The year 2014 has brought with it many changes in South Africa, like everywhere else in the world.
Many of us made the changes for this year last year already and some of the decisions we took are paying off, with others proving to be but stuff of dreams. Among those decisions for me was finally getting our business up and running officially and we did that.
The economies of the world demand that entrepreneurship be explored and exploited as a means to develop the societies of the world. South Africa has seen a steady rise of entrepreneurs, albeit most of whom are informal traders, and as such there is a lot of potential and a good prospect for the economy of the country.
This, however, will remain but a dream to be pursued and never attained, because the ground is yet infertile for this. We do acknowledge the efforts of the government in trying to assist business in this regard but all of this shall remain an illusion if no entrepreneur takes to the fore and works.
So, entrepreneurs must place themselves in position to be acknowledged and respected as businessmen and businesswomen. The fact that one does not have an office should not stop you from making that first design. Not having capital should not mean an idea should die. Not knowing where to register your company does not mean you should not work on your admin and other related tasks.
Basically, the factors which seem to be conspiring against you and your ideas are nothing more than just another piece of business which you need to sort out. Go to business seminars, conferences and other workshops designed to equip young entrepreneurs and you will see. Find yourself a mentor; somebody you can trust with your ideas and whose judgment you believe in. These guys are everywhere, they are waiting for your call.
The key is to get started. Develop your idea to the point where you are satisfied and then share it with someone. Do your research and address all questions related to what you seek to do. Remember, the best ideas are not necessarily the most complicated. Be strong and never give up. If ideas are not coming today, don't kill yourself, you will get there.
I want to leave you with this: There is no such thing as You Only Live Once (YOLO), this idea is designed to make you rush into things and not think properly. The truth is this: You Only Die Once (YODO) but you live everyday. You will live tomorrow and you will have another day to work on your ideas.
The monthly Ekasi Business Network happening in Khayelitsha is designed to help young entrepreneurs who are starting up by linking them with like-minded people and opportunities for business and partnerships. The event is held at Khaya Bazaar every month on invitation. The next one is tomorrow but details shall follow soonest.
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