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
I am sure you have met them – you know, those clients who make you cringe when you see them calling. The ones who criticize everything about your business. The kind that takes forever to pay off their debts. Stubborn customers exists in every business. Today we would like to have a conversation on the best way to deal with such customers without necessarily putting your reputation at stake. Continue reading
Much has been said about cricket farming. Some have even christened it “the game-changer” in Kenya’s food and agriculture sector. Media platforms are awash with success stories of farmers who “discovered gold” by rearing a handful of these orthopterous insects. But is this just another one of those over-hyped business ideas that end up dissapointing investors? Or are there opportunities to be explored at this stage? We take a closer look at the concept of cricket agri-business; the opportunities and challenges it poses. Continue reading
So you’ve set up a good foundation for your business, opened an outlet and even hired one or two employees to help run its day-to-day operations – what next? Most entrepreneurs especially here in Kenya have a tendency of getting a little lax once they get past the “I want to start” phase. Continue reading
With rapid urbanization taking place in most parts of Kenya, more and more people are switching to using LPG Gas for cooking. Cooking gas is cleaner and more convenient as compared to using charcoal or kerosene. That’s why the idea of starting an LPG retail business is not only a timely one; but also an environmentally conscious one. Let’s dive into the details on how you can implement this low-cost business idea (and how much you can potentially make). Continue reading
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur with a burning desire to start a small business, you’ve come to the right place. Here we discuss some of the best business ideas in Kenya that offer great opportunities in 2016 and beyond. Continue reading
While it is true that humans are born with certain unchangeable orientations or tendencies, our attitude is what determines how best we fare in life. You may not have the money but your attitude sells you freely to the masses. You may not be highly educated but your attitude opens doors for you. Continue reading
Baby corn, a new type of vegetable-cum-maize not so popular here in Kenya yet, is an emerging potential income earner among progressive farmers who wish to explore the export market. Continue reading
It’s unfortunate to see that most entrepreneurs don’t really know how to prioritize their expenses. Majority commit to expenses that end up draining their bank accounts leaving them at the mercies of loaners and shylocks. Continue reading
Having good decision-making skills is a hallmark trait of any successful entrepreneur. When your business is just starting out, almost every decision feels like a potential pitfall, where success or failure seems to hinge on every direction you choose. Continue reading
Sorghum is the fifth most important grain crop after maize, wheat, rice and barley and when it comes to marketability this crop can surely provide an out-of-the-box plan for savvy investors. The crop performs well in most parts of Kenya with best returns being recorded in semi-arid areas like Mwingi and warmer areas like Siaya. Perhaps the best thing with sorghum is that it has a ready market and it only takes four months to mature. But just how profitable is it as an investment? We explore. Continue reading
For many, life in college presents an opportunity to mingle with friends and spend plenty of free time exploring various curiosity points in life. When the graduation day comes, though, most graduates are not prepared for whatever challenges life has to offer. Continue reading
In Kikuyuland they call it Mukinduri, in Tugen they call it ortuet, in Taita it is mkigara and in Ukambani it goes by the name muthulu. Croton is a tree that grows in most parts of the country but the most interesting thing is that majority of us don’t know it is actually an untapped goldmine. Continue reading
