It is almost two years since the world has been grappling with an economic meltdown brought about by COVID-19. Each day seems to bring new contradictions, worry, reduced staff engagement, low incomes and mounting pressure from demanding Board of Directors...

SMEs are the biggest employers and taxpayers to governments. And yet, as studies have shown, many start-ups don't celebrate their first birthday. A record number of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) have been wiped out in Africa this year as...

Entrepreneurs usually start businesses with a lot of enthusiasm and high hopes of an immediate breakthrough. Because of this conviction of imminent success, some overlook the step-by-step procedure needed to ensure the growth and sustainability of their businesses. This mishap...

Dear Reader, let's go on a visit to two financial institutions offering similar products and services. These financial institutions' employees have all the qualifications required for their positions. At Financial Institution "A", the staff attend to every client with a...

If you are a leader of any SME, managing people is one of the most challenging tasks you face daily. Whether you supervise an individual or a group, people are generally tricky and unpredictable most of the time. But your...

Entrepreneurs exist to solve problems. Through job creation, they help solve one of the core problems in the world -unemployment. In Africa, where unemployment rates are incredibly high, entrepreneurs' efforts must be highly applauded. Yet still, entrepreneurial leaders have an...

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