It is always good to be honest about your own strengths and weaknesses....

"Failures are to be learned from and not feared. The most important qualities for entrepreneurs are persistence and having a good network of people in similar situations who can brainstorm ideas and troubleshoot problems with you. Also, it is good to plan fully and understand all areas of your business – if financial management is your weakness for example, make sure you have someone in your business who does this well, or else make sure that you learn enough about this area to be able to at least understand what you need to manage your business. It is always good to be honest about your own strengths and weaknesses and to be proactive in managing these."

- Alana Bond is the founder of South African company, Simanye Group, a cluster of entities dedicated to helping businesses, communities and the public sector find effective and sustainable solutions for transformation and economic development in South Africa, Africa and beyond. Alana has implemented her vision of a business to support innovative approaches to create impact and change, fulfilling her dream of becoming a social entrepreneur. Alana is deeply committed to meaningful change in South Africa and is passionate about addressing inequality and the upliftment of everyday people, in a sustainable, commercially-oriented way.