Archive for the ‘Business Advice’ category
What we can learn from Standard Chartered’s success in Africa
Standard Chartered CEO for Africa, Diana Layfield, outlines four reasons for the bank’s success in Africa.
How companies can tap into the rise of the African consumer
“The fact that the African middle class has been so far overlooked and underserved means a relatively empty marketplace with a very receptive audience.”
Thinking outside the box to finance Africa’s small-scale farmers
The traditional model of financing farmers is often not possible in Africa.
Six tips on how to successfully expand your consumer goods company into Africa
Many international retailers and other consumer-facing companies have started to grow their African footprints.
Africa’s construction industry: insight into the opportunities and risks
Physical infrastructure backlog in most of Africa is widely known and acknowledged.
Five things first-line managers should know today
Often, first-line managers are promoted into management without really knowing where to start.
Kenyan entrepreneur shares nine ideas on how to be successful in business
Architect John Kithaka began his journey in business immediately after high school at age 18.
Why infrastructure investment is a way for mining companies to mitigate political risk in Africa
Mining companies should invest in infrastructure development to win the support of the local population and to mitigate political risk.
Nine tips on how to launch a successful product or service into the market
Below are characteristics which your product or brand has to have if it is to be profitable.
Top businessman shares 15 pieces of advice for Africa’s entrepreneurs
Top South African businessman Fred Robertson shares his secrets to success.
Discussing Kenya’s business environment and the upcoming elections
“I truly do not expect Kenya to have violence that will be anywhere near the scale of the 2007/2008 post election violence.”
Is your Facebook competition legal? The hidden dangers of small print and the clicks that bind
A majority of businesses have or are considering using Facebook pages to promote their companies.
Time to think differently about political exposure in Africa
As Africa continues to break new commercial ground, it is time that businesses begin to think differently about issues of political exposure.
Investing in Africa: misconceptions and realities
There are many misconceptions about investing in developing markets, and Africa certainly has its fair share.
What you should know about Kenya’s property market in 2013
Farhana Hassanali–Hashmani, of HassConsult, tells Dinfin Mulupi about Kenya’s minuscule mortgage market, Nairobi’s high prices and whether there is a bubble.
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Six things business people should know about Ghana
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Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
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Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
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DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa
at February 25th, 2013
