I spotted this magazine while browsing CNA on Sunday:

This just shows you how one website – Facebook – has opened up so many opportunities for people. This magazine is not affiliated with Facebook, so all it is, is someones idea that people would love to read a magazine all about Facebook and how to get the most out of it.

Take Social Media (the company) for example. They create applications primarily for Facebook, and to date have raised about $4 million in venture capital. 18 months ago, they didn’t exist. Just another opportunity that someone grabbed.

I have heard a few people wanting to leave SA, because of better opportunities overseas. Say what? I can only understand if you leave because of crime, but every other reason is completely null and void in my mind. Because we live in a developing 3rd world country means the opportunities to start a business and be successful is so much greater than in a 1st World country! There are tons of SA corporates and small businesses that know nothing about social media and marketing, not to mention how to engage the youth and build a brand presence around one of the most important population age groups. Facebook magazine anyone?

I’m going off on a tangent, but my statement still stands. Take this magazine as a perfect example of how you don’t have to have the killer idea ala Facebook to make it huge. You just have know what is happening around you, and take your idea and go for it!