I heard that work permits in Education were suspended recently but not altogether denied. I am not sure.
Hannah H. TarindwaStudents Permits
These are more or less easy to apply for and can take 3 to 6 months to get. But last year akarasika so passports haana kuitwa stamped but an official letter from Home affairs was okay. The colleges and varsities are really open to all foreigners.
Mukunda Wekwa Midzioooh i see now my munchkin, soo if i dont have a specific job it means i wont get a permit as easy as that
Hannah H. TarindwaIt’s difficult to get a Work permit without a job already
Rueben Moyo Hazvie what agri products are in demand in Namibia & what contacts are available?
Hannah H. Tarindwa All agricultural produce but for imports that is high level stuff. Remember in as much as Namibia broke of politically from SA, economically they are reliant on SA. So it means rocking the boat literally! Maybe you may need to contact the Ministry of Agriculture directly.
Havabvumidze chero mango musaga pa boarder. Fruits and meat.. are a big no no
Simba Shamu Hazvi help me im an unemployed nurse in Zim how do i go about to work in Namibia
Hannah H. Tarindwa Ma nurses and doctors have an exam they write. I will ask a doc friend for details
Hannah H. Tarindwa Constantine. .. kwete pese pese. Kuno kune order. It’s one of the smartest places on.this planet.
Kana ukaita zvine order no problems.
You can register a close cooperation (cc) it takes a few months to get processed. I won’t lie, many people are surviving ne entrepreneurship. Vanobika sadza, vanotengesa ma broom vachifamba cheto matomato akatanga kutengeswa mutown panze pema supermarket nemaZimba before madzimai emuno vangwarira wo. But zviri smart.
As for things like. Phones and electrical goods I always see them advertised on fb but people prefer to go to reputable shops. Chero hembe dzemaChina hadzina door cos of Pep and Jet…. you can lay bye but they are ALREADY cheap.
Blessing Masasi How about Agric/ Irrigation engineering employment opportunities?
Hannah H. Tarindwa Blessing Masasi sounds good but the Afrikaaners are still the biggest commercial farmers. But I think if you can, come and talk to small scale farmers in the North.
Davidson Nyaude Ko teaching
Hannah H. Tarindwa However for teaching:
It’s usually the first profession for learned Zimbas in private colleges. Vanokudai for cheap labour and they don’t ask for much. However kana Home affairs youya…. you are alone…kkk.
I don’t know about specific areas of lectureship. You must check that individually
Ronniey Rio Makondo what about construction industry is it big there
Hannah H. Tarindwa Yes construction is big. A lot of development. Most engineers and builders here are Zimbabweans. I don’t know the processes though. I would suspect the do cc.
Hannah H. Tarindwa Remember you don’t need a visa to come here. Another thing I tell people is just come and see. What one person does and makes him successful doesn’t guarantee the next person the same success. TinoIva ma doctor akafa asina chiro… different destinies
Tapuwanashe Dotito what’s the job market like for social scientists eg Sociology
Hannah H. Tarindwa Things like minerals and agriculture are at ministry level. .. like I said:
1. The Boers are still forefront economically
2. Things are orderly here
Hope you get me Emp. You can come here to ministry of mines and ask. Don’t do Internet or phone stuff
Hannah H. Tarindwa Tapuwanashe Dotito
That’s my field and it’s tough. Many people are graduating in that field and not getting jobs though it’s clear there is a need. First preference goes to locals. Nut then again tjongs are ever changing. Social sciences are quite political to deal with.
Tee Earl Tee Thanks Hannah H. Tarindwa for sharing such valuable information. The Lord surely rewards people who take time off to help others.
Merrilyn K Chizanga Kiaka Is it true kuti business rine mari sterek kuNamibia kuvhura bhawa nhai Hannah H. Tarindwa
Hannah H. Tarindwa Lol. Merrilyn… I don’t think it has as much money as people believe because it’s a saturated business. For example,
EVERY house in Evelyn Street Katutura has a bhawa…. and every bhawa/shabeen rine munhu… so I don’t think zvine mari inotyisa. Plus it’s not only Evelyn ine ma bhawa. The rest of Katutura has a shabeen every other house.
But what I can say is it is the favourite past of a majority. But not a cash cow.
