13 November 2017 - There are no rules in entrepreneurship. People often wax lyrical around following certain formulae for success and globally, millions of books are sold on the promise of riches. Sure, we can all learn from others, and it is true that successful entrepreneurs are open to learning, but there is no magic formula here. Having said that, as we kick off Global Entrepreneurship Week, I thought I would share some behaviors we at FNB Business have observed in successful … [Read more...] about There is no such thing as a part time entrepreneur
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Award-winning entrepreneur heading up Propella Business Incubator
Award-winning entrepreneur heading up Propella Business Incubator: Anita Palmer. Photo: Supplied Award-winning entrepreneur and business coach Anita Palmer has been appointed Business Manager of the Propella Business Incubator based in Humewood, Port Elizabeth. Palmer, the founder and publisher of Business Link Magazine for more than a decade, was the vice chair of the Port Elizabeth Business Woman’s Association. She is also a winner of the BWA Regional Business Achiever’s Award in the … [Read more...] about Award-winning entrepreneur heading up Propella Business Incubator
Adults over 50 are MORE LIKELY to be self employed
The number of older adults who are self employed outweighs that of young adults suggesting that people of 50 years and older still have a significant role to play in economies around the world - according to a new report from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). The GEM Special Report on Senior Entrepreneurship released last Friday draws on data collected between 2009 and 2016 on entrepreneurial activity in 104 countries. The sample comprises 1 540 397 adults aged 18 to 80 years old … [Read more...] about Adults over 50 are MORE LIKELY to be self employed
Teacher turned Entrepreneur steps education up in South Africa!
Teacher turned Entrepreneur steps education up in South Africa!: Cindy Glass Owner and co-founder of Step Up Education Centres, Cindy Glass is a qualified teacher with over 20 years’ experience in helping children grow and develop into the best version of themselves. She started her career at Yellowwood Park Primary in sunny Durban and moved on to open her first after-school tuition centre in 2005 in Port Elizabeth. Two years later she had grown to three branches across the windy city, securing … [Read more...] about Teacher turned Entrepreneur steps education up in South Africa!
Agriculture Entrepreneur from Madagascar wins $25,000 2016 Anzisha Grand Prize for African Youth Entrepreneurship
Agriculture Entrepreneur from Madagascar wins ,000 2016 Anzisha Grand Prize for African Youth Entrepreneurship: African Leadership Academy (www.AfricanLeadershipAcademy.org) and The MasterCard Foundation (www.MastercardFdn.org) are pleased to announce Heritiaina Randriamananatahina, 22 year old agriculture entrepreneur from Madagascar, as this year’s winner of the $ 25,000 Grand Prize in the sixth annual edition of Africa’s premier award for youth entrepreneurship. Heritiaina is the … [Read more...] about Agriculture Entrepreneur from Madagascar wins $25,000 2016 Anzisha Grand Prize for African Youth Entrepreneurship
Use your location to get a HelpOut service or taxi to your door in minutes
Mobile applications like Tinder and Airbnb continue to provide ways for people to use their location anywhere in the world to find, help, and connect with each other. South Africans have mostly piggy-backed on these foreign-created apps, and with great success, but one local entrepreneur, Francois Briers, still found the need for a more localised and wider offering to meet the needs of South African consumers. “Although many social platforms exist to bring people together in a pleasant and … [Read more...] about Use your location to get a HelpOut service or taxi to your door in minutes
Is your online presence harming your business?
Living in the digital age means that as an entrepreneur you have a footprint that extends beyond your business card, CV and business aspirations. This footprint includes your social media presence on sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Today, potential investors are looking at your online story to gain insight into your character, authenticity and to see the bigger picture. Your online profile could make or break an opportunity for you. The ENGEN Pitch & Polish annual programme, … [Read more...] about Is your online presence harming your business?
5 Tips to adapt to a changing business landscape
Entrepreneurship involves more than just a great idea, as a successful entrepreneur requires tenacity and flexibility to keep up with the many moving parts of a business that needs to be managed. Running a business in any environment is difficult enough, but when things change as fast and fundamentally as they do in the modern world, entrepreneurs need to keep the engine running even while they upgrade it. This is according to Christo Botes, executive director of Business Partners Limited … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to adapt to a changing business landscape
Mobile entrepreneur incubator headed for Port Elizabeth
The latest MEDO 'Treppie' - an adaptation of Entrepreneur - tour will take place in Port Elizabeth, sponsored by Isuzu Trucks. The Treppie - essentially a mobile entrepreneur incubator - is a four tonne vehicle that has been equipped with 10 computers and internet connectivity and has a team on hand to assist entrepreneurs with advice and queries. The trip to Port Elizabeth is taking place as this is where the Isuzu factory is located and is in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about Mobile entrepreneur incubator headed for Port Elizabeth
6 Books PE Entrepreneurs should read
Nelson Sebati from Murason Business Services writes: As a child I grew up in a household where education was greatly appreciated, thoroughly encouraged and when it was necessary even forced. For most of my childhood my mother worked in the academic circles and as a result I developed an affinity for reading at an early age. She noticed my interest in books and before I knew it, it was a condition for my pocket money to keep her informed about which book I was reading, why I was reading it and … [Read more...] about 6 Books PE Entrepreneurs should read
2014 Novice Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 finalists announced
On Friday 28 June 2013 four finalists, judged according to the originality, need, sustainability and profitability of their business concept, were chosen as ABSA Your Money Novice Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 finalists. Each finalist received R2000, to open up their bank account and register their business. Where applicable each will be enrolled with the various Seda's. Each will also have access to their own mentors to assist and guide them over the next 5 months. The four finalists … [Read more...] about 2014 Novice Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 finalists announced
Fancy R50 000 to Kickstart your business?
Small business is the backbone of the South African economy, and with rising electricity, food and fuel costs, starting your own business is harder than ever. But, help is at hand as Hansa Pilsener seeks to empower young entrepreneurs and help them on their path to success. The Special Ingredient search encourages entrepreneurs to enter their business or creative ideas to win a financial kick-start and mentorship from Hansa and SA's finest entrepreneurs. Six finalists will each win R50 000 … [Read more...] about Fancy R50 000 to Kickstart your business?
