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Make it big: Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. Winston Churchill.
Make it big: It is always the start that requires the greatest effort. J. C. Penney.
Make it big: I have not failed. I've just found 10 000 ways that won't work. Thomas Edison.
Business Tip: Stick a post-it note on your computer with your business goals, and look at it daily.
Business Tip: If you find an industry niche, don't be afraid to specialise. It may set you apart from the competition.
Business Tip: Learn to read and write effective agreements. The more effective your agreements are, the better your business relationships will be.
Stokvel Tip: Choose a day of the week that is most convenient for stokvel members to pay their contributions, typically on payday or the Monday thereafter.
Stokvel Tip: Stokvels can be a big hand up if banks won't offer you any loans, but make sure they are well-managed and pay out on time.
Stokvel Tip: The size of the stokvel 'pot' will determine how often the payout must rotate. The larger the sum, the longer the rotation to each member.
Save Money: Buy quality appliances that will last. It's worth the time to do a bit of research when you buy a new appliance.
Save Money: Turn off the lights. Keeping the lights on in your home may not be expensive on a per-watt basis, but it sure does cost money over time.
Save Money: Stop smoking. If you want to add years to your life and save a boatload of money, the easiest thing to do is to stop smoking altogether.