Many people dream of starting their own businesses but are not in a position to give up their permanent job. However, it is possible to use your job as a stepping stone to becoming an entrepreneur.

“Keep your eyes open and treat a job as a learning experience. Aspiring entrepreneurs should not frown on the valuable skills one builds when they themselves are in formal employment,” says Andiswa Bata, head of SME at FNB Commercial...

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