In entrepreneurship we often hear people talking about “the hustle”. Traditionally, being viewed as a “hustler” was perceived as a negative connotation – recently, however, to survive as an entrepreneur it is seen as necessary to succeed – everyday I’m hustling! ”Hustling” means making sure you are in the right place at the right time; being resourceful; making your own luck and working incredibly hard – 24/7 (you cannot be a part time entrepreneur). But there is an art to the hustle. Here … [Read more...] about The art of the hustle
Mike Vacy-Lyle
SME Funding Game Changer
The efficient use of digital platforms is crucial in enabling convenient access to funding for South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This is according to Mike Vacy-Lyle, CEO of FNB Business, who says a pragmatic approach that prioritises the use of technology could be a game-changer in the way the country’s SMEs access funding opportunities. “We are seeing evidence of this in our business since we introduced online credit scoring for SMEs that bank with us. The automation of … [Read more...] about SME Funding Game Changer
There is no such thing as a part time entrepreneur
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
