THE TEEN ENTREPRENEUR BLOG
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? Â
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.
Our new digital academy – free online entrepreneurship learning!
After all the talk, it’s finally arrived! Our free online entrepreneurship learning academy program has gone live, and students all over South Africa can access it from our Teen Entrepreneur [...]
Idea Generation: Turning Everyday Issues into Potential Business Ventures
Great business ideas rarely just fall into your lap or simply pop into your head. So, how are they created? Many entrepreneurs might start by thinking about cool products that [...]
Finding the Silver Lining: Every Crisis Comes to an End EventuallyÂ
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a mammoth impact on the world as we know it, especially from a health and finance perspective. A significant economic downturn is just one of [...]
Getting Where You Want to Go by Setting Goals
So, you know that you want your business to succeed. The question is, do you have a solid plan in place to help you make that happen? Ultimately, knowing where [...]
7 business ideas for young teen entrepreneurs
Who says you need to be a grown-up to start your own business? Teen entrepreneurs have loads of skills that they can use to begin making money right now! All [...]
The key to successful online learning in a digital environment
Studying and learning over the internet is nothing new, but its advantages have really been highlighted during the coronavirus pandemic and global lockdown. Successful online learning, however, requires students to [...]
A Guide to Future-Focused Business Planning
It’s all about living in the moment – until you start a business, that is. Planning for the future when you own a small business can help you to better [...]
The Future of Online Learning
The future of online learning in South Africa is a hot topic at the moment – what are the benefits and challenges? We investigate. COVID-19 and lockdown have highlighted the [...]
5 Fabulous tips for female founders in Women’s Month
Hey girl boss, fancy yourself a Fempreneur? (That’s hashtag-speak for female business owner!) Being a female entrepreneur comes with a unique set of challenges. We can’t get away from the [...]
Young entrepreneur, a female ‘Popeye’ farmer from Kayelitsha is helping her community thrive!
According to the cartoon, spinach makes Popeye strong. Maybe in South Africa, Swiss chard makes you even stronger? This certainly seems to be the case for 27-year-old Ncumisa Mkabile, a [...]