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10 things I’ve learned from nearly two decades of entrepreneurship

Some milestones have a habit of sneaking up on you. One day, for example, you’re feeling the rush of finishing your last Matric exam…

The importance of a will as an entrepreneur: How it protects your company and loved ones

When starting up a new business, many entrepreneurs don’t necessarily consider estate planning and writing up a will as part of business planning. However,…

Five top tips for small businesses to emerge resilient from the pandemic

Small businesses play an important role in our communities and economies. Over the past year, as the pandemic shifted the retail and commerce landscape,…

Legal advice for entrepreneurs: the ABCs of Due Diligence

Investor funding can be the lifeblood of a start-up. However, most investors will want to conduct a due diligence investigation on a business before…

Startups, do you have a tip for Tito on how to transform SA economy?

The Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni is calling for comments for a new economic strategy for South Africa and tech startups and those that…

Lessons from a business sale that didn’t quite go right – Farmcrowdy founder

His business may have raised a $1-million round from Silicon Valley investors in December last year. But Farmcrowdy founder Onyeka Akumah says he learnt how…

3 vital truths about running a business you should know about

Management textbooks and the business press are full of advice about creating entrepreneurial business models, shaking up markets, and offering game-changing customer experiences. As…

8 steps to consider before investing in a web-based startup

Web-based startups can offer phenomenal returns on investment without the need for a large staff or expansive physical infrastructures to make them happen. A…

Tripling the bottom line: 5 keys to unlocking massive jumps in profit

In today’s economy, making a profit is tough and maintaining profit is even harder, but doubling and tripling it is a whole other ball…

8 tips for marketing your startup on a shoestring budget

While success has many fathers, failure is considered as an orphan. Sailing your entrepreneurial stint to success has its own challenges. Most startups fail…

5 lessons on globalising your self-funded business

Founded in 2012, Consilia is an independent ICT consulting firm that carries no debt and which has been largely self-funded since it was established….

Startup going off the rails? Here are 5 basic things you can do to get back on track

Last year was a challenging one for South African businesses and there are few signs that 2015 will be much easier. However, get the…

Get married and 4 other tips on getting off the ground as an entrepreneur

We all know that running a business can be a rather personal affair. As in any relationship, you’ll go through ups and downs, celebrate…

Women in business: 6 top tips for making your startup super efficient

There are different types of women in business: The mompreneur who works from home and balances the demands of a growing business with that…

9 things entrepreneurs should really stop fussing over

Fellow entrepreneurs tell you what not to sweat over — from obsessing over social media followers to being a perfectionist! Paying attention to the…

5 Yuppiechef philosophies you can learn from

Apart from having found the recipe to build a cult around kitchenware in Southern Africa, the quirky online appliance store, Yuppiechef, is known for…

From the horse’s mouth: 7 tips every startup needs to follow in 2015

Did you know that in 2014 the world hit 52% of its entrepreneurial capacity? That’s according to the Global Entrepreneurship Index, which hosted last…

Here are 3 top tips to help you secure that investment

TSG Consumer Partners’ Senior Managing Director Hadley Mullin shared his magic steps to effectively raise funding for your startup and foster its expansion onward….

Here are 5 tips to make your biotech startup leaner

Building a biotechnology startup is a lot like getting a private university education: To make progress, you have to get past the high-cost barrier…

5 things entrepreneurs can learn from Apple launch events

Apple is probably one of the most secretive companies in the world, while simultaneously being one of its most popular brands. Its events are…

Here are 3 negotiation tips for a good startup exit deal

The day has come. You’ve founded, built and decided to sell your company. It’s been your baby for a few years and you’re happy…

Dream about running a startup? Here are 7 lessons to get you going

Amazing ideas can spring from the most mundane events. A few months ago, my lawn mower broke. I decided it was time to hire…

5 tips all expats should consider before launching a startup in China

Rui Ma is close to closing her 10th early stage tech investment in Greater China since joining the global seed fund and accelerator 500…

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