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Hi, my name is James Keru. passionate about business & a champion of the entrepreneurial culture. Reach me via the following avenues. Twitter: @JamesKeru Facebook: James Keru
About James Keru

About James Keru

Hi, my name is James Keru. passionate about business & a champion of the entrepreneurial culture. Reach me via the following avenues. Twitter: @JamesKeru Facebook: James Keru

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Wondering What Venture You Can Start With 20K? Try Managu Business

Managu full

Many people have come to realize the dangers of surviving on junk, processed food and red meat; a feat that has led to a boom in demand for indigenous foods such as Managu. To give you the perspective, 10 years ago, managus worth Ksh10 used to be enough to feed a family of four for two days. But today, even with Ksh50 one would struggle getting enough stock to feed two people for a day. With such growth in popularity, it’s possible to say that there is no better time to venture into the business of planting, packaging and wholesaling managu. You only need to think smarter than everyone else and launch your business with as little as Ksh20,000 and end up making as much as Ksh1.2 Million per year. Read on to find out how. Continue reading


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How To Be A Person Who Takes Responsibility And Makes Less Excuses

Making excuses

“Life is too expensive,” “It’s a hopeless scenario out here,” “I will never get out of debt,” “Were it not for my parents I would have done better in this life”. Have you ever found yourself making such utterances? Well, be my guest. Whichever way you look at it, there is always someone who we can all blame for our woes – whether in business or in life in general. But as it turns out, blaming just compounds the problem instead of solving it. Continue reading


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Why Building Rentals [Real Estate] Is Not Always a Wise Investment Idea

Cheap rental buildings in Kenya

“So John and your chama what are you going to invest in if you win this Ksh 5 Million cheque?” Asked the TV programme presenter. John, like most us would do, grinned and responded “We are planning to buy a plot and construct rentals.” I had been watching this Chama show for about one month and 90% of those interviewed said that if they managed to win the overall prize they would definitely aspire to become landlords. Continue reading


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How To Start An Exotic Fruits Retail Business [Apples, Peach, Grapes, Kiwi Fruits] With Ksh5,000

exotic fruits in kenya

Growing awareness of the value of healthy eating is good news for anyone interested in starting a small fruits shop, whether you grow the fruits yourself or not. You only need to set up shop in a good location and stock it with exotic fruits like apples, peach, grapes, kiwi fruit, strawberries, oranges and bananas. Continue reading


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How to Evaluate If There Is Ready Market for Your Business

market research in Kenya

It’s one thing to spot an idea, it’s another to have it succeed at the marketplace. To tell you the truth, most of the business ideas you will come across out there are only good on paper – only when you implement them will you realize that they actually require a great deal of luck to translate into profit. So, before you take a plunge and before you even pump your life savings into any business it’s important to do a quick market analysis. Sounds like rocket science? Worry not for we have broken down all the steps you need to take to determine your venture’s chances of success. Continue reading


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Start a Small Kerosene Supply Joint and Grow It Into a Mini-Petrol Station

Kerosene Pump

The idea of setting up a small kerosene supply shop where you can sell this commodity in small quantities is an age-old gem that never disappoints. With over 70% of Kenyans directly relying on kerosene for power it turns out that this is a potential launching pad for futuristic entrepreneurs who would like to venture into the lucrative oil distribution business. We discuss what you need to do in order to get started. Continue reading