Entertainment depends on numbers. Namibia has a TOTAL of 2 million people, more than half are still in the rural areas, so how many of those will you be targeting to entertain?
For events maybe in business eg. Inviting high level international people eg John C. Maxwell. Lowest Ticket was N$950, the most expensive was almost N $2 000 which is under USD200 but I know in Zim an excellence conference which charged US$350 with local speakers. So…. you can do the assessment Rowena Jacobs
Ps* Interview first appeared on Zimbabwe Business Ideas and Network Facebook page in September 2015
Interested in starting one of the fastest-growing homebased businesses around? These existing business owners’ advice can help you get started.
When Wicked Wordcraft president Angela Allen-Parker started her online business in 1999, she admits her parents feared she’d made a horrible mistake. Allen-Parker is a virtual assistant, and her decision to become one was more than a career change – it was a lifestyle change.
A single mother of three, Allen-Parker left her marketing post at a cancer research organization to start her new venture and moved her family from the city to a 25-acre farm in rural Kentucky. “I knew I had to succeed because there was no ‘Plan B,'” says Allen-Parker. Now she serves clients in the United States, Canada and Spain. She specializes in what she knows best-marketing. Her farmhouse is paid in full, completely financed through her work as a virtual assistant.
A critically ill daughter was the reason Pamela Braue became a virtual assistant last year. Working full time in a law office was no longer feasible so Braue decided to take control of her earnings potential. The paralegal enrolled in an online training course at Virtual Assistance U. Specializing in realtor support, Braue opened PS: We Assist from Jackson, New Jersey. Before completing her course, she’d already secured six clients.
Allen-Parker and Braue are just two of an estimated 2,000 virtual assistants worldwide. Although one is a veteran and the other a newbie, both say hard work is the key to building sustainable practices. Both also agree that aligning experience with solid business plans and training are basic requirements.
Some say the virtual assistant industry has become so popular because it helps women become entrepreneurs yet also achieve a work/life balance. Business trends forecast an increase in service demands, startup costs are minimal and the profit potential is good. According a survey by the Virtual Business Alliance, a global consortium of virtual assistant trade organizations, the average full-time virtual assistant working in the United States grossed $39,452 in income last year.
Before packing up the office cubicle and giving notice to your boss, know that becoming a virtual assistant isn’t an easy job that just anyone can do. Sharon B. Williams of The 24-Hour Secretary cautions, “To become successful, you need a good marketing strategy in addition to that phone, PC and Internet connection.” Many virtual assistants work between 14 and 18 hours a day during the startup phase. Even after establishing solid practices, one-third of these business owners admit to working nontraditional hours, including weekends and holidays.
Virtual assistants are independent entrepreneurs who work remotely and use technology to deliver services to clients globally. Most work from their home offices and receive their project instructions by phone, fax, e-mail or even instant message. Although many virtual assistants offer secretarial services, as more people with diverse backgrounds and skills enter the ranks, virtual assistants who specialize in such areas as marketing, graphic and Web design, IT support or even translations are becoming more common.
Clients are most likely to hire virtual assistants to save money-virtual assistants pay for their own equipment, taxes, training, healthcare and insurance-or because they need help with a temporary project. Industries most often hiring virtual assistants include the real estate, coaching, financial services, accounting and legal.
If you’re wondering how to start a business as a virtual assistant, Elite Office Support founder Susan Totman offers these tips:
1. Decide just what type of services you want to offer, and analyze your background to ensure you have adequate experience.
2. Determine your business niche-consider specializing in just two to three services.
3. Determine how much time and energy you have to commit to your venture. Do you want to work part or full time?
4. Conduct thorough industry research to determine a need for your services in your local area.
5. Outline who your clients are, where they are and how to access them.
6. Do a market analysis. Find out the needs for your niche and focus on how you’ll apply that to your business.
7. Know your budgetary constraints-projected expenses, expected income and how long you can “float” until your business is running successfully.
8. Prepare a business plan and review it often to manage growth and change.
9. Examine your equipment, software and work space to ensure they meet client needs.
10. Wrap up all legal and financial aspects of startup before securing your first client.
11. Market your services 24/7. Just because you’ve built a Web site or placed an ad in the Yellow Pages doesn’t mean clients will come knocking on your door.
