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Case of a thriving entrepreneur in Covid-19 times

Reality is that this is a really bad time for business. Covid-19 has put a dent on 70 per cent of the businesses I know.
By King Kaka 4 years ago
Case of a thriving entrepreneur in Covid-19 times
Be your greatest believer
Be your greatest believer
By King Kaka 4 years ago
Find your A-team
Find your A-team
By King Kaka 4 years ago
There is a better way to do it. Find it
There is a better way to do it. Find it
By King Kaka 4 years ago
Why you need a mentor in your business journey
My journey into entrepreneurship began with me shadowing my brother Dennis, who at the time ran a thriving clothing store.
By King Kaka 4 years ago
Why you need a mentor in your business journey
Give customers a reason to be loyal to you
If you’re reading this, you probably have a dream of either starting a business or are already doing it.
By King Kaka 4 years ago
Give customers a reason to be loyal to you
Get into the minds of your customers
When setting up a business, there are many factors that one needs to put into consideration. This week we will touch on one - the customer.
By King Kaka 4 years ago
Get into the minds of your customers
Why remain a mouse when you could be a lion?
Move at your own pace while keeping your eye out on what is happening in your industry.
By King Kaka 4 years ago
Why remain a mouse when you could be a lion?
Entrepreneurship shouldn't be a lonely affair
Society has instilled a lot of pressure on us about failure that when you see yourself failing, shame and depression stalks you closely.
By King Kaka 4 years ago
Entrepreneurship shouldn't be a lonely affair
You are only as good as your team
I relate with my employees like family. I’m hands-on at work and that requires some level of closeness with my staff and it blends us like a family
By King Kaka 4 years ago
You are only as good as your team
Things we overlook going into business
focus helps us think effectively, without which one can’t produce the quality of work necessary to be successful.
By King Kaka 4 years ago
Things we overlook going into business
How to grow a business fast
I learnt business lessons the hard way when I was growing King Kaka empire.
By King Kaka 4 years ago
How to grow a business fast
This is the true cost of loyalty
How do you buy loyalty? I totally understand that loyalty is as subjective as it is pricey, hard to purchase and even harder to maintain.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
This is the true cost of loyalty
How to stay on top of your game
Visionary people tend to be daring by nature, and will easily pick up a new challenge and push ahead.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
How to stay on top of your game
When hard work beats talent
If you have come across a hard working business person and a talented person, you will notice that their work ethic is different.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
When hard work beats talent
Breaking bad business habits
A while back I talked about young businesses in relation to mental health and how to take small steps while building your empires.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
Breaking bad business habits
Rules of business evolution
In other words, how do you take advantage of this boom and translate it into revenue?
By King Kaka 5 years ago
Rules of business evolution
Business lessons from rapper Russ
Even as my manager’s strength lies in execution, we need to have our vision aligned in order to be successful.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
Business lessons from rapper Russ
Before you start a business
Perfect plan without proper execution renders your plan useless.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
Before you start a business
The ultimate guide on selling your influence
I’ve done many influencer jobs and also been a brand ambassador for mega brands across Africa and the world.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
The ultimate guide on selling your influence
The key to success? It’s in your customer
I’m usually an observant person, especially when it comes to opportunities.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
The key to success? It’s in your customer
The dark side of entrepreneurship
Did you know that, on average, one in three entrepreneurs experiences depression?
By King Kaka 5 years ago
The dark side of entrepreneurship
How to spot opportunities and grab them
I have met so many of you who, through the articles, have been encouraged and in turn that has inspired me to write more.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
How to spot opportunities and grab them
Cornering the market
So how do you make sure that you own the mass market and maintain quality?
By King Kaka 5 years ago
Cornering the market
Dream big, start small
Many young people are not doing what they love, but what is ‘safe’.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
Dream big, start small
The 4 rules that give you the edge
Research will help you create new purchasing trails and traits.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
The 4 rules that give you the edge
Why your dream is in your hands
As much as I get paid thousands of dollars the ‘experience’ factor cannot be ignored.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
Why your dream is in your hands
Your startup needs a scoring dream team
Yes, money is important but my approach is totally different; the first thing that you need is a vision or plan.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
Your startup needs a scoring dream team
Patience, Sh800 and a 17-track music album
Always put yourself in someone’s shoes before you ask for a favour from them. This has been a tactic that I have applied over the years.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
Patience, Sh800 and a 17-track music album
The truth behind my rags to royalty rise
Poverty is no joke. We had nights when my mother would come home and we’d have black tea for dinner.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
The truth behind my rags to royalty rise
What’s taking success so long to find you?
In high school, I sold mandazis and T-shirts, and used some of the money I made to help my mother pay my fees.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
What’s taking success so long to find you?
The final speech
Two of the strong characteristics I got from him were to never be afraid to admit when things aren’t okay, and to start new waves.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
The final speech
How to finally build your dream business
Six months later, I opened a shop in Imenti House that dealt with clothing and branding, and it served as my first office.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
How to finally build your dream business
Inside a young millionaire’s mind
So when he started one of his first companies, a grocery delivery service, his neighbours were his first clients.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
Inside a young millionaire’s mind
Five ways to build a brand that thrives
I have had numerous clients compliment the brand just because we’re a disciplined team, and that reflects on the business’ growth.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
Five ways to build a brand that thrives
King Kaka: 4 things that make a great plan
There are some critical considerations you need to think about while developing a business plan.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
King Kaka: 4 things that make a great plan
The business lessons I learnt from my mum
I met a lady who was in the same situation as many other young business owners I know: she had no capital and was lacking in experience.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
The business lessons I learnt from my mum
What not to do when chasing after success
Don’t go into a business because the ‘experienced’ merchants have success stories.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
What not to do when chasing after success
The future belongs to those ready for it
In every business, it’s important to protect tomorrow.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
The future belongs to those ready for it
5 ways to identify your 'grazing ground'
Before I started recording music, I had to weigh my priorities and be clear on what would later on transform into a career.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
5 ways to identify your 'grazing ground'
Inside the mind that creates a millionaire
I read somewhere that the moment you feel like your income can’t sustain your lifestyle, it’s time to grow.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
Inside the mind that creates a millionaire
Inside the mind that creates millionaires
The number one reason we stagnate is that we’re afraid. We’re mostly afraid of failure, and that can never fuel change.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
Inside the mind that creates millionaires
Crucial checklist for successful entrepreneurs
The lifestyles of successful businessmen from around the world look very attractive.
By King Kaka 5 years ago
Crucial checklist for successful entrepreneurs
King Kaka: Your Pace
Be aware of the competition but don’t compare
By King Kaka 5 years ago
King Kaka: Your Pace
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