A business plan is the blueprint of your business—it has the power to propel or derail its expansion. A well-crafted business plan can mean the difference between the success and failure of a business. Business plans are generally focused internally or externally, depending on the intended use of the plan. Plans that are internally focused […]
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Business development is undeniably one of the practices every business needs, whether it’s the size of Apple or the local bakery everyone loves to buy from. And Africa, being a developing and dynamic environment, makes it even more important for businesses on the continent to focus on continuous development. The process of developing a business
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In 2020, Statista published a report that revealed the average startup failure rate in Africa to be 54%, which is 1 in every 2 businesses. Now, while this was a bit lower than the global average, it’s still a bit high, with the averages for some countries on the continent being over 70%. Running out
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In a market where competition is very fierce and consumer preferences keep changing, avoiding market research is one of the biggest and most expensive business mistakes any entrepreneur can make. But, quite unfortunately, it is also one of the repeated mistakes we see entrepreneurs and small business owners make, especially in this part of the
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Starting a business in Africa is a step that several entrepreneurs take, either to expand an already existing business or to diversify their investment portfolios. Many foreign investors take an interest in starting a business on the continent due to the vast untapped opportunities available. Whereas diasporas and local entrepreneurs see it as a means
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Some entrepreneurs are naturally gifted at coming up with good business ideas, while others struggle with them. Fortunately, this is a skill that can be developed by understanding what it takes for an idea to be considered a good one and with a little practice. Because, without a good business idea, you will be setting
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If there is any aspect of your finances that needs extra attention in your business, it should be your cash flow. Whether you are a small or mid-sized business operating in Africa or any part of the globe, managing your cash flow to ensure money comes in and out at the allocated time is very
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Building a business from the ground up requires meticulous planning, expert execution, and a constant awareness of the shifting business environment. Whether you are a small or mid-sized business, scaling requires a lot. But at some point, every business needs to scale to be able to serve its growing customer base without compromising on the
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Starting a new business venture in any part of Africa? Africa is a place filled with many profitable business opportunities and if you are like many entrepreneurs, you are probably filled with excitement and can’t wait to get your business off the ground and running. But amidst all the excitement, it is worth taking a
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Good business planning is crucial to every business, no matter where it is located. A solid business plan is a roadmap that ensures you are treading on the path to success, whether you run a fashion business in Nigeria or a food business in Ghana. Unfortunately, running a business exposes you to risks that can
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