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Eugene Scheepers

📍 Cape Town

Build in Public: GoKiddo [Part 3]

It has been almost 2 weeks since my last writeup about GoKiddo and my “Build in Public” journey. If you missed Part 2 , you will find it here. Quick Updates Business Listing Analytics - DONE I have built some analytics into the site, which allows business to see how many

Build in Public: GoKiddo [Part 2]

A week has passed since I last wrote to you about my “Build in Public” journey where I will be building GoKiddo , a web app where parents can find activities to Go and do with their Kiddos. If you missed Part 1 , you will find it here. Let me start

Build in Public: GoKiddo [Part 1]

I have been thinking about building something in public for quite a while now. You might wonder what ” Build in public ” means. Let’s ask ChatGPT. Won’t someone steal the idea? This seems like a valid fear - but it’s probably irrational. Everyone has had a “good idea”

Embracing Failure: My Business Ventures That Didn't Quite Make It

Have you ever tried something new, only to find that it didn’t work out the way you hoped it would? Maybe you started a business that ultimately failed, or you invested time and money into a project that didn’t yield the results you expected. Whatever the case may

How to quit your job and start a business and why it's not a good idea.

Many people dream of quitting their day job and starting their own business. The idea of being your boss, setting your schedule, and doing work that you love can be very appealing. However, the truth is that quitting your job and starting a business is a risky move that may

What is Chat GPT and how I use AI to be a productive entrepreneur

As an entrepreneur, productivity is key to success. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) , there are many tools available to help entrepreneurs streamline their work and boost productivity. One such tool is Chat GPT. What is Chat GPT? Chat GPT is a language model developed by OpenAI that uses

3 Proven Strategies for Buying a Business with Zero Capital in South Africa: A Guide for Entrepreneurs

Starting a business can be challenging, especially if you don’t have much capital to work with. Fortunately, there are ways to buy a business even if you don’t have any money to invest. In South Africa, there are several options that allow you to buy a business using

Maximize Your Success as an Entrepreneur: Master the Art of Hearing That will never work

As an entrepreneur, you are bound to face rejection, criticism and negativity in your journey to success. One of the most common phrases that you may hear when you present your ideas is “that will never work”. While this may be discouraging, it is important to understand that rejection is

Overcoming Failure: Lessons Learned from Failed Business Ventures

Entrepreneurship is often portrayed as a glamorous and exciting journey, filled with success and growth. However, the reality is that most entrepreneurs will experience failure at some point in their careers. In fact, statistics show that the majority of startups fail within the first five years. Since I started dabling

If no one is critical of what you're doing - are you busy with something meaningful?

Haters will see you walk on water and say it’s because you can’t swim. While walking to the beach last month during our holiday in Namibia, I came across this quote outside a pizza place in our neighbourhood. “Haters will see you walk on water and say it’