Small Business Funding 2023: Here’s our Free Supportive Guide
Unless your business has the Balance Sheet of Amazon, eventually, you will probably need access to capital through Small Business Funding. Finding the right Small Business Funding providers and funding model is vitally important. Take money from the wrong source, and you may lose part of your company or find yourself locked into repayment terms […]
We Explore the 8 Qualities of the Entrepreneur of 2023
Today, there is no one particular way to become successful. Today’s youth is not begging for jobs but creating jobs, and if you are on a mission to serve the millions, entrepreneurship is your destiny. But, what are the Qualities of the Entrepreneur? Modern-day entrepreneurs come from different backgrounds, geographical locations, and ages. As the […]
15 Awesome Business Models for Every Startup
In short, Business Models are plans for the successful operation of a business, identifying sources of revenue, the intended customer base, products, and financing details. Bу dеfіnіtіоn, a buѕіnеѕѕ рlаn іѕ a fоrmаl ѕtаtеmеnt оf a ѕеt оf gоаlѕ, reasons they are attainable and plans how to achieve them among others. The objective of writing […]
Customer Service ― How to Deal with these 5 Types of Difficult Customers
True Customer Service ― one can argue ― is lacking in South Africa. Whether it is phoning the municipality for the umpteenth time to report a power failure. Or, being placed on hold when you phone a Customer Service Centre and hear the same irritating song on repeat! Okay, so that is one side of the coin. Bad Customer […]
Customer Service ― The True Cost of Bad Service in South Africa
Think of any engagement you’ve had as a customer in the past year, and then count the number of times you have received a Bad Customer Service experience. Customer service is a term that most companies reflect in their mission statements, yet, exceptional customer service is arguably one of the concepts that customers seldom experience. […]
Business Planning Strategy – What is Your ROI if you Hire a Business Plan Writer?
Business Planning Strategy is unavoidable as a vital part of an entrepreneur’s journey. We often hear about business plans in the context of early-stage companies; however, constructing excellent business plans is difficult and time-consuming, so many entrepreneurs avoid them. But is this a mistake? While most people may be aware of the “soft” arguments for and […]
Youth Entrepreneurship ― 5 Tips to Creating an Entrepreneurial Spirit in 2023
The importance of Youth Entrepreneurship is undeniable. Yet sometimes, teachers and professors do not know how to promote entrepreneurship among youth properly. Things have changed a lot in the last 15 years. Teenagers do not have the same attitude and mindset as before. These days, instant gratification has become evermore popular in the youth culture. […]
4 Top Business Models For Your New Startup
Whenever meeting new or existing entrepreneurs, you are bound to hear the term ‘Business Models’ somewhere in the conversation. But just what are business models? Which ones work best and why? How do you know if your start-up business has the right one? A business model explains which customer need or want your start-up chooses […]
Startup Mistakes to Avoid ― Here’s our Top 10
Needless to say, but there are various mistakes startups make. Startup mistakes entrepreneurs make, although common, is avoidable. So you have decided to start a business. You have an idea. Let’s say you want to be a carpenter. You print some brochures and business cards and take out an ad in your local community newspaper. […]
Business Planning in Entrepreneurship: 5+ Tips To Planning Your Own Business
Business Planning in Entrepreneurship is taught at universities and Business Schools. But, with more than 99% of new businesses failing in the first three years of starting up, there’s a lot to think about when you’re planning to launch your own business. Simply tossing some ideas on a notepad and thinking about them later won’t […]
What Will People Think of Me Now that my Startup Company Failed?
My Startup Company failed and just imploded, and I feel terrible. I’ve disappointed so many people. How will I possibly be able to recover from this when I’ve failed so miserably? What will everyone think? When our startup company ship is sinking to the bottom of the ocean, everyone has jumped on the life rafts, […]
10 Tips for Choosing the Right Business Plan Consultant in SA
Every business owner, at some point or another, will require the services of a Business Plan Consultant. They range from fly-by-nights that want to make a quick Rand to reputable entities that write Business Plans for a living. Everyone knows the saying that there are only two things of which we are certain in life: […]
