For young South African founders

Start a business. Meet the people who help you grow it.

Free lessons to get going, a step-by-step course to build your business, and a members' network where young people find customers, partners and suppliers.

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How it works

Learn. Network. Do business.

1

Learn

Start with free courses, articles and webinars. When you are ready, follow Build a Business in a Box, eight practical lessons from idea to first customers.

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2

Network

Post what you offer and what you need on the members' board, find people in the directory and meet in person at network functions.

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3

Do business

Turn connections into customers, suppliers and partners. And when you need it, get insurance guidance as an extra service.

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Free courses and lessons

Get the free starter checklist

Twelve steps to start your business, on one page. It opens as soon as you enter your details.

Inside the Young Founders Club

Build a Business in a Box

A guided course that takes you from idea to paying customers. Every lesson ends with one action, so you finish with a real business, not just notes.

  1. Find a problem worth solving
  2. Design your offer and set your price
  3. Make it real: name, brand and home base
  4. Get your first ten customers
  5. Handle your money properly
  6. Network and sell to the people who matter
  7. Your 90-day plan

Monthly membership

R59 per month
  • The full Build a Business in a Box course
  • Members' network board and directory
  • Member events
  • Cancel any time
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An extra service

Insurance, made understandable.

As your business and income grow, so do your risks. The Young Adviser also offers insurance education and guidance for individuals, businesses and sectional title schemes, so cover stays simple.

Insurance services
5+

years of hands-on short-term insurance experience behind the guidance

Coming soon

The Young Adviser app

Free financial education and trusted professional connections, in your pocket. The mobile app is on its way for iOS and Android.

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Your business starts with the next step.

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