Start Ups

LERUO FOUNDATION’S YOUTHPRENEURS SUMMIT CELEBRATES COMMUNITY INNOVATION AND AWARDS R100,000 CHANGEMAKER PRIZE

The Leruo Foundation is dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and young business leaders in South Africa by providing mentorship, funding access, and skills development. The foundation focuses on three areas including women-led enterprises, supporting youth entrepreneurship, and promoting branding companies. By taking a hands-on, grassroots approach, the foundation ensures that aspiring business owners receive practical, tailored support to help them succeed in an increasingly competitive economic landscape.

It takes a nation to support and guide our youth

Tracy’s advice to all young people facing challenges is to “get involved and reach out”. At university she became a member of the student council, she played sport and found other support available to students. “When you start your studies, throw yourself into the experience. There’s so much support available if you look for it. You don’t have to go through it alone.”

Passion for Perfection: Launching a Car Detailing Business in Hartbeespoort

The business provides a full spectrum of detailing services, including exterior washing, waxing, paint correction, minor spray painting, ceramic coatings, rubberized lining, mag wheel refurbishment, interior cleaning, roof lining replacement, and paint protection film (PPF) applications. What sets the company apart from competitors is its dedication to using high-quality products and techniques while maintaining competitive pricing. Customers are treated like family, building loyalty and trust through strong personal relationships. This combination of quality and care has become the company’s hallmark.

When a dream turns into reality

Our mission at NEW VISION INTERIORS is to provide exceptional service that makes our customers feel special and appreciated. We believe that great design goes beyond aesthetics; it should resonate with the soul and enrich lives on a deeper level. We listen carefully to our clients’ needs and aspirations to create personalized experiences tailored to their unique vision. With over 20 years of experience in residential, commercial, corporate, and hospitality sectors, we offer expertise in curtains, blinds, motorized solutions, procurement, project management, space planning, styling, upholstery, soft furnishing, and wallpaper.

JESSICA’S JOURNEY

Starting a business can be an exciting and challenging journey, full of ups and downs. Many successful entrepreneurs have started from humble beginnings, with a passion for their product or service and a determination to make their business a success. Let’s take a look at the story of one such entrepreneur who started a business and achieved success.