Do you know that one of the easier ways of making your money work for you is by investing in a fixed deposit account? A fixed deposit account is an investment account and a type of savings account in which money is deposited for a stated period of time and a fixed interest rate is paid at the end of that period. It is a safer investment option when compared to other investment types such as shares or the money […]
Hiring managers typically look for job candidates with both specific hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills are job-specific skills and knowledge you need to perform a job. Soft Skills, on the other hand, are interpersonal (people) skills. While these are much harder to define and evaluate, they do go a long way in setting candidates apart. 1) Verbal and written communication skills The modern business world involves corresponding via phone calls, web conferencing and email in addition to face-to-face […]
By Lee Rawiszer, When it comes to habits for protecting your financial security, there are basic monetary behaviors that you should adopt to ensure you have enough money now and in the future. Follow these healthy financial habits and you’ll get on the right track to a more solid financial future. A. Do 1. Do pay yourself first When it comes to dispersing your money on a monthly basis, make sure you take care of your savings obligations first. In other […]
By Edward Chweya, Here are the five top factors that contribute to a successful agribusiness venture: 1. Idea Most people fail to make it in agribusiness because they first don’t have an idea of what they want to do or deal in. It is important for a person to know the seasons when a certain crop is needed most. A clever farmer produces when the rest are resting, he says. 2. Capital Starting capital is among the greatest challenges people […]
By Joseph Othieno, When looking to venture into pig farming, the beginning point is to have good gilts (female pigs yet to give birth) and nice boars (male pigs). So what do you look for when selecting this stock? A good gilt Good gilt should come from a good background. The mother should have weaned at least 10 piglets. This is a sign that it will be a good mother in future. That is not all the mother or the […]
Water is our most precious natural resource and something that most of us take for granted. The harvesting of rainwater simply involves the collection of water from surfaces on which rain falls, and subsequently storing this water for later use. Normally water is collected from the roofs of buildings and stored in rainwater tanks. The collection of rainwater from the roofs of buildings can easily take place on your farm. All that is necessary to capture this water is to […]
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 […]