THE TEEN ENTREPRENEUR BLOG
Starting a Community Garden: Growing Food for Those in Need
Unemployment and poverty are widespread problems across South Africa, especially since COVID hit and left even more people without jobs. Unfortunately, a significant portion of South Africans constantly wonder where [...]
Changemakers – Prioritising people and planet alongside profit
So many entrepreneurs start their own businesses with the sole purpose of changing their own lives and the lives of their family. But many others do it with a much [...]
Sustainable Business: Tips for an Aspiring Restauranteur
Forward-thinking food fanatics everywhere are constantly searching for new ways to create delicious meals, socially responsible catering companies, and eco-friendly restaurants.
Undoing the Bad Habits of the Past to Learn for a New Sustainable Future
The way in which humans live – and the demand for great excess and instant gratification – is dramatically impacting the state of our planet. We didn’t always live like [...]
Fashioning a Sustainable Future
Sustainability is the name of the game when it comes to all industries. If you’re hoping to build a sustainable future and thriving business for yourself, going green and keeping [...]
Fixing Phones to Get Ahead
South African smartphone usage continues to rocket upwards as penetration in 2019 was measured at 91.2%! That astonishing market penetration is even more impressive when you hear that it was 81 .7% in 2018, 10% year on year growth.
Going organic – the future of sustainable business
‘Organic’ is a marketing catchphrase that’s been around for a while - especially in the food industry. What precisely does it mean though… and is it really possible to build [...]
Who or what is a green entrepreneur
You’ve heard about sustainable entrepreneurship - but what exactly is it, and who or what is a green entrepreneur? Is this type of entrepreneurship something that teens can get involved [...]
4 Ideas for Profitable and Sustainable Businesses to Start in Africa
You have the passion and drive to be a young teen entrepreneur. You just don’t see yourself as a ‘fit’ for the corporate world. You’ve been encouraged to start a [...]
Grow Your Own Future
Are you a budding young entrepreneur with the ambition and drive necessary to start your own business and make it work - just not quite sure what sort of business [...]
Are you a social entrepreneur? Time to challenge your thinking
Ever had an idea so crazy, it might just work? Young African social entrepreneurs are natural problem solvers. Africa has a unique set of social issues, requiring uniquely African solutions. [...]
Test out your entrepreneurial skills in 2021 with 15 side hustle ideas
Need an idea for a small business? We’ve got 15 side hustle ideas for young entrepreneurs that you can use to make some extra cash during 2021. Virtual assistant Lots [...]
Should you be considering Computer Applications Technology – CAT?
If you’re in Grade 9 this year, you’ll have big decisions to make regarding the remaining years of your high school experience, as well as your future career. You’ll soon [...]
How can we empower the youth of SA’s future
There’s no doubt that unemployment is a global crisis, especially among the youth. According to the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Global Employment Trends for Youth 2015 report, “73.3 million of [...]
It’s holiday time – how to enjoy safely
It's holiday time but the festive season is a little different this year thanks to Coronavirus. With social distancing, and now a revert to stricter SA lockdown rules, you may [...]
Learn and Earn: Everything You Need to Know about TSiRU
Do you really need another reason to boost your entrepreneurial skills at a young age? Regardless, now you have one! The new SA Teen Entrepreneur free online learning academy deals [...]
These South African students are making social change a reality
A group of 5 students from St John’s College and Roedean School have used their time in lockdown wisely - through social entrepreneurship. They have set up an online platform [...]
From digital learning to digital entrepreneurship – a library of difference
We know that literacy is a continuing challenge in South Africa. The ability to read is a vital skill, but so many South African children struggle to meet this important [...]
Is a business plan essential to starting a business?
Thinking of starting a business? If so, you will have probably been told to craft a comprehensive business plan. The question is, how important is a business plan really? And [...]
Top tips for entertaining a business VIP
If you set up your own business, it is very likely that at some point you will have to entertain a VIP in your field. This might be a key client, or someone you would like to become your client.