Steve Jobs – What A Man, What A Life!
Gone at 56 years old, Steve Jobs, the Apple CEO who managed to release the iPad 2 and iPhone 4 before his passing, has left behind the map to a journey that is worth retracing. This billionaire mogul, whose company produced what is now seen as one of the most innovative electronic devices in history, was given up for adoption by his young, unwed, college-graduate student mother soon after birth.
Family Financial Planning
Do financial arguments characterize your marriage? Well the digest source of these disagreement and aggravation is brought about by either one or all of these family financial mistakes that most couples make. For many couples the money coming in never seems to match the money going out. Then off course…
Buying in bulk
Buying is a profound pleasure (Simone de Beavoir). Times are getting tough, and the prices of house hold goods are constantly on the rise. At the beginning of this year you could buy a kilo of sugar for less than Kshs. 80, ten months down line you are obligated to…
Transform that business idea into a business opportunity
All businesses begin with an idea. So how do you find the right idea and develop it into an opportunity?
The Missing Middle
In 1993, Equity Building Society in Kenya was declared technically insolvent; in 2010 it is a fully fledged bank, listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange and claims more than half of Kenya’s banked population as its customers. In 2006 alone, its customer base grew 82,5% and its deposits grow 80% a year. What is the secret of its success? The innovative and efficient provision of financial services to low- and middle- income groups at a good price.
Life Insurance
Is it that necessary?
THAT REALISTIC BUDGET
A budget tells us what we can’t afford, but it doesn’t keep us from buying it (William Feather). It’s argued by many financial advisers that budgeting is the first step towards financial freedom, even if you are in debt. This is because budgeting helps you rally your financial forces and…
11 Secrets to Business Success
Are you an entrepreneur looking for the secrets to business success? Check out what the top African achievers know that you may not.
Top Woman Entrepreneur in Kenya: Joanne Mwangi
Joanne Mwangi is the founder of Professional Marketing Services. Her firm came No.1 in the Top 100 SME competition. The only race you have to win is the race against yourself – there will always be someone faster and stronger but there will never be another you, so…
Proper Financial Advice For That Average Family
When you have a family you have to tackle a number of responsibilities. With proper financial advice, any family can make sure that their financial conditions remain stable and they are able to fulfill all their aspirations from the short term ones like traveling down to the Coast on holiday…
Saving Money Tip 1:Spend Less.
This is not over simplifying the best way to save money! It is essential if you are serious about being a long term money saver and being able to save money every day. Review what you spend and look at ways you can save money. Consider making telephone calls for…
Reasons Why You are Failing in Personal Finance
Failing a class in school is one thing. Failing your financial goals as an adult is another. Here's how to earn an A-plus in personal finance.
4 Fatal Financial Fantasies
Many of us have financial fantasies that help us to remain optimistic in the face of financial hardship. But while there’s nothing wrong with dreaming, some fantasies do more harm than good, especially when they affect the way we behave. Why give up the dreams? Because expecting a windfall or…
Ezekiel Kemboi Getting His Groove On at Daegu 2011
This is not a money post, as you can tell, but being Kenyan, we were as proud of Kenya’s stellar performance at Daegu 2011 as the athletes themselves, and were so entertained by Ezekiel Kemboi’s virctory dance that we had to share it. Kemboi is so far ahead that…
Live Below Your Means … and Use the Balance To Increase Your Means
You have heard these words of counsel plenty times before, but have you ever thought of putting that advice into practice and seeing how it works for you? Probably not. It’s not easy to give up all those little “necessities” that you spend quite a bit on every day. You…
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