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Pearl Matibe

US top military pledges continuous investment in Africa's security infrastructure

General Michael Langley’s diplomatic tour reinforces US-Africa partnerships in the fight against terrorism and regional instability.

By 3 months ago

US top military pledges continuous investment in Africa's security infrastructure

Kenya-US strengthen security ties as top Commander visits

Kenya-US strengthen security ties as top Commander visits

By 3 months ago

US kills 3 ISIS militants in Somalia airstrike

US kills 3 ISIS militants in Somalia airstrike

By 6 months ago

Biden asked to anchor US engagement with Kenya on democracy and growth

Biden asked to anchor US engagement with Kenya on democracy and growth

By 6 months ago

Africa conflicts top Biden agenda during Ruto visit

Kenya’s stability is hugely important for the overall regional security and economic development of East Africa, and the world.

By 7 months ago

Africa conflicts top Biden agenda during Ruto visit

Africa conflicts top Biden agenda during Ruto visit

Kenya’s stability is hugely important for the overall regional security and economic development of East Africa, and the world.

By 7 months ago

Africa conflicts top Biden agenda during Ruto visit

Africa conflicts top Biden agenda during Ruto visit

Kenya’s stability is hugely important for the overall regional security and economic development of East Africa, and the world.

By 7 months ago

Africa conflicts top Biden agenda during Ruto visit

Africa conflicts top Biden agenda during Ruto visit

Kenya's stability is hugely important for the overall regional security and economic development of East Africa, and the world.

By Pearl Matibe 7 months ago

Africa conflicts top Biden agenda during Ruto visit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to develop a great business idea

You have to consider how much money you have, the needs of your target customers, your skill set, availability of investors, and many other factors.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

How to develop a great business idea

Four pointers before you quit your job

Dropping a stable, reliable income to start your own business is a risky move that doesn’t always lead to success.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

Four pointers before you quit your job

How to profit from this festive season

December marks one of the busiest months for small businesses as shoppers rush to make their holiday purchases.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

How to profit from this festive season

How to survive your first year in business

Did you know that 20 per cent of small businesses don’t survive their first year?

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

How to survive your first year in business

Promises you shouldn’t make to customers

Part of business is making promises to your customers. But while it is easy to make promises, keeping them is what sets a good company apart..

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

Promises you shouldn’t make to customers

Networking tips for entrepreneurs

Through creating strong networks, entrepreneurs meet valuable mentors, investors, clients, distributors and experts in their industry.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

Networking tips for entrepreneurs

Etiquette tips for entrepreneurs

Mastering the nuances of etiquette is what separates good entrepreneurs from truly great ones.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

Etiquette tips for entrepreneurs

How to choose the perfect business partner

You have to make sure that your business partner is the right fit for you and your business. Here are a few ways to do so:

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

How to choose the perfect business partner

Want to be a freelancer? Here’s how

To set yourself on the path for success, you have to start your freelancing business on the right footing. Here are some tips:

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

Want to be a freelancer? Here’s how

Job search tips after your business fails

When the business you started has failed, your only option might be re-entering the workforce as an employee. But that is easier said than done.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

Job search tips after your business fails

Three reasons why your business is unprofitable

Before you give up on your business, let’s take a look at three main reasons it might not be making money and how you can turn things around.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

Three reasons why your business is unprofitable

Five golden rules to retain customers

Let’s explore five golden rules of customer care that every business owner must be aware of.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

Five golden rules to retain customers

Four money decisions every entrepreneur must make

Being an entrepreneur, you will have to make tough decisions almost every day.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

Four money decisions every entrepreneur must make

How you can turn free into profit

The freemium model allows users to utilise basic features of the software for free, then charges for upgrades.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

How you can turn free into profit

Four creative ways to attract customers

Customer acquisition is a key business metric that comprises the product cost and costs involved in marketing, research, and accessibility.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

Four creative ways to attract customers

Why your e-commerce business is failing

Did you know that 90 per cent of e-commerce businesses fail within the first 120 days?

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

Why your e-commerce business is failing

5 ways to survive a cashflow crisis

Often overlooked, cash flow is a crucial element in ensuring the smooth and successful running of any business.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

5 ways to survive a cashflow crisis

Business lessons from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

Here are four powerful business insights every entrepreneur can learn from the man that founded Amazon, Jeff Bezos.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

Business lessons from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

Ways to lower your operating costs

While every entrepreneur dreams about growing their enterprise, limited resources – both in terms of money and time – often impede speedy growth.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

Ways to lower your operating costs

How to identify and manage business risks

Venturing into business is risky. It takes time, money and determination. Even if the market is stable, you’ve done your research fully and...

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

How to identify and manage business risks

Five ways to boost internal communication in your business

While external communication shapes your business reputation, internal dynamics are just as important to the survival of your small business.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

Five ways to boost internal communication in your business

Crucial elements of a winning elevator pitch

An entrepreneur elevator pitch is a short speech, usually less than a minute, detailing a business idea, an existing business, or product.

By Pauline Muindi 3 years ago

Crucial elements of a winning elevator pitch

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