Make it big: To be successful, you must accept all challenges that come your way. You can't just accept the ones you like. Mike Gafka.
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.
Make it big: One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. Arthur Ashe.
Make it big: Most people are searching for a path to success that is both easy and certain. Most paths are neither. Seth Godin.
Make it big: The path to success is to take massive, determined action. Tony Robbins.
Make it big: Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary. Steve Jobs.
Business Tip: Maintaining mental wellbeing is vital for your success. Spend few minutes daily on simple mind management techniques, such as meditation.
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.
Business Tip: Don't be afraid to ask for help. Reach out to a mentor, a family member or a friend if you are feeling overwhelmed, and need to talk.
Business Tip: Learn to listen to the advice or suggestions from more experienced entrepreneurs and business-owners. They understand the industry better.
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.
Stokvel Tip: Stokvels don't need to end when a member passes away. The duty can be transferred to a new or existing member, and the stokvel can continue.
Stokvel Tip: Stokvel meetings offer opportunities to socialise and network between members, sharing experience and knowledge.
Stokvel Tip: An advantage of a burial society stokvel is not only the money for proper burial, but the emotional support of its members.
Stokvel Tip: There must always be a designated treasurer of the stokvel's finances, who is equipped with the required financial knowledge and abilities.
Stokvel Tip: Stokvels tend to invest in the money market, which has a low risk and return, or JSE stocks for higher returns, but these are riskier too.
Stokvel Tip: Creating a WhatsApp group for your stokvel not only makes communication easier, but allows for free flow of information between members.
Stokvel Tip: If you are unsure about the validity of a stokvel, check out the stokvel registry on the National Stokvel Association of SA website.
Stokvel Tip: When joining a stokvel that invests in company shares, be sure to research the companies involved for returns and risks.
Save Money: Eat breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast fills you up with energy for the day while also curbing your desire for a big, expensive lunch.
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.
Save Money: Be a savvy shopper. If you really need something new, check out the sale racks at different stores first. Try to never buy an item at full price.
Save Money: Make sure that you pay all of your installments on time, to avoid late payment penalty fees and extra interest.
Save Money: Look for electricity-efficient appliances and electronics when purchasing new ones, as this can make a huge difference to your electricity bill.
Save Money: The moment you get paid, put some money into a savings account that you can't draw from, before you can spend it on other things.