You might want to consider joining a professional organization or networking group. This will give you the opportunity to network, build camaraderie and have access to a knowledge bank for solving technical problems.
Progressive Leadership’s Carole Nicolaides, a Columbus, Ohio-based business coach, has helped a number of virtual assistants match their talents with sound business planning. “Enthusiasm for your work propels you to rise early, work weird hours, and can even make you feel a tinge of guilt for getting paid for doing something you enjoy so much,” says Nicolaides. Wouldn’t we all like to have such a guilty pleasure?
To find out more about the virtual assistant industry, check out the following resources:
Worldwide Organizations
Clayton’s Secretary
Canadian Virtual Assistant Network
International Association of Virtual Office Assistants (IAVOA)
International Virtual Assistants Association (IVAA)
International Association of Virtual Assistants
Networking and Support Groups
Virtual Assistant Networking Forum (VANF)
Virtual Business Group
Virtual-Professionals.com
Real Estate Virtual Assistant (REVA) Network
Work-the-Web
Did u know that registering your business is one of the best things you can ever do as an Entrepreneur? Paying your taxes and all relevant rates is extremely important.
Wa Mdala used to review tenders ten years ago,Whenever we flighted tenders one of the requirements was that you must be a registered company,you must comply with all relevant country laws etc.
The same still applies today.I urge you all to look closely at tenders and fi…nd out.The key message is that it pays in the long run.Here is another important tip…Whenever reviewing tenders we really looked at Year of Registration…izvi ndizvo zvairakidza your experience…now that’s a million dollar advice..muchazodei nhai hama?
Go and register early..ungave ku diaspora ..wherever you are ..just register your company coz nguva-nguva-nguva irikufamba.Your company must get experience..kana ndiwewo zvikanzi tender yema roads habilitation iyi..munopa ipi company ,one established in 2013 or the one established in 2015?
Ok,now we would like to find out processes of registering your company.We would like to find problems with registration of companies,the short cuts..Aripo here akambovharwa mari whilst trying to register your company?How long does it take to register your company?Ko Zimra yakambokushanyirawo here?What are the top companies that help folks with registration?
Lets discuss..Thanx for your responses in advance
Catherine Shavatru mdara kana.uine registered company mabasa hobho kunyanya.matender u bid with confidence kani
Ad Mire Prime Makushaanyone who does company registration
Nyasha Nguwoso like here is my case I have an idea to start something but should I just register my company with what I want to do without having the things on the ground?
Ishmael SitholeI would prefer registering a PBC but wont bid for public tenders
Ad Mire Prime Makushai agree with you Ishmael a PBC is easier for the entreprenure
Mlaleli Mcgreager Mhlangafrom $250 up
Hannah H. TarindwaNyasha test run your biz before registering if possible. Some businesses that’s easy but some will need a registration esp if you are going to need clients of big companies
Praise ChabonaKungofunga registrar of companies chete unotonzwa kuneta. Wen u are still small one might think kuregister ega without using the so called consultants but ey marwadzo kwaregistar kwacho. So one will end up shelving it achiti ambotsvaga mari $350 yacho iyi
Hannah H. Tarindwa$350 yakawanda hama dzadiwa. Kuno its abour N $300 but for 6 months kana uchida 24hrs N $1000 which about Us$110
Tori Elles MumWhatever business u want to do just register guys. The Memorandum and Articles of association covers I believe all kinds of businesses unless its a business that requires licencing like MCAZ for pharmaceutical supplies. I registered my company last year October at 250 but a shelf company is cheaper. I wouldn’t advise on a shelf company tho as I was enlightened to some aspects I overlooked in my previous company which was a shelf company. I thot having a CR 6 showing change of directors was good enough yet I didn’t know that when the company does well those former directors could come claim a certain percentage. There was need for another document which these consultants don’t mention that deals with that aspect. I’m being vague coz I can’t remember exactly wat I was told by this banker coz it didn’t affect me. My company was new.
Tori Elles MumU can go wega kuregistrar of companies. It must be around 50bux if u are not in a hurry to have your certificate coz it takes forever
Tori Elles MumWhatever business u are into, please legitimize it. U never know wat happens tomorrow and Mdala gave a good example kuti a company registered 2013 has greater advantage over a company registered in 2015. Sedco was/is giving loans and unlike in the past where u could just go with your proposal now one of the requirements is that u have a registered company that’s also registered with ZIMRA.
