Failure Does NOT Define You

Take the rejections & the wins

This week’s newsletter is inspired by Selebogo Molefe known as @DrLifesgud. He recently posted a video on his Twitter feed, saying:"I hope you're selling. I hope you're getting enough rejections so you can get those Yes(es)."Let's talk about how rejection can impact your business... In an interview with Kevan Wright, a Business Coach and workshop facilitator at Fetola Business

Development Professionals, said one of the most common factors that can limit the growth of a business is an entrepreneur’s reluctance to sell.Wright added: “I believe the most prevalent reason for sales avoidance is a fear of rejection… But the fact remains – if you’re not selling, you aren’t in business!”Read Wright’s advice for overcoming your fear of rejection here. 

his week we share important advice for how to deal with rejection + MORE on #YouthMonth. Stay safe and healthy.

LESSON OF THE WEEK

“A rejection is nothing more than a necessary step in the pursuit of success" - Bo Bennett

READ: Your 5-Point Action Plan For Overcoming Business Failure

NEW THIS WEEK

- Mathebe Molise, Founder of Beauty on Tapp, Shares How to Monetise an App & How Business is Thriving Through COVID-19

- [UPDATE] More Unique Business Ideas

Been Rejected Recently? You’re Not Alone – Here is Some Advice:

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HOW not to take rejection personally >> 

‘You Are Not Your Company’ – Luvuyo Rani

OTHER entrepreneurs share how they deal with rejection in business >> 

Entrepreneurs Who Bounced Back From Failure To Something Bigger

What You Can Learn from How DJ Black Coffee Deals With Rejection

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We have 22 year old self made entrepreneur Avthar Aniruth, awe-inspiring and programming expert Sewagodimo Matlapeng, social media manager and entrepreneur Busisiwe Skhosana and influencer, Sipho Muchindu.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Youth Funding Opportunities

Did You Know of These Business Funding Opportunities that are Available for Youth?- NYDA’s Thusano Fund (STUDENTS, NGOS)- IDC’s Youth Pipeline Development Programme (SELECTED)- African-German Youth Initiative Innovation Fund (ALL)- Gro-E Youth Scheme (GREEN)- GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize (AGRICULTURE)- The Anzisha Prize (ALL)- Nextwork Global Exposure programme (SELECTED) MORE INFO ON IT HERE

SEE ALSO: 

• The Best Time to Start a Business is Now – 10 PLUS Business Ideas for Youth

• 13 Youth Initiatives and Support Networks to Join This Youth Month

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