This week we talk to Margaret Hirsch, COO of Hirsch’s Homestore. We speak about the birth of Hirsh’s and a few of the catalysts behind various milestones in its journey. We discuss how Hirsch’s contributes to entrepreneurship in South Africa by helping individuals establish their own businesses and highlight some of the responsibilities associated with business ownership. Margaret shares some tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, such as cautioning against taking out loans, working while others are sleeping, the importance of exercising mind and body, working hard, building networks and social capital, and embracing lifelong learning. We emphasis the necessity of education and programmes like “Girls With Dignity” to supply sanitary pads to disadvantaged school girls so they don’t miss school when menstruating. Tune in for more…

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