By Vincent Hill, In business, your greatest competition is yourself. You need to stay sharp and on point to be able to cope with the changing times. As an entrepreneur, your success in running a business is depended on how you run your business. Success is not really run by the products but by how you execute plans and strategies to be effective in your venture. 1.Listen To Your Customers Customers are the lifeblood of your business. Their feedback and […]
There is an enormous difference between wanting to do something and being able to make a living at doing that something. Have you ever watched the American Idol audition shows and witnessed a tone deaf singer’s shocked reaction when the say he or she will never have a shot at becoming a professional singer? The same thing can be true for entrepreneurship. Being a successful business owner requires investing your own money in addition to a ton of time and […]
With the rainy season upon us, you can make use of the free but valuable resource of rain water. Here are a few tips on how to harvest and use rain water. How? With the addition of few simple and inexpensive rain water collection systems set up around your farm – you can have more than enough water stored on site for all of your needs and more. The best part of all, these methods can be easily adapted to almost any […]
By Nellie Akalp, Becoming a successful entrepreneur takes more than a great idea and important connections (although both do help). Making the shift from the steady life of a full-time employee to the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship requires a shift in mindset that many overlook. In fact, some of the work habits you so carefully honed as a good employee don’t necessarily translate well into the world of an entrepreneur. According to the Small Business Administration, only half of new businesses […]
Starting your own business can be a great move, as you can earn a lot of money and enjoy being your own boss. However, the actual process of setting up a business can be very challenging, not least because of the potential expenses that are involved. Depending on the type of business you are planning to start, you could face a lot of expenses. This is why you need to work out how to reduce the amount you spend and […]
There are three situations where grain might be fed to livestock – as a drought ration, as a supplement to grazing or in lot-feeding. The level or amount of grain fed per head will differ for these three situations. Livestock can be maintained on only grain in droughts when fed the equivalent of 1% of their liveweight. Levels of supplementary feeding of grain can range from 0.5% to 1.5% of liveweight as grain per day. Beyond that level of grain, […]
When it comes to farming in Kenya and Africa, land is one of the biggest problems we have unlike in the West. The problem is farmers have no clear land ownership rights. This means that they cannot pledge the property as collateral for financing to scale their farms. Young professionals and the youth are starting to see agribusiness as a viable venture. This is a good thing, but for those looking to farm, land is one of the first things […]
Several different designs for housing and handling facilities are suitable for small scale dairy operations taking into consideration the weather, topography, and the availability of feed and pasture. It is important to know all the rules and regulations with respect to location, design, and type of operation. Check with your local county office to obtain the required permits prior to building or renovating your existing facility. You should also talk to an experienced builder or contractor to ensure the cost […]
The aim of this poultry guide for beginners is to encourage and share handy tips and resources for that individual that has an interest in poultry farming whether as a hobby or as an Investment. This guide gives all the answers to those asking the “how to,” “where to” and “why to” questions about poultry. Basically, this is a beginner’s guide on everything you need to know about rearing poultry from buying day old chicks to egg production in the […]
It is green on the outside and red inside, and very profitable to grow. Watermelon farming in Kenya is easy to start, the plant requires little management and the market is plenty. This is a watermelon farming guide for anyone thinking of ways to start a watermelon farm in Kenya. The watermelon fruit is mostly composed of water. The over 92% water in the fruit serves as a great refreshment to quench thirst. It is also very nutritious: A watermelon […]