Financial Mistakes to Avoid in 2012
There are many people in this world including you and me who tend to make mistakes throughout their lifetime. Some learn early from their mistakes and avoid doing them and some keep on doing them and keep on having problems. When it comes to personal finance, a financial advisor can…
Financial Resolutions for 2012
Happy new year guys. 2012 is here and I can’t begin to tell you how syked up I am for this year. We at the Money Academy promise to keep you more and more informed about all that is happening in the financial world, giving you all the financial tips…
Christmas shopping do’s:
1. Brand matters Shop at good quality stores. Christmas is a time to buy gifts for others, so you don’t want to buy cheap goods that will last only a few months. Look for durable items that will remind your recipient of your love throughout the coming year. 2. Stay…
Budget Relapse
For three years, I’ve been patting myself on the back. The household expenses remain the same every month, and we’re getting out of debt. In spite of increases in costs, we’ve found efficiencies and made room. But, as they say, after pride comes the fall. I discovered this month that…
Do Your Homework
Figure out what your consumers expect from you… and deliver.
From Law to Maize Milling: a successful change!
Rwanda’s Felicien Mutalikanwa started his career as a lawyer, but after many years behind the desk decided that he wanted to do something else, something completely unrelated to his current position. Felicien didn’t let his lack of farming experience stand in the way of his dreams. “I don’t need to…
Protecting Yourself Against Sexually-Transmitted Debt
As we hit the season of Christmas parties and New Year bashes, many Money Academy readers are probably thinking about 2012 financial resolutions, budget gifts and how to whip up a frugal feast for 25th of December. Some of you may also be fearing that annual call from a family…
Legal Procedures Entailed In a Legal Land Sale.
You’ve identified that ideal piece of land, its somewhat within you price bracket, meets your intended objectives plus you’ve fallen madly in love with it. What should you do next to avoid being a victim of a land sale scam. First and foremost, there certain things you have consider before…
A Weak Shilling
The last time I checked the Kenyan shilling, it was hitting 92 against the dollar. Over sometime now, the demand for the dollar has been on the rise. The Kenya monetary body has opted to keep way from the market. I applaud the Central bank for this bold move has…
Battle of the Smart-phones: Nokia
Nokia is one of the worlds oldest phone manufacturing company which begun in the early 1860’s as a paper manufacturing industry in Finland. Almost everyone who has ever owned a cell-phone in their lives at one point owned a Nokia handset. This comes as no surprise that 5 out of…
Who Will Be the 'Next Steve Jobs'?
Will there be another? It’s a bit absurd to try to identify “the next Steve Jobs.” Two decades ago, Mr. Jobs himself wouldn’t even have qualified. Exiled from Apple Inc., Mr. Jobs was then hoping to revive his struggling computer maker, NeXT Inc. But just as Mr. Jobs followed Henry…
Involving a Lawyer in a Property Purchase or Sale
Should I involve a lawyer in a land sale? This is a question anyone thinking of buying or selling a property, particularly a parcel of land, should ask themselves. I’d advise you to involve one, a lawyers role in a property traction is indispensable. The lawyers role when acting for…
Christmas Business Ideas
Christmas is just around the corner, YEAH! Am a Christmas fanatic and if there’s any holiday I always look forward to, then it’s Christmas and its finally almost here. Most guys get lazy over this holiday season, so why don’t you take advantage of this and cash out at the…
Think big, start small and start now, says Kenyan entrepreneur
Eric Kinoti is the 27-year-old founder and managing director of Shade Systems East Africa. He talks to How we made it in Africa’s Regina Ekiru about his journey from cashier to successful businessman. How did you get into business? I got into business in 2004 while working as…
Christmas Shopping: Android phones
The year is almost over and December is finally here, YEAH! We know how difficult it is doing your Christmas gift shopping for that special someone in your life or even for yourself. We at the Money Academy want to take the load off your back and make your gift…
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