Make it big: The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself. Mark Caine.
Make it big: Persistence is the most travelled path to success. Bryant H. McGill.
Make it big: For true success, ask yourself these four questions: 'Why?' 'Why not?' 'Why not me?' 'Why not now?' James Allen.
Business Tip: If you've been up and running for a while, remember why you started your business. Does your current business achieve this goal?
Business Tip: Learn to remain calm during stressful situations. You don't want a reputation as someone who screams and shouts at employees or colleagues.
Business Tip: Build a support group. This can be your companions that help you with the execution of your plan, or other entrepreneurs just starting out.
Stokvel Tip: Some stokvels offer the option to borrow from the group account, with a varying interest rate. This depends on the amount needed and for how long.
Stokvel Tip: The average contribution each month for a burial stokvel is R210. Investment stokvels are much higher, with amounts ranging between R300 and R500.
Stokvel Tip: The most popular stokvels are savings, burial, grocery, birthday and investment-savings groups.
Save Money: When you pick up an item and add it to your trolley, stop for 10 seconds, ask yourself why you're buying it, and whether you actually need it.
Save Money: Get crafty, and make your own gifts and cards at home instead of buying them. Take a look online to find craft ideas.
Save Money: If you're paying a monthly fee for your bank account, research what other banking offers are available. You might find a better option.