Useful ideas that can help young entrepreneurs to grow their businesses

In the absence of adequate jobs, many young Kenyans are now setting up their own businesses and becoming entrepreneurs. [iStockphoto]

Last week I attended three conferences where young entrepreneurs were gathered like hunters about to set out on their first hunt and I, like the experienced hunter, was called to give advice on successful hunting.

In the absence of adequate jobs, many young Kenyans are now setting up their own businesses and becoming entrepreneurs – or what we call “hustlers”. Perhaps in the long run, this absence of jobs might turn out to be a good thing for Kenya because we are building a strong entrepreneurial spirit.