Welcome
I started Botswana Business Gems in 2021 with the vision of establishing an online space where the women in business in Botswana could come together – ask questions – share advice – and form a community.
As a Motswana woman and long-time business owner, I have been in many boardrooms where we as women are either the minority or not there at all. I decided to commit to being a part of the change. As a result, Botswana Business Gems was a way I put action to my convictions to help empower, educate, and support other women in Business in Botswana.
From the initial creation of the Facebook group with just a handful of other women in business, we have grown to a thriving community of women who are entrepreneurs, CEOs, managing directors, and more. I am excited to partner with each of you to continue to support more women in business in Botswana.
Jessica Bateman
Founder
How We support
Women in Business
Community
Come join our group of like-minded businesswomen here in Botswana.
Our online community provides a safe space to ask questions, seek advice and find inspiration.
Connections
Our community hosts monthly networking & mastermind meetups.
These are free for our members, check out the dates and times of future events here.
Classes
Level up your business through Botswana Gems Business Academy.
Professional workshops designed to help you lay a strong foundation and develop the skills you need.
Our Latest Blog Posts
Business Loan Basics – Part 2
The Pros and Cons of taking a business loan. In last month’s Business Loan Basics I defined loans and the various components of a loan. Today’s article is Part 2 - taking a look at and considering the pros and cons of taking out a business loan....
5 Ways to Combat Leadership Isolation
"It is lonely at the top." I have seen this phrase in action my entire working career. Here are a few examples.- I've witnessed as my former boss closed the door, laid her head on her desk and wept after a large retrenchment she did not want to...