#doDifferent

Serena Williams once said that “the success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up”. With job insecurity and scarcity in some places, people need to look to themselves and within their communities to try and improve their circumstances. That’s why this week, we are looking at a Cape Town-based company that #doDifferent by helping women to upskill themselves whilst doing good for the environment. read more »

As the adage goes, necessity is the mother of invention, and so many great companies have been founded on simple ideas for solving everyday problems. This time we look at a small business built on this principle, but with a twist in how they chose to #doDifferent. read more »

Sleep is one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects to maintaining good health. Good sleep allows our bodies to repair and recover. Poor sleep has been linked to a range of ailments including weight gain and heart disease. read more »

Health care has been a prevalent thought on people’s minds, as Covid forced many to think about their health and mortality. Now, imagine having a critically ill child in the hospital. The stress, the hours of travel, the concern about it my child getting all of the care they need. This would be scary for many parents, and children. That’s why, this week, we are looking at a multinational company that has taken it upon itself to #doDifferent and create safe havens in stressful times, whilst keeping families close to each other and the care they need. read more »

For thousands of years, baobabs have made an important contribution to people’s livelihoods for food, fibre and medicine in Africa. More recently, the global trade in baobab powder and oil has become an important source of income for many rural families. This week, we are looking at a company that is using this treasured tree for its natural products, whilst giving back to the community. read more »

The people of Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) have faced great challenges over the past two years. Not only did they have to contend with large-scale social unrest which devastated the local economy, but they have also had to deal with repeated flooding at unprecedented levels. So many have lost their lives, and so many have lost their homes and livelihoods. In amongst all this devastation there is still a spark of hope – with those who chose to #doDifferent and assist to improve the lives of those affected. read more »

A big focus for many years in many companies has been on adopting initiatives that will make South Africa a better place for all. For her people, her environment and her wildlife. But for many South Africans, it can be a struggle to know where to give as there are so many in need. That’s why this week, we are looking at a company that has its roots run deep in South Africa, and wants to help #doDifferent by helping others do the same. read more »

One of the most exciting and hopeful developments to have come from the massive disruption of Covid-19 was a wholesale reconsideration of global supply chains, and the relevance of the status quo in a rapidly changing world. read more »

“Charity begins at home” is a well-known proverb meaning that you should take care of your family and those around you, before helping others that are further away. That’s why this week, we are looking at an initiative that has taken this proverb to heart and is helping their community #doDifferent, one stitch at a time. read more »

Right now is possibly the most exciting time in history for small businesses. We have a globally connected world of seamless communication and efficient supply chains, coupled with incredible advances in manufacturing technology making flexible small-scale manufacturing feasible. Add to this the access to a global market through the power of E-commerce and you have the perfect melting pot for unleashing the creativity and market responsiveness of small businesses. read more »