Cold calls are helpful, but hard to make. Cold calling makes entrepreneurs stronger and smarter as the feedback teaches them about their own products. Here are some great pointers
Here are some sobering statistics for entrepreneurs. In 2011, more than 40,000 new business entities were launched in Kenya, but 40% of those companies are now out of business.
Muhammad Yunus, often called the father of micro-credit, garnered worldwide headlines by winning the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize. He was a pioneer in doing business with the poor, the
For first time entrepreneurs, getting the product or service right is crucial. Neglect this and the company does not even make it out of the blocks. But what do
Many entrepreneurs always sight the lack of capital as the reasons why their businesses fail. Starting a new venture whether it’s a tech start-up or a small business has
There are many challenges faced by many African innovators of registering their ideas for protection under intellectual property especially patents. High registration cost, red tape by national bodies just to
For all their rhetoric about a digital future, established firms in most industries still sell mainly through traditional channels, while newcomers seize the virtual territory. Take retail: Nakumatt, Tuskys
There is a saying that goes don’t mix business with pleasure. Over the years I have come to appreciate this statement. Many entrepreneurs have found themselves doing business with
Few areas of business attract as much attention as new ventures, and few aspects of new-venture creation attract as much attention as the business plan. A growing number of
Studies show that insurance uptake or penetration in East Africa is quite low. Going by the number of advertisement going round you may notice that insurance companies spend a
