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Case of a thriving entrepreneur in Covid-19 times

Reality is that this is a really bad time for business. Covid-19 has put a dent on 70 per cent of the businesses I know.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Case of a thriving entrepreneur in Covid-19 times

Be your greatest believer

Be your greatest believer

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Find your A-team

Find your A-team

By King Kaka 4 years ago

There is a better way to do it. Find it

There is a better way to do it. Find it

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Why you need a mentor in your business journey

My journey into entrepreneurship began with me shadowing my brother Dennis, who at the time ran a thriving clothing store.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Why you need a mentor in your business journey

Give customers a reason to be loyal to you

If you’re reading this, you probably have a dream of either starting a business or are already doing it.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Give customers a reason to be loyal to you

Get into the minds of your customers

When setting up a business, there are many factors that one needs to put into consideration. This week we will touch on one - the customer.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Get into the minds of your customers

Why remain a mouse when you could be a lion?

Move at your own pace while keeping your eye out on what is happening in your industry.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Why remain a mouse when you could be a lion?

Entrepreneurship shouldn't be a lonely affair

Society has instilled a lot of pressure on us about failure that when you see yourself failing, shame and depression stalks you closely.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Entrepreneurship shouldn't be a lonely affair

You are only as good as your team

I relate with my employees like family. I’m hands-on at work and that requires some level of closeness with my staff and it blends us like a family

By King Kaka 4 years ago

You are only as good as your team

Things we overlook going into business

focus helps us think effectively, without which one can’t produce the quality of work necessary to be successful.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Things we overlook going into business

How to grow a business fast

I learnt business lessons the hard way when I was growing King Kaka empire.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

How to grow a business fast

This is the true cost of loyalty

How do you buy loyalty? I totally understand that loyalty is as subjective as it is pricey, hard to purchase and even harder to maintain.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

This is the true cost of loyalty

How to stay on top of your game

Visionary people tend to be daring by nature, and will easily pick up a new challenge and push ahead.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

How to stay on top of your game

When hard work beats talent

If you have come across a hard working business person and a talented person, you will notice that their work ethic is different.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

When hard work beats talent

Breaking bad business habits

A while back I talked about young businesses in relation to mental health and how to take small steps while building your empires.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Breaking bad business habits

Rules of business evolution

In other words, how do you take advantage of this boom and translate it into revenue?

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Rules of business evolution

Business lessons from rapper Russ

Even as my manager’s strength lies in execution, we need to have our vision aligned in order to be successful.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Business lessons from rapper Russ

Before you start a business

Perfect plan without proper execution renders your plan useless.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Before you start a business

The ultimate guide on selling your influence

I’ve done many influencer jobs and also been a brand ambassador for mega brands across Africa and the world.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

The ultimate guide on selling your influence

The key to success? It’s in your customer

I’m usually an observant person, especially when it comes to opportunities.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

The key to success? It’s in your customer

The dark side of entrepreneurship

Did you know that, on average, one in three entrepreneurs experiences depression?

By King Kaka 4 years ago

The dark side of entrepreneurship

How to spot opportunities and grab them

I have met so many of you who, through the articles, have been encouraged and in turn that has inspired me to write more.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

How to spot opportunities and grab them

Cornering the market

So how do you make sure that you own the mass market and maintain quality?

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Cornering the market

Dream big, start small

Many young people are not doing what they love, but what is ‘safe’.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Dream big, start small

The 4 rules that give you the edge

Research will help you create new purchasing trails and traits.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

The 4 rules that give you the edge

Why your dream is in your hands

As much as I get paid thousands of dollars the ‘experience’ factor cannot be ignored.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Why your dream is in your hands

Your startup needs a scoring dream team

Yes, money is important but my approach is totally different; the first thing that you need is a vision or plan.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Your startup needs a scoring dream team

Patience, Sh800 and a 17-track music album

Always put yourself in someone’s shoes before you ask for a favour from them. This has been a tactic that I have applied over the years.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Patience, Sh800 and a 17-track music album

The truth behind my rags to royalty rise

Poverty is no joke. We had nights when my mother would come home and we’d have black tea for dinner.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

The truth behind my rags to royalty rise

What’s taking success so long to find you?

In high school, I sold mandazis and T-shirts, and used some of the money I made to help my mother pay my fees.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

What’s taking success so long to find you?

The final speech

Two of the strong characteristics I got from him were to never be afraid to admit when things aren’t okay, and to start new waves.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

The final speech

How to finally build your dream business

Six months later, I opened a shop in Imenti House that dealt with clothing and branding, and it served as my first office.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

How to finally build your dream business

Inside a young millionaire’s mind

So when he started one of his first companies, a grocery delivery service, his neighbours were his first clients.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

Inside a young millionaire’s mind

Five ways to build a brand that thrives

I have had numerous clients compliment the brand just because we’re a disciplined team, and that reflects on the business’ growth.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

King Kaka: 4 things that make a great plan

There are some critical considerations you need to think about while developing a business plan.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

King Kaka: 4 things that make a great plan

The business lessons I learnt from my mum

I met a lady who was in the same situation as many other young business owners I know: she had no capital and was lacking in experience.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

The business lessons I learnt from my mum

What not to do when chasing after success

Don’t go into a business because the ‘experienced’ merchants have success stories.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

What not to do when chasing after success

The future belongs to those ready for it

In every business, it’s important to protect tomorrow.

By King Kaka 4 years ago

The future belongs to those ready for it

5 ways to identify your 'grazing ground'

Before I started recording music, I had to weigh my priorities and be clear on what would later on transform into a career.

By King Kaka 5 years ago

5 ways to identify your 'grazing ground'

Inside the mind that creates a millionaire

I read somewhere that the moment you feel like your income can’t sustain your lifestyle, it’s time to grow.

By King Kaka 5 years ago

Inside the mind that creates a millionaire

Inside the mind that creates millionaires

The number one reason we stagnate is that we’re afraid. We’re mostly afraid of failure, and that can never fuel change.

By King Kaka 5 years ago

Inside the mind that creates millionaires

Crucial checklist for successful entrepreneurs

The lifestyles of successful businessmen from around the world look very attractive.

By King Kaka 5 years ago

Crucial checklist for successful entrepreneurs

King Kaka: Your Pace

Be aware of the competition but don’t compare

By King Kaka 5 years ago

King Kaka: Your Pace

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