Entrepreneurs
Discover inspiring South African founder stories, startup lessons, and success journeys on Startup Mag. Learn from entrepreneurs turning ideas into thriving businesses and get insights to fuel your own startup growth.
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From the Top of the Charts to Background Noise: The Rise and Fall of Beats by Dre
From the Top of the Charts to Background Noise: The Rise and Fall of Beats by Dre. Beats by Dre—a…
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5 Things Not to Do When Experiencing Business Failure
5 Things Not to Do When Experiencing Business Failure. Business failure is one of the most challenging experiences an entrepreneur…
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Business Acumen Outside Music: Kanye West vs. 50 Cent
Business Acumen Outside Music: Kanye West vs. 50 Cent. In the world of hip-hop, few names resonate as loudly as…
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5 Things Entrepreneurs in South Africa Need to Start 2025 on a Productive Note
5 Things Entrepreneurs in South Africa Need to Start 2025 on a Productive Note. As we move into 2025, entrepreneurs…
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10 Reasons Why South African Entrepreneurs Should Build Resilience
10 Reasons Why South African Entrepreneurs Should Build Resilience. Resilience is essential for entrepreneurs, especially in challenging environments like South…
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How Laduma Ngxokolo Turned Cultural Prints Into Luxury Fashion
How Laduma Ngxokolo Turned Cultural Prints Into Luxury Fashion. Laduma Ngxokolo, the visionary founder of MaXhosa Africa, has redefined luxury…
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How to Best Navigate the Spaza Shop Sector in 2025
How to Best Navigate the Spaza Shop Sector in 2025. The spaza shop sector, a cornerstone of South Africa’s informal…
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What It Took for Takealot to Disrupt the eCommerce Industry in South Africa
What It Took for Takealot to Disrupt the eCommerce Industry in South Africa. In a country where brick-and-mortar retail has…
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10 Tips To Consider When Pivoting From a Professional Career to Entrepreneurship
10 Tips To Consider When Pivoting From a Professional Career to Entrepreneurship. Transitioning from a professional career to entrepreneurship is…
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10 Trends Aspiring Entrepreneurs Should Look Out For In 2025
10 Trends Aspiring Entrepreneurs Should Look Out For In 2025. The world of entrepreneurship is evolving rapidly, with new trends…
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Two-a-Day Is SA’s First Agribusiness To Enjoy Top Employer Status
Two-a-Day Is SA’s First Agribusiness To Enjoy Top Employer Status. Tru-Cape’s shareholder Two-a-Day recently became the first agribusiness in South…
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Cassper Nyovest: Rapper vs Entrepreneur – The Mindset of a Hustler
Cassper Nyovest: Rapper vs Entrepreneur – The Mindset of a Hustler. Cassper Nyovest, born Refiloe Maele Phoolo, is more than…
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Business Lessons To Learn From MoFaya’s Rise In A Tough FMCG Industry
Business Lessons To Learn From MoFaya’s Rise In A Tough FMCG Industry. The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry is notoriously…
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