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Seven tech trends determining the future of jobs and business

If you pay attention to which direction the technological ship is sailing, it's clear that market disruptors will be tech-based industries.

By Paul Kariuki 7 hrs ago

Seven tech trends determining the future of jobs and business

What ails most Kenyan start-ups

What ails most Kenyan start-ups

By Graham Kajilwa 8 hrs ago

We admire hustlers though many of us never say it

We admire hustlers though many of us never say it

By XN Iraki 8 hrs ago

Why women fail to win big business contracts

Why women fail to win big business contracts

By Graham Kajilwa 14 hrs ago

How to create networks and strengthen professional relationships

By maintaining professional relationships well, you also build around yourself a network of people who can be of help in future.

By Muriithi Ndegwa 7 days ago

How to create networks and strengthen professional relationships

Five big blunders entrepreneurs make

The best way to chart a successful path for your enterprise is to learn from the mistakes of others.

By Pauline Muindi 7 days ago

Five big blunders entrepreneurs make

Football jersey 'plug' finds business footing

Muchiri rarely dresses celebrities as most expect freebies. The branding business is quite competitive owing to the huge interest in sports merchandise.

By Paul Kariuki 11 days ago

Football jersey 'plug' finds business footing

Want to grow avocado? What you need to know

Avocados are ready for harvesting five to ten months after flowering. This depends on the variety and the ecological conditions of the region.

By Jeniffer Anyango 12 days ago

Want to grow avocado? What you need to know

CEO of firms maintain positive business outlook ahead of polls

CEO Business Confidence Index gauges the confidence that business leaders have about their businesses, industry and the economy before polls.

By Dominic Omondi 12 days ago

CEO of firms maintain positive business outlook ahead of polls

Why being informal hinders business growth

The formalisation process includes obtaining licenses, registering with the Registrar of Companies and compliance with statutory requirements such as taxation and labour laws.

By Graham Kajilwa 14 days ago

Why being informal hinders business growth

How to absorb your kids into your small business

70 per cent of family businesses fail or are sold before they’re passed on to the second generation. 90 per cent of family-owned businesses don’t make it to the third generation.

By Pauline Muindi 15 days ago

How to absorb your kids into your small business

Small businesses can help campus students stay afloat financially

Money problems on campus can have an impact on academic success because they are stressful and prevent students from concentrating on their studies.

By Jane Wanjiru 15 days ago

Small businesses can help campus students stay afloat financially

Survey shows CEOs optimistic even as business activities dip

Findings show the economy has been strained by a high cost of living. Most executives, however, express business optimism on growth prospects for their companies and respective sectors.

By Dominic Omondi 16 days ago

Survey shows CEOs optimistic even as business activities dip

Snacking more in office boosts employee morale, says new study

Employees who snack regularly during the day are likely to be more productive than those who do not.

By Peter Theuri 17 days ago

Snacking more in office boosts employee morale, says new study

How retooling is lifting women to break glass-ceiling in tough job market

Youthful females are now able to rise from the vagaries of Covid-19 and claim their place in workplace and business through new skills.

By Dominic Omondi 17 days ago

How retooling is lifting women to break glass-ceiling in tough job market

As a business owner, don't forget to pay yourself

Most entrepreneurs haven't created boundaries between their personal and business accounts which may lead to massive failure.

By Pauline Muindi 21 days ago

As a business owner, don't forget to pay yourself

EAC launches Sh1.3 trillion funding for businesses

The Sh1.3 trillion funding portfolio represents Equity Group’s entire balance sheet and is also contributed to by other 16 financing partners including Africa Development Bank.

By Brian George 23 days ago

EAC launches Sh1.3 trillion funding for businesses

Athi River business community declares support for Raila Odinga's bid

In a unique show of unity, small- and large-scale traders converged at the Inter-County area and declared their unwavering support for the ODM leader.

By Peterson Githaiga 25 days ago

Athi River business community declares support for Raila Odinga's bid

African businesses must remain focused on skills development

The demand for business skills such as sales or communications has been decreasing, while the demand for skills in technology and data science has grown exponentially.

By Mark Wilson 25 days ago

African businesses must remain focused on skills development

How e-commerce is creating opportunities in businesses

Global e-commerce numbers have been rising year on year. In Kenya we have seen a number of people embracing online retail as a preferred way to shop.

