ARE YOU OUR WOMAN OF THE FUTURE?

FAIRLADY and Santam have once again partnered up to find South Africa’s most inspiring female entrepreneurs!

We’re looking for SA’s most inspiring female entrepreneurs!

WE were blown away by the ingenuity of last year’s entrants and their ability to take small ideas and grow them into successful businesses!

We know our economy depends on entrepreneurs starting successful businesses that create job opportunities for others. And working for ourselves means being in control of our own time, pace and creativity – who wouldn’t want that?!

So we are very excited about receiving the entries for the 2016 FAIRLADY Women Of The Future Awards, in partnership with Santam, in which two female entrepreneurs changing the world one great idea at a time will win amazing prizes.

The first 1000 days in business are statistically the hardest for entrepreneurs. If you are still in business at day 1001, you have beaten the odds. Santam is tracking two entrepreneurs on the journey to reach their 1001 day milestones. They share advice for others trying to cut it in the SA small business landscape. The Santam 1001 Days web series on santam.co.za covers topics like key skills, the value of mentorship, challenges, financial speed bumps, and the best ways to work with others.

SO WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE FAIRLADY’S WOMEN OF THE FUTURE?

There are two categories: The FAIRLADY Woman Of The Future title is awarded to an entrepreneur whose business has survived the first 1001 days and who is well on the way to creating an empire. The FAIRLADY Rising Star award goes to an entrepreneur still within her first 1001 days, but whose business the judges believe will survive and flourish beyond them.