How my business made Sh. 10 million, collapsed, then recovered!
MONA OMBOGO / STANDARD At 30-years, Kyalo Munyao, is a relatively young entrepreneur. However, his journey in entrepreneurship has seen him experience the highs and worst of lows you can ever go...
View Article4 Simple ways to make your business stand out
An entrepreneur may invest a lot of money marketing his/her business using various channels but still the business fail to stand out. Incorporating various techniques into the business is what makes it...
View ArticleStruggling with financial management? OVERVIEW FINANCE has the solution for you!
Finally we have good news for all Kenyans struggling with managing their finances! Overview Finance is a new technology in Kenya which will be launched on May 15th 2017 to assist Kenyans in their...
View ArticleKilimall Mobile week extension: Unbelievable hot deals at Kilimall during 1st...
Mobile week at Kilimall have been extended from to 7th May. This is a great opportunity for Kenyans to get their hands on unbelievable offers of up-to 80% discount on electrical appliances, ranging...
View ArticleTuskys shuts down another popular branch in Nairobi
Tuskys Supermarkets has closed its popular Beba Beba branch on Tom Mboya Street after 11 years, marking the second store shutdown by the retailer since the beginning of the year. The supermarket chain...
View ArticleCo-op Bank to raise its shares by 2.5 billion
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya is seeking to raise its current authorized shares by 2.5 billion. This will see the listed lender increase its current portfolio from 5 billion shares to 7.5 billion...
View ArticleTop agribusiness and agricultural companies in Kenya
The agricultural industry is the backbone of Kenya’s economy, with the country’s main exports being agricultural products. There are several agribusinesses and agricultural industries in Kenya, but the...
View ArticleHow I started my own private full hospital at only 25
Maxwell Okoth’s quest to make health services available to people irrespective of status started early and involved making sacrifices. The bug bit him in his mid-twenties, something akin to stories of...
View ArticleKCB to shut down branches in South Sudan
Kenya Commercial bank (KCB) has announced that it will be shutting down some of its branches in South Sudan. The move follows the continued civil strife and a massive devaluation of the country’s...
View Article20 Tips for Small Business Success
From managing to marketing and everything in between, the world of small business can be both exciting and overwhelming. It’s a place where no two workdays are exactly the same and where unpredictable...
View ArticleElements of a Good Business Plan
A well-developed business plan is critical for any start-up. To develop a thorough business plan, research your customers and competition; avoid mistakes that lead to business failure; and know how to...
View ArticleAn insight into VDS Africa. An e-commerce company based in Westlands Nairobi.
About VDS Africa VDS Africa is an e-commerce company in Kenya started in late 2016. The company was founded by Dr. Collins Lelei, doctor of Ebusiness and Ecommerce. VDS Africa majors in business...
View ArticleGlobal Money Week: Equity Bank teaches over 5000 students nationally on Good...
Equity Bank through its branches reached out to 69 learning institutions during the Global Money Week where they tutored 5,147 students across Kenya about the advantages of saving and entrepreneurship...
View ArticleAre you dumb enough to be successful?
President Calvin Coolidge said, “Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.” The 30th President of the United States was saying talent is not rare, he was saying talent is the most...
View ArticleNairobi’s top 5 estates where Kenya’s wealthy live
BY PETER MUIRURI / THE STANDARD Muthaiga The estate is home to Muthaiga Golf Club established in 1912. Muthaiga got its name from Kenya green-heart tree, locally known as Muthiga. It is said to cure a...
View ArticleMeet the Pauwels: The brains behind Overview technology
Henri, Hans and Charles Pauwels are the founders of OVERVIEW; an Android personal finance management app that enriches your mobile payment services. i.e. a diary of your finances. Tell us about...
View ArticleTop Six Pricing Mistakes
A sound pricing structure helps companies generate sales and build customer loyalty. The wrong pricing structure can leave businesses struggling to service customers and reach profitability. When you...
View ArticleDairy farmers earn low as processors inflate milk prices
Yesterday, the price of half a litre of milk hit an all-time high of Sh. 70. In what has been seen as a windfall for milk processors, the prices of milk have been rising dairy at the supermarkets....
View ArticleTonnie Mello: The Good and the Bad of Being an Entrepreneur
I’ve been an entrepreneur for more than 30 years. It’s been a wild ride. I became an entrepreneur because the idea of working for someone else never sat well with me. I have always wanted to be in...
View ArticleHow to check if a company is legit
Before falling for scams which might cause you huge financial losses, ensure you have done enough research on that particular company before striking any business deal with the company. The following...
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