There's a lot of talk about the need for more entrepreneurs in SA. There's also a perception that many would-be entrepreneurs simply lack the funds to take their business idea to the streets.
While raising seed capital may be a legitimate bugbear for some, it seems there are plenty of opportunities for small businesses to access finance, provided the business idea is strong enough - and that's where most entrepreneurs need to apply more effort, experts say.
Allon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp, said the entrepreneur's need for money was often a myth. "Many small business owners tend to default to that view. But I think what you really need is paying customers; many businesses overlook customers as a source of income. It's important to make money."
To read the full, original article click on this link: Small business: How do I fan the flames of my enterprise? - Times LIVE
Author: BRENDAN PEACOCK