Ishmael SitholePersonally I feel a lot of things in Zim are tilted in favour of urburnites especially Hararenites. Imagine a rural entrepreneur in rural Chipinge like myself having to travel multiple times to Harare to register a business entity that is yet to perform well. Since we are in the IT age I strongly feel company registration should be done at provincial or even district levels
Rose MagorokoshoNdakambo vharwa mari yangu nevaiti vanogona kundi register. Ndikazoedza ndega zvikapedza makore zvinonetesa. Vakavimbika varipivanobatsira kuregister company
Mdala Wa RueRegister…Register n it’s for your own good..comply with all relevant laws of the country and it pays off in the long run..Wa Mdala will be registering his company for the first time and I will share my experience when done…Yeah. .registration inongonzwisa nungo..its a pity those who advertise on the forum about company registrations are not willing to share…anyway infor obtained by those who responded is still very important
Mdala Wa RueMukoma Ishmael..now this is inconvenient! So you cannot register your company in Chipinge?We are hoping that in future the registration will be decentralised or computerised
Tori Elles MumRose ini it was supposed to take 2 weeks but it took a month and one of the reasons for the delay was mazita andaiendesa for name search. The person I dealt with has a very good reputation but is not on fb. I paid 250 while others had charged me 300+. If u are interested and when u are ready let me know ndimubvunze if I can give u his number.
Ishmael Sithole@Hannah H Tarindwa, what I am saying is that we are aware of the vast benefits registering a business entity can usher one into, but the process of registering a business entity is Zimbabwe is not simple and fast. Its vailed in obscurity and unnecessarily too centralized. Since we now have computers why not decentralise it to privincial levels since we have government complexs in all provinces and some districts? That will make the process accessible to most intrested people and our government will benefit emensely from formaly operating entities through taxes and all. Personally I desire to register my business but the process is not as easy and simple as it OUGHT to be.
Judith Zimunyaand the money like the one i and my frend wanted to register wanted $500 yet it might be small to some ,,bt to us haa it was a draw back
Kava Matemai ChikoreIt takes seven working days from name search to the final registration. Please inbox or whatsapp on 0772347279 and we will take it up from there
Rodwell MaonekeThose who pls come forward with relevant information tibatsirikewo patichada kuregister
Kava Matemai ChikoreRodwell Maoneke first one has to come up with the main objectives of the company to be registered (meaning what the company will be doing when registered). Secondly one has to have at least six names from which the Register of Companies will approve one name for registration. After name search, at least two share holders and two directors will be required. In normal circumstances the two share holders automatical will be the directors. Then a document called memorandum and articles of association is prepared which is submitted again to the Register of Companies for final registration.
Praise ChabonaI read in the Sunday Mail that company registration can now be done online
Ishmael SitholeI am pleased to inform you all that I managed to register my business MacJohnson Apiaries. I registered it via the ministry of SMECD. The process took me 3 months ie August2015 to October 2015. The saame month we got incoperated ie October 2015, MacJohnson Apiaries scooped 5 awards at the Manicaland Agricultural Show and emerged as the best business in Apiculture/Beekeeping. We produce and retail the best honey, beeswax, hives, honey processing equipments etc in Manicaland(and some say the best honey in Zimbabwe comes from Manicaland). I overcame all excuses and so should you. Go ahead and register. We also offer beekeeping training and consulting services, swarm removal and relocation services. You may like our facebook MacJohnson Apiaries. We are also on linked in. We are working on our website and on how to penetrate the Harare market and supply the best honey out of Manicaland. If a rural 31 year old like myself can do it, so should you!
Tapiwa MubonderiThe PBC is the equivalent of the CC it has got the same rights as a private company and can do the same things. Its simpler to register as it has less documentation, costs less and doesn’t need annual returns. Its drawback is some bigger entities won’t want to deal with it as it seen as a one man band. Some bigger contracts or import or export trade would need a private company and its difficult to get loans. Our advice is to use for simple businesses especially trading. It can be converted to a private company, but a private company cannot be converted to a PBC
Tapiwa MubonderiIf you are interested in business its advisable to register a company beforehand and keep it compliant in case you may wish to use.
