INTERESTING ARTICLES
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 where young South Africans can share their thoughts, feelings and writings about social issues, and hopefully, encourage social change. Sazi [...]
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 milestone. Qhawe Bula - a second-year Social Sciences student at UCT - wants to change this through digital entrepreneurship, with [...]
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 what should a good quality business plan include? We investigate below. Is a business plan actually that important? In short, [...]
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 website right here. Free online training for budding entrepreneurs If we’ve learned anything from 2020, it’s that digital training is [...]
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 they could make or how to put their existing talent and passion to good use to provide specific services. However, [...]