2022 is bound to be a brilliant year! A poll by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in July 2020 indicated that 58% of small businesses were concerned that they would have to close their businesses permanently. Almost two years on,…
There is an ancient saying that says, ‘Change is the only constant’. It always comes to mind when I am facing challenges and need to adapt to a new situation. In the context of entrepreneurship, I believe that learning is…
“It takes months to find a customer…seconds to lose one.” Vince Lombardi Any business owner that focuses on growth and potentially scaling understands the importance of customer acquisition. Fundamentally, customer acquisition means getting new customers or converting prospects. Strategic plans…
“Look outside, and you will see yourself. Look inside, and you will find yourself.” — Drew Gerald. Are you a leader, or are you an entrepreneur? Perhaps you are a combination of both. Not every entrepreneur makes an effective leader.…
“Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily, even if you had no title or position.” —Brian Tracy Anyone can start a business today, whether or not they possess what it takes to run a successful venture. However,…
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C. S. Lewis My dreams are constantly evolving, as I achieve goals and realize there is much more to accomplish in the world. Right…
“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities” – Stephen Covey Believe it or not, we are on the way to wrapping up the 1st half of 2021 and beginning to plan for the…
“Failure is success in progress.” Albert Einstein In life, we don’t typically prepare for failure. Instead, we create inspirational plans for success. This positive point of view is the same in business. Failure may seem like an indication of inherent…
” Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not one has better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on one’s ideas, to take a calculated risk and to act.” ~ Andre…
Approximately 5% of large corporations in Africa are led by high-performing female founders and CEOs. Getting advice and guidance at this level is tough, especially from fellow colleagues or friends who may have their own agenda. Women have always had an…