Tapiwa MubonderiThe Company’s Office is a bit bureaucratic and delays do occur because they handle a huge volume of documents. It’s advisable to deal with a competent consultancy firm there are over 200 such firms in the market. The drafting of memos and articles are a challenge to a lot of untrained people , this may delay your registration
Ps* Post originally appeared on Zimbabwe Business Ideas and Network Facebook page on May 19, 2015.
So the trending business in Zimbabwe is Baking Cakes for Sale, even on ZBIN a total of 4 groups with more than 1000 members have been created. Suddenly –everyone is into baking apo neapo baking resulting in flooding of the industry.
As ZBIN we encourage members to always research and improve in their business and this evening we bring you a new area that has not been tested on a commercial basis. We bring to you the idea of Home Made Chocolates. With a lot of import restrictions now in place-here is a fabulous opportunity for members to try and enter the market. It will not be easy to compete with established big companies who enjoy economies of scale when it comes to cost of production and marketing but still its worth a try.
All one need to do is to start small and sell in your local area just like cakes and if it works out then time to expand your business and engage local supermarkets. For inspiration- we copy and paste below an inspirational story/interview from India.
MoShik’s Homemade Chocolates
With a Burning Desire in heart to do something and serve our country, we started our own business with an expertise in the fine-art of making yummy homemade chocolates. I always wanted to become self-dependent and job was not the right vehicle which I was driving. This thing I realized in the first three months of my job. We were looking for some good opportunity which came in my Life after my marriage. Initial financial support came from my job salary and then for next some time the sales took care of the business itself.
Biggest Hurdles in our path were PEOPLE. Initially friends, relatives – nobody supported us and said that leaving a high paid white collar IT job and going to start this silly venture will take you nowhere, but we were firm to start something on our own.
Our first few orders came in New Year and then for the next order we had to wait for 4-5 months. It was a testing period for us but then the doors of opportunity opened when we got the opportunity to deal with the largest growing sector in today’s Indian market–“E-Commerce”, with the leading e-commerce company – Snapdeal. Once we started the journey with Snapdeal, there was no looking back. At present we have more than 60+ E-commerce sites/Mobile Apps where our products are listed and now this month we are launching our own E-Commerce Portal for exclusively selling Homemade Chocolates. We have done Trademark registration on our own, building the credibility of our brand day by day. Our Brand MoShik’s is the first Homemade Chocolate Brand in India having both Trademark Registration and ISO 9001:2008 Certification at present.
May any day, any occasion or any event come, our chocolates are available for the masses, 24X7 for customers. In this journey many people criticized us, many left us in between but we were rock solid with our decision. Today our chocolate has reached 283+ cities/towns/villages in India, covering 28 States/UT, all because of the decision we had to hang their till the end. We have delivered our product to our customers even at 12:00 Midnight as well as 06:00 AM also, all on our own must because of our commitment to serve our customers.
Still many paths have to be crossed, still many challenges have to be faced, still more improvements are required but we are moving ahead with our goal to provide people the best of the best homemade chocolates at a reasonable price within their hands. More than 200 plus flavors in chocolates, 150 plus flavors in Truffles and more than 1000 plus packaging styles distinguish MoShik’s from its competitors. Initially, we only managed everything from being worker to boss but now we have distributors, suppliers, dealers, helpers all associated with us across India.
Some experts believe that the best homemade chocolates can be procured in Ooty (Tamil Nadu), while others believe that Kerala is gradually becoming a hot destination for homemade chocolates and cakes.
At present, there are more than a dozen factories in Kerala that manufacture several variants and flavors of this delectable dark brown confection. Also, ‘home made chocolates’ is one of the top Small Business Ideas that early to middle stage entrepreneurs are exploiting in Karnataka and Kerala. But the success of our company MoShik’s’ shows us that the trend is changing and entrepreneurs from other parts of the country are also trying to get their share of India’s chocolate market which is worth about Rs 7000 Cr and expected to double in the next 7 to 8 years.
