Start-up Advice

Principles in Business Valuations

Essential valuation infomation for SME owners considering buying or selling a business.

Business Advice Resources

Where to look to find great networking and mentoring resources.

Finding Start-Up Capital

Entrepreneurs need to think creatively about their capital needs.

What is the Real Need?

The answer to insufficient sales may be more money invested, but there are other opportunities.

Don’t Go into Business Wearing Rose Tinted Spectacles

Buying a business can be stressful. Know what you are getting into.

Price Risk

Learn about the pricing paradox that’s driving away sales from most start-ups.

Be Your Brand

Mike Said, entrepreneur and professional speaker, breaks down the realities of what it takes to make it as a business owner.

What Do Customers Need?

Starting a new business to supply an innovative solution needs lots of research.

Location, Location, Location

We’ve all heard the mantra countless times. The right location can make or break your business.

Testing your Business Idea

Given the choice between starting a business built around a new whiz-bang widget and starting a shoe store, I would go with the shoe store every time.

Competing with Giants

Start-ups must respond to aggressive and bullying tactics to survive.

The Young Entrepreneur’s Challenge

Here are three tips that will serve you well when dealing with an age bully.

Create a Winning Mission Statement

A good mission statement is a powerful marketing and management tool.

Starting Over

Moving a business to a new location can be like starting all over again.

Find Your Niche and Sell Online Advertising

Securing advertising income in a massively competitive environment requires smart strategy and good delivery.

Your Idea Is Worth Nothing…

It’s not all about the great business idea you’ve come up with, it’s how you execute it that gives it value.

Know Your Role As A Role Model And Mentor

Mentorship is a two-way relationship that should benefit both parties.

Make ‘Someday’ Happen Now

Implement your big idea in ten minutes a day.

Meet Your Mentor

How to find a trusted mentor to help you start your business.

Beware Of Bad Counsel

With many South Africans starting new businesses, mentors and business consultants have become highly sought after. But they might not be the solution you need, especially if the advice offered steers your business off course.