Entrepreneurship

Every day, tons of people think of starting their own businesses. Most just stop at the thought phase and play fantasy with what could have transpired. Others, however, take the leap forward to entrepreneurship. The entrepreneurship journey is one filled with ups and downs. If you take a glance at …

Most people fancy starting a business. For many, it offers freedom to express oneself, others are trying to monetize their hobbies, and others are just tired of sitting on a desk repeating the redundancies of a passionless job. Whatever your motivation is, the vision of any entrepreneur is to see …

[Read Part II here https://bit.ly/2LRLH1o]   Anyway, since the journey so far has taught you humility and resilience, you decide to cut the chase, you pick up the phone and dial her. Oops, the call goes unanswered! Did she ignore you? Before you answer this, a text comes in from …

[Read Part I here https://bit.ly/2NXMrP5]   You remember that you hang up on your friend just when she had begun giving you some useful advice.  You think, ‘maybe I should call her back and hear her out’ but since you had hanged up on her, you decide it is not …

You have recently left employment to finally venture into full time business. You are so excited about the move. You are thinking and feeling freedom! Freedom at last. I can now do whatever, go wherever, meet whomever. I mean, I am my own boss. You are without doubt that your …

Seasoned entrepreneurs, the world over, are considered special and unique beings. Of course it’s all because if their outstanding achievements in their respective fields of business. In fact, some are idolized – almost revered. The society has placed them high up the pedestal. We call them geniuses for their out-of-the-box-thinking …

The business community in Kenya will tell you that the last one year has been one of the hardest seasons in their businesses. Now, for anyone who had doubts that politics and business are conjoined twins does not need any convincing. The pre and post August 8th politicking was nothing …

First impression, last impression. Every brand and image consultant will tell you that. “You will never have a second chance to make a first impression,” they will belabor the point. I totally agree. First impressions matter a great deal. People carry with themselves what you made them see or feel …

In business, we take care of what is important. We value that which sustains our existence and keeps our doors open. Every entrepreneur creates and innovates for the sake of the customer or end user, depending on the context. (S)he appreciates that the customer tops the list of ‘most important …

It’s said that entrepreneurs are certified crazy people simply because they refuse to think and act ordinary. Some have also said that entrepreneurship is a lonely journey. I want to agree with both statements. Entrepreneurs are dreamers, initiators and innovators. They are out of the box thinkers; men and women …