WATCH: #RareHustle brings a hive of activity to Braamfontein

Set on the corner of two busy streets in Braamfontein, The J&B Hive is a communal workspace, events venue and creative incubator where local entrepreneurs can apply for equity-free investment to help grow their businesses.

The J&B Hive’s 2018 creative entrepreneurial showcase event is set to display successful Joburg-based entrepreneurs. The showcase forms part of its recruitment drive to attract and invest in small, creative start-ups and will be open to the public today, 27 September.

Established in 2015, the showcase was adopted by J&B as part of its quest to build a collaborative and innovative network in South Africa.

“We are calling all creatives in Joburg to come and see some of the incredible small start-ups that are thriving under The J&B Hive’s care. Our goal with the J&B Hive is to become the home of creative entrepreneurship in South Africa, giving the next generation of change-makers the tools, skills, and resources they need to succeed,” said Ziyanda Malaba, J&B’s senior brand manager.

The J&B Hive has a current membership community of 45 small businesses which are all rooted in the creative industry – from fashion to photography, cinema to music and more. New membership recruitment happens on a bi-annual basis through an application process. With only a limited number of places available each year, the stakes are high. Those that make it through will be given financial support, mentorship, training, and access to a membership network filled with the potential for synergy. They will also enjoy free access to the co-working space and its equipment, including Apple software, cameras, lighting and more.

In support of the wider creative community and to encourage further entrepreneurial growth, The J&B Hive also allocates complimentary weekly slots where individuals or businesses can make use of the venue to either showcase their offering or host learning events. Again, this is an opportunity to meet other small business owners and build a foundation for possible collaboration.

“The J&B Hive is more than just a venue or a communal workspace. It’s an incubation hub that uses the power of collaboration and synergy to achieve great things. As a brand, J&B invests in the members not only to give them a step up but also to create what we as a brand are most proud of–- a network of businesses that can rely on us, as well as each other to grow,” Malaba concluded

Watch The J&B Hive’s #RareHustle video below:

Applications to become a member of the J&B Hive will be open on 28 September.

For more information, visit: The Hive