Corporate Youth Jan. / Feb. 2014 | Page 5

Editor’s Note Making the Dreaded Cut It’s the dawn of a new season when you notice that some old methods and people in your life just don’t fit anymore. I’ve always been told that progress will only occur when dead weight is removed and my tree of life will only grow healthily if I prune the dry leaves. This is relevant to both professional personal lives. David Mkwanazi shares with us how forming the right partnerships can help you reach greater heights in the Entrepreneur Profile of this issue. Being a young entrepreneur and professional comes with its challenges but it’s important to let your work speak on your behalf. Chances are, on your pathway to immense success you will come across your own peers who aren’t as passionate about your vision as you are but it’s important to be resilient. Let go of what doesn’t fit with your plans or risk the negativity that will surely arise. Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane imparts some wisdom in the Main Feature and is exemplary of how moving against the tide and creating your own trail is necessary if you want to succeed against perceived notions. We look into the reasons banks are often reluctant to loaning start-ups and provide some of the many other solutions that exist out there. So make your dreams a reality by taking a small step out of the planning phase. Ever wondered what the BBBEE is really about? Read the feature about deciphering this plan and be enlightened. Information is accessible and knowledge truly is power. Remember that education isn’t limited to the formal structure of an institution and that “formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune”- Jim Rohn. How you go about making the necessary change depends on you. We provide guidelines; the consumption is completely up to you. Dream it.Chase it.Live it. Koketso Seloane