Aspiring entrepreneur and Grade 7 learner Iesa Saleji (13) writes:
I started my business called Frostbite Snow Cones in August this year because I love snow cones and I wanted to make extra cash for myself.
One day I went to the Pretoria Zoo where there were selling snow cones and I tried one for the first time. With that first bite, I fell in love with snow cones.
I decided to use my savings and started my business. I sell snow cones every Saturday outside Hamzah Halaal butchery in Emmarentia.
I got inspiration from my parents and my business studies teacher Beven Tshuma who made me believe that it was possible for me to start a real business with proper planning and determination.
During our Grade 7 school market day, recently held at the school, I managed to make the most sales, and people loved my snow cones.
I made a total income of R1 720 in just three hours before I ran out of ingredients to make more snow cones.
I did not anticipate that my business would be so popular, but it was a lesson in the process, and I am very proud of my achievement because I really worked hard in preparing for this day.
I would like to encourage other young people to consider entrepreneurship in order to make extra money and not to rely on their parents with everything.
I strongly believe that entrepreneurship is one of the most effective ways to curb the scourge of high unemployment in the country.
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