Being from a simple middle class background and having no business degrees, knowledge, it was a challenge for us to establish ourselves in the market, but day to day practical life experiences helped us a lot to deal with people and is still helping us a lot to grow and become a better businessman and a better human being first, every single day which is passing. Today many of my friends who are still working in highly paid white collar IT jobs are facing heat of recession, slowdown, layoff and are having a full tensed life but on the other hand I am making every day of my life count to indulge sweetness in other’s life. I am my own boss and I am a successful Entrepreneur.
I always thank the almighty GOD who I believe is always with me. I thank my parents also who slowly and patiently now understand our startup and give more than full support to us at every single point.
Taking a spiritual angle now, I can only say few things to new budding entrepreneurs. First is a firm belief in yourself. If you have a burning desire in your heart, the entire Universe will work towards making your dream a reality. You, Almighty God and your Family Members..Always keep these three in your favor and then no matter how tough situations you face in your path, you are bound to succeed. I always work on the principle of GOD and the Universe and now my family also has a huge support for me and has a firm belief on us that we will achieve more in LIFE.
In LIFE you never fail, either you succeed or else you gain experience and what is called as failure is the stepping stone to success. I always follow Godly principles and move ahead towards my goal with a razor sharp determination and commitment. My only motto is to do dedicated and committed work and Lord will give me benefits, as also said in Bhagwad Geeta.
With very high dreams in my eyes, MoShik’s is set to rule Homemade Chocolate Industry in coming decade.
For details, visit MoShik’s Homemade Chocolates
We have a WhatsApp forum for real estate called ZBIN Real Estate and three quarters of the members on the group are Zimbabweans in foreign land. Most of the members are in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and a few in London.
So during the weekend members had discussions about purchasing real estate in Zim-heated discussions that resulted in members agreeing on forming real estate societies.In these societies, members are supposed to pool funds and to do this by doing monthly contributions.
The Bad News
Now ZBIN discourages members from any schemes that result in any pooling of funds-this is a high risk venture similar to a Ponzi scheme. We did shoot down this idea which needed endorsement from us for members to speedily put in place a scheme for the Zimbo-Cape Town community.
The Good News
The good news is that as a community we will continue to bring to light business issues that concern the Diaspora. If feasible we will engage relevant authorities. In the case of the Diaspora and Real Estate we believe that only reputable institutions should handle these issues. Gentle reader, we are talking of an industry with a potential to reach a quarter of a billion if handled carefully.
From discussions with the diasporan community there are common issues-most of them would like to come back home one day. Most of them are interested in participating in the local economy through establishing their own businesses. As shown by the recent ZBIN Real Estate discussions, there is massive interest in the Real Estate sector.
So in the absence of formal mechanisms, in the absence of programs targeting this massive community of more than 3 million people-folks are forming own informal platforms. They are forming risky platforms where loss of contributions is extremely easy. The question is –how many real estate societies are out there?.
Recommendation
To the RBZ Chief Dr Mangudya, after fixing the Bond issues, kindly address this sector. I heard you on radio emphasising the issue of exports and foreign currency generation. Here is one way to help in mobilising foreign currency. Have a relook at the Homelink concept, very good concept on paper and initially performed well. However somewhere along the way, the wheels came off.
So restrategise, engage a new vibrant team, incorporate the Diaspora voice too and unlock hundreds of millions that exist in this sector. Do offer schemes for all diasporans and not the middle income earners as happened last time.
Other Real Estate Players also need to do thorough market researches of this important sector and develop marketing strategies targeting our hard working sons and daughters on foreign land. So to FBC, Fidelity, Old Mutual, Way Mark do restrategise and look closely at this sector. Other Financial institutions also need to look closely at developing products that meet the needs of the diaspora.
This is the best that ZBIN can do-Politely engaging key players through posts such as this one.
So its Mid-November and technically we are in the festive mood and the question that arise is are you prepared? As an Entrepreneur are you prepared for more business? Do you have strategies to win more customers during the festive season or you have given up complaining about the economy? As ZBIN we believe that there are a lot of opportunities that exist and if you are well prepared, you actually stand a chance to increase your business during this period when compared to last festive season.
So how can you improve business during this festive season? There are a number of factors that we need to look closely at. Where is the money? Is it the formal sector or informal? You may also want to look at the impact of returning diasporans on the Economy of Zim. What changed last year? Do you have any lessons learnt from last year?
