Starting an entirely new business is uncharted territory for most people. It offers great rewards, but equally high risks. About 80% of all new small businesses fail within the ﬁrst ﬁve years. Wanting to be your own boss isn’t enough to make you successful and before you set up shop, you need to think hard about whether you have the right temperament, leadership skills, support system and dedication to be an entrepreneur. This week on the show we look at the Entrepreneurs Growth Centre, a facility in South Africa that provide free support and service assistance to local entrepreneurs and we speak to Christo Botes the Executive Director of Business Partners Limited…

It is a weekly careers programme that targets high School learners, those from historically disadvantaged back ground especially the girl child. The programme seeks to portray various careers and professional options that are available and, at the same time, demystify the careers making the learners aware of their own capabilities to attain the professions. We also do a focus on entrepreneurship in Africa.

It is a weekly careers programme that targets high School learners, those from historically disadvantaged back ground especially the girl child.

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