THE TEEN ENTREPRENEUR BLOG
7 Uncommon things every successful teen entrepreneur somehow knows
A lot has been asked about what sets people aside. Take two friends from the same school; in a decade, one can be a junkie or perhaps trying to hustle [...]
Flipping the Switch and Finding that Idea
So you know how we roll based on our previous blogs. We’re here for you. We have your back. We’re your business buds. You get the picture, for once in [...]
5 reasons you should start your business while still young.
Many people will think you are crazy for wanting to start your own business while still young. “You are still young”, “It’s not easy”, “You could fail”, “why don’t you [...]
Timeless stats from a stroll down entrepreneurial ally
“Books gives you balls!” or so says Nawaal Nolwazi Mdluli, Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Kwenta Media in an interview for Teen Entrepreneur. According to Nawaal, it is absolutely important [...]
3 steps to move towards realizing your dreams
Everyone has dreams and goals in life. Some people may call it vision. If you do not have a vision it is almost impossible to achieve anything in life. But [...]
5 Tips to awaken the “Thought Leader” in you
What’s a Thought Leader you may ask? They are the guys who influence the world. They are not the manual labour peeps or the ones sitting in corporate houses being [...]
The 5 Life Lessons Every Teen Entrepreneur Can Learn at Home
As parents of teen entrepreneurs, many of us spending a lot of time thinking of ways to better prepare our teenagers for their future. There are several life lessons that [...]
OMG you’re looking at me?
Yup, parents it’s your turn. The spotlight is firmly on you in a supportive, nurturing kind of way, so don’t disappear and watch the telly or go for a run. [...]
Whoooooooooo Are You?
Nope this is not a re-run of CSI but rather an analysis of you! Feeling edgy and under the microscope? Cool coz you are a fascinating breed and it’s all [...]
How to Spot a Promising Teen Entrepreneur
Investing in a teen entrepreneur who may go on to become one of tomorrow’s business icons - or a great asset to their local community – is one of the [...]
Young Money, Keeping Costs Down
Managing the moola is one of the key issues that will probably keep you lying awake at night as you try and do the cost-profit juggle. It’s a constant and [...]
Dream killer – what’s stopping you from rocking success?
Do you have awesome dreams for your business that just won’t come together? So many great ideas that just stay in your head? So many things you could have done [...]
Glass Half Full or Half Empty
Proceed with caution the sign read. So you took off at a reasonable pace, not too much pedal to the metal and as smoothly as possible took the first turn. [...]
2016: YOUR year of awesomeness
So, festive vibes are over and business peeps all over the world are getting ready for an epic 2016... What’s your plan? As you read this, you may have an [...]
You finally got your matric results, What now?
So you finally got your matric results and are sighing with relief that your high school days are now a thing of the past? Well, gone too are the days [...]
Sabirul Islam
Fourteen and dealing with skin breakouts and girlfriends is one thing. Setting up a web design business and then ditching that to become a junior trader at 16 on the [...]
PRIVATE SECTOR CONTRIBUTION BOOST FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE WESTERN CAPE!
Entrepreneurship is fast becoming a key pillar in the growth of the South African economy. While the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report released in January this year shows that conditions [...]
SA’s youth challenges can be solved through entrepreneurship
The first time I went to Khayelitsha was on a Sunday afternoon. I had spent the day lazing around, when a friend called to say he was going there to drop somebody off and asked if I wanted to tag along. In a heartbeat I said yes; it had been almost 3 years since I moved to Cape Town, and I had never been to this township that I had heard so much about.
Equal opportunities for the Youth of South Africa – How much has changed since 1994?
As I write this, I’m having a drink with my colleague Nick Owsley, a graduate with an Honours Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Cape Town. With Human Rights Day approaching I can’t help but think how fortunate our generation is. A mere 18 years ago, in South Africa it was regarded as breaking the law for a black person to have a drink with a white person in many watering holes – how far we have come since then.
From Intern to Employee – Azraa’s Journey
Intern mentor shares some tips for making an impact in your first job. Having started her working life as an intern herself, 22 year old Azraa Noah is living proof of the power of internships to kick-start a career.