By Krystal, 1 – Plan Their Day (Sometimes The Night Before) This funny thing happens when we leave our day jobs and start to work for ourselves… all of a sudden we have this time we never had before and all too easily we start filling that time with Netflix and coffee dates when really we should be spending it growing our business. This is one of the strategies I have always used myself but have started to plan out […]
These days, in our world of instant gratification, it’s more important than ever to be able to stay focused on saving money any way you can. So to help you monitor your spending habits and cut expenses, here are 10 easy ways you can save every day—starting right now. 1. Record your expenses The first step to saving money is to figure out how much you spend. Keep track of all your expenses—that means every cup of tea, household item […]
Saving money is one of the most important aspects of building wealth and having a secure financial foundation. Yet many of us have learned the importance of saving money through trial and error, and more importantly, experience. But there are ways to empower the next generation, and that starts by teaching children the importance of saving from a young age. If you are a parent, here are 6 ways to teach your children about saving money. 1. Start with a […]
Direct Sales Representative The DSR 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. Deliver set Sales targets in asset and liability for; micro Finance products. Provide regular Sales reports. Qualifications for the Sales Job A Diploma / Degree in a business related course. Good customer-bank Relationship. Certificate of Good Conduct. How […]
By Mary Anne Zita, As you continue to save money for your Chama, I am sure that you have a bank account with a certain bank where you put money for the Chama. Chances are the account is either a savings account or a current account. Whilst your money is secure sitting in the account, ask yourselves, how much are we making? Sometimes this money sits there for close to a year as you plan to accumulate funds to reach […]
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 […]