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Did restless Ruto fail to heed own advice on being loyal to the boss?
DP had claimed Raila did not succeed Kibaki because he was never loyal enough. But now, critics say he seems to have failed the test by going against his 'strategic move'.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Did restless Ruto fail to heed own advice on being loyal to the boss?
Wamae: Why you should shake the tree on Tuesday
Our government will alternative sources of funding projects without increasing taxes or borrowing like using industrial hemp an environmentally sustainable raw material to revive Panpaper.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Wamae: Why you should shake the tree on Tuesday
Banks pay Sh129b in taxes as economy rebounds from pandemic
Corporate tax paid by Kenyan banks increased 13.15 per cent - from Sh43.73 billion in 2020 to Sh49.48 billion in 2021.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Banks pay Sh129b in taxes as economy rebounds from pandemic
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Parents, teachers in dilemma as schools close for elections
Over 23,000 public schools have been gazetted as polling centres. Parents are worried that prolonged closure of schools may affect coverage of the syllabus.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Parents, teachers in dilemma as schools close for elections
Women begin grassroots campaigns for Martha Karua in Meru
Meru MCAs Makena Muthaura and Betty Kiambati went on a door-to-door vote campaign as they sensitised residents on contents of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya manifesto.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Women begin grassroots campaigns for Martha Karua in Meru
Raila says UDA duo not fit to fight graft
Raila Odinga said their opponents in the Kenya Kwanza coalition were not capable of fixing the country's numerous challenges after they were implicated in graft cases.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Raila says UDA duo not fit to fight graft
China to continue backing peace efforts in Africa
A strong Chinese military is a staunch force for world peace, stability and a community with a shared future for mankind.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
China to continue backing peace efforts in Africa
Eric Johana moves to Thailand after leaving Belgian second tier side Waasland-Beveren
Harambee Stars midfielder Eric Johana has joined Thailand top-tier side Muangthong United.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Eric Johana moves to Thailand after leaving Belgian second tier side Waasland-Beveren
Researchers find smelly cure for jumbo menace
The liquid was preferred because elephants have an excellent sense of smell. Trials in Kenya were conducted at peak crop-raiding seasons between 2019 and 2021.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Researchers find smelly cure for jumbo menace
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This is how customers think
Clients are always right and can make or break a business, understanding their behaviour might be the key to your success.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
This is how customers think
How your lean team can work smarter
Pushing employees into tasks they're not skilled at slows down productivity and efficiency.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
How your lean team can work smarter
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How to find and master work-life balance as an entrepreneur
You need a strong support system to keep you motivated to achieve your goals. Contrary to what many assume, working longer doesn't make you more productive.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
How to find and master work-life balance as an entrepreneur
4 tips on hiring top talent
Having the right team steadies the ship and frees up an entrepreneur to focus on the bigger tasks that boost the business.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
4 tips on hiring top talent
7 ways to enhance good customer service
Happy customers are likely to remain loyal to your business, translating into high retention levels and long-term business success.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
7 ways to enhance good customer service
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Key strategies to diversify your small business
Diversification happens when a business moves into new areas while continuing to run its original business.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Key strategies to diversify your small business
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How to prepare your business for uncertainty
By preparing for all possible scenarios and diversifying your products and services, you won't be caught by surprise.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
How to prepare your business for uncertainty
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What to do when an employee call it quits
Regardless of why the employee is leaving, ensure you take care of all the legal requirements.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
What to do when an employee call it quits
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Four ways to test your business idea
Nothing is as energising to an entrepreneur as having a great idea.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Four ways to test your business idea
How to Effect a Hybrid Working Model
Depending on your industry, you can select between three hybrid working models.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
How to Effect a Hybrid Working Model
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Five growth stages for a small business
Starting and growing a small business is not a stroll in the park. Data shows that 20 per cent of small businesses don't survive past the first year.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Five growth stages for a small business
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How to retain your best sales talent
Sales are the ultimate source of revenue generation for any business.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
How to retain your best sales talent
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Legal issues to consider when starting a business
If you know what is required when starting a business, you can navigate the legal requirements efficiently.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Legal issues to consider when starting a business
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Legal issues to consider when starting a business
If you know what is required when starting a business, you can navigate the legal requirements efficiently.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Legal issues to consider when starting a business
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Tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs
There is a significant funding gap for women entrepreneurs compared to their male counterparts.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs
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How to value your business for investors and buyers
If you’re looking to buy an existing business, you should also be able to independently estimate its value to pay the right price.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
How to value your business for investors and buyers
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How to create a winning team for your business
Building a super team in any organisation is an art. You have to be instinctive about people and how to manage them.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
How to create a winning team for your business
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How to overcome your fear of starting a business
Starting a business is both exciting and terrifying. If you’re giving up the security of a regular paycheck, it can be nerve-racking.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
How to overcome your fear of starting a business
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Expanding your business into new markets? Here’s how to
It takes a disciplined approach to properly assess the potential for growth and make the right decisions.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Expanding your business into new markets? Here’s how to
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These habits could kill your business
You may still be having some bad habits in your business that hold you back from even more success.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
These habits could kill your business
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How to use your job to get entrepreneurship skills
Most entrepreneurs start their working life as employees. Unlike what many might assume, having a regular 9am to 5pm job is one of the best ways...
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
How to use your job to get entrepreneurship skills
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How solid is your business strategy?
In many cases, business failure is attributed to a poor or badly-executed strategy.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
How solid is your business strategy?
How to fight founder loneliness
Movies, TV shows and entrepreneurship Instagram accounts do not give a true picture – they are mostly geared towards promoting a lifestyle.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
How to fight founder loneliness
When to draw the line with clients
If you let your clients treat you like an employee, you can easily find yourself doing full-time work for part-time pay…and all that with no benefits
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
When to draw the line with clients
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How to manage workers in a small business
Employees, not customers, are the backbone of any successful business.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
How to manage workers in a small business
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Turning a hobby into a business
Keep in mind that if this is a hobby, you don’t have to transform it into a full-time job right away.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Turning a hobby into a business
How to be a thought leader in your industry
Many entrepreneurs and executives strive to be viewed as “thought leaders” in their field and to reap the benefits that come with the status.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
How to be a thought leader in your industry
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Hiring 101: When to take on extra workers
Do you need a freelancer, a short-term contractor or a full-time employee?
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Hiring 101: When to take on extra workers
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How to drive innovation in your business
Innovation can drive even the smallest business to great success.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
How to drive innovation in your business
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How to expand your business using other people’s money
Finding capital to expand your growing business is a major challenge for many entrepreneurs. Many business owners fund expansion using their own money
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
How to expand your business using other people’s money
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Proven tips that boost customer lifetime value
Constant improvement is a terrific method to keep your clients devoted to your business.
By Pauline Muindi 2 years ago
Proven tips that boost customer lifetime value
Time bomb: Millions of lives left exposed as safety rules gather dust
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