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February 11, 2021 0 comment
The collaborative role between academia and industry: what is the missing link?
East Africa is experiencing unprecedented improvement in literacy levels and access to post-secondary education. Substantial investments have been made in providing access to education after the region’s realisation that its development is primarily hinged on its people’s ability to exploit scarce resources efficiently and come up with breakthroughs and innovations. That is only possible through […]
February 4, 2021 0 comment
Why investing in agribusinesses in Africa is most exciting now
Africa’s food import bill-estimated by the African Development Bank annually at $43 billion in 2019, should both be a source of worry and energise the continent into self-sustenance. Food imports create dependency and outflow of much needed foreign exchange. These food imports do not mean the continent’s land is unproductive, but rather a combination of […]
February 2, 2021 0 comment
Opportunity to tap into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
January 1, 2021, marked a turning point for African economies. On this day, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) became operational. Everyone who wishes the continent the best should have reasons to celebrate this moment and hope for Africa’s total transformation under the agreement. AfCFTA seeks to, among other things, eliminate tariffs and non-tariff […]
January 29, 2021 0 comment
3 Key things to know about Strategic Partnerships/Alliances among SMEs
Let’s face it. No business is an island. In one way or another, you will need complementary services or products from another organisation / company. Owing to this fact, what strategic entrepreneurs do is to move out of their comfort zones and form those strategic alliances or partnerships that eventually transform their businesses and reduce […]
January 26, 2021 1 comment
Saving Businesses in 2021: Tips for Attracting and Retaining Customers
After a tumultuous 2020, most SME operators and executives are expecting to recover and probably post a profit in this new year. But recovery will not happen unless SMEs learn and innovate enough to attract and retain customers. On that note, we share in this article tips to help SME executives and owners to plan […]
January 21, 2021 0 comment
Important questions executives should answer this year.
In the face of all the struggles that businesses face in recent times due to COVID-19, one perplexity that has pre-occupied many business executives’ minds is survival – how to remain afloat. Staying afloat in business in these times calls for strategic, systemic, and out of the box thinking by all employees, especially C-Suite executives […]
January 19, 2021 1 comment
Expectations and possible realities to prepare for in 2021
No business can claim to have remained the same since the outbreak of COVID-19. Many have collapsed while several others are struggling to survive with reduced revenues. Recommended article: Effective Business Planning for 2021 – Consider this 3-Item Checklist COVID-19 has equally transformed businesses to unprecedented levels, in many cases for the good of their customers. […]
January 12, 2021 0 comment
Effective Business Planning for 2021 – Consider this 3-Item Checklist
We are into the early days of 2021. Individuals and companies are laying strategies to recover from the devastating effects of COVID-19 and possibly return to profitability. Although there seem to be no clear signs to the end of COVID-19 and its restricting effect on lives and businesses, there is generally a ray of hope […]
December 15, 2020 0 comment
What to expect as we near Christmas
December is a holiday month, and for many people all over the world, it’s a period for parties and entertainment. Equally, it is the month when people reflect and make resolutions for the coming year. But 2020 has been an unusual year. Many businesses and plans have come to a total halt for obvious reasons. Economies are […]
December 10, 2020 0 comment
Life lessons to teach your children this holiday season.
Many parents/guardians will do everything to protect their children from any harm. Yet, some parents invest very little in preparing their children for both the soft and turbulent world ahead. Recommended article: Still paying your children’s school fees? No need to hustle. In most cases, when parents are wealthy, they tend to “spoil” their children by […]