The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying Land in Kenya : Introduction
Imagine, after months or even years of scouring and scanning around for that ideal piece of land to invest in, you finally find one. It is in an ideal location, its asking price is somewhat within your price range. You quickly go ahead and purchase it before this lucky opportunity…
To Grow or Not To Grow
The merits of growth are not only a consideration for large companies but should also be ingrained in the thinking of the SMME entrepreneur. It is obvious that growth is a natural function of business, particularly in light of the economic need for job creation. Apart from the usual pressures…
Monica, Kenyan female Entrepreneur Excels in Trucking Business
This self-starting woman began a trucking operation known as Workmanship Ltd, a freight and transport company in Kenya. As a sensible and practical entrepreneur Monica took her time to build the business she wanted. Not one to rush in unprepared, she considered her options, did thorough market research and carefully…
Teens and Money
I always stress on the importance of starting your wealth journey young, however that’s often easier said than done. Teens today are in control of more money than ever, thus it is important for parents to teach their teens how to use their money wisely and to be smart about…
Sticking to Your Monthly Personal Budget
It’s one thing to come up with a budget but sticking to it is another. Keeping a budget is like keeping to a diet, it sucks, it is a nuisance and a pain. However, it’s a necessary evil that we have to put up with. It’s only through that budget…
Buy yourself a business
Sometimes it’s easier to buy an existing business than to start a new one. But what should you look out for when looking to spend your money? The saying goes: a fool and his money are soon departed. And this is especially true when it comes to buying an…
Aly Khan Satchu: Financial Brilliance
Most who know Aly Khan Satchu, or Aly Khan as he is popularly known, know that he is one of the best minds on Kenya’s financial markets and trading floors. Having established his skills early in life, he relocated back to Kenya, and he has made a significant difference in…
International Calling Rates
Keeping in touch with those abroad.
7 Tips to help you cope with that job you hate but can’t do without.
Its mid week, you are tired of your work and all you can do is wish that the weekend would come a little bit earlier. We’ve all been there; if everyone loved their job, they probably wouldn’t call it work. The lucky ones are those guys who have figured out…
Money Smart Shopping Tips
I recently stumbled upon some interesting shopping facts. Did you know that women think about shopping as often as men think about sex and that 75% of women admit they think about shopping every minute i.e. 950 times a day! A recent survey led to the conclusion that women spend…
Make a Name for Yourself
Choosing the right name for your business/product/service is an important step in becoming a business owner. Your brand name introduces you to the business world and establishes your public image. If a product name is well chosen, it’s a brand customers will want to associate with and a name they…
Africa's Most Successful Women: Njeri Rionge
In East African business circles, few entrepreneurs shine brighter than Njeri Rionge. One of Kenya’s most successful and revered serial entrepreneurs, Rionge has co-founded multi-million dollar companies in quick succession. She co-founded Wananchi Online, a leading Internet service provider which has gone on to become East Africa’s leading…
10 Tips on How to Build Positive Money Saving Attitude
So, do you save? I hope you put some money aside. You don’t? Don’t worry, reading this post and applying the tips would go a long way in changing your perception towards saving money. I’ll first tell you of how you can’t save: Not by using discipline or willpower. Trust…
Why is it so Hard to Save Money?
You are seated down broke as hell, your expenses are accumulating, the end of the month is far and all you can think about is why you constantly fail when it comes to saving money for such circumstances. We’ve all been there and always sworn to set some money aside…
17 Uncommon Traits of Billionaires
What special traits do the billionaires of this world possess that others don’t? Is there any special skill or uncommon trait I must possess before I can become a billionaire? What trait propelled the school drop out billionaires to success? Were people like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and Mark Zuckerberg…
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