South African leading radio station, Jacaranda FM is again shining the spotlight on female entrepreneurs with the launch of #HerPerfectPitch2024. This incredible competition is set to transform one deserving businesswoman’s life, offering over R2 million in business assistance this Women’s Month.

Calling all female entrepreneurs who’ve been in business for at least a year—this is your chance to refine your perfect elevator pitch and win a life-changing prize! Deirdre King, Managing Director of Jacaranda FM, highlights the significance of this initiative: “Women who are purposeful in bolstering the economy are also hiring other women, creating stronger communities of female entrepreneurs as they connect through #HerPerfectPitch2024.”

How to Enter
Visit Jacaranda FM and share:

• What your business is about
• Why your business is important
• How it gives back to the community
• What assistance you need to bring your business purpose to life
• Submit a complete company profile, including details about your business, staff, and a business plan.

Entries open: 31 August 2024.

The Competition Journey

• Top 30 Selection: From all entries, 30 exceptional entrepreneurs will be selected. These top 30 will meet at a special breakfast event, where they’ll participate in a pitching workshop.
• Top 10 Finalists: From the top 30, a distinguished panel will choose the top 10 businesses. These finalists will present their elevator pitches and business overviews in a ‘shark-tank’ style setting.
• Final Showdown: The top 3 will be selected, with the grand winner announced at a special #HerPerfectPitch event and on-air during Jacaranda FM’s award-winning show, Breakfast with Martin Bester.

The Grand Prize
The grand prize winner will receive:

• R500,000 worth of advertising on Jacaranda FM
• Conceptualisation, production, and creation of a radio advert, plus digital amplification
• Six-week mentorship
• Tailor-made business model
• Research consultation
• Branding consultation
• Digital and PR consultation

Top 10 Perks
Each of the top 10 finalists will also receive R100,000 worth of airtime on Jacaranda FM!