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False msafiri BUSINESS 120 and African giants like Kenya Breweries, Nandos and Pick and Pay) started off as small companies and then grew. Read the biographies of the great entrepreneurs – the Fords, the Gateses, the Motsepes, the Mitals, the Ibrus and the Dangotes – and you will discover that great businesspeople come from all backgrounds. Some are well- educated, others can barely read; some come from sound families, others had to struggle on their own; some are strong and charismatic, others are shy and retiring. Yet they have all succeeded as businesspeople. Business is truly a great equaliser. It is open to all – male and female, young and old. Success in business means not only a good income, it often also brings social respect and admiration, leadership and power. You can live your dreams and help others achieve theirs. How to get started If you have read this article so far, it suggests that you are interested in going into business. You may not be too sure about it, you may think ‘ lets wait and see’ but you are nibbling. That’s a good sign! First comes the desire, then the means of achieving that desire. You might well be wondering, ‘ How do I get started?’ or ‘ What is the best business to be involved in?’ or ‘ What are the risks?’ I put these questions to my business guru, and oldest friend. Although he was a very bright student, he left high school at 18 to go into business. He had no money to start with and little experience. He made his first million dollars from his base in Mombasa when he was 23 years old. He then went on to make and lose fortunes all over the world. Today, he is a wealthy man who dabbles a bit in business and spends his time ‘ travelling and seeking out interesting people’ when he is not playing with his grandchildren. If you want to go into business, how and where do your start? It doesn’t matter what business you go into, where your business is situated or at what age you go into business, there is only one place to start from. And that place is? Your head. In your mind. That is where it all starts. If you want to dip your toe in the water to feel the temperature; if you say ‘ I’ll give it a try’ or ‘ I’ll leave if I don’t like it’, then I will tell you to forget business. Continue doing what you are doing. If you want to go into business, you have to jump off the cliff. You have to commit totally. But before you jump, find out how far down the water is and make sure you can swim. The first day wealth of nations is in direct proportion to how many small businesses they have