Positive outlook for SA start-ups

Positive outlook for SA start-ups

While start-up entrepreneurs face key challenges, the majority are positive and are motivated to grow and develop their businesses. These are among the findings of a survey of 900 start-up entrepreneurs by Seed Academy, aimed at getting a national snapshot of start-up entrepreneurs. According to the findings, the main problems entrepreneurs face are finding customers, raising funds, a lack of guidance and entrepreneurs’ tendency to wear too many hats.

Seed Academy offers help for start-ups

Seed Academy has opened in Cape Town, and is offering entrepreneurial training in both Cape Town and Johannesburg. There is more than R2,4-million of sponsored training available for early stage technology and women entrepreneurs. Applications are open with courses...