Have you ever heard the idiom – pull yourself up by your bootstraps? But what does it mean? The idiom means to improve your own situation by using your own means. And what does that mean for your business? When many people talk about bootstrapping a business, they talk about a self-funded business but it […]
You may have seen shops in your local shopping centre arrive one day and disappear after a few weeks or days and wondered what that was? It was a pop-up shop. According to Shopify, a “pop-up shop” is a short-term temporary retail event used by brands to create a long-lasting impression on their current and […]
When thinking about starting a business, many entrepreneurs let the lack of funds inhibit their desire to start. But can you start a business with no money? We believe you can. With a good business idea and the unquenchable desire to succeed, you will be heading in the right direction of becoming a force to […]
“Online marketplaces are the new department stores without the queues and the noise but all of the convenience and product range”, says DPO PayGate. There is something almost magical about walking into a well-stocked department store. The shelves packed full of every product imaginable, every turn and corner revealing yet another amazing solution or device […]
You have been struck with a business idea which you believe is pure gold but is it? You know you have to test the idea but how? Especially if you have no cash. Here are three steps to testing your idea.
You can come up with a million ideas before breakfast but how do you know if they will stick? How do you know if the idea is worth pursuing? According to a book by Chip and Dan Heath, there are six principles to making an idea sticky. These principles make up the acronym “SUCCES”.
Contrary to popular belief you don’t need mega funds to start a business. You can bootstrap your business and create a sustainable and profitable business. To bootstrap your business means to start with a limited budget and not get external funds for your business. The advantage of starting your business this way is that you […]
