“Faith without work is dead, so do more than just believe”

Nduvhuwo Vhuatsha, a local author, says he is thankful for people who acknowledge their calling to become entrepreneurs - whether it is a new business or product or a completely new initiative.

In his recently published book, The Praying Entrepreneur, he compares entrepreneurs with artists who always come up with new ways of creating something different. “Each of us is created to fulfil a certain purpose in this life,” he said. “Whatever your life’s purpose, I believe that it should be connected to serving humanity. We should all seek to be of service to others with our skills and talents.”

He says that his book will help readers understand the importance of prayer by entrepreneurs who want to succeed. It will also guide readers to run their enterprises successfully and alert them about the dos and don’ts to maintain their enterprises.

“Entrepreneurs who want to quit their full-time jobs to start their own businesses need to be equipped with the relevant information, or else they might fail,” Vhuatsha says. “Therefore, this is the right tool for an entrepreneur. This book teaches you how to pray as an entrepreneur and help open your mind, so that you’re ready to face challenges fearlessly.”

The author states that the business industry needs more people to address the issue of unemployment in the country effectively. “We need more people in this country who are willing to start their own businesses,” he said. “The unemployment rate in South Africa is quite scary, and if more people take the plunge and start their own businesses, these stats will start looking better and more families and communities will be able to sustain themselves and raise their quality of life.”

The Praying Entrepreneur seeks to create a balance between the spiritual side of entrepreneurship and the practical side. “We must just not become so spiritual that we do not learn about the practical things we need to do too,” Vhuatsha says. “It is said ‘Faith without work is dead’, so don’t just believe, but work harder to actualise those dreams. At the same time, don’t just work, have faith too and be positive.”

He concludes: “Entrepreneurship comes with a lot of responsibilities that require that an individual be well balanced, mentally fortified and ready to confront their fear and act positively, with a positive mind-set. So, this book is available to guide you on your journey.”

Vhuatsha is available on most social media platforms and can be reached on Tel 076 703 4592.

Date:28 March 2021

By: Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Tshifhiwa Given Mukwevho was born in 1984 in Madombidzha village, not far from Louis Trichardt in the Limpopo Province. After submitting articles for roughly a year for Limpopo Mirror's youth supplement, Makoya, he started writing for the main newspaper. He is a prolific writer who published his first book, titled A Traumatic Revenge in 2011. It focusses on life on the street and how to survive amidst poverty. His second book titled The Violent Gestures of Life was published in 2014.

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