Sid Wahi, Director of Forbes Africa, and Alexander Knieps, founder of Printulu, had to make difficult decisions during the lockdown imposed due to the worst pandemic in decades. In order to assist other entrepreneurs in emerging markets entrepreneurs faced with EXACTLY THE SAME DECISIONS in these CRAZY times, they had the urge to share their experiences. The Emerging Market Entrepreneur is here to provide advice that is IMMEDIATELY implementable and assists in the necessary decisions that YOU have to make NOW.
Episode 9 - Marketing During A Crisis - With Pepe Marias, Co-founder Of Joe Public United
How does SA's #1 Advertising VIP say you should market your business is a crisis?
What are the BIG communication pitfalls you should avoid when we are all feeling the pinch?
Should you even be spending on marketing at all?
Join Alexander Knieps (Founder, Printulu) and Sid Wahi (Director, Forbes Africa), as they speak to Pepe Marais, Co-founder at Joe Pubic United to find out more.
8/18/2020 • 33 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 8 - How To Bounce Back - Carl Wazen, Yoco
How does a successful entrepreneur embrace working remotely? How can you adapt this strategy in your own business?
How can you grow your business even in times of crisis?
Join Alexander Knieps (Founder, Printulu) and Sid Wahi (Director, Forbes Africa), as they speak to Carl Wazen, Co-founder & CBO at Yoco.
8/18/2020 • 33 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 7 - How to bounce back- with Africa's Youngest Billionaire, Mohammed Dewji
What does Africa’s youngest billionaire do to stay ahead of the curve, even when disaster strikes and the world is at a standstill?
What kind of entrepreneurial thinking can you adapt to succeed as a business owner today?
If Mohammed Dewji had to start over today from scratch, what would he do differently?
How can you be more empathetic to your target consumers and how can this boost your sales?
Join Alexander Knieps (Founder, Printulu) and Sid Wahi (Director, Forbes Africa), as they speak to Mohammed Dewji, youngest billionaire in Africa and owner of MeTL Group.
8/18/2020 • 27 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 6 - Bouncing Back - Alison Collier, Endeavour South Africa
How can you focus on opportunities as an entrepreneur during an international pandemic? Is there a proven process that you can follow to tap into those opportunities? What are the best financing options you currently have as a small business owner?
Should you consider moving your business into the tech space?
Join Alexander Knieps (Founder, Printulu) and Sid Wahi (Director, Forbes Africa), as they speak to Alison Collier, Managing Director of Endeavor South Africa.
8/18/2020 • 29 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 5 - How to bounce back - Should your company pivot
How can you adapt when operating on zero revenue? Is pivoting your business the right move for you? Is there a structure to pivoting that you may be missing that will give you the best results?
What is "Eating The Frog", and how can it drastically improve your day-to-day productivity?
Clive Butkow, CEO of Kalon Venture Partners, joined Alex (Founder, Printulu) and Sid Wahi (Director, Forbes Africa) to answer your pressing questions.
8/18/2020 • 41 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 4 - How To Bounce Back - Changing your organisation during the pandemic
Is your liquidity getting tight?
We know! And to top it off, the market has shifted. So... what now?
Should you invest the money in a pivot? Or is that too risky?
See what Colin Iles, former Managing Director of ABSA has to say about pivoting your business.
8/18/2020 • 32 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 3 - Liquidity - Injecting Capital
Sid Wahi, Director of Forbes Africa, and Alexander Knieps, founder of Printulu, had to make difficult decisions during the lockdown imposed due to the worst pandemic in decades. The Emerging Market Entrepreneur is here to provide advice that is IMMEDIATELY implementable and assists in the necessary decisions that YOU have to make NOW.
8/17/2020 • 28 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 2 - Liquidity - Variable Costs
Sid Wahi, Director of Forbes Africa, and Alexander Knieps, founder of Printulu, had to make difficult decisions during the lockdown imposed due to the worst pandemic in decades. The Emerging Market Entrepreneur is here to provide advice that is IMMEDIATELY implementable and assists in the necessary decisions that YOU have to make NOW.
8/17/2020 • 38 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 1 - Liquidity - Cutting Fixed Costs
Sid Wahi, Director of Forbes Africa, and Alexander Knieps, Founder of Printulu, had to make difficult decisions during the lockdown imposed due to the worst pandemic in decades. The Emerging Market Entrepreneur is here to provide advice that is IMMEDIATELY implementable and assists in the necessary decisions that YOU have to make NOW.