How do I get funding for my business or side hustle?
Show me the money So, you have this awesome side hustle idea - all you need is the funding. Or is it? We hear the stories about Airbnb, Uber and…
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How to quit your job to go into business
Quit your job - a journey Though I have been planning to quit my job for 2 years, it all came together during the lockdown. My boss knew that I…
Self employment lessons: The first three months
Self employment lessons - bye bye boss! One day, after a year of planning, I decided to leave my job. I told my boss that I need to get more…
Budget and plan for your hustles
Planning to start a small business People like using big words such as budgets, business requirement specifications, business plans and arabica. Sadly, for most of us, we don't have a…
Side hustles – finding your first client
The first client is more than the client I once had a potential client come and consult with me about her luxurious product. She sold soap. And it cost R…
How to invest in property with others
Invest with others Imagine that you're able to buy property. With other people.We know that property affordability is a huge problem in South Africa. With a high barrier of entry, it…
Getting over a toxic work environment
It started out of the blue. When I started the job, I couldn't stop telling people how awesome it was. My manager even said "Here we don't blame. We fix".…
Full-time employment vs contractor vs freelancing
What are my employment options? When most people think of a job, they only think of full-time employment. Sadly, the other options are often labelled as not secure, not profitable…
The jump from employment to self-employed
Overtime, stress, resignations, disappearances and money Being full time employed isn't all bad. You meet great people, you get to achieve things in a team and you all complain about…
Me Pty (Ltd)- Running your personal finances like a business
I am a business Many people run their finances like a bankrupt business: Money comes in and flows right out into things that are neither important nor essential.The medium-sized businesses…