Have you ever made a purchase that has thrown your monthly budget off-kilter? Or maybe you’ve put financial restrictions on yourself that push you away from spending on things that bring you joy. The phrase “treat yourself” has been trending for a while, and the good news is there’s some benefit to it! Placing money […]
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Starting your own business can be like having a baby — a very important life decision that might not always be a rational one. 9 months into your 9-5 insipid job and you might decide to take the proverbial exit from the freeway, onto the smaller more challenging road less traveled. But it’s not always […]
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In the current highly unpredictable business environment, every small business owner should maximize his competitive advantage and play with the same rigor as the top performers in their industry. That is why I find a recent slideshow on MSN Money very insightful. It’s entitled: “7 Habits of Highly Successful Businesses“. The piece reminded me of […]
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The White has announced that President Barak Obama will be visiting Kenya, for the first time as president, this summer. He will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit organized by the government of Kenya in July. It is said to be the first time this high profile forum in being held in Sub Saharan Africa. In […]
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Contrary to popular opinion, customers are actually, humans with desires, expectations and emotions. These days, business executives are often driven by the bottom line, forgetting that those who use their products and services are real human beings, not just numbers in a data-driven board room. Are you looking for new ways to grow your business […]
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According to a new study from Oxfam, the rich are getting richer, writes Cassie Weber of Quartz. The report indicates that eighty rich people are now controlling an equivalent of everything owned by the poorest 50% of the rest of the world combined. That is indeed an astonishing figure. Those who have managed through various […]
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As though Africa has not had enough of its share of poverty, political turmoil and struggle for prosperity, the current outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, particularly Liberia, Sierra Leon and Guinea adds another layer of complexity for the people of Africa. The World Health Organization now confirms about 4787 Ebola fatalities out of over […]
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Recently, the president of the United States, Barack Obama held the first ever U.S. – Africa Leaders Summit in Washington. The high profile conference attracted more than 50 heads of state and government with roughly $37 billion in investments generated during the three-day conference. It was a rare show of support for the continent of […]
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