Tag: Woman entrepreneur
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Le Manager article: A Passion for Fruits
The euphoria to start their project, the enthusiasm to change things in their regions, and … a real passion for fruits bring together Marwen Bejaoui, manager of Fraichi and Dalila Jemni, founder of Jemni Dattes. Both supported by the program Mashrou3i, intrepid and motived, they overcame obstacles in the system, attracted by an exciting entrepreneurial […]
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Success story: Salma is pioneering coaching in Gabes with her innovating courses in Laughter Yoga
Located in a happening neighbourhood in downtown Gabes, Smart Way is a firm specialized in training for business but also for couples, families and individuals. When we meet Smart Way’s founder, Salma Lemhamdi, she is busy preparing the logistics for the launch of an important educational event in Tunis. The phone keeps ringing and Salma’s […]
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Success story: Rym developed an innovative business that recycles palm tree waste
Gabes, in Southern Tunisia, is a region renowned for its traditional production of dates. Rym Belgueyed, saw an opportunity in turning the waste from these date palm plantations into a blooming business. Before coming up with the idea for Eco Palm, Rym had experienced something many successful entrepreneurs have experienced: failure. After studying Chemistry, she […]
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Success story: Zeineb launches the first digital agency in Gabes and already has already won clients from the Middle East
As we enter Zeineb Hadj Ali’s digital agency, we are warmly welcomed by a dynamic all-female team into a large, colorful office. Located in downtown Gabes, Barsha Technology is in a happening neighborhood and an attractive spot for advertisers looking for experts in digital communication. Zeineb, a young woman in her 30s, founded Barsha Technology […]
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Success story: Asma’s Italian-style ice cream is melting hearts in Gabes!
Since opening its doors in August 2018, Asma Dabbek’s gelateria, Pop Ice, has become a hotspot for locals, especially students. The large vitrine is filled with numerous delicious flavours of Italian style ice cream, made from natural and local ingredients. While the machines in the kitchen mix a fresh batch of melon ice cream, Asma […]
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Success story: Fatma turns a hobby into a thriving textile business
There is a steady hum of sewing machines at Fatma Hassine’s textile company in Makthar, in the region of Siliana. School starts in two weeks and her 13 employees are busy adding the finishing touches to an order. Fatma is closely inspecting the hems on some school wear, making sure the clothes are perfect right […]
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Success story: Imane is making her mark on Tunisia’s booming handicrafts sector
Inside a small warehouse in Ben Guerdane, a coastal town near the Libyan border, Imane Sayari is busy sorting an array of brightly colored pottery bowls and cups. The young entrepreneur who launched her handicraft business, Tendance Céramique, in 2017 is challenging perceptions of a region, more widely known for its cross-border smuggling trade than […]
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Success story: Medi Flowers essential oils harness the power of plants
Entering Haifa Abidi’s distillery for essential oils is like walking into a magical garden. You are immediately welcomed by the delightful scents of flowers from Tunisia. The fresh, uplifting aroma of eucalyptus mingles with the sweet floral fragrance of geranium. Haifa was only 24 years old when she finished her university degree in the Fundamentals […]