ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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IT ALL STARTS WITH AN For the longest time, our schooling and university studies were geared towards making young people employable and giving them the skills needed to start at an entry-level position in a company or corporation. Today, we know that working for someone else isn’t the only option! With South Africa’s rising unemployment rates, more young people are starting their own businesses. Entrepreneurship is one way to achieve personal success, but also to create more jobs and build a better society for all, writes Nicolene de Wee.
Be your own boss
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Start making money Become an entrepreneur Tap into available resources Social media for business and brand-building Become a promotor or influencer Networking, support and transferable skills A failure is only a failure if you don’t learn from it Tips
How to make money - on your own terms
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tarting a new business has never been easy. It involves start-up capital and becomes even more difficult when you don't have working experience or business experience in the field you’re hoping to branch into. It’s hard, but not impossible, and those who manage to make a success of it are quick to tell you that it’s worth the struggle! Starting your own business gives you a sense of responsibility and ownership, but entrepreneurship may be risky and can be
My best advice to entrepreneurs is this: Forget about making mistakes, just do it.” – Ajaero Tony Martins THE ULTI MATE CAREER GUI DE SP R ING 2021
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