Make it big: Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. Henry David Thoreau.
Make it big: If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help. Barack Obama.
Make it big: Action is the foundational key to all success. Pablo Picasso.
Make it big: Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally. David Frost.
Make it big: Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. Albert Einstein.
Make it big: Success is simple. Do what's right, the right way, at the right time. Arnold H. Glasow.
Make it big: As my father used to tell me, the only true sign of success in life is being able to do for a living that which makes you happy. Al Yankovic.
Make it big: Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Henry Ford.
Business Tip: Don't do something that you won't enjoy. You know what you love; find a way for it to make you money, or you're setting yourself up for failure.
Business Tip: Don't be afraid of change. Your market might change over time, and you will need to adapt your business focus to keep up.
Business Tip: A good idea is not enough. Businesses aren't just about ideas – businesses are about execution. Once you have an idea, work on the execution.
Business Tip: Identify a problem to solve within the market you're interested in. This will lead you to what you business should focus on.
Business Tip: Know how to take criticism. Take as much feedback from as many people as you can, as this will help you in the long run.
Business Tip: Don't take on offices or business premises until you can afford to, and absolutely have to. Rent is very expensive.
Business Tip: Be true to yourself. If you follow that principle, a lot of decisions will be easier to make.
Business Tip: Something worth doing might take a while, so really flesh out the potential of the business and be honest about whether it's worth doing.
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: Instead of buying lunch every day, make lunch at home and bring it with you. The savings will really add up.
Save Money: Always shop around for the best price. Go to multiple stores to find the cheapest prices for what you need.
Save Money: Buying coffee every day really adds up. Make coffee at home and bring it to work in a flask.
Save Money: If you're about to go out to eat, go out on days and to places that have specials and discounts.
Save Money: If you know petrol prices are going up, fill up your tank before the new prices go into effect.
Save Money: Consider cutting up your credit card. Credit cards tempt you to spend money that you don't have, and can get you into serious debt.
Save Money: Avoid debt as much as possible. Remind yourself every time you use your credit card that you need to pay this money back with interest.
Save Money: It costs you every time you draw money at the ATM. Plan your withdrawals for the month in advance to keep them low.
