Secrets of the spare time startups Published by Russell Simmons on 13 May 2019 Thanks to new technology and techniques, setting up a business is easier than ever.
95% of small businesses fail in the first five years – don’t let yours be one Published by John Fox on 4 September 2017 The effort required to turn an idea, product or service into a groundbreaking and lasting success is nothing short of herculean.
Challenges to SME growth in Kenya Published by Adefolake Adeyeye on 16 December 2016 Kenyan SMEs are hindered by inadequate capital, limited market access, poor infrastructure, and rapid changes in technology.
New customers – not government contracts – key to growing a small business Published by Jeffrey Manu on 8 September 2016 Growing your consumer base and increasing sales volumes
Growing your small business into Africa: Experts share their advice Published by Staff Writer on 29 August 2016 While expanding across borders is an exciting opportunity, it can be daunting and a high-risk investment.
AFB’s lending model based on trust rather than collateral Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 October 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to Karl Westvig, CEO of financial services firm AFB.
Discussing venture capital and entrepreneurship in Angola Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 July 2014 “Things are improving in the country but the change will not happen overnight.”
High interest rates strangling small businesses in Nigeria Published by Adeyeye Joseph on 3 June 2014 Banks and microfinance firms charge prohibitively high interest rates and attach onerous requirements to loans.
A look at funding SMEs for inclusive growth in Africa Published by Dapo Okubadejo on 20 May 2014 SMEs are drivers of the economy and inclusive growth.
Young Ugandan creates business management app for SMEs Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2014 “When you are selling to consumers they don’t care what technology you use, they only care about what they can do with it.”
Opportunity for Ethiopian SMEs to tap into the global market Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 January 2014 Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous country with an estimated 90m people, has thousands of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but only a few of these businesses are currently accessing the international market.
Five New Year’s resolutions for SMEs Published by Business Partners team on 8 January 2014 The New Year is a good time to reflect on what needs to be improved or changed for the year ahead.
The importance of personal stock taking for Africa’s SME owners Published by Business Partners team on 19 December 2013 “In order to achieve and maintain a work-life balance, self-management and time management is needed.”
Outlook for private equity and venture capital in Africa Published by Michelle Essomé on 5 December 2013 “Private equity and venture capital is increasingly becoming an important funding option for African entrepreneurs.”