Starting a business doesn’t have to drain your savings. With low-cost, high-ROI ideas, you can launch a profitable venture.

Put yourself out there and take advantage of opportunities to attend events, network, compete and build new relationships. Why now will always be the best time to start your business.

Having difficulty in identifying that unique 'gap' in the market? You can start your own distinctively South African business, using these 11 uniquely South African business ideas.