The FOC

07/06/2019

Are you a successful business owner with some extra cash and not sure how to use it?

We recommend investing it back in your business.

Read our article to learn the types of business investments for entrepreneurs and how it will help maximize your financial growth opportunities.

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“Investment” has been used so often that the definition has become quite broad when discussing business and finances. It refers to anything from adding a few hundred Rands in stock to buying millions in real estate. An investment is any action or process that devotes time, money or resources to ...

05/06/2019

The 6 benefits of being an environmentally friendly business:

1. Improved brand image and competitive advantage
2. Increased productivity and profits
3. Business shows compliance with environmental regulations
4. Higher employee and investor attraction
5. Waste reductions
6. Happy shareholders

Happy World Environment Day!

(Source: https://www.environmentalleader.com/2016/03/6-benefits-of-becoming-a-sustainable-business/)

30/05/2019

Most entrepreneurs looking to start their own business are overwhelmed with the choices available to fund their start-up. But what kind of investment should one approach and will it be the best option for your business's current phase?

When looking for ways to fund your start-up, it is important to know the difference between the main types of investors.

Read our article to learn about the 4 main ways to fund your start-up.

28/05/2019

"If you can offer a free tier that provides a lot of value, it will naturally help your product to spread much more rapidly." -Melanie Perkins, Co-founder of Canva

24/05/2019

From products that are low in costs but have a wide audience to newcomer niched items, there more than enough business ideas to get you started this year.

Hopefully this post will spark some ideas of you own.
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What product did you start selling that turned into a lucrative business?

23/05/2019

The top 5 challenges entrepreneurs face in their business
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• Finding clients or customers
• Inability to raise funds
• Lack of guidance
• Wearing too many hats
• Slow or lost sales

What is your top challenge you currently face in your business?

23/05/2019

Here are 4 startup trends to watch out for in 2019 that we believe will make an impact on the economy and possibly add to your company's investment readiness.

Startups have brought many innovations toward changing market conditions in 2018. The introduction of many new technologies caused disruptive changes to the economy. Statistics show that more than half of all startups adopt a digital business plan compared to 38% of big traditional companies, which....

15/05/2019

"Why should we invest in you?"

Answer this question with the ultimate pitch deck.

Read our article to learn what to put in your presentation to get that investment: http://bit.ly/2LF5XDP

You might only get one chance to impress the right person.

14/05/2019

State of Entrepreneurship

The State of Entrepreneurship Survey has identified three reasons why entrepreneurs started their businesses.

Why did you start your own business?
1. I identified an opportunity
2. I wanted to be my own boss
3. I wanted to utilise my skills

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