Below I copy and paste advice on preparation tips for the festive season. This is just preliminary stuff and on a weekly basis I will build on this article and share more tips
Create your holiday offers It is not wrong to say that Nigerians are likely to spend more during the festive period. Tap into this by offering reasonable discounts, vouchers and the best price. You can also offer customers promotion like buy 3 get 1 free. You shouldn’t wait till December before kicking off your holiday offers. Jumia Travel has fantastic travel packages for the holidays. You should also send these offers via your newsletter to your customers.
Take advantage of last year’s data Data is important for any business. It shows you if your business is growing or shrinking. It is this same data (campaign, sales, website traffic, channels, and competitors) that will reveal the things you did excellently well or you did poorly. Your business should make deductions from this data and make necessary adjustments. You should also consider the impact of the trending recession.
Decorate Make your employees feel the festive season by creating a different atmosphere both offline and online. Your office and website should be decorated to reflect the season. This can also help!
Disclose your holiday hours Customers may not inform you when they want to make purchases. If he is one of your loyal customers, he will be utterly disappointed if you are not open for business. Hence, you should send emails to your clients informing them of days you will be closed for business. This information should also be on your website.
Decide which marketing channel you want to use
The channel to reach your customers is essential. Some organizations may prefer to do both online and offline marketing while others strictly focus on online marketing. Your budget is key to determining which one to use.
Make your employees ‘happy’ The biggest motivation for employees is for them to be paid as at when due for the job done. They will be willing to give their best and work extra hours. So, employee motivation is key.
Do take advantage of the Bond: The official word is that a new currency will be in town-The Bond and that it will be introduced during this festive season. So read our advice on taking advantage of the introduction of this new currency and plan accordingly.
So get ready, sit down with your staff members and plan for the festive season. It may be helpful to have a Festive Season Preparations Committee that crafts and drives your festive season strategy.
Happy Holidays
From Inbox My wife has a capital of $1500, she would like to find out what sort of business she can do that has quick returns?
Responses
Exavior Chitova poultry kana muchigara kune market huku dzine mari
Tendai Trajeek Cabinda Pliz chengetai mari yenyu kusvika nyika yanaka. Munonyura
Watson Musenda The essence of a business is to make a profit ,interest or commission. Keeping money in the house does not earn the profit but will accrue risks ,and next thing its zero
Watson Musenda Mudhara this is a very common question.The answer is ,there is no magic answer to that question because there are a number of factors that detemine the success of the business whether small or big YOUR MINDSET There is a mindset that is tuned to business and there is that mindset that is tunoff.What is the state of yours?Are you prepared enough to think and act like an entrepreneur? Can you see opportunities where others are complaining?Can you get the idea? BUSINESS IDEA What exactly are you prepared to do?Do you want to offer a service or a product?What needs did you identify that your product or service will respond? Is it a viable idea? Is it profitable? THE LOCATION What you can sell in Mutare might not sell in Kariba..Where are you based? Is your conceived business idea suitable in that area?Is it the right location for your idea? STRATEGIES YOUR MIND Having an idea is one thing..you need to think through your idea,the whole process from procurement to a satisfied customer/Market.
Watson Musenda EXECUTION PLAN Strategy might look good and profitable on paper…. but how do you translate it into action is another game all together. A well thought Act execution plan is critical if you have to translate your idea into a viable business idea
Mai Anashe Tagwirei Mazuwano zvakuda kuti vanhu vaite ma businesses that require you to import less and export more.
Mai Anashe Tagwirei Ngavachengete mbudzi ne hwai
Maggie Shoko Biszness ,is to try yo luck hapana zvinoramba even ukatanga nesmall amount to keep broilers even to sale fruits ,mabhero ehembe ,shoes so many ways to invest money !
Florence Matombo Mining bisness kana ari serious ndibate
Chitapi Edwin Nzara yakuvadza ma boarder vana vari kuzvikoro uku. Tsvakai ma boarding school muchitengesa maquater bread and beef stew mozondipawo ma shares mu government yacho mukoma kkkk
Cly Locksoh haende kubhero or kamota kepamushikashika uko
*Post originally appeared on the Zimbabwe Business Ideas and Network Facebook page