10 Practical Ways to Generate and Validate Business Ideas in 2026

Last updated: 30 December 2025 Business ideas in South Africa emerge daily. Some great, some good, some just ridiculous. Do you have ideas for a new business? If you are searching for realistic business ideas in South Africa for 2026, the key shift is this: ideas are easy to generate, but demand validation is what makes […]
7 Side-Hustle Ideas for Entrepreneurs Over the Age of 55

It’s possible to be a successful entrepreneur at any age. However, starting a side-business as you near retirement has unique advantages, including your years of experience, extensive professional network, and (upcoming) schedule flexibility. One thing you will have available when you retire is more time. Why not use it to make an extra income? Here […]
Become Part of the Freelance Economy and Earn Money

The freelance economy, also known as the gig economy, revolves around hiring self-employed workers to undertake specific jobs in return for an agreed upon payment. Freelancers are the individuals who can be hired for such temporary work. They may find jobs through temporary staffing agencies or through freelance-specific websites such as Upwork. The internet has created the […]
Is Your Business Idea Feasible?

Feasible or not! Feasibility; an important component that so many new entrepreneurs fail to consider. Before you get to the stage of starting your own business and opening your doors for the first time, there are two vital aspects that most individuals find very difficult; firstly, getting a new business idea and determining whether this […]