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How to manage stress when building a startup

As they strive to bring their business ideas to life, startup owners frequently face a unique mix of challenges and anxieties. The stress of being a startup founder may be overwhelming, from coping with limited resources to navigating complex markets. In this article, we will discuss five of the most common stressors that company founders […]

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5 current opportunities to consider for your startup

As the year comes to a close, it is essential to evaluate your business model and establish financial goals for your tech startup business. Startups often experience financial difficulties, especially when they want to expand. Applying for funding opportunities is one way to finance your startup company and implement your goals. Here are 5 opportunities

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AWS User Group-Zimbabwe collaborates with Old Mutual’s Eight2Five Innovation Hub to launch a portal for the user community

In collaboration with the AWS User Group Zimbabwe, the Eight2Five Innovation Hub, powered by Old Mutual, launched a portal for the Zimbabwean Amazon Web Services (AWS) user community. The launch of the platform coincides with the growing global adoption of AWS by startups, businesses, and developers. AWS’s improved cloud capabilities are anticipated to produce a

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A glimpse into Eight2Five’s October events

Eight2Five Innovation Hub powered by Old Mutual has impacted over 12 000 entrepreneurs through training and programs, with the mission of providing an enabling environment for innovation and entrepreneurship for the startup and SME community. We’re excited to share some of the highlights from our October adventures here at Eight2Five. The hub has been a hive of

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5 current opportunities to consider for your startup

Africa’s fate depends on innovations that address the continent’s most critical matters while also creating products that appeal to the global market. To that end, accelerator programs facilitate and enable the transformation of home-grown solutions into global powerhouses. Various governments and organisations, including Eight2Five Innovation Hub, powered by Old Mutual has since introduced accelerator and

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The September event highlights at Eight2Five Innovation Hub

 Eight2Five Innovation Hub powered by Old Mutual brings the September event highlights. The article unpacks all the month’s updates on activities at Eight2Five. In the September Edition, you will read about the StartUp & Entrepreneur MeetUp sessions, the in-depth branding lessons, and a lady’s empowerment boot camp among other things.  Branding 101 Series Business success

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4 reasons your startup will win with core brand values

Brand values have shown to be a significant differentiator for businesses of all sizes and in various sectors. They establish a culture that can compel potential partners and clients to work with you.  According to studies, more than 50% of executives concur that corporate culture can affect an organization in all aspects. This includes profitability,

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5 current opportunities to consider for your startup

There is a growing need for funding and support for startups and entrepreneurs across Africa. Investors around the globe have shown interest in providing that support for the advancement and development of innovative startups that show traction and potential to scale up. Unless you try to identify and pursue opportunities when you need them, your

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