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Small consistent habits can make a big difference when building an enterprise.

For @chop_zone, being part of HERTISAN cohort 2 meant learning to take better charge of her finances. Today, she's putting that knowledge into practice, and we're proud to see how far she's come.

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We look forward to seeing what November brings for our Hertisans!

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When one Hertisan wins, we all have something to celebrate! ❤️🥳

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HERTISAN is more than a community. It’s a space where women artisans grow, celebrate one another, share opportunities, and build stronger trades together.

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Winning new customers matters, but don’t forget those who’ve bought from you before.

A friendly check-in—without a sales pitch—helps past customers feel remembered and keeps your brand top of mind. ❤️ Reach out to one this week!

When did you last check in with a past customer?

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From the first session to the final pitches, HERTISAN Cohort 2 has been filled with moments worth remembering.

We've watched our Hertisans learn, challenge themselves, and take steps towards building stronger enterprises and a better financial future.

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The UNVEIL journey across Sub-Saharan Africa comes full circle this October in Austria! 🇦🇹

Emerging Communities is honored to have partnered with an incredible consortium reshaping vocational education for the future.

#TVET #VocationalEducation #Africa

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A WIN WORTH CELEBRATING

From the training sessions to standing before the judges and pitching their enterprises, our Hertisans have had quite the journey.

Now, they’re receiving micro-grants to invest in their trades! 🥳
Congratulations to our winners!

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Thrilled to welcome Harriba Harry-Pepple, Head of Women’s Banking at Fidelity Bank, as our keynote speaker for the HERTISAN Cohort 2 Closing Ceremony! 🎉

Looking forward to her insights on growing women-led enterprises. 📈✨ @fidelitybankplc #HertisanCohort2 #WomenInBusiness

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The Hertisans are ready to pitch! 🥳 Today, our judges Ogechi, Tolulope and Harriba join us for the HERTISAN Cohort 2 Pitch Competition, where our artisans will present their enterprises, share their growth plans, and put their learning to the test.

Let the pitches begin! 📷

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Today, we celebrate our HERTISAN Cohort 2 women artisans! 🥳🎉

They’ve spent weeks mastering financial habits, understanding their numbers, and learning to make informed decisions to grow thriving enterprises.

Congratulations to our artisans—here’s to progress and growth! 📈✨

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Are you using your phone to grow your trade or just to scroll on social media
Today, Ogechi esimai will be sharing practical ways artisans can use their phones to promote their trades and attract more customers
It’s about to be another mind blowing session and we love it for them

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If you’ve been making sales but your account balance doesn’t show it 😅

Today’s class is for you!
Omotayo is joining HERTISAN Cohort 2 to teach our artisans how to keep proper records and track exactly where their money goes.
See you in class! 🤭

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Behind every woman building her craft, there’s a community backing her up.

Meet @fidelitybankplc, one of the organisations making that support possible for our artisans in Cohort 2.

Thank you for supporting this vision.

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One class down! 🥳

Our artisans are already putting what they learnt about costing and pricing into practice.
One down, more to go. We’ll be back tomorrow!

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Your numbers tell an important story!
Today, Tolulope is joining HERTISAN Cohort 2 to take our artisans through understanding what goes into the cost of their products and how to price them without selling at a loss.

We can’t wait to see what they take away from today’s session!

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HERTISAN Cohort 2 is officially LIVE! 🥳

Today, we welcomed 200+ women to learn, grow, and build with intention for enterprise success.

Congratulations to our participants! Let’s get to work! 🚀

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Check your email and SMS! HERTISAN Cohort 2 selection results are out. 🥳

Congratulations to everyone accepted—let’s grow and take your business to the next level! 🎉 #Hertisan #Cohort2