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Fostering Knowledge Exchange & Success at Eight2five: October Highlights

Last month, Eight2Five Innovation hub experienced an exciting period of growth and development as we actively promoted learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within our startup community. Through a series of engaging events, including monthly community meetings, focused sessions, masterclasses, and training sessions, we are consistently striving to foster growth and innovation. In this article, we […]

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Innovation on the Rise: Exploring the Value Creation Challenge Incubation Program

We recently had the privilege of being hosted by the UK Ambassador to Zimbabwe Her Excellency Melanie Robinson at a special induction event for the Top 10 Value Creation Challenge finalists.   The event brought together partners, finalists, and professionals from various businesses. The Value Creation Challenge (VCC) Incubation Program induction kick-started with the top

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Making the Most of Public Holidays: Tips for Tech Startup Founders

As a tech startup founder, public holidays provide a valuable opportunity to recharge, reflect, and re-energize your entrepreneurial journey. In this blog post, we’ll explore some actionable tips to help you make the most of your public holidays and optimise your startup’s growth. So, put your work aside, and let’s dive in!   Disconnect and

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Streamline Your Business Operations with these Essential Apps

In today’s fast-paced digital world, small business owners need efficient solutions to manage their invoicing, inventory, and track movement of stock and cash across different locations. Fortunately, there are several user-friendly apps available that can help streamline these tasks, saving you time and improving your business’s productivity. In this article, we will explore some of

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Uber’s Startup Journey: Overcoming Challenges in the Ride-Hailing Industry

In a world constantly driven by innovation and entrepreneurship, the journey of a startup founder is seldom smooth sailing. This includes Uber, the pioneer in the ride-hailing industry, famous for revolutionising the way people travel around cities since its establishment in 2009. In this case study, we will navigate the maze of challenges that Uber

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Value Creation Challenge sparks startup success

The Value Creation Challenge (VCC), an initiative of the Eight2Five Innovation Hub powered by Old Mutual that targets innovative start-ups and small business owners across the country, has announced the top ten finalists who will advance to the next phase of the program. The program’s goal is to prepare entrepreneurs for success through business development,

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Benchmarking Best Practices for Startup Success

For a startup to succeed, particularly in a competitive industry like tech, it’s vital to use every tool at your disposal to build a strong, streamlined, effective, and profitable business. According to research, lack of market demand is the primary cause of early-stage business failure, not a lack of motivation or resources. So it makes

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4 ways for startups to increase customer value and satisfaction

Whether you’re a startup or a well-established business, the goal is always the same: add value to your customers. After all, customers who feel that they receive value from your product or service are more likely to stick around, which means greater customer satisfaction and loyalty. But how can you increase customer value and satisfaction

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