10 Things That Set Entrepreneurs Apart From the 9-to-5 Crowd

Being an entrepreneur is similar to being a professional athlete, in the sense that many people want to play the role, but very few have what it takes to make it to the big leagues. It also takes a great deal more than just a pre-determined skill set list to make it. Here are 10 […]

7 Unexpected Signs You Might Be an Entrepreneur

LinkedIn Influencer, Ryan Holmes, published this post originally on LinkedIn.  Remember Jeff Foxworthy? The comedian made a splash back in the ‘90s with his (slightly un-PC) “You might be a redneck” routine. Among his classic one-liners: “If you own a home that’s mobile and five cars that aren’t … you might be a redneck.” Well, inspired by Jeff, I’ve […]

7 Steps to Create Multiple Streams of Income

“Don’t let the opinions of the average man sway you. Dream, and he thinks you’re crazy. Succeed, and he thinks you’re lucky. Acquire wealth, and he thinks you’re greedy. Pay no attention. He simply doesn’t understand.” — Robert G. Allen  At age 25, I began planning my exit strategy to leave a lucrative career in sales […]

Start a business without quitting your day job

So you want to be your own boss, but you can’t afford to quit your job and work for yourself full-time? There is a solution. There are three types of part-time businesses. The first is for people who want to work, but value flexible hours and the freedom to pursue other passions or spend time […]

The Basics of Registering a New Company

Since 1 May 2011, the Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office (CIPRO) ceased to exist and was replaced by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). The New Companies Act came into being at the same time, changing the way business owners register their companies. The Act stipulates that no new close corporations (CC) can […]