Top 20 Startups in Africa By Forbes
Africa has seen a rise in startups in the last few years. More and more people are opting to join the business world and by starting their own company. In the February 2012 edition of Forbes Africa contains list of Top 20 Start-ups in Africa
Unleashing Rift Valley Untapped Entrepreneurial Potential – Part I
Having recently interacted with people from various counties in Rift Valley, I have come to believe we have so many potential entrepreneurs whom can build the next Safaricom, Nakumatt. When I ask some of them about starting a business, they associate it with financial risks and struggle.
I can’t blame...
Why Businesses Need To Make Online Shopping Experience As Easy As Buying Loaf Of Bread?
In business, it is very important to understand that customer is KING! How can one make their customer KING, well for one reason, it is important to listen to your customer and make a great experience for them in engaging you. For instance if a client wants to buy a product or service, you need to make...
What It Takes To Be A Successful Entrepreneur
I have become a firm believer that success in life is a matter not so much of talent or opportunity but rather concentration and perseverance.
Allow me to explain my point, most entrepreneurs struggle in their business not because they lack opportunity or talent to execute their goals. It has been...
15 Humour Business Quotes
In business, it is not all about being serious. Sometimes entrepreneurs needs to lighten up. So I compiled some humour business quotes. Here we go;
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and it annoys the pig. George Bernard Shaw
I’m not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure...
12 Things Every Entrepreneur Needs To Do In 2012
With just 20 days into 2012, it is not too late for every entrepreneur need to reflect on the achievements, challenges and of course failures in their business during 2011.
During this early period, entrepreneurs require to put in place things that will help their business grow in 2012.
I have complied...
1000 Kenyan Delegates To Meet In Diaspora Investment Forum In London
Kenyan investment mobilization organization based in London has outlined plans to double diaspora investment remittances in the next three years.
With conservative estimates placing the value of Kenyan diaspora remittances at US$500million, the Kenya Diaspora Forum Ltd (KDIF) has unveiled strategies...
Lessons That Every Entrepreneur Should Learn From The Movie, “Inception”
I used to be told that movies are just simply a waist of time. I agree, however I would give an exemption to the movie, “Inception”.
When I watched “Inception” earlier this year, I learnt so much from it that i had to watch it over and over again. It is a brilliant movie that...
Kalahari Closes Kenya & Nigeria Operations
On October 24, 2011, MIH Internet (Sub-Saharan Africa) confirmed that it will be closing Kalahari Kenya and Nigeria operations.
In a blog post on Dealfish, Stefan Magdalinski, GM, E-Commerce, Sub-Saharan Africa - MIH Internet mentions that Kalahari Kenya and Nigeria operations has considerable risk...
17 Best Motivational Business Quotations
Running a business is usually the most toughest assets that one can build for themselves. It requires full physical, mental, emotional and spiritual involvement from the entrepreneur as compared to other types of asset such as paper assets.
Through the entrepreneur journey, most people including myself...
