Young and vibrant entrepreneur Paula Maseko (27) is making a reputation for herself and her profitable natural haircare enterprise Buhle Bomqhele, which she launched in October 2020 on the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maseko launched the model to make caring for pure hair simpler, as she is aware of the battle that ladies with pure hair undergo.
“Preparing for work or faculty takes hours, just for girls to be informed their hair is unprofessional or too untidy. I need to assist extra girls embrace their crowns,” she explains.
The Buhle Bomqhele vary features a shampoo and conditioner, hair cream, and development oil.
“We will even launch a leave-in conditioner and beard oil quickly.”
Maseko has been a part of the Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub for 18 months, benefitting from mentorship and finishing a enterprise course.
In July 2021, she was in a position to guarantee prospects of her vary’s high quality when she acquired R21 505 from the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) to have her hair cream and hair development oil examined.
“The outcomes got here again compliant,” she confirms.
While the haircare vary is produced in her mom Loretta’s storage in Lonely Park, Mahikeng, within the North West, she hopes to discover a manufacturing facility quickly.
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“We have bought a mixing machine to supply merchandise on an even bigger scale,” she says.
Maseko learnt her expertise from her aunt Rosemary, who used to assist her along with her hair when she was younger.
The herb rosemary is now one of many pure components utilized in Maseko’s merchandise, together with thyme, ylang-ylang and moringa.
Before launching her enterprise, Maseko was learning and receiving an revenue from tutoring college students. She holds an undergraduate diploma in environmental science and an honour’s diploma in chemistry, each from North-West University.
“I’m finishing my Masters in Chemistry and, in just a few months, might be pursuing a PhD in Chemistry (drug discovery).”
To aspiring entrepreneurs, she says consider in your self and begin that enterprise.
“You can do it. That thought you suppose is just too foolish could possibly be the following massive factor. Apply for funding if it is advisable to, and use the cash you’ve been saving to construct your dream firm.”
As for the long run, Maseko goals to launch extra merchandise and launch a Hydro Comb that she’s inventing on the Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub. “Our prospects also can look ahead to a haircare accent line,” she says.
The firm now employs 10 individuals, together with eight gross sales representatives and two ambassadors.
The Buhle Bomqhele vary is accessible on-line at www.buhlebomqhele.com
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For extra details about Seda contact 0860 663 786. If you want help from the Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub name 087 153 2141
Written by Allison Cooper
This article was initially revealed within the GCIS Vuk’uzenzele.
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