You may have heard the term ‘mindfulness’ being thrown around by now. It is, after all, the most prominent trend and buzzword in the world of psychology, health, and wellness at the moment. The question is, what does mindfulness actually mean? And how can being more mindful help you in your daily life, both inside [...]
Fact or fiction? One day, when I grow up, I will pay it forward. Well, the answer is in your hands already. As a budding entrepreneur, you can decide if you want to gift others who are merely getting by, now or later or both. Forget the socially established notion that paying it forward is [...]
We understand all too well about New Year resolutions and setting personal goals. It’s almost a predictable topic of discussion at this time of the year. However, like phases, if truth be told, the hype often doesn’t last long, and the goals get swept away with the passing of time without any goal realisations. Here's [...]
As 2019 comes to a close, it becomes evident how the current state of the South African economy has worsened the already high levels of unemployment. The unemployment level has continued to climb and, unfortunately, it is our youth which is the demographic group that has been dealt the hardest hit. Experts, including our own President [...]
As we approach the new year, technology seems to be playing an increasingly large part in our lives, and we see this in business as well. Our demands on technology become greater every year and our reliance on computers continues to grow. Because of this, protecting yourself from online threats is more important than ever, [...]
Technology is everywhere. Think about it – you are awoken by the alarm on your smartphone and the first thing you probably do before getting up to make your morning coffee is scroll through your newsfeed on your various social media accounts. You go to work or school and probably spend time studying and researching [...]
As a young entrepreneur, your ultimate goal is almost certain to be that of achieving great success in all of your endeavours. The question is, does this goal come with any amount of fear or reservation? If it does, you are definitely not alone. The fear of success is extremely common in today’s society, although [...]
Everyone has a story to tell. For future entrepreneurs, this story is still being scripted. What would you give for a second chance to do it all over again? While you may or may not have a chance to rewrite your story, you can still play a vital role in the narratives of our future [...]
Enough chit chat. If you don't want to take our word for it, then take it from Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa. In his recent announcement, he called for entrepreneurship to be given a platform even in South African schools. From the highest office, there is a stirring in the waters to promote [...]
There is no denying the fact that unemployment is a massive issue in South Africa. The current unemployment rate is sitting at 29% and continues to rise year upon year. The even more terrifying reality is the fact that the country’s youth are the ones who are really feeling the pinch. The unemployment rate among [...]
