The Inevitable Emergence of Social Enterprises through Social Entrepreneurship

What is Social Entrepreneurship? Social entrepreneurship is the paradigm of establishing businesses that produce goods or services... Continue reading

The Fundamentals of Valuation

When valuing a business, there are several fundamentals to be considered, including the nature of the company, its financial condition,... Continue reading

Investing in the Face of Global Recessions

The global recession of 2008-2009 was a difficult time for investors. Despite the obvious risks, many people were drawn to... Continue reading

Support Systems for Startups

Starting a business is an incredibly daunting task, and the list of resources available to help you succeed only grows... Continue reading

The Age of Entrepreneurship

The late Colonel Harland Sanders - the founder of the most famous and most successful fried chicken business in the... Continue reading

Doing It Yourself – Self-funding your Business

Entrepreneurs often find themselves in the unwanted position of not being able to secure one or more investors for their... Continue reading

Attracting Investors 101 for Startups – Part 2

In part 1, we looked at doing the groundwork necessary to make yourself attractive to potential investors. This included knowing... Continue reading

Attracting Investors 101 for Startups – Part 1

As an investor, you face a plethora of challenges when it comes to dealing with startups. On the one hand,... Continue reading

The Startup Ecosystem – Why you don’t have to be an island

When you hear the word ecosystem, your mind goes to nature and how all manners of flora and fauna live... Continue reading

Young Entrepreneurs – No longer a contradiction

For as long as the business world has been around, young entrepreneurs have been labelled as a contradiction in terms.... Continue reading