Jacaranda FM empowers female entrepreneurs with a grand prize worth over R500,000
Women are invited to pitch their ideas to top female leaders at Jacaranda FM with one winning the grand prize worth over R500 000 to enrich their business.
In the spirit of Women’s Month, Jacaranda FM continues to champion the women of Mzansi by giving them the tools and resources to break boundaries.
In a bid to elevate female entrepreneurs within the Jacaranda FM community, the station has launched its new initiative #HerPerfectPitch – a campaign to help female entrepreneurs perfect their elevator pitches and take their business to the next level by winning a prize package worth over R500 000.
The station is calling on female entrepreneurs to send a video pitch no longer than 94.2 seconds to [email protected] that explains what their business is about, why their business is important, how it gives back to the community, and what help they think their business needs to take it to the next level. Alongside the video, a complete company profile including more detail about the business, the staff compliment, a business plan, and a five-year growth plan should also be included in the submission.
Spearheaded by Jacaranda FM Managing Director - Deirdre King, Jacaranda FM’s Commercial Manager - Jane Ruinard, Jacaranda FM presenters and entrepreneurs - Rozanne McKenzie and Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp and Woman Of Stature Foundation CEO – Charlotte du Plessis, 10 entrants will be invited to pitch their business in 94.2 seconds or less to this panel of professional women on 31 August 2022.
Each of the panelists brings a wealth of knowledge to the table through their experience in their respective careers. Panel members will share valuable advice these female entrepreneurs can take home to give their current business plan a boost.
Each panelist will share varying yet business-critical advice with these women. Deirdre King will unpack the business model from a leadership and marketing point of view, Jane Ruinard will share insight into the commercial aspects of their business, Rozanne McKenzie will share her knowledge on how to give to ace presentation, and Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp will advise each woman on the importance of creating connection when delivering #HERPerfectPitch speech with an audience.
One of the 10 entrepreneurs will walk away with a grand prize that will give them support for their business in the the months to come.
The winning entreprenuer will win R500 000 worth of advertising value on Jacaranda FM including conceptualization, production, creation of a radio advert and amplification on Jacaranda FM's digital channels, a six-week mentorship with Jacaranda FM's Managing Director - Deirdre King, a tailor-made business model by Jacaranda FM’s Commercial Manager Jane Ruinard, presenter training from Rozanne McKenzie and Elana Afrika- Bredenkamp, a membership to the Professional Collective by Woman Of Stature business network sponsored by Charlotte du Plessis, PR assistance by Brandsmith’s Roxanne Smith, a branding consultation by Tiffany Markman and a digital consultation with The Platinum Club’s Lee-Roy Wright and El Broide.
“As a family-centric radio station, we know just how pivotal women and mothers are to their families success. #HerPerfectPitch was created to support the strong female entrepreneurs within our community and grow their businesses. The best way to support women in business is to share our knowledge and experience to elevate the women around us," comments King.
Entries are now open and will officially close on 26 August 2022.
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