The gig economy is an emerging phenomenon in the modern business environment that is charting the course for work and the workplace of the future. While the term “Gig” is relatively new, the market for wage payment per job and freelance is not. Over the years, the advent of digitization and globalization has created a […]
Poultry farming is an industry that has gained more traction in Africa over the past few years. It is the summary of the entire process involved in the rearing of birds for commercial purposes. Successful SMEs in Africa who are poultry farmers understand that the one vital factor in this industry is the realisation that […]
Your company retreat is important to the development process of your business. Whether you are one of the executives of a large business or you own a small business, you need company retreats to enhance work relationships and encourage teamwork. SMEs in Africa can take advantage of company retreats to enhance morale, strategise, and create […]
Ever thought about starting a pharmaceutical business? The Nigerian pharmaceutical industry is one of the fast-emerging industries in Africa with potentials for further tremendous growth. This is largely because healthcare spending in Nigeria is often a private affair, out-of-pocket spending accounted for 70% of total health expenditure in 2016, compared with just 7% in South […]
According to The Rockefeller Corporation, 82% of customers will leave a small business if they think you don’t care about them. SMEs in Africa need to understand that customers want to feel appreciated in every way possible. The more customers feel appreciated, the more they’re encouraged to stick around. Having them stick around will improve […]
Not taking a break is one of the worst things you can do to yourself. You’ll erode productivity, turn out poor work, dampen creativity, diminish enjoyment, act like a monster, and eventually burn out. It is that time of the year, yet again. Holiday seasons are periods when we fully relax our body and mind. […]
It is the end of the year and usually, this when we turn up for parties. 2020 has been different because of the new coronavirus restrictions. Now, every small business needs to learn how to organise a virtual end of the year party. Doing this will help to create interesting memories despite the events being […]
Side hustlers have a responsibility to balance their side hustles with their regular lives. We live in the jet age where everything seems to be moving so fast. In most cases, life demands can be so overwhelming that you barely have enough time to take a breath of fresh air. So, we understand how difficult […]
Are you in search of profitable business ideas you can start? Did you know that six out of ten fast-growing countries in the world are African countries? The African continent has experienced a significant improvement despite the lack of infrastructure, increased corruption, and other ills. In no particular order, let’s explore 30 profitable business ideas […]
A VTU business (also known as Virtual Top Up) is a business where you act as a vendor and top up people airtime without them having to buy a recharge card. It involves a vendor or the business owner digitally crediting the phone directly. We are all familiar with the method of recharging our phones […]
