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Don’t be afraid to start,
go for it but work hard...
Welcome to our Thriving World,
The idea was birthed on the notion to inspire and mentor
the potential of tomorrow’s leaders. With our Thriving
brand we aim to tell amazing colourful South African
entrepreneurial and leadership stories, including
mentorship advice, tools and services that can help your
small business grow. I was truly inspired by the power of
mentorship and helping other people realise their
potential to be great and reach for their dreams.
We see the Thriving brand becoming part of the
entrepreneurial culture needed to change the SA
economic landscape. We need more and more people
to go to school and start growing their own businesses.
The current unemployment rate in the country can only
be changed through entrepreneurs taking more risks to
pursue their goals. I personally believe entrepreneurs and
leaders can help shape our greater society and influence
the community positively.
One thing I am constantly learning, is you must never give
up and you should have the determination to drive your
goals and aspirations and be willing to do what it takes
to succeed. It is never easy to start a business. But the
passion, drive and hunger to succeed should push you to
start following your dreams and aspirations.
Be willing to put in the hard work
Hard work never killed anyone. For your business to be a
success, it is always important to be willing to roll up your
sleeves and get the job done, paying attention to detail
and producing excellence in the product and services you
offer customers and clients.
From left:
Polo Leteka,
Romeo Kumalo,
Dawn Nathan-Jones,
Gil Oved and
Lerato Dontache.
Have a clear goal
Never start any venture or ask any
funding if you don’t have a clear goal.
It is crucial that you understand no
one will back something that you don’t
understand. It is important even as you
expand your brand and business that
you keep referring to your execution
plan and ensure you stay focused.
Understand your business and your
market
With constant research and finding a
mentor through our TEN [Thriving
Entrepreneur Network] platform we
believe you can enjoy your
entrepreneurial journey with advisory
teaching through our panel of experts.
Have FUN and be open to learning as
you go
It is great to have fun while doing your
business. Doing what you love while
satisfying a need through your product
offerings is important. I learned this
month that while trying to get your ROI
right, make sure you definitely get the
ROF, which is the return of FUN.
Stay in tounch with me
Facebook/Twitter: @leratodon
Write to me:
editor@thrivingmag.com
Founding Editor & CEO of Dontache
Media
Thriving Corner
Young Entrepreneur
Welcome to our introductory edition of Thriving
Magazine. In this April/May edition we have an
exciting offer with inspirational entrepreneurial
stories, advice and case studies. Our Starter
section features a young entrepreneur with big
dreams, Zareef Minty, along with an interesting
take on a business plan or no business plan.
An App that keeps the drinks going when a braai
runs dry is an Innovation feature and we look
at an e-commerce business, with a difference
in the Grow section. In Lead we talk to Themba
Mthombeni about Duma Travel’s
expansion to a billion rand enterprise.
Meet thriving woman Projeni Pather who
brought SA moms and dads MamaMagic
exhibitions.
Featured in our Franchise section, read
about how a home-grown small business
was transformed into the thriving Delhi
Delicious franchise. In Beyond we take a
sneak peek at how three friends are taking
the salon bar experience to a different level.
Check in with us at:
editor@thrivingmag.com
Kobus Schoeman, editor
2 Editor-in-chief & Founder
www.thrivingmag.com
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3 Editor
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