Whilst COVID-19 has changed the way business is being done, many entrepreneurs and business owners are turning to technology for new opportunities.

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Actress Simphiwe Ngema says that one of the great things about technology is that it has made it possible for entrepreneurs to access information, customers, and potential investors without needing to leave their homes.

The founder of EternalCrush and a Gold Series Perfumes Brand Ambassador, has shared her tips on how during these unsettling times, she has continued to grow her business.

‘It’s my experience that a quality product or service paired with a healthy dose of determination can go a long way to ensuring business success. The lockdown does not have to mean the end of a dream, ambition or business idea, in fact, it could lead to many opportunities.” says Simz.

Here are Simz tips for growing a business from home:

1. Increase your online presence

It is important to make it easy for your customers to reach you, whether it’s on social media or via your website.

Increasing your online presence creates new opportunities for your business and will help you leverage more exposure on social media. As an entrepreneur, your customers are your main source of income, consciously engaging and communicating with them consistently will help drive sales and traffic to your website.

2. Be part of an ecosystem

It is often said that it takes an ecosystem to create a successful start-up. As an entrepreneur, it is important to recognise the need to connect, collaborate and exchange ideas with other like-minded individuals and entrepreneurs.

Ecosystems are not just communities in which to network, but also to learn from the mistakes of others, gain great referrals, as well as you, gain a support system that can help you pick yourself up on the hard days. Look out for relevant groups on Facebook, or join a local co-working space to spend time in once it’s safe (for the moment, you might benefit from a virtual membership).

“I also ensure that I show up and take part in industry events to help grow my business and other businesses that I support like Gold Series”.

3. Time management

Time management is important! No one is productive 24/7. Set aside time to work on your personal development and learning opportunities, and time to work on your business.

As an entrepreneur, you need to find a routine or time management software that will help you increase your productivity and track and measure your efforts and activities. It’s also important to set boundaries so that your work starts and ends at certain times, leaving weekends and evenings free to spend with family and friends.

During these trying times, a reminder of the beauty of life is necessary. Like when actress Omuhle Gela showed off her baby bump on Instagram.

The former Muvhango star dedicated a heartfelt post to her soon-to-be born child and shared her excitement for the birth of her future “star-kid”.To the love of my life, just wanted to let you know that the strength you’ve given me is beyond me. I’ve watched myself transform in to the woman I’ve always prayed to be for my future children,” she wrote.

“This has been the most surreal, out of body experience. I’m in disbelief daily and I wouldn’t trade this experience for a thing in the world.

Omuhle confirmed her pregnancy earlier this year, after Daily Sun reported that she had a bun in the oven.

She had not posted any snaps of her belly until her recent one and called her pregnancy a “out of body experience”.

n a recent interview with MacG on his popular podcast #PodcastAndChill , Zodwa Wabantu responded to some very difficult questions that raised many eyebrows.

Topics ranged from why she prefers dating younger men to which prominent person she has slept with.

Zodwa publicly shot her shot at fan favourite Ntobeko Shishi from Gomora and was later called a predator who preys on young men.

Ignoring all the naysayers, Zodwa made her move on Ntobeko and the two are texting each other on the down-low.

Proving that they are talking to each other in the DM’s Zodwa showed her chats to MacG, “We speak via DMs.”

However, the entertainer is not looking for anything solid at the moment as she said she just wants to have some fun with Ntobeko.Speaking on why she prefers them young, Zodwa brought up ex Mandla Mthembu and said “I don’t want an old man that’s going to ask me to wash their clothes for them and cook for them. They are then going to want to beat me up and cheat on me. Don’t forget that I once dated Mandla Mthembu so I don’t want to be controlled or managed,” she said.Zodwa revealed more than she actually was supposed to when she claimed that she has slept with a well-known artist, Thabo Mabogwane from Black Motion.

Friends, family as well as colleagues gathered at the Power 98.7 studios in Houghton, Johannesburg, on Thursday for the memorial service of iconic radio and television personality Bob Mabena.

“The Jammer”, as he was affect

Fellow veteran broadcaster Nothemba Madumo paid tribute to the icon through a heartfelt poem on friendship.

“We are not lovers because of the love we make. But the love we have,” she said.

Madumo also remembered Mabena as having an unmistakable touch.

“We were all made to feel special and the only kind of special as friends of his. Everyone here, and probably everyone watching, believe the same thing too,” she said.

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Mourners at the memorial service described Mabena as a selfless man whose character and wit won hearts both on-air and when the microphones were off. They said that the iconic broadcaster managed to achieve more in his career than what many achieved in a lifetime.

Media personality Melanie Bala was Mabena’s co-host on the music TV show, _Studio Mix, _for much of the earlier parts of his illustrious career.

ionately known, died on Monday from cardiac arrest.

His untimely death came as a shock to the media industry, with many coming out to celebrate and pay tribute to the radio legend.