by Kathryn Main
Most people would list things like “money”, “a business plan”, or “an idea”. While you do need an idea and a plan, and whilst money is not a prerequisite to start a business, that is not the answer I’m looking for.
Read moreJust Get Started!
by Nontobeko Mbuyane
We all have big dreams, big goals, and big ideas on what we think our life should look like, or how we think life will end up. Some of us meticulously plan out our lives, envisioning and letting ourselves daydream as we think about all the stuff we would love to accomplish. The problem is, a lot of us have trouble reaching the potential we have set for ourselves. Time kind of flies by, and we end up looking back and wondering what went wrong. Well, one reason stands out like a sore thumb: We never really get started doing the things we truly want to do.
Read moreStarting something
by Thembe Khumalo
I am a person who likes to start things - conversations (if I hear anyone in the supermarket speaking Ndebele I feel compelled to join in), friendships, projects, songs, businesses, stories…. I just love the energy that comes with new beginnings. The planning and preparations, putting tools, and people and ideas together, all give me a high that is unlike anything else I have experienced. And so of course, I tend to start a lot of things.
Read moreOnline home business ideas during this Pandemic
by Catia Mondlane
The Coronavirus flare-up is stirring up the worldwide economy for huge scope, minimal expense business thoughts, and On-Demand-Delivery applications which are now all the rage. The world is scrambling hard to battle the current and impending financial results of this dark swan occasion, yet this could be a thrilling chance to ponder a business thought for what's to come.
Read moreTwo Post-Pandemic Businesses You Can Start Today
by Catia Mondlane
The current pandemic has opened up the entry way for new and extended business openings as purchasers adjust to post-COVID life. The effect of COVID-19, especially on the business world, couldn't have been anticipated yet has been an amazing learning experience—particularly for trying business people. Social distancing and remote work have constrained customary in-person businesses like eateries, physical retail and event organizers to get innovative with arrangements and stay relevant, while additionally opening a universe of opportunities s for entrepreneurs to meet shoppers' new and developing needs.
Read moreHow to be a Baking Business Boss by Grace Stevens
Grace Stevens
by Grace Stevens
Women like Julia Child, Nigella Lawson, and Martha Stewart are proof that building an empire based on your home baking skills is not only achievable but incredibly fruitful and rewarding. However, there is a big difference between having a delicious side hustle and building a baking empire.
Read moreBuilding businesses in the virtual world
by Catia Mondlane
Business visionaries are inventive, imaginative and risk-taking by definition, so building up a business in or following a pandemic doesn't scare them away. The pandemic showed numerous such visionaries that keep up with their actual wellbeing and develop new business frameworks. In 2020, buyers looked to discover innovative solutions online to forget their challenges, and virtual exercise classes and online courses entered the market with a flourish.
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Nicole Magerman / Don’t wait for the perfect time to start
Nicole Magerman, founder of Girl Spectrum (Mozambique)
Don’t wait for the perfect time to start!…
“Don’t wait on money or making time to kick start your journey. Start now and fuel your goals on the way! Remember, hesitation is the mind killer!”
Nicole Magerman, founder, Girl Spectrum (Mozambique)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Chita Mumba Zulu / Look for a gap in the market
Chita Mumba Zulu, founder, Eternal Jewellery Zambia (Zambia)
Look for a gap in the market!…
“Look out for a unique business idea that will help bridge the market gap of a missing business opportunity in the market place.”
Chita Mumba Zulu, founder, Eternal Jewellery Zambia (Zambia)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Xoliswa Hlongwane / Put those building blocks in place
Xoliswa Hlongwane, founder of XO Collection (South Africa)
Put those building blocks in place!
“Just put the necessary building blocks in place and if you can, save some money to take care of you whilst you give your all to your business.”
