august 2014 reconnect magazine

August 2014 ISSUE 25

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I am Woman, Hear Me Roar! The Rise of Women Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship is growing rapidly worldwide as many discover that the concept of a ‘permanent’ job is nothing but an illusion. Recessions, downsizing and retrenchment have seen many companies cut staff leaving shell-shocked employees jobless almost overnight.

Entrepreneurship to date has been a largely male-dominated arena, but women entrepreneurs are slowly starting to take up a bigger slice of the entrepreneurial pie!

The contribution of women in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector influences the economy and overall wellbeing of the country in a more far-reaching way. Why? Because women tend to reinvest their profits in their families and in educating their children and thereby reducing the cycle of generational poverty.

Starting a small business doesn’t necessarily have to involve premises, capital and staff. Entrepreneurs come in different forms. Below are some alternatives if you are thinking of giving your job the boot and going it on your own.

1. Do something you love. Take your passion or hobby and turn it into a small business. This could be anything from

sewing, cooking, dancing, art or teaching horse-riding! The possibilities are endless.

2. Freelance Many writers, graphic designers and web designers are going it on their own. In tough economic times, companies that need to cut staff end up outsourcing to a freelancer when they need to.

3. Become a consultant or independent contractorAre you a marketing guru, PR whiz, genius accountant or have experience in management consulting? Why work for someone else? Put your skills to use as a consultant.

Being a solopreneur is often the easiest way to start. But many who have started as a one-man (pardon, one-woman) show have grown their businesses into something bigger.

Remember, small businesses provide jobs to many people and play a vital role in creating a buoyant economy.

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As colds and flu do the rounds in winter it becomes increasingly important to look after our health by staying warm, eating plenty of fresh produce, and making sure we’re getting all the nutrients we need. See our interesting articles and suppliers. Stock up on your vitamins and supplements at Nu Pharmacy – check out all their great health savings!With all the focus on health, wellness, and sleeping in as late as possible in the mornings, beauty tends to take a back seat at this time of the year – but this does nothing for our mood. The old adage, “when you look good, you feel good” holds true, so give beauty a chance this winter and check out the great savings on your favourite cosmetics in store.If you’re wondering how to achieve some of your favourite beauty looks, we’ve got that covered with our experts ...We’ve got everything you need to be healthy and beautiful this winter, so get your copy of reCONNECT and take advantage of our large selection of health, wellness and beauty advice form the professionals and our partners.

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Regular exercise through walking, running, cycling at least 20-30 minutes three to five times a week aids in over all health and especially heart health.Let's push ourselves physically to run the extra kilometer, to do an extra class at gym, to choose the stairs instead of the lift, to park further from entrances so that we can fit in an extra walk, to discipline ourselves with what we choose to eat and drink.Do what you can when you can, even a few minutes a day, regularly and notice amazing results to your overall health and well-being.


reCONNECT connecting with business women Lucille Fabe (Owner of Planet Nails Claremont). How did it all start for you?It started 6 years ago .... I just got tired of being in the banking sector and decided to take on something new and this venture intrigued me because it focuses on women, beauty and sustainability, a key factor needed to enhance and promote successful women in business. Give three words that best describes your business? Retail, Wholesale , Training Where do you see yourself and the business in 3-5 years?Well hopefully we will still be trading from this store, I have just renewed our lease for 5 years. I want to expand our business to outside of the Cape metropole area and I am looking at doing more marketing to clients along the West Coast area especially as well as the Overberg areas and hopefully I will be able to do more training out there as well.


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Banana Ginger Cake125 g unsalted butter125ml brown sugar125ml caster sugar5ml vanilla2 eggs375ml cups self raising flour, sifted2.5ml bicarbonate of soda, siftedPinch salt¼ cup full cream milk3 very ripe bananas mashed5ml ginger, grated50g candied ginger, chopped

reheat oven to 170º C.

Using a mixer, cream the butter, sugars and vanilla until pale and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time mixing thoroughly each time. Add flour, bicarbonate and salt and fold in with a wooden spoon until incorporated. Add milk, ba-nana and gingers and fold in.Grease and line a loaf tin with greaseproof paper. Pour the cake batter into the tin and bake for 40-60 minutes until an inserted skewer comes out clean.Allow the cake to cool for 5 - 10 minutes before remov-ing the cake from the tin and then cool on a cooling rack.Serve warm with custard for a winter treat or with cream of ice-cream for those warmer days!This cake can also be served as a tea-time treat. Cover the cake with a dripping icing and top with walnuts or candies ginger...

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This month we focus on Women’s Health as we celebrate the important role women play in our world! Most Woman not only have busy homes to attend to but also busy careers and many demands. It’s so important to stay healthy and nourished to be able to meet those demands. Eating a healthy balanced diet will ensure that you are able to work hard and keep illness at bay. Here are some of my favourite choices to boost your health this month:Brown lentils: Making sure you get a good dose of “slow” carbohydrates in your diet will make sure you keep your energy levels

fl owing throughout the day. Low in calories and high in nutrition, lentils are also easy to cook and a great way to extend a meal, not forgetting how reasonably priced they are! They are a great source of folate and magnesium, which are big contributors to heart health. They make a great choice for people who are diabetic or insulin resistant as they are very high in fi bre which means carbohydrate digestion will be slow.

Flaxseeds: This incredible SuperSeed contains the highest amounts of B vitamins, magnesium, and manganese than any other seed and is rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids which are a key force against infl ammation in our bodies. It is also incredibly high in both soluble and insoluble fi bre which is probably why fl ax has cholesterol lowering eff ects. Flax is also perhaps our best source of lignans, which convert in our intestines to substances that tend to help balance female hormones. There is evidence that lignans may promote fertility, reduce peri-menopausal symptoms, and possibly help p Dried Blueberries: One of my favourite snacks dried blueberries pack a serious nutritional punch. They are low in sodium and in calories, but rich in Vitamin K which helps your blood clot effi ciently and also plays a crucial role in bone health. There is also evidence suggesting that vitamin K helps cut the risk of bone fractures, especially in postmenopausal women who are at risk for osteoporosis.


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Winner of Nature's Choice Competition Brenda Rix

Winner of El Rodizio Competition Elise Grondein

Join Cape Flats Development Association (CAFDA), A Child protection organisation, in our quest to collect as many packets of instant soup or noodles, for the less fortunate, this winter.

Your donation of just one packet will warm the heart and stomach of someone in desperate need.

Drop-off point at Cafda Office Grassy Park. For more information, please contact Lee-Anne on 021 706 2050.

Growing your business through nurturingConsidering that we're in the month of August, when our world stops to celebrate women, I cannot but think of the impact and influence women have on GROWTH. Having considered that, I thought about how women raise their children from babies to adulthood through NURTURING. As business owners, we often think that we can lead our businesses to success...alone. We tend to miss or overlook the fact that our most important asset is indeed our staff. Whether big or small they do have a tremendous role to play in the successful growth of our businesses.So, like mothers, we too need to know that the people in our businesses need to be fed - with encouragement, recognition, security and hope. That process is called, nurturing. It is interesting that a mother does not only nurture and give attention when she has spare time or when it is convenient, she understands that this

is a daily act, imperative to the growth of the child. Since we often refer to and treat our businesses as our "babies", why then are we not nurturing our staff. It is a fact that when our staff know that they are more than "just a number" and that they do matter and will grow and deliver in terms of their potential.People perform on the level that we believe that they can perform on. People are desperate for encouragement and are influenced most by those who make them feel the best about themselves. So let us henceforth show them love, respect, a sense of security, recognition and encouragement for as they grow, so too will our businesses grow!

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