It is no longer news that Jack Ma accompanied by 38 billionaires visited Kenya and Rwanda recently to seek investment opportunities. As a small business owner and entrepreneur I can only but imagine what it would feel like to have the funding and possibly operational support that would come from a collaboration with someone like […]
Read MoreIf there is one challenge almost every small business owner grapples with; it has to be marketing. Whether its trying to correctly define your value proposition, identify the target market or find cost effective ways of reaching prospective customers, there is always some ambiguity and frustration when marketing is involved. Last week we reached out […]
Read MoreThe beginning of the year is always a time of dreaming, planning and strategizing. It offers the opportunity to start again and do it better than you have always done before. Achievements and or disappointments from the previous year can cause you to set lofty goals and rather unrealistic goals.
Read More2015 has come and gone and if I might say, the year has been nothing short of eventful. From the impact of the elections on contract award and contract approvals, to the drop in oil prices and the soaring exchange rate (as I write this, the dollar is exchanging for about N260 from under N200 […]
Read More“There is only one boss: the customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.” Sam Walton, Founder Wal-Mart Last week I experienced two contrasting examples of customer service. One was very poor, and the other excellent. I accompanied a friend to the […]
Read MoreEvery business, whether big or small, has one ultimate goal in mind- to grow bigger and be more profitable. However, achieving this in a manner that is sustainable is a struggle for most business owners. After the initial high, things just gradually slow down and it seems your business has become stagnant. Well […]
Read MoreEntrepreneurs and business owners often shy away from contracts and agreements especially when doing business with friends or acquaintances. While it is not a guarantee for service delivery, it helps to clarify terms and provides a common understanding for both parties collaborating. A good contract:
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