Domino’s Pizza aiming to be the big cheese in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 20 January 2014 Expanding food brands across Nigeria involves customer education and investment in the supply chain.
VIDEO: A guide to impressing investors Published by Kate Douglas on 17 January 2014 Kenyan entrepreneur Tonee Ndungu shares his advice on attracting investors.
It is the time for African fashion, says leading Malawian designer Published by Kate Douglas on 14 January 2014 Fashion designer Lilly Alfonso has gained local and international recognition for her African prints and designs.
Africa ‘has potential to grab global manufacturing opportunity’ Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2014 Africa should focus on developing a range of economic activities and the skills to match these.
How three agribusinesses have improved their engagement with smallholders Published by Kate Douglas on 8 January 2014 Three agribusinesses which have addressed the challengers of sourcing quality produce from smallholder farmers.
What does the failure of Woolworths say about Nigeria? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2014 Woolworths may not have succeeded in Nigeria, but many other South African retailers are doing well.
VIDEO: Tonee Ndungu’s 10 tips for entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2014 Kenyan entrepreneur Tonee Ndungu outlines factors to achieving success in business.
Nigeria’s GDP rebasing: Could we see a 53% rise in January? Published by Kate Douglas on 20 December 2013 Next year Nigeria is likely to be the largest economy in Africa when it is expected to change the base year for its GDP calculations.
Why business success comes from offering a promise, not a product Published by Kate Douglas on 19 December 2013 Disney World’s success comes from delivering on its promise to create magic, says Carl Bates.
Kenyan serial entrepreneur talks about the power of a personal website Published by Kate Douglas on 18 December 2013 Branding your business and yourself is a crucial move for entrepreneurs.
Impact of Africa’s innovation hubs: Too early to call? Published by Kate Douglas on 17 December 2013 Tech hubs are springing up across Africa, and will gain much from collaborating with each other.
Carl Bates on making a business about more than the founder Published by Kate Douglas on 12 December 2013 “Craftsmanship is about sustaining the small; it’s not about becoming a big organisation.”
From coffee to beer to mining: A glimpse into Rwanda’s business environment Published by Kate Douglas on 12 December 2013 How we made it in Africa spends a day with DHL in Kigali, Rwanda.
Family businesses in Rwanda ‘need to improve their financial records’ Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2013 Many businesses are denied funding as their records are not up to scratch.