Blog Posts about entrepreneurship


How to start and bootstrap an e-commerce business in South Africa [2024]

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Feb 24, 2024

In this post I show you how to start an e-commerce business that costs only ±R1000 per month. I cover the best value-for-money tools I use for marketing, my online stores, order fulfilment, accounting and a few extra tools.

Stick to your guns

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Sep 3, 2023

This is the post where I tell you about the not-so-romantic part of entrepreneurship. The part that no one writes about.

Three Traps of Entrepreneurship: Rethinking Success in Business

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Jun 11, 2023

By reassessing our priorities, shifting our focus to sustainable businesses, emphasizing the importance of cash flow, and rethinking our approach to hiring, we can avoid these traps and build businesses that are not only financially rewarding but also provide us with the freedom and balance we seek.

Embracing Failure: My Business Ventures That Didn't Quite Make It

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Mar 12, 2023

Whatever the case may be, it's important to remember that failure is a natural part of the learning process. In fact, most successful entrepreneurs and innovators have experienced their fair share of setbacks along the way.

How to quit your job and start a business and why it's not a good idea.

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Feb 25, 2023

The idea of being your boss, setting your schedule, and doing work that you love can be very appealing. However, the truth is that quitting your job and starting a business is a risky move that may not be the best course of action for everyone.

3 Proven Strategies for Buying a Business with Zero Capital in South Africa: A Guide for Entrepreneurs

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Feb 12, 2023

Starting a business can be challenging, especially if you don't have much capital to work with. There are several options that allow you to buy a business using zero capital.