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Short videos helped grow my fashion business
28-year-old Esther Muriuki began as a hawker before discovering social media's power to deliver profits.
By Paul Kariuki 1 year ago
Short videos helped grow my fashion business
Gibson Lotan: Class Eight dropout now owns thriving tour firm
He had acquired driving skills while spreading the gospel and this would prove essential later. The covid-19 pandemic, which ravaged tours and travel industry, didn't spare Lotan's business.
By Paul Kariuki 1 year ago
Gibson Lotan: Class Eight dropout now owns thriving tour firm
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Did the First Lady raid Uhuru's wardrobe?
Uhuru and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta caused a stir on election day when they arrived at their different voting destinations both donning the cosy, navy blue piece.
By Paul Kariuki 1 year ago
Did the First Lady raid Uhuru's wardrobe?
All eyes on Bakari as he takes on Sri Lankan today
With the exit of former African champion Nick Okoth from 2022 Commonwealth Games, all eyes will be on Africa Zone Three bantamweight gold medallist Hassan Shaffi Bakari
By Paul Kariuki 1 year ago
All eyes on Bakari as he takes on Sri Lankan today
I run thriving import business after failing to get formal job
The business management graduate has built a couple of ventures with capital drawn from her savings. She also runs an import business where she sources goods abroad for small traders.
By Paul Kariuki 1 year ago
I run thriving import business after failing to get formal job
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Social media has made my make-up business blossom
The 28-year-old has gained a following of 28,000 on the short-video sharing app TikTok where the Nakuru-based freelance make-up artist goes by the name of ShishDavis.
By Paul Kariuki 1 year ago
Social media has made my make-up business blossom
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How job loss inspired bakery business from home kitchen
With the economy having since reopened, Ms Lotan has never contemplated returning to employment. Most of her customers are from referrals and social media.
By Paul Kariuki 1 year ago
How job loss inspired bakery business from home kitchen
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Businesses that rarely fail even in tough economic environment
The sad thing with many startups is the high level of failure. This sees many of them close shop within a few years of starting.
By Paul Kariuki 1 year ago
Businesses that rarely fail even in tough economic environment
Tough balancing for varsity staff juggling office job, fashion
Through my social media accounts, I reach out to clients who are not able to physically visit my shop. It is not without some challenges using the online platforms though.
By Paul Kariuki 1 year ago
Tough balancing for varsity staff juggling office job, fashion
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Learning from former employer to chart your own success
What informed Mwenda Kinyua, 30, to venture into the textile business was its lucrative nature, more so in the supply of school uniforms.
By Paul Kariuki 1 year ago
Learning from former employer to chart your own success
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How entrepreneurs make their money
It depresses to keep on sinking deeper into debts, but there are clever entrepreneurs, who, despite having money, make money out of debts.
By Paul Kariuki 1 year ago
How entrepreneurs make their money
The dentist who will make your hair and skin glow
Dr Gasheri Mugao left her blossoming career as a dentist to go into the beauty and cosmetics business, a move she says she does not regret.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
The dentist who will make your hair and skin glow
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Kenyan teacher Nancy Obonyo makes waves in Bangkok with online fashion store
Nancy Obonyo is balancing classroom responsibilities and running a side business after moving to Thailand for further studies.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
Kenyan teacher Nancy Obonyo makes waves in Bangkok with online fashion store
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How long maternity leave birthed Leah Busolo’s peanut butter business
Although it is good to have more than one income stream, those who go into business are always not well conditioned for harsh environments.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
How long maternity leave birthed Leah Busolo’s peanut butter business
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Business ideas to help you thrive in tough economic climate
To survive, you need to think out of the box and come up with innovative business models.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
Business ideas to help you thrive in tough economic climate
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Me, employed? Never again, vows make-up artist
Lilian Mutuku decided employment was not for her after just eight months. Now she runs a thriving enterprise, says she does not regret being her own.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
Me, employed? Never again, vows make-up artist
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The good, bad and ugly of social media marketing
Social media can be a good place to promote one’s business brand and drive sales.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
The good, bad and ugly of social media marketing
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Riding on ‘chamas’ to grow your business
A close look at chamas shows that they have become a way of life for many.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
Riding on ‘chamas’ to grow your business
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Business lessons from failed global giants
