A group of 5 students from St John’s College and Roedean School have used their time in lockdown wisely - through social entrepreneurship. They have set up an online platform where young South Africans can share their thoughts, feelings and writings about social issues, and hopefully, encourage social change. Sazi Bongwe, Eli Osei, Joseph Goldblatt, [...]
We know that literacy is a continuing challenge in South Africa. The ability to read is a vital skill, but so many South African children struggle to meet this important milestone. Qhawe Bula - a second-year Social Sciences student at UCT - wants to change this through digital entrepreneurship, with a digital library of audiobooks [...]
Thinking of starting a business? If so, you will have probably been told to craft a comprehensive business plan. The question is, how important is a business plan really? And what should a good quality business plan include? We investigate below. Is a business plan actually that important? In short, yes. A business plan acts [...]
As a result of the COVID pandemic, students from around the country (and the world, for that matter) now have access to new ways of learning. The virtual classroom is expanding, and it brings with it a number of exciting opportunities for skill development and growth. Here are just a few of the notable benefits [...]
By Gary Hirson - an IMAGINEUR The one thing I remember about my childhood, teen years, and twenties, is how brave I was. Back then my dreams were big, taking on the world didn’t require a second thought, and I had the energy to do it. That’s the beauty of youth, the world is an [...]
We could all do with a little extra cash, right? Well, thanks to our newly launched online academy, you can learn about the business skills you need to be a great entrepreneur, AND be rewarded at the same time! Earn while you learn - how does it work? Our free entrepreneurship training platform comprises 10 [...]
After all the talk, it’s finally arrived! Our free online entrepreneurship learning academy program has gone live, and students all over South Africa can access it from our Teen Entrepreneur website right here. Free online training for budding entrepreneurs If we’ve learned anything from 2020, it’s that digital training is the way of the future. [...]
Great business ideas rarely just fall into your lap or simply pop into your head. So, how are they created? Many entrepreneurs might start by thinking about cool products that they could make or how to put their existing talent and passion to good use to provide specific services. However, an even better place to [...]
Teen Entrepreneur is thrilled to announce the launch of our new free online learn and earn academy programme, which can be accessed via www.teenentrepreneur.co.za. The great news is that we are not the only ones who are excited about it. Our budding teen entrepreneurs and a host of local corporates are just as enthusiastic about [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a mammoth impact on the world as we know it, especially from a health and finance perspective. A significant economic downturn is just one of the consequences brought about as a result of the virus. And the reality is that the suffering economy is having an effect on entrepreneurship, too. [...]
