THE TEEN ENTREPRENEUR BLOG
How to be taken seriously as a young entrepreneur
Being a young entrepreneur is not easy. On the one hand, you may feel like you've got this, but can often find yourself disregarded by sponsors and investors because they [...]
Job shadowing: The missing link to propelling career development
Job shadowing is when you spend the workday with a professional following them to see what they do, how they do it and perhaps also getting involved as they permit. [...]
We need help to change lives and promote a society?
When the strength of the elders is gone, it is the youth of today who will usher this land into competitive economies and be the creators of world changing innovative [...]
What do the UN Sustainable Development Goals have to do with you?
There are 17 United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They are collectively set to help make our world a better place. What is interesting to note is that they [...]
5 Life Survival Tips for Young People
The transition from teenager to young adult can be a daunting one, but it’s oh so exciting as well. If you choose to move out, you’ll finally get some space [...]
What’s all the fuss about blogging?
Blogs (short for "web logs") have transformed the manner in which we tell stories. Ever since they gained popularity in the 1990s, they have dominated the digital space. Their influence [...]
Do you have the qualities of a self-made millionaire?
We dare you to take a look at your current bank balance and add a couple of zeros to it. Actually, add lots of zeros. This may probably be a [...]
If time could speak, what would it say about you?
Time speaks. Youth Month (June) shows us that. We see this with the students who refused to let it be business as usual. In 1976, they took a stand for [...]
How to find inspiration and share it
We all give up along the way. Some persevere, linger for a while then fade away before the finish line. Others dare to find inspiration to keep them going against [...]
5 tips to bagging a scholarship
Scholarships are catalysts that can open up the world to deserving students who are ready to embrace them with both hands. Yet when one considers the amount of applications each [...]
No More Boring Lunches: 5 Lunch Ideas
Are you stuck in a sandwich rut? Many of us eat two slices of bread for lunch every single day filled with boring pieces of cheese and the odd limp [...]
How to Dress to Impress at Your Interview
Interviews are a big deal; they can be the gateway to your dream job or university experience. This means they can also be a bit scary, and most of us [...]
Too shy to sell, but listen well?
It is a myth that you need to talk non-stop in order to be a good salesperson. An even bigger myth is that shy sellers who are great listeners simply [...]
Give wings to their dreams
We all dream. Scientists argue that this starts from within the womb. Even before birth, we are drawn to a higher, somewhat limitless space where anything can happen. Yet while [...]
Overcoming a lack of self-confidence
“Am I good enough?” – At some point or another, young teens will ask this question or think it within their psyche. One can’t help but wonder if the youthful [...]
High school to college; the transition from good to great
What can be better than being a matriculant and/or big shot in high school? It is none other than being a college student. You’ve heard the buzz, but is tertiary [...]
What’s the Big Deal about Scarce Skills?
We all know that unemployment is a massive problem in South Africa. The fact is that even those who are qualified and in possession of impressive degrees and diplomas often [...]
Surviving High School – 3 lessons learned
High school is overwhelming. With pressure from all sides to be cool and score those impressive marks, it can be difficult to choose your direction while still making the most [...]
South Africa’s new president outlines his 12-step programme
It is a time for change. – That’s the clear message from President Cyril Ramaphosa in his first state of the nation address earlier this year. […]
Lessons That Only your Worst Subject at School Can Teach You
We all have a subject that we simply despise at school. Whether you hate it because you find the work involved uninteresting and the teacher doesn’t inspire you, or whether [...]