The economy is beginning to stabilise and gain traction after the crash in 2007. Now, more than ever, people are trying their luck and becoming a new business owner. The market is becoming saturated with various different industries, but the first two years separate the strong from the weak and it’s during this period that a whopping 80% of new businesses fail. Here are some little sure-fire pointers to get you on your way to business success… Continue reading
Successful technology startups require more than just great ideas, efficient business processes, and access to venture capital in order to achieve greatness. Hiring a strong team that will be fully dedicated to executing the business plan is a more important factor for startups, particularly when the vision of the company cannot be executed with the founders working by themselves. Continue reading
There is one thing that stands out of every business opportunity – the price. Want to sell anything from your shop? Your customers will want to know more about its price. Want to seal a consultancy deal with an organization? They will most probably want to know what price you’ll quote for them. Continue reading
Warren Buffet, the third-richest man in the world with a net worth of Kenya Shillings 8 Trillion (76. 1 Billion US dollars) is one of the best investors in the stock market today. In one of his interviews, Buffet revealed that he thinks he is good at investing because he spends most of the time analyzing financial statements of different companies and studying the market. Continue reading
It is hard to tell for sure who is cut out to succeed in business and who has a less chance of success. There are many determined, hardworking, educated and smart people who end up struggling in business. On the flip side there are timid people, jokers (or people who look like they’re not serious) who venture into business and deliver amazing results. Continue reading
Most people believe that a large percentage of billionaires or millionaires inherited their wealth. However, according to Forbes, only 30 percent of billionaires inherited their wealth. 70 percent of them are self-made. The list below shows top 6 self-made billionaires who made it through business. Continue reading
So what happens when you want to raise some money for your business but you don’t have access to bank loans or you don’t come from a wealthy family? Well, a long time ago, people used to organize fundraising events (known as Harambees in Kenya) in order to tap into a wider community for financial assistance. Continue reading
If you are the kind of person who gets butterflies in the stomach when giving presentations, you’ll certainly be happy to learn that you’re not the only one who faces this challenge. Research conducted by the Washington Post found that the average person’s biggest fear is the fear of public speaking. It is estimated that about a quarter of adults openly say speaking in front of large groups of people is their number one phobia. Continue reading
Digital innovation has literally taken over the roles of traditional publishing and brought the once secretive service, to the full thrust of the general public. Writers have become more liberal in their choice of publishers and the once established traditional publishers have had to contend with the ever-growing and aggressive start-up publishing companies. Continue reading
I bet it is agreeable when I say gaining clients for your business is the number one skill anyone must achieve to be able to see some successes on any level in the cleaning industry. Continue reading
At one time we have all met financial advisers advising us about various investment options. We get lost at deciding the best possible investment decision; be it long term or short term. Continue reading
The Innovation Africa 2016 conference held recently in Nairobi underpinned one important truth; that the private sector must proactively pursue and forge partnerships with innovators if the country is to realize the long-term socio-economic benefits of innovation. Continue reading
