Let’s be honest — in Africa, the word entrepreneurship has become more popular than “Amen” on a Sunday.
Every motivational speaker is telling you:
“Start your own thing!” “Be your own boss!” “Resign and follow your dreams!”
And you? You’re sitting there with $8 in your bank wondering which dream exactly — because even in your sleep, you’re broke.
Registering a Company? It’s Cheaper Than an iTel!****
Did you know you can register a functional company in Zimbabwe for less than $100?
Yes, you can be called Director Blessing Mupfudze of BlessTech Holdings (Pvt) Ltd before lunch.
But here’s the twist: Having a company doesn’t mean you have customers.
And that’s where many people get shocked.
They register a company Monday, print business cards Tuesday, open a Facebook page Wednesday, and by Friday they’re already posting:
“Support Black-owned businesses.”
Sir, you don’t have a business yet — you have printed ambition.
Enter the “Intrapreneur”****
Not everyone is called to start the company. Some people are called to grow someone else’s vision — and still win.
That’s what we call an intrapreneur — someone who thinks and works like an entrepreneur, but within someone else’s business.
Let’s talk examples:
Dr. Douglas Mboweni – CEO of Econet
He didn’t start Econet. Dr. Strive Masiyiwa did.
But Douglas Mboweni came in, worked hard, acted like he owned the place (in a good way), and 20+ years later he’s a multi-millionaire still running the show.
That’s not luck. That’s intrapreneurship with vibes and results.
Tim Cook – The Richest Employee in the World****
Tim Cook didn’t found Apple. Steve Jobs did.
But today? Tim Cook is worth over $1.9 billion… as an EMPLOYEE.
Yes, you read that right. He’s employed. And he’s richer than some “CEOs” shouting “I work for myself” while borrowing rent money.
Not Everyone Is Called to Start a Church****
Some of you think entrepreneurship is your calling… Until you realize even your WhatsApp business status gets zero views.
Starting is a gift. Growing is a grace.
If you start something and it fails after three months, maybe it wasn’t the devil. Maybe you’re called to build with someone, not by yourself.
Here’s the Truth****
You don’t need to start a company to be successful. You just need to:
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Work like the business is yours
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Think like a builder, not just an employee
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Add value like you’re investing in your future self
Because if the company wins — you win too.
Before you quit your job to start “Blessing Empire Holdings” with no business plan or customers, just ask yourself:
“Am I Tim Cook in the making… or am I just hungry?”
And remember: Not all of us are meant to be pastors. Some of us are the deacons who actually keep the church running.
