“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
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
When the graduation ceremony was over, he thought his dreams had finally come true and that his sixteen years of hard labour in school would eventually translate into a rewarding office job. Continue reading
Small businesses are the key to sustaining Africa’s inclusive economic growth and its continued rise into a middle income continent. Rightly so because their social and economic impact is unheralded. However, studies show that many a small businesses don’t live beyond their three year birthday. 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
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
Getting financial investment for starting or sustaining a small business is one of the biggest challenges most businesspersons face. However, lack of funds shouldn’t kill your dream of establishing and scaling your dreams. Let me walk you through some legal and legitimate ways that you can use to seek additional cash. Continue reading
Managing a team is never an easy task, especially when you want to get the highest levels of productivity possible. All too easily people can “fall off the bandwagon” and their output can start to drop as a result.
Over time, these individuals can impact other team members, slowly leading to a loss of energy around your business eventually this may lead to a drop in overall productivity.
Most of us would agree that having our message featured in the press can bring positive results for our business. Sadly in conversations with many business owners, it seems that many of them either assume their story isn’t “newsworthy” or don’t know how to connect with influencers and get their message out there. Continue reading
To embark on any new venture, a great idea is more important than capital. However, we cannot neglect the importance of money when it comes to application of great ideas. Interestingly, getting the capital you need to start your business may not be as difficult as you think. Continue reading
