Starting a Business

When innovating, inventing and developing a business idea, feedback is a critical tool for driving long-term success

Different circumstances might fall upon you and the need to sell your business comes your way.

Do you need to take a break? But at the same time you need to get your business off the ground? These series will help you take a break while subtly teaching actionable entrepreneurial insights:

How to test your business idea – before you leave your job

Earlier this year, the South African government made clear moves to regulate Airbnb and other home-sharing apps.

Imitation? Copycat? It’s not always negative to sell the next best thing, because after all, not everyone can afford the premium product they really want – and this is where you can cash in.

Two options that an individual has to becoming a business owner is to either start a new business or buy (into) an existing one. Buying an existing business can sometimes be a ‘better’ option as it has certain advantages and reduces certain risks or disadvantages that a brand new business will have. This article will discuss certain important things that a business person who has decided to buy an existing business should consider doing before or while going through the...

Becoming a successful entrepreneur is no simple undertaking. It takes hard work, passion and above all, resilience.

A passion for fashion and design was ignited in founder and designer of South Africa’s latest trending online homeware and accessory store, Cow Hide Co. and &Seek, Jordyn Pollock, at the tender age of 5.

Starting a small business is no mean feat however – it takes guts, determination and plenty of trial and error.

Everyone has the potential to be an entrepreneur, but how do you stay ahead of the curve in a fast-paced society, where there are new ideas and platforms available every day. Being a successful entrepreneur requires a lot more than a good idea, it requires discipline, trust and the ability to be teachable.

Running a funeral business can be lucrative, but you must determine whether it’s the right venture for you.

Hindsight is the best teacher we have. Luckily, you can learn from the lessons and mistakes other entrepreneurs have made. Daniel Newman shares his most valuable start-up insights and experiences.

If you're looking to open an independent media group, Dermot Latimer, CEO and Owner of the Iconic Media Group, has some suggestions you may need to consider.

Entrepreneurs aren’t all leaping into the unknown like lemmings off a cliff, but they do need to consider it…

The entrepreneur’s guide to finding the gaps and building the right solutions.

Partnerships can break businesses. They can also make them fly. How can you ensure your partnerships serve all parties and safeguard the company’s vision?

How does a business, with a definitive social drive, practically draw the tricky equilibrium and make a difference without sacrificing the bottom line? by Lisa Illingworth, CEO and co-founder of educational start-up Futureproof and Development Sector Consultant for Evolve, Silvia De Jager.

As you navigate this new toddler phase of your business, here are five things to bear in mind.