The Eight Lessons of the Parable There is much to be learnt from this important parable. At BizOil Institute, we place its valuable meaning at the heart of our offering. 1. Be open to help: From our own experiences, we know that the entrepreneurial journey is fraught...
Our Inspiration From Rags to Riches : The Widow’s Olive Oil (2 Kings 4:1-7 ) The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha the prophet, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to...
Discover actionable steps to drive meaningful change in your business and personal life. This video explores practical strategies to shift mindsets, overcome obstacles, and create lasting impact. Watch now to take your journey to the next level!
In a recent opinion piece, the author emphasizes that entrepreneurship in Africa extends beyond achieving economic self-sufficiency; it serves as a powerful catalyst for enduring transformation across the continent. Entrepreneurs are at the forefront of addressing...
In a recent article, Nomvuyo Bengane, founding director of BizOil Institute, highlights the pressing issue of extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, where 10 million out of 12 million people face the highest deprivation levels. She emphasizes that addressing this...
In a recent article, the author discusses the limitations of relying solely on grants for achieving economic self-sufficiency in Africa. While grants can provide temporary relief and serve as seed funding for small businesses, they are often insufficient for long-term...
In a recent opinion piece, Nomvuyo Bengane emphasizes that Africa's transformation begins with healing mindsets that have perpetuated poverty. Drawing from over 20 years of experience as a business mentor, she highlights how a mindset shift can spark innovation,...
Mankind has goals that are beyond only meeting physical and emotional needs in order to survive. Mankind is also always in pursuit of meaning and purpose. Mankind has a quest to understand the why behind things and that includes the “why” of life. Life Purpose Many...
Entrepreneurship excites us. We enjoy the sense of achievement we get when our investment of time, energy and other resources results in direct rewards for us. Unfortunately, in the “busyness” of business sometimes we may forget that we are multifaceted beings. There...