SME Master Class

Developing a Sustainable Business Idea in Africa

We explore an Innovative approach to developing a business Idea, citing Uber as an example. What business can you start with just ₦50,000 in Nigeria? 3 tips: Find a really good & reliable supplier. Have a strong social media presence. Incentives such as Giveaways and Discounts will go a long way toward acquiring new customers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/message [https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/message] Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/support [https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/support]

What Is Your First Memory of Money?

In my experience, there are very few absolute truths so it is wise to open anything to a conversation and a debate. Also many things we consider absolute truths are based on the lenses we wear due to our upbringing, our beliefs, our culture, our education, and many other factors. These factors affect how you relate to money, therefore, affect the outcomes you have with your money. This week’s question is What is your first memory of money? Some of us will have to go back further than others but please take some time and think back to the very first time, you realized that there was something called money. Was this a negative experience or a positive one? It is also important to see that most experiences are not entirely negative nor entirely positive. Too much of anything is usually bad for you. I love chocolate but having too much chocolate made me sick quite a few times in my childhood. I asked our listeners this question and here are some voice notes or videos from them. Feel free to also text or send videos to our different social media platforms. Another side of the coin is the segment where we analyze the topic of the day. We seek to look at it from different angles and see if there may be something we missing in our blind spots. there is no right or wrong, just different perspectives. I also have blind spots so feel free to share your different views. Remember the question for this week is Your First Memory of Money: Clarifying positive or negative aspect of the first memory. It is possible to change our view of our first memory by seeing it from a different perspective? Most people behaviors towards money reflect their first few memories of money. In my workshop, I ask attendees to share what they would have liked their first memory of money to have been, after that we do an exercise we were imprint that as their new memory of money. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/message [https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/message] Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/support [https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/support]

Dismantling The Taboo Status of Talking About Money in Africa - Mla

Welcome to the very first episode of the Money Fundi show. The Money Fundi show is all about getting Africa comfortable with talking about money. Money is seen as a taboo subject and we aim to dismantle this taboo status it seems to hold across our continent. Africa has a long history of wealth and riches, for example, the richest man who ever lived was an African, King Mansa Musa, of the Mali Empire, which was in West Africa during the 14th century In the modern world, for Africans to reach financial wellbeing, we believe that the foundation is financial literacy of each and every African. My name is Mlamuli Mbambo aka Mla and I am your host, right here on Africa Business Radio. Thank you for joining me today This show is a platform where Africans are empowered to build a positive and prosperous relationship with their money. This leads to them making better financial decisions which in turn lead to financial wellbeing The show aims to shed light on values, beliefs and head knowledge when it comes to personal finance; the show will demystify the personal experiences, underlying narratives, and decisions that lead us to our financial outcomes. The objective of this show is to assist our listeners to have reach financial wellbeing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/message [https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/message] Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/support [https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/support]

Mauritius Remains Highly Euro-centric In Terms of Travel/Tourism - World Leisure Holidays

Ramesh Jeenarain, GM of World Leisure Holidays. Ramesh is a Mauritian and has been in SA for a number of years. He has an extensive knowledge of the travel industry in both SA and in Mauritius. David speaks to Ramesh on the current trends in Travel And Tourism in Mauritius. With a 7% increase in arrivals from South Africa to the paradise island of Mauritius for the year ended December 2017, it is clear that this luxurious, 5-star holiday destination remains very much in demand for local travelers. The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) is particularly pleased with the performance of tourist arrivals from South Africa during the past 12 months. 2017 ended on a positive note for visitors from South Africa to Mauritius, with an overall 7% increase in arrivals year on year to 112 129, compared to 104 834 in 2016. The new year has also started off on a positive note. In January 2018, South African arrivals to the island totaled 7 196, an increase of 10.3% from the 2016 figure of 6 522. And, South Africa ranks as the fifth highest source market for the month, contributing 5.9% of market share. In December, South Africa was the second best source market for arrivals to the island destination (behind France) with 20 838 arrivals (up 6.3% from 19 609 in 2016), and a 13.4% share in tourist arrivals for the month. Taking the entire year into consideration, South Africa represented an 8.4% share of overall tourist arrivals (that totaled 1 341 860), a slight increase from the 8.2% share for 2016, and was ranked the fifth best performing market (behind France, the UK, Reunion Island and Germany). This upturn in the arrival figures to Mauritius bodes well for a similar pattern unfolding as we head into 2018. According to the latest figures released by the UN’s World Tourism Organisation in its World Tourism Barometer, international arrivals globally also grew by a remarkable 7% last --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/message [https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/message] Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/support [https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/support]

Current Trends in Tourism - Destination To Africa’s Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho

Chief Operating Officer of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Givemore Chidzidzi, says though it is early to draw conclusions, the country’s new leadership bodes well for tourism. There are signs in Tanzania that community-based wildlife conservation efforts can effectively protect the natural resources that provide the lion's share of revenue for the economy. According to the deputy minister of Transport Sindiswe Chikungu, Department of Transport had developed a roadmap to address the shortcomings in the current economic regulatory framework for Airports Company South Africa, the SA Civil Aviation Authority and the Air Traffic and Navigation Services. Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is preparing for the 13th edition of the Kwahu Paragliding Festival, on the theme: “You too can fly”, which is one of the flagship events of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts; scheduled to take place at the Odwianuma Mountains from March 30 to April 2, 2018, at a flying fee of GHC250.00. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/message [https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/message] Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/support [https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/support]