Business Start-Up

Why successful entrepreneurs are risk takers

A rock climber, practising a risky pass time!

There are actions you can take to weigh up the value of the risk. The first step in calculating whether to take it or not is usually to understand your own limits. Understand your comfort zone and how far you’re willing to push those limits.

Case study: One to one business mentoring

Duray Pretorius with the blog title

“I met a couple of guys who were firefighters and I remember actually recognising the moment when they stopped working IN their business and started working ON it. They began training others to do the job, it was fascinating to watch.”

The one-page business model canvas

Cogs, signifying thinking about your business model, with the title written in full

The one-page business model allows entrepreneurs like you to visualise your business and the key elements within it that shape your strategy.

10 reasons to run your own business

Business man, resting against a tree

Because you’re in control of your own career and no longer beholden to someone else’s ‘why’, you will always be motivated to maintain that job security. That means every day will be motivating!

How to start a business in 5 steps – A useful guide for start-ups

Stopwatch picture with words saying, how to start a business in 5 steps

There is a good chance that you will need to dig deep to find the drive and dedication that got you started on this journey and calling on family and friends to get you through the early days may be necessary. The next few months are likely to be physically and mentally challenging, with long hours, hard work and financial uncertainty…