Make it big: If hard work is the key to success, most people would rather pick the lock. Claude McDonald.
Make it big: I never took a day off in my twenties. Not one. Bill Gates.
Make it big: It's not about ideas; it's about making ideas happen. Scott Belsky.
Business Tip: Owning a business is not for the weak in spirit. You need a strong mind and heart to face the day-in and day-out work.
Business Tip: If you want to start a business without a lot of money, either try to increase your capital from outside sources, or reduce your needs and costs.
Business Tip: Know where your customers spend time online. You don’t have to be everywhere, just where your customers are. Communicate with them there.
Stokvel Tip: Everyone in the stokvel has a voice, but limit the number of people who handle the money to at least three to establish accountability.
Stokvel Tip: There are plenty of organisations nationwide that can provide support, advice and assistance with your stokvel so make good use of them.
Stokvel Tip: Formalise as much of the stokvel structure as possible to improve transparency and avoid relationships turning sour.
Save Money: Instead of eating fast food or convenience foods when you get home, rather make a larger healthier meal that will last you a few days.
Save Money: Drink a big glass of water before each meal in order to stay fuller longer and ultimately eat less. It'll save on food bills and it's healthy.
Save Money: Go through your closets, and find anything and everything you no longer use. Then, sell it online at an auction, or at a garage sale.