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From Idea to Action — Starting Mred Corp Solutions

 

By Nhlanhla Handsome Ngubane

The MRED Entrepreneur Journey – Series Part 2

 

The difference between people who dream and people who build is simple: action. Many people have great ideas, but only a few take the first real step toward turning those ideas into a business. For me, that first major step was the creation of Mred Corp Solutions — the company that opened the door to the MRED business family.

 

 

The Moment the Idea Became Real

 

The concept behind Mred Corp Solutions began as a simple thought:

“I want to create a business that solves real problems and delivers real value.”

 

I didn’t yet know the full direction the business would take, but I knew I wanted to build something professional, something structured, and something that could grow over time. The idea wasn’t enough — I had to act on it.

This is when I realized:

A business is not created the day you think of it. It’s created the day you decide to commit.

 

 

Facing the early Challenges

 

When I first started Mred Corp Solutions, I had more questions than answers:

 

How do I register a company?

 

Which documents do I need?

 

How does branding work?

 

Where do I start with marketing?

 

How do I build an online presence?

These challenges felt overwhelming at times. I made mistakes, I tried things that didn’t work, and I had moments of doubt. But every step — even the imperfect ones — moved me forward.

 

I learned something important:

Entrepreneurship rewards courage, not perfection.

 

Learning Through Action

 

I quickly understood that the best way to learn business is by doing business. I didn’t wait for everything to be perfect. I took the first step:

 

Registered the company

 

Chose the name

 

Started building an identity

 

Worked on the services offered

 

Learned how to manage clients

 

Learned the basic online tools

 

Built structure piece by piece

The more actions I took, the more the vision became clearer.

 

Building the Identity of Mred Corp Solutions

 

Mred Corp Solutions became more than just a startup with paperwork — it became the foundation of my entrepreneurial journey.

It taught me about:

 

Professional communication

 

Customer relationships

 

Branding and visibility

 

Time management

 

Setting goals and staying accountable

 

Problem-solving under pressure

Every entrepreneur must build these skills, and this company became my training ground.

 

It shaped the discipline, resilience, and strategic thinking that later made MRED Holdings, Mred Hair Salon & Barber Shop, Mred Farm, and Mred Garden Services possible.

 

The Power of the First Business

 

Your first business will always be special, not because it’s perfect, but because it teaches you the most. Mred Corp Solutions taught me that:

 

Small ideas grow when you nurture them.

 

Every company starts with one step.

 

Fear disappears when you act.

 

Success comes from consistency, not speed.

Most importantly, it taught me that I could build more.

 

And that is exactly what I did.

 

Message to New Entrepreneurs

 

If you’re thinking of starting your first company, here’s what matters:

 

Start simple.

 

Start small.

 

Start with what you have.

 

Don’t wait for the “right moment” — create it.

 

Take the first step, then learn the next step.

You don’t need to see the whole path.

You only need to see the next move.

 

Your first business will change you — let it.