Managing money can be daunting, right? Especially as a freelancer or entrepreneur. It’s hard enough navigating work finances, let alone finding the right mentors to guide you. Enter Craft.
Craft is a platform for financial management specifically for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. They’ve partnered with Joburg-based agency Mamakashaka to create ‘Crafted Conversations’ – a series of monthly interactive talks and workshops which aim to demystify the financial side of business management, inspire and inform business practices.
Tebogo Malcolm Mokgope, co-founder and creative director of Refuse Clothing, will open the series as the first speaker on 27 September 2024. With extensive experience across various roles in the fashion industry, working for major brands, he is known for pushing the boundaries of design while prioritising environmentally responsible practices. His focus on sustainable and Afrofuturistic fashion, coupled with his insights into innovation and understanding of the industry, kicks off the series.
Next, Natasha Lorde, a highly skilled and expert tax specialist and property advisor, will offer valuable guidance on financial planning, business strategy, and wealth management.
Rounding off the sessions, Dr. Anesu Mbizvo and Banesa Tseki from The Nest Space will share how their inclusive, sustainable business practices have helped establish The Nest Space as a leader in the wellness industry, building a powerful brand while promoting conscious living.
Craft believes in unlocking financial freedom as a key to entrepreneurial success. Their platform is designed to provide gig workers and small business owners with equitable access to essential financial tools that simplify and enrich day-to-day operations. Craft has a variety of plans depending on your needs—from a no-fee option to R500 for premium services.
With over 7,000 gig workers already using Craft, the platform offers quoting and invoicing, payment tracking, a gentle reminder system, and more. Their core values are being human-centred; challenging the status quo; being experimental and data-driven, and encouraging entrepreneurship. This drives them to continually innovate and provide tools that make financial management easier and smarter.
Attendees to ‘Craft Conversations’ will have the chance to engage with the Craft platform firsthand through a personalised live experience at their Craft Booth. This interactive space will allow guests to explore the platform’s features and intuitive tools, and discover how Craft can integrate into their business practices, offering real-time solutions to their financial management needs.
Craft is committed to fostering a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and freelancers who are passionate about their work and driven to succeed. By attending ‘Craft Conversations’ on 27 September, 1 November or 29 November, you’ll gain valuable insights, practical tips and also connect with like-minded individuals who are on the same journey.
Register for Craft Financial and RSVP for the first event here.
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