By Joanne Misik, Farming like any other occupation, comes with a lot of sweat and hard work. There are quick mistakes that many farmers tend to make. These mistakes may be made through all stages of farming, they include; 1. Assumptions If this is your first time to practice farming then you need to get your act together. Do not assume anything. Many farmers usually brush off details that they deem unimportant in the farming activity they are about to […]
Century Microfinance Bank Limited seeks to fill the position of Relationship officer. Reporting to: The Business Development Manager Station: Bungoma Branch JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT Job Summary: Working closely with the Business Development Manager the job holder will ensure implementation of sales & business growth strategies and at the same time ensure quality of the loans portfolio. He/she will identify business growth opportunities, acquire clients in area of jurisdiction, provide support first through Century Business Account opening, manage daily utilization towards future […]
By Penelope Ashioya, The narrative about more than 60% of businesses closing in the first two years is scary. Nobody wants to fail. Even when your business crosses the two year birthday, you are told you will be lucky if you get to five years! Instead of gloom and doom, below are seven useful tips that will keep you focused on growing your business. Have a positive outlook – difficult situations come as opportunities to investors to learn. Embrace the opportunity […]
By Elizabeth Wasserman, One of the secrets to business success is pricing your products properly. Price your products correctly and that can enhance how much you sell, creating the foundation for a business that will prosper. Get your pricing strategy wrong and you may create problems that your business may never be able to overcome. “It’s probably the toughest thing there is to do,” says Charles Toftoy, associate professor of management science at George Washington University. “It’s part art and part […]
By Lovine Mboy, Many self-help groups (or chamas) are created by never go far. While many disintegrate, some end up being empty talking shops. Kamuiru Group shares tips on how to create an effective self-help group. Set economic standards Every interested person must have a source of income that guarantees payment of monthly contributions. David Irungu, chairman of Kamuiru Self Help Group, says when you allow in people who do not have means, the chama will fail. A chama is first […]
Are you thinking of a business to invest in; or looking for a business with a high rate of return on investment; or searching for a business that is not likely going to crumble due to a glut in the market? Then you must consider being an agricultural entrepreneur. Indeed, you should begin to think about investing in agriculture. This is because apart from the fact that building a business around agriculture is very profitable, modern technologies have made the practice very […]
It seems that it is often young entrepreneurs who make the headlines and receive most of the recognition for their accomplishments. Think of Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), Matt Mullenweg (WordPress) and Pete Cashmore (Mashable) — all in their early 20s, and high up on the list of successful entrepreneurs. But the age of the founder is not the primary factor that determines whether or not a business will be successful. Successful entrepreneurs, with ages ranging from 40s to 60s, show that […]
Are you just starting out as an entrepreneur and need some really great guidance? Well, here’s some from none other than the most phenomenally successful English Businessman and investor -Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson. He is best known as the founder of the Virgin Group , which comprises more than 400 companies and is the seventh richest citizen in the United Kingdom. You would certainly love to know what he has to say about starting a business, running a business, hiring and managing […]
Business Development Champions The BDC will be responsible for business growth. This is a 6 months renewable performance based Contract. Sales Job Responsibilities Selling and marketing loans to prospective clients. Customer satisfaction. Seek customer feedback on bank products. Provide excellent customer service. Qualifications for the Sales Job A diploma in a business related course. Good customer-bank Relationship Certificate of Good Conduct. How to Apply If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please email your […]
By Lilian Wamaitha, 1. Selling mitumba or second hand clothes This is among the business ideas in Kenya that most Kenyans fear venturing into. However, second hand clothes business is booming and if you are looking for a business to start, this would be the best place to. The good news is that you don’t require a lot of capital to go into the mitumba business. With as little as 1,000 you can start selling mitumba clothes. All you need […]