Xoliswa Hlongwane, founder of XO Collection (South Africa)
Read moreStarting something new is never easy
by Mbaliyethu( Lisa) Mthethwa, co-founder of Frutee Belliez
When we started our journey in 2009, my sister Lona and I just wanted to sell fresh fruit salads to students in school, so we could promote a healthier lifestyle. We are meant to have a minimum of five fruits and veggies a day but some of us don't even have one. Growing up, fruit salads were always perceived as a dessert. Veggies were always seen as something that is nasty.
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Boikano Sikwane / Don’t get dissuaded by slow growth
Boikano Sikwane, co-founder of Chuck Chilli Foods (South Africa)
Don’t get dissuaded by slow growth!…
“Start with what you have. Every step counts, don’t get dissuaded by slow growth, it is when you are most likely to learn big lessons, at lower cost.”
Boikano Sikwane is the co-founder of Chuck Chilli Foods in South Africa
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Nicoline Bole / Just start your entrepreneurial journey
Nicoline Bole, founder of Bolnique Ltd (United Kingdom / Cameroon)
Just start your entrepreneurial journey!…
“Nothing is born out of an idea without action. It’s better to start than not to start at all, because we all have the ability to do anything we set our minds on.”
Nicoline Bole, founder of Bolnique Ltd (United Kingdom/Cameroon)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Nancy Munderu / Start with what you have now
Nancy Munderu, founder, Travel Shore Africa (Kenya)
Start with what you have now!…
“Start now. Do not give excuses or wait for the big break. Start with what you have now and follow your dreams.”
Nancy Munderu, founder, Travel Shore Africa (Kenya)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Cindy Matlapeng / Start your entrepreneurial journey now
Cindy Matlapeng, founder, The Office Team Cleaning and Support Services, (Botswana)
Start your entrepreneurial journey now!…
“Start NOW, you will figure it all out later. I am saying this because one step on the staircase leads to the other, then the other, until you finally reach your destination.”
Cindy Matlapeng, founder, The Office Team Cleaning and Support Services, (Botswana)
Read more5 Things to Consider To Turn Your Hobby Into a Business
by Tapiwa Matsinde
Turning your hobby into a business is a highly rewarding experience. Not only can it mean making a living doing what you love, but also learning more about yourself and just what you are capable of. Turning your hobby into a business is a big step, one that requires a shift in mindset from creating for pleasure as and when you feel like it to creating for-profit and having to put routines and goals in place.
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Nametso Matlhaga / Listen to your instincts
Nametso Matlhaga, founder, Matthan Jewellery Collection (Botswana)
Listen to your instincts!…
“Don't wait for someone to tell you when to start. The right time is now! Listen to your instincts.”
Nametso Matlhaga, founder, Matthan Jewellery Collection (Botswana)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Tlangelani Mathebula / Stay true to yourself
Tlangelani Nkuna, founder, Placement Junxion (South Africa)
Stay true to yourself!…
“Stay true to yourself, some people won’t understand why you are doing what you do and that's fine. Take the first step and start.”
Tlangelani Nkuna, founder, Placement Junxion (South Africa)
Read more5 tough things to talk about with your future co-founder
by Claire Keet Pollock and Sinal Govender, Co-Founders of pop.law
Like choosing the person you marry or have babies with, choosing a business partner is not a decision to be taken lightly. The romance of any honeymoon period wears off, but none so quickly as the business partnership honeymoon. If you’re a fast moving entrepreneur, then you’ll know that seizing opportunities and getting some skin in the game fast is extremely important. This means that your relationship with your co-founder/s will need to evolve quickly. Moving out of the fun ideation phase of a business into difficult startup territory puts massive pressure on people who are in business together. The foundations of your partnership will become really important and it helps to have at least spoken about some of the following things.
Read moreWhat entity is best for running my business
by Claire Keet Pollock and Sinal Govender, Co-Founders of pop.law
Deciding which entity to use to run your business is a lot like buying a car. There are quite a few options and it can be a bit overwhelming working out if you need the Range Rover or if a good old bakkie will do. There are many things to consider depending on if you run a business on your own or with partners, what your appetite is for personal liability, and what tax implications you may be in for.
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