Make it big: Success does not consist in never making mistakes, but in never making the same one a second time. George Bernard Shaw.
Make it big: Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter. Francis Chan.
Make it big: Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it. Dalai Lama XIV.
Make it big: The biggest challenge after success is shutting up about it. Criss Jami.
Make it big: If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried. Steven Wright/
Make it big: Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. Robert F. Kennedy.
Make it big: Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. John Wooden.
Make it big: If you set your goals ridiculously high and it's a failure, you will fail above everyone else's success. James Cameron.
Business Tip: You shouldn't focus on why you can't do something, which is what most people do. You should focus on why perhaps you can.
Business Tip: Be careful of using all your own money to start your business. Find investors, because you don't want to end up without means if things go wrong.
Business Tip: Perfect the art of being frugal. Don't focus on expensive cars or fancy offices, because money is the life-blood of your business.
Business Tip: Create your own definition of success. Don't compare your business journey to those of others, but stick to your own goals.
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.
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: Consider joining educational seminars that encourage stokvels to invest in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange to maximise returns.
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.
Save Money: Avoid going to shopping malls when you know you're strapped for cash. You'll be too tempted to spend and splurge.
Save Money: Cancel any unused membership cards that have fees which build up over time.
Save Money: Get a cellphone contract that has a monthly limit on data and calls. You'll have to pay to top it up, and should think carefully before doing so.
Save Money: Cigarettes are a huge expense that add up. Quitting smoking is the easiest way to spend less money each week and build up some savings.
Save Money: While medical aid can be pricey, it's important to have at least a hospital plan in case of any emergencies. It'll save you money in the long run.
Save Money: Invest in car insurance that best suits you. In an emergency, you don't want to suddenly have to pay large amounts of money.
Save Money: If you're in debt, make sure you pay back as much as you can each month to save on the interest and service fees you'll need to pay.
Save Money: Buy new winter and summer clothes at the end of each season when they go on sale. You can find great quality at very discounted prices.
