The Real Product Experience 2025: A heartfelt kickoff for SMEs.

On Saturday, 12 April 2025, The Konvenient Magazine officially held its first instalment of The Real Product Experience 2025, an intimate and purpose-driven event designed to spotlight small businesses while fostering authentic conversations among entrepreneurs. Hosted at the elegant No5 by Mantis, the morning brought together passionate minds and resilient hearts.

This unique experience was more than a product tasting - it created a safe space for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners to openly share their journeys, challenges, and lessons learned in business. The event was supported by Sanlam, whose team also shared tailored financial support services for SMEs.

The panel was gracefully led by Tahirih Lunathi Fudu, a Public Relations practitioner at The Konvenient Magazine. Joining her in discussion were two dynamic entrepreneurs: Sinolwazi April - a content creator, baker and home chef, and Patience Agar from Yummy Tummy Peanut Butter, a business that specializes in nut-based products. Both speakers emphasized the role of resilience, financial planning, and spirituality in sustaining and growing a business.

A key takeaway from the morning came from the quote of the day, “Do not despise the days of small beginnings” - a powerful reminder to honour the early, humble stages of entrepreneurship.

Attendees were treated to cake and nut tastings, courtesy of the featured entrepreneurs,giving the audience a real-time experience of the products alongside the stories that shaped them.

The Konvenient Magazine team extended their gratitude to everyone who made time to attend, as well as to their valued partners and speakers who made the event possible.

This marks only the beginning of what promises to be a transformative series for South Africa’s SME community.

Article by: Zimkitha Qulu

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