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Shakeel Karjieker's 2-Minute Taste-Test On Getting Started

Before you get stuck into the recipe, test your skills in this supa quick 10-step assessment below. Then, try again at the end to see your improvement. 

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Question 1 of 10

What excited Shakeel about starting his first business?

A

Standing behind a counter like his dad had done.

B

Having his own keys.

C

The compelling vision he had for the business.

Question 2 of 10

What does Shakeel believe about entrepreneurship?

A

It’s not as daunting as people think.

B

It’s a tough, tough life.

C

All you have to do to succeed is follow your passion.

Question 3 of 10

What is the most important ingredient in a business plan?

A

The entrepreneur’s vision for the business.

B

Sales targets and projections for the next five years.

C

The visibility blueprint of the business.

Question 4 of 10

What is the best way to start a business?

A

Get as big as you can, as fast as you can.

B

Start small and test the market.

C

Get a loan from the bank.

Question 5 of 10

Product testing is a scientific, expensive exercise best left to market research companies.

A

True.

B

False.

Question 6 of 10

What is the first stage of startup funding?

A

Self-funding.

B

Funding from family and friends.

C

Seed funding.

Question 7 of 10

What is a benefit of bootstrapping?

A

It teaches you to tie your own shoelaces.

B

It teaches you to make shoes as a business.

C

It teaches you to be resourceful.

Question 8 of 10

Why should you do your own SARS paperwork?

A

So that you can understand the process and build a relationship with SARS.

B

So that you can learn about the loopholes.

C

So that you check up on your accountant.

Question 9 of 10

What is an optimised social media profile?

A

It includes all your phone numbers.

B

Your photograph was taken by a professional.

C

It gives people a sense of the value your business can add to their lives.

Question 10 of 10

What do resilient entrepreneurs understand about the economy?

A

It works in cycles of troughs and peaks.

B

It always works against you and your business.

C

Nothing.

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