Startups are increasingly disrupting established businesses, thanks to the ever-evolving technological innovations.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
Business lessons from failed global giants
How to avoid the snare of Christmas impulse buying
Making a shopping list and sticking to it is a good starting point. It is also important not to fall prey to ubiquitous marketing gimmicks.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
How to avoid the snare of Christmas impulse buying
Ways to deal with employee theft
If you have employees working in shifts, it would pay to check on those whose shifts are ending.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
Ways to deal with employee theft
Nyambura’s real estate gamble that’s paid off
Her gamble saw her use her savings to register Diligent Realtors, which is paying off. She says she would never consider employment again.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
Nyambura’s real estate gamble that’s paid off
We had to try something new when Covid-19 struck
The measures by the government to tame the spread of the disease came at a bad time for t
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
We had to try something new when Covid-19 struck
Challenges faced when getting started as an entrepreneur
It’s challenging in entrepreneurship and business is not for the faint-hearted. We look at a few of the challenges.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
Challenges faced when getting started as an entrepreneur
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Time for a job change? Here are some signs
Let’s look at some signs that tell you’re about to quit that job for another.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
Time for a job change? Here are some signs
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Consider this before leaving employment for business
Experts reckon that leaving the comfort of employment should be done in a well-thought-out manner.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
Consider this before leaving employment for business
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Business tips from the world’s top brands
Enterprise looks at a few of the famous global and local businesses and shares lessons on their business growth.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
Business tips from the world’s top brands
Readjusting your spending habits to get through the pandemic
In Kenya, more than half of the respondents said their spending on non-essential items has decreased.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
Readjusting your spending habits to get through the pandemic
Beware of that career landmine question
Usually, these potential hires end up underselling their worth as the terms of pay where they're seeking employment may be different.
By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago
Beware of that career landmine question
Why there's more to the ceiling than just beauty
Proper maintenance can prolong the lifespan of a ceiling. Some materials absorb water and will ‘sag’ at the point where there is a leak.
By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago
Why there's more to the ceiling than just beauty
Why investing in a good fence ups your property value
For live fences, keep them well-trimmed. Uncontrolled growth gives them a poor impression.
By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago
Why investing in a good fence ups your property value
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I swapped my engineering path for tailoring
After my graduation, just like every other Kenyan youth, I tarmacked looking for employment without success. Nobody wanted to employ a fresh graduate.
By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago
I swapped my engineering path for tailoring
Sly clients almost ruined my business
Always get proper documentation for your business. If you don’t, you may lose so much money trying to get it right.
By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago
Sly clients almost ruined my business
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My ‘aha’ moment came while stranded abroad
The startup capital came from my savings and a bank loan.
By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago
My ‘aha’ moment came while stranded abroad
Now developers of gated community homes find new abode in sleepy villages
With more and more town dwellers opting for the peace and quiet of the countryside, these areas gaining prominence in the real estate landscape
By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago
Now developers of gated community homes find new abode in sleepy villages
I regretted leaving my job for business
Many people make the mistake of starting too big and with huge loans which cripple them.
By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago
I regretted leaving my job for business
How you can keep from falling into a debt trap
No matter the little that goes into saving, it can come in handy on a rainy day or address that emergency.
By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago
How you can keep from falling into a debt trap
Pitfalls that small businesses should avoid to stay afloat
By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago
Pitfalls that small businesses should avoid to stay afloat
Trendy textile firm that is looking at manufacturing pie
It’s time local entrepreneurs are given incentives that will see the country become self-reliant while supporting the Big Four Agenda.
By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago
Trendy textile firm that is looking at manufacturing pie
How I turned a Sh30,000 gamble into my big break
After a year in operation, the business made a break. I began raking in a profit of Sh600,000 every month, returns that I have sustained to this day.
By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago
How I turned a Sh30,000 gamble into my big break
How handwriting, lotion served drug trafficker 15 years in jail
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