Able Quote by Thabo Mbeki
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“You might indeed be able to provide this money that people need to start a business, but can they run a business? This new consolidated agency [National Empowerment Fund] focuses on that matter of preparing people so that they can run business successfully.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Empowerment Fund launch, South Africa, 2005
Providing capital is insufficient without training; success depends on preparing entrepreneurs to manage businesses.
In simple terms: Money alone isn’t enough; skills matter.
Key Takeaway
Invest in education as well as funding.
Themes
entrepreneurship
capacity building
economic development
Mood
pragmatic
hopeful
Type
advisory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- startup funding
- business training
- policy design
- mentorship programs
Key Concepts
human capital development
business management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can training be tailored to diverse entrepreneurs?
- What support follows initial training?
A Different Perspective
Training requires resources and time, and not all trainees succeed.