By Sara Okuoro 26 days ago

How e-commerce is creating opportunities in businesses

Five business tips from Sirma, Kericho's famed mama mboga

Lily Chepkemoi recently made headlines after she was nominated to the Kericho County Assembly by the United Democratic Alliance party.

By Nikko Tanui 28 days ago

Five business tips from Sirma, Kericho's famed mama mboga

This is how customers think

Clients are always right and can make or break a business, understanding their behaviour might be the key to your success.

By Pauline Muindi 28 days ago

This is how customers think

To own or lease a machinery

Leasing may be worth considering if the equipment you need is likely to date quickly or if you are looking for a short-term commitment.

By Lennox Mugambi 28 days ago

To own or lease a machinery

Potato farmers to get quality seeds, increase profits

The partnership focuses on strengthening the potato value chain in Kenya. Will provide stable and strong economic returns for the country’s potato farmers.

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 1 month ago

Potato farmers to get quality seeds, increase profits

Reuben Kinuthia: I rose from a sales intern to running my own solar firm

The company began with a capital of Sh300,000 sourced from family and friends. Kinuthia began as a sales intern at a larger firm but quit to pursue his entrepreneurship dream.

By Winnie Makena 1 month ago

Reuben Kinuthia: I rose from a sales intern to running my own solar firm

What informal markets can teach your business

The size of business premises also matters. There are big ones with permanent structures while most are made of wood or other light materials.

By XN Iraki 1 month ago

What informal markets can teach your business

How your lean team can work smarter

Pushing employees into tasks they’re not skilled at slows down productivity and efficiency.

By Pauline Muindi 1 month ago

How your lean team can work smarter

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 month ago

I run thriving import business after failing to get formal job

How to find and master work-life balance as an entrepreneur

You need a strong support system to keep you motivated to achieve your goals. Contrary to what many assume, working longer doesn’t make you more productive.

By Pauline Muindi 1 month ago

How to find and master work-life balance as an entrepreneur

Building more trust cuts the cost of doing business

Think of the number of people who earn their living because of a lack of trust.

By XN Iraki 1 month ago

Building more trust cuts the cost of doing business

Women firms fight to break glass ceiling

The 'flower girl' tag is holding back women-owned businesses which are going after low-hanging fruits despite support to scale up.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Women firms fight to break glass ceiling

Stanbic splashes Sh6.9b to support women businesses

Stanbic Bank Kenya Chief Executive Charles Mudiwa said the lender was honoured to have had the opportunity to support women through its women's banking solution (DADA).

By Moses Omusolo 1 month ago

Stanbic splashes Sh6.9b to support women businesses

7 ways to enhance good customer service

Happy customers are likely to remain loyal to your business, translating into high retention levels and long-term business success.

By Pauline Muindi 1 month ago

7 ways to enhance good customer service

9 reasons why you should do exit interviews

The purpose of an exit interview is to assess the overall employee experience within your organisation and identify opportunities to improve retention and engagement.

By Tony Mbaya 1 month ago

9 reasons why you should do exit interviews

Empower women to start and run energy products' enterprises

Gender inequalities are strongly connected to limited access to opportunities. Women face a number of constraints, the immediate one being starting and expanding a business.

By Onyango Rachael 1 month ago

Empower women to start and run energy products' enterprises

Firm loses bid to cancel Judiciary software tender

Dynasoft Business, Grande-Afrique Consulting and Wolters Kluwer bid for the tender, review board sided with the Judiciary and dismissed Grande Afrique request for a review.

By Frankline Sunday 1 month ago

Firm loses bid to cancel Judiciary software tender

Five beauty business ideas you can start

The explosion of make-up application tutorials across every social media platform has elevated the already magical quality of make-up to an art form.

By Standard Correspondent 1 month ago

Five beauty business ideas you can start

How online sellers are finding a lifeline in using technology

Established as well as budding entrepreneurs are today selling and promoting their products and services through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and even TikTok.

By Sara Okuoro 2 months ago

How online sellers are finding a lifeline in using technology

Key strategies to diversify your small business

Diversification happens when a business moves into new areas while continuing to run its original business.

By Pauline Muindi 2 months