Cyber Monday Sale! 50% Off All Access

Video: What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then Successful South African entrepreneurs share what they know now that they wish they knew when they launched their businesses.

By Daniel Newman

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

You're reading Entrepreneur South Africa, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.

What advice would you give yourself if you had to start all over again as a youngster?

Meet the mentors

Albe Geldenhuys, founder of USN

Matsi Modise, co-founder of Furaha Solutions

Alan Knott-Craig, Director of Herotel

Marnus Broodryk, founder of sme.africa and The Beancounter

Rich Mullholland, internationally acclaimed speaker and founder of Talk Drawer

Daniel Newman

CEO of Druff Interactive, Creator of CEOwise

Daniel Newman interviews leading entrepreneurs and finds out what the secret to their success is on his platform CEOwise. After running his design agency Druff Interactive for over 15 years he realised he should have been in a different place with his business after so many years. Determined to become a better entrepreneur Daniel is on a mission to learn from the best in the business. CEOwise documents his journey of learning.
Making a Change

Potential Is Only the Beginning

You must realize it's up to you to make the most of your talents -- and to be honest with yourself so you can improve upon your shortcomings.

Productivity

15 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Do Every Day

The most effective entrepreneurs know they need to invest in themselves if they want to grow their business. Here are some habits to embrace.

Entrepreneurs

Watch List: 50 Top SA Small Businesses To Watch

Keep your finger on the pulse of the start-up space by using our comprehensive list of SA small business to watch.

Thought Leaders

7 Steps to Starting a Successful Online Dating Site

Tap these strategies to attract the right users and really click with them.

Thought Leaders

5 Lessons Young Entrepreneurs Mostly Learn the Hard Way

Listening to people who have already learned from mistakes is the smartest thing few people do.

Money & Finance

Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk Launches Seed Fund for Startups

The new investment group will be called Vayner/RSE.