Collaboration is one of the most powerful tools available to entrepreneurs. The right partnership can unlock new markets, accelerate innovation, strengthen operations and improve resilience. The wrong one can drain time, money and emotional energy and even destroy a promising venture. Globally, strategic alliances are recognised as a key way for organisations to expand market reach, access complementary resources and gain competitive advantage. In South Africa, collaboratio

One of the hardest transitions for any entrepreneur is moving from “doing everything yourself” to building a team that expands your capability, strengthens your strategy and protects your energy. Many founders delay this step out of fear, limited resources or uncertainty about timing. Others move too quickly and hire without structure, leading to costly mistakes. The truth is: A reliable team is not a luxury. It is a strategic investment, but the timing and structure matter.

Entrepreneurship is about vision, drive and opportunity. But turning those into a sustainable business often requires more than ambition alone. Formal education in commerce provides tools, frameworks and legitimacy that many first-time entrepreneurs lack. At the same time, entrepreneurial spark, lived experience and instinct remain invaluable. The best founders combine both worlds: entrepreneurial courage plus business discipline. 1. What Formal Commerce Education Brings to a