Make it big: If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work. Thomas J. Watson.
Make it big: There is no elevator to success — you have to take the stairs. Unknown.
Make it big: A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him. David Brinkley.
Business Tip: You don't always need to pay for expensive software. Check freeware and open source software for programs for your business first, before buying.
Business Tip: Keep up to date with the new technology coming out all the time, and see if any of it will male running your business easier.
Business Tip: Keep your body moving. Running your own business can be stressful. Go out for a run, head to the gym or attend a yoga class.
Stokvel Tip: Choose a bank account that allows flexibility and allows withdrawals whenever you want to avoid extra bank charges.
Stokvel Tip: It's handy to download apps such as StokFella or Yethu, as they enable stokvels to easily manage and track their finances.
Stokvel Tip: The stokvel constitution should have a provision for dealing with emergencies, such as when a member is unable to pay for long periods.
Save Money: Plan trips to locations where you have friends and family so that you can save on accommodation costs.
Save Money: Before buying a whole new computer, first check if there are parts of it you can replace to keep it running. Start with the RAM.
Save Money: Check your phone, water and electricity bills every month to check that you have been billed correctly, and query anything strange.