In as much as cosmetics are widely used in Kenya, they are still perceived as a western concept with no original African brands. So it comes with great surprise to learn of Suzie Wokabi who is making strides, not just in the fashion industry but with cosmetics and with her…

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(This is the 5th article in the Money 101 Managing Your Money Series. We advise that you start from the the first article in the Series. Please click here to go to the Money 101 Managing Your Money introduction) In Lesson 2, we looked at where we would like…

When should you think of buying your first home? When is it too early or too late? Really as soon as you start earning it should be on the cards. If you calculate how much you will spend on rent for even just the first five years of employment it…

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In our last article, we covered 5 reasons why you are always broke. Now, we look at ways to help you stop being broke all the time. #1: Pay attention to your finances Paying attention to your finances means that you get conscious of how your money moves…

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As I’ve said many times before, LinkedIn is a game changer when it comes to an effective job search in today’s online world. There has never been a resource that made it as easy to find the critical information you need when you’re looking for a new job……

Want to make a billion dollars, but sadly not part of a rich dynasty? If you’re a middle-aged man born in September who got a degree from Harvard and took his company public, you might be in luck. If you’re a woman, you might as well forget it unless you’re…

(To receive The Money Academy's Daily Money Talk updates directly in your e-mail inbox, please subscribe) The presumption is that when people begin to write about their experiences, they have crested the old age hill and are basically reminiscing about the good old days when they had no time to write anything besides cheques and reports. While in certain instances that may be true, in others, such as mine, it remains a presumption. I started a company last year in September with the hopes and dreams that I would be a millionaire some time soon. However, as said, the best laid plans of mice and men go awry, and being a man trying to get out of the rat race, the fates that be decided I was good for both man and mouse. However, in planning my business and seeking investors- an endeavour I am yet to successfully conclude- I have learnt a few things that I believe anyone and everyone starting a business should know.