How to be Successful in Business

Did You Know - 80% of all new businesses fail within the first three years.

The International Alliance of Entrepreneurs (IAE) is a global membership organisation that empowers businesses to succeed.

Designed for start-ups and established businesses, IAE provides the skills, tools, and resources needed to boost profitability and drive sustainable growth.

The IAE helps entrepreneurs achieve their business goals and thrive in a competitive market through exclusive membership benefits, including expert training and practical support.

Who will benefit?

Business Start-Ups – Do you realise the skills required to be successful in business? Read on for more details.

Experienced EntrepreneursDo you have the skills to maintain your business’s profitability and growth? Read on for more details.

This is what we do

  • We mentor, inspire, educate, and challenge you to be your best and fulfil your dreams.
  • We’re focused on your success; the only question you need to answer is: Are You?
  • We’ve all the tools you’ll need and lots more you and your team will require and need!

We offer the following to achieve your business success –

Exclusive access to the IAE Toolkit -The IAE Toolkit provides a structured and flexible learning path to understand the core skills necessary to be successful in business. Read on for more details.

Business Growth WorkshopsA series of workshops to support the IAE toolkit and assist with the many challenges of success in business. Particularly for established entrepreneurs having to deal with changing trends and all the many other problems that need to be solved to stay successful and grow a business. Read on for more details.

Partnering Opportunities for Third Parties

IAE also works with organisations that wish to become IAE Partners to help equip entrepreneurs for success.

  • Education & Training Institutions: For students in business-related programmes.
  • Business, Trade & Industry Groups: Supporting member firms and individuals.
  • Professional Associations: For members seeking growth.
    Accountancy, Bookkeeping & Professional Services: Helping client businesses thrive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Alliance of Entrepreneurs

How to Be Successful in Business

Ready to transition from employee to entrepreneur? Whether you're considering or are already self-employed, understanding entrepreneurship is crucial. Success hinges on adapting to business challenges, especially in the early years.

Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur

Mistakes have limited financial impact as an employee, but in your own business, even small losses can affect your livelihood. Your business relies entirely on your continuous involvement and decisions.
 

Essential Skills for Business Success

Do you have the skills to run a business?

Likely not. With 80% of businesses failing in three years, many lack the 60-70% of new skills needed for success. 
 

News & Blog

Why do start-ups fail? Understanding the pitfalls and how to avoid them

Starting a business is an exciting journey, but the statistics paint a sobering picture: most start-ups struggle to survive. Across the globe, failure rates for start-ups range from 65% to as high as 90%. For example, in Africa, South Africa’s failure rate stands at a staggering 86%, while India leads […]

Understanding the reasons behind business start-up failures and how the IAE is addressing the 80% failure rate

Between November 2023 and October 2024, the global economy faced unprecedented challenges, with certain industries bearing the brunt of business failures. Startups, in particular, were hardest hit, with 80% failing within their first three years. Understanding the root causes of these failures is critical to creating solutions that foster entrepreneurial […]

From failure to fortune: How business failure can pave the way to success

Failure. It’s a word most entrepreneurs dread, yet it’s often the most valuable part of their journey. If you look closely at the stories of some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, you’ll find a recurring theme: failure wasn’t the end—it was the beginning of their eventual triumph. These stories […]