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How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 3 June 2019

Learn how to get your own business started in less than three months.

How a Nigerian built an African e-commerce empire from his bedroom

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 29 March 2016

An interview with CEO Chris Folayan.

Nine reasons why doing business in Rwanda is a smart strategy

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 14 October 2015

Rwanda is often overlooked as a profitable and viable investment destination.

Five common mistakes to avoid when setting up a business in Africa

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 6 May 2015

Mistakes first-time investors (especially those from the diaspora) make when embarking on the journey to build a business in Africa.

Smart success: Tap into Africa’s five dynamic drivers

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 26 March 2015

Tapping into Africa’s five largest drivers will undoubtedly increase your chance of success.

Eight African business trends to profit from in 2015

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 19 January 2015

Africa is rich in distinct market trends.

Africa’s ‘Davos’ of top new generation leaders

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 12 November 2014

Harnet Bokrezion talks to Rakhee Mediratta, chief operating officer of the African Leadership Network.

Q&A: The ‘supamama’ who saw the potential in Kenya’s mother and baby industry

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 6 November 2014

Harnet Bokrezion talks to Christine Khasinah-Odero, the entrepreneur behind Kenya’s Supamamas.

Four reasons why operating in Nigeria can boost your success rate in Africa

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 2 October 2014

What is coming to your mind thinking of Africa’s most populated country?

Five reasons to implement your own grand business vision for Africa

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 5 August 2014

Let’s be honest: Africa is rising, but most Africans are still figuring out how to catch up.

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Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 2 April 2014

Careful and strategic planning is the key to exponential success in Africa, says consultant Dr Harnet Bokrezion.

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