What kind of entrepreneur are you?

1. The type that has a keyboard to plug into your phone and apps that help you from virtually anywhere or,

2. The type that occasionally uses their phone for business but did not even know the options at number 1 were a possibility. From basics such as power supplies to use during load-shedding to travel keyboards and software tools that keep you on top of your business tasks, or perhaps you just want to keep tabs on your finances (use accounting software); there are many ways to stay connected. Many business apps and sites can assist you in working from virtually anywhere. Why not keep up with your studies through audio books or check on your funding application while at school pickup? Some apps that you can have on your phone right now:

1. Canva: A go-to design program for all types of content creation. Professionally made templates make it perfect for novice designers.

2. Zoom: This video conferencing tool is ideal for meetings or presentations enabling business owners to connect with clients.

3. Grammarly: Writing assistant that checks grammar, spelling and punctuation, ensuring professional-looking written content.

4. Evernote: This note-taking app helps you capture ideas, save web articles and create to-do lists.

5. Google Workspace: This suite of productivity tools streamlines communication and document management. 

For more invaluable tools see below:

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Finish Your Business Year Off StrongYou don't have to wait till New Year's Eve for positive resolutions and you don't have to wait until the beginning of the year to focus on your business model. Despite there only being eleven weeks left until the end of 2023, there is still time to achieve your business goals. Apart from preparing yourself for the end of the financial year by reviewing documents, you can up your festive marketing and look at future funding options.  

The end of the year is an ideal time to :

• Review your finances.

• Go through the year's documentation.

• Do performance reviews.

• Have a set of goals ready for the next year.

• Celebrate Business Accomplishments.

Here are some things to look at before the year ends.

How to Start a Fumigation Services Business

Pest control is often overlooked when looking into profitable service business ideas. However, it is a market with a lot of potential. The business can be started with minimal funds and without a large team. You could even use an inventory loan if you get a big contract and don't have the funds to comply.  Naturally, as with all businesses you need to invest in business skills. In this case, you would need training and the correct licenses. Be sure to research your market and have an understanding of your competitor's services, pricing, and customer base. For everything you need to know about going into this field see below:

Women Entrepreneurship & Funding

If you are a woman looking to break into the entrepreneurship world, but don't have the financial means, we have good news for you. Not only are there funding opportunities specifically aimed at you, but we also have the low down on how other successful businesswomen made their dreams come true.

One such entrepreneur is Tlalane Ntuli of Yalu, who shares that one of the first things she did while conceptualising her business was to list potential investors who “fit the brief”."We were looking for an investor who would not only be willing to take a chance on us, but one that was also looking to make a positive impact at a broader societal level," she shares. The attached resource will give you access to in-depth interviews about funding with Tlalane and other top

South African entrepreneurs: Salamina Mosese of Sorele Media, Stacey Brewer of SPARK Schools and Mukundi Lambani of Ambani Africa. Download to see just how they went above expectations.