#doDifferent

“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 »

As the new year fervour continues - with students returning to schools and universities - the lack of resources and education opportunities facing so many young people is once again in full view. read more »

Micro and small businesses are booming in South Africa, enabling entrepreneurs to chase their dreams and build the future that they want for themselves, and their families. But these businesses face many challenges - from crime and corruption to knowledge and support within the current economic market - just to name a few. That’s why this week, we are looking at a beloved company that is helping to #doDifferent by giving these businesses the opportunity to upskill themselves. read more »

One of the few good things to come out of the global pandemic is a seemingly greater general awareness of physical health and wellness. With more people getting active, more people are seeing the value of quality training gear. It’s hard to overstate the benefits of comfortable and built-for-purpose training apparel for getting the maximum enjoyment and benefit from your training activities. read more »

Waste is all around us, and it has a big role to play in the damage we are doing to our planet and ourselves. Take a moment to consider how much waste there is in our lives; how much packaging we dispose of from each item we buy; how much uneaten food gets thrown out; how much water is lost to leaky pipes. read more »

Imagine living life without one of your five senses. Imagine how difficult it may be to perceive the world and make connections with others, let alone your family and those closest to you. Hearing brings us together and serves as a connector throughout our lives. The loss of hearing has life-changing effects on individuals, families and societies. That’s why this week, we are looking at a company that aims to #doDifferent in communities by bringing hearing back to the hearing impaired. read more »

There are many people in South Africa that live in townships, thus there are many businesses that operate within these communities. The economy within townships in South Africa is worth over R260 billion and is becoming more competitive as larger retailers move in to capture a slice of that market, although many consider it too challenging to operate in this terrority. Most food delivery services in South Africa don’t deliver to townships making getting fresh produce and groceries a hassle for township-dwellers who would have to venture outside their community and carry heavy grocery bags on public transport. That’s why this week, we are looking at a #doDifferent business that is using technology to empower local, community-owned businesses. read more »

Technology is growing and changing the way that people do business, as well as make purchases. Very few people carry physical money with them every day, which can make some purchases difficult to make. In developing African countries, such as South Africa, it is hard for entrepreneurs to access card payment tools. This poses the question “How do you grow if you can't get paid?”. The answer is easy - make it as simple as possible for small business owners to accept card payments, in-person and online. One company strived to #doDifferent by creating simple card machines and online payment tools that are helping to uplift the economy. read more »

This week we are looking at a well-known South African company that aims to bring value and joy into the lives of their customers daily, whilst spreading kindness and generosity. read more »