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: You may have a great talent for something, but if people aren't willing to pay you for the product or service, it won't work as a business.
Business Tip: Everything about you, and the way you do business, needs to let people know that you are a professional running a serious business.
Business Tip: When you're starting a business, you need to become an expert on your industry, products and services if you're not already.
Stokvel Tip: A constitution is an important document that must be drawn up when you start a stokvel. Think of it as the group's guidebook.
Stokvel Tip: Make an event of stokvel meetings, such as hosting a braai at a member's home or visiting a park with all members in attendance.
Stokvel Tip: Remind members on a regular basis of the stokvel's values and goals to maintain drive and discipline.
Save Money: Instead of just picking up the ordinary brand of an item you buy, try out the store brand or generic version of the item.
Save Money: Do holiday shopping in advance after the holidays. For example, get wrapping paper, cards, bows, and gift bags the day after Christmas.
Save Money: Make your own gifts or give your time. For example, you could give new parents an evening of babysitting as a gift – they will love it!