{"id":69723,"date":"2016-05-12T22:34:51","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T20:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/4-tips-to-being-a-successful-entrepreneur\/"},"modified":"2016-05-12T22:34:51","modified_gmt":"2016-05-12T20:34:51","slug":"4-tips-to-being-a-successful-entrepreneur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/4-tips-to-being-a-successful-entrepreneur\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to being a successful entrepreneur"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a young and hungry entrepreneur? Here are 4 things you need to know <\/strong><\/p>\n

When you think of an entrepreneur, who do you think of? Richard Branson? Bill Gates? These caricatures of wealth and success define entrepreneurship, but for many young people, this makes the idea of going it alone seem an impossibility.<\/p>\n

The reality is a little different: anyone can be an entrepreneur, and with the right attitude, young school-leavers and university graduates can say goodbye to the idea of working for a boss.<\/p>\n

Perhaps you\u2019re an entrepreneur already, which means you know full well the satisfaction of working for yourself.<\/p>\n

In South Africa, entrepreneurship needs to grow amongst young adults. With access to good-quality internet – and computing – bright young adults have the opportunity to look past the formal jobs market and make a career out of what they love doing.<\/p>\n

Like JP Prinsloo. The 25-year old owner of PriFactor has said no to a 9-5 job in an effort to make as success of his own business. \u201cEntrepreneurs can be successful at any age,\u201d he says. \u201cWith the right attitude, and a desire to succeed, no dream is too big.\u201d<\/p>\n

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    1. Enjoy what you do<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

      Do you know what Richard Branson, Bill Gates and other mega-rich businessmen have in common? They love what they do.<\/p>\n

      Not only is it easier to enjoy what you\u2019re doing when you\u2019re working for yourself – it\u2019s absolutely crucial.<\/p>\n

      The minute you start finding the work a slog, you might as well kiss goodbye to your venture. Sure, you\u2019ll have good and bad days, but if your passion wanes for too long, the motivation to make it a success won\u2019t be there.<\/p>\n

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        1. Work hard<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

          \u201cHard work never goes away,\u201d says Prinsloo, who has built his events business from scratch. It means spending days and nights building up your network of contacts, rubbing shoulders with the right people and establishing your brand.<\/p>\n

          The phrase \u201chard work\u201d sounds simple – basic, even, but it\u2019s the essential building block of any successful enterprise.<\/p>\n

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            1. Never let people mess you around<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

              Being young and inexperienced can often mean you\u2019re at the mercy of clients and contractors who are older than you and will use their experience to their advantage.<\/p>\n

              The key? Don\u2019t let people routinely get their way. As soon as you stand your ground and start sticking up for what you believe in, you\u2019ll build up a reputation of being firm and forthright.<\/p>\n

              There\u2019s nothing worse than being viewed as a pushover.<\/p>\n

              f course, if you\u2019re in the wrong, have the decency to admit you\u2019ve made a mistake and be the bigger person. Being a businessperson is about building relationship as much as anything, so be firm – but be fair.<\/p>\n

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                1. Don\u2019t be afraid to take risks <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Risk taking is a big part of entrepreneurship. It means the idea of giving up a steady pay check and sacrificing your personal capital to make a success of your venture.<\/p>\n

                  It means taking a punt, and sometimes pushing yourself further than you ought to.<\/p>\n

                  It means building a brand with limited resources, and taking on clients you barely have time in the day to service.<\/p>\n

                  \u201cI love the risk-taking aspect of it,\u201d Prinsloo says. \u201cIt\u2019s about gambling with what you have – but when you\u2019ve got so much more to gain than to lose, what\u2019s there not to love?\u201d<\/p>\n

                  Prinsloo believes that as long as you learn from your mistakes, and remember to stay humble, risk-taking will help you get to the next level.<\/p>\n

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