Being female, you need a backup for your backup. If you have lipgloss, there has to be one for your car, one in your handbag, one at home, one at work… I do this mostly with sanitary pads because you just never know when you will need them! So, they should be everywhere you are.… Continue reading Car Lipgloss
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Buyer vs. Seller
Mobile money has become a viable mode of payment in Zambia. It is actually impressive how this quick and seemingly informal transaction process usually carried out between two parties is now accepted in chain stores and restaurants!As a small business owner, I am no stranger to using mobile money as an acceptable way of making… Continue reading Buyer vs. Seller
Sucker Punch
Sucker Punch: Noun/Verb. An unexpected punch or blow. When something throws me off guard... oh, hello!!! How have you been?As I was saying, when something throws me off guard, the first thought I go through is "I can't wait for another day, when all this will be over. If it cannot be over, I can't… Continue reading Sucker Punch
But Hey, It Quirks!
When my sister and I started our online business, we wanted to mix the "Work Hard, Play Hard" aspects of life in a unique way that made us sellable.This means we would get to actually use our degrees, but at the same time come up with cheesy promo videos that made us smile. We loved… Continue reading But Hey, It Quirks!
Un-tailored
Hey guys! Well, I had another dream. This time, I entered a writing competition. I forgot there were two aspects of the writing competition, so I did one really well at home when I was centered, relaxed and in my element.... Then I did the other half whilst they went round collecting it during the… Continue reading Un-tailored
Be a Customer
Owning an online business seems easy at first. You think all you do is take a couple of pictures and post them on social media. As professionally as possible, I have to say: THAT AIN'T IT! I tend to over exaggerate my experiences but I strongly feel that it is important to take advantage of… Continue reading Be a Customer
Small Business-ing
This will not be too long. Hi! So I ordered something(s) online because I was apparently craving pyjamas. As one does. I planned to meet the seller at my workplace after work and was parked right at the entrance. I was able to see the seller as she drove in. The sun was mercilessly hot… Continue reading Small Business-ing
Trustomers: Part 2
Annnd we are back!I've had people straight up text me and ask me where I get my stock. And that makes me lose my footing because it makes you wonder why they would need that information!I can't lie, there is a store here in Zambia that I am motivated by, and I go there sometimes… Continue reading Trustomers: Part 2
Thick Skin
I've always wondered where business owners got their thick skin. How CEOs walk into a room ready to upgrade or destroy lives. How managers can just come into the room and say whatever is on their minds. Until I thought about a decision that would help grow my small business. My thoughts were scary and… Continue reading Thick Skin
Trustomers: Part 1
This will be a 2 part series... Or 3. I don't know yet. It depends on how many run-ins I haveBeing an online business has its perks.No rent.No taxes. (Yet)But the one thing to build as an entrepreneur is trust. You have to trust your customers. And your customers have to trust you.There are many… Continue reading Trustomers: Part 1
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