The Empretec program is in Kenya. Here’s what you need to know
By now, it is no secret that the prestigious program, Empretec is now in Kenya. This came about after an intense week of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Nairobi last month. After the formalities, it was announced that the Kenyan National Chamber of Commerce and Industry would be partnering with […]
Negotiating your way to financial success: 4 essential steps to effective negotiation
Women often shy away from negotiations for fear of being perceived as aggressive or of losing the offer. However, we tend to forget that the people we negotiate with are, sometimes, merely doing what they are hired to do – secure a deal at the best price possible! Indeed, at other times, the negotiator may […]
How to make money as an artist in Nigeria
You must be familiar with the image of the starving artist in Nigeria who doesn’t get recognition until she dies. Were you discouraged from studying the arts because it was believed to be an unlucrative industry? Or maybe because you were a girl? Well, what if I told you they were wrong? You don’t agree? Here’s my […]
What do stakeholders look for in an investment?
“If you invest nothing, the reward is worth little.” – Richelle E. Goodrich Presenting your idea to stakeholders and asking them to make an investment in your business is not an easy task. Good news is, the answer to this is being prepared. The first step to preparation is trying to see things from your […]
Need capital to grow your business? UnoEth’s crowdfunding story
Hey there budding entrepreneur, are you finding yourself looking for ways to grow your business?Are you telling yourself, “If I just had more inventory or more capital, my business could…?” Me too! The search for ways to fund your business can be overwhelming and intimidating. There is a wide selection of grants and loans that […]
Making sense of cents: Quick tips to improve your financial literacy
In an increasingly consumerist society it is very easy to get swept up in the barrage of not-so-gentle persuasions on how to spend your money. It ranges from the seemingly harmless dine-out options you yearn for all month long, the glitzy red bottom heels, to a new gadget that you just have to have. Financial […]
Ready to crowdfund using social media? Read this first
Crowdfunding is no longer the buzzword it was in 2006. Social media has undeniably taken over and changed the way we interact and connect online. Gone are the days when discussion forums were the go to tool for getting numerous opinions. Crowdfunding by definition is, “the practice of funding a project or venture by raising […]
To disclose, or not to disclose: Striking the right balance when making a case for your business
As promised in Navigating The Catch-22: Successfully Fundraising For Your Business, this segment discusses, in detail, the nuts and bolts of confidentiality agreements. Also referred to as Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA), the NDA keeps certain aspects of what an entrepreneur will discuss or disclose with a potential investor a secret. While an NDA is an important […]
Navigating the catch-22: Successfully fundraising for your business
Once you have successfully registered your new venture and executed your partnership agreements, the next phase is getting your new venture up and running. For some, this might not be an issue as you probably have sufficient savings and contributions from family and friends to commence this new venture. For others, the fundraising process begins! […]
8 things we learn from the acquisition of Kenyan beauty brand, SuzieBeauty
In 2011, Suzie Wokabi, founder of Kenyan cosmetics brand, Suzie Beauty, said the following about her vision for her brand: “My dream is to turn SuzieBeauty Limited into a household name for everything beauty on the continent, and internationally. I want to become the MAC of Africa!”. Six years before that, she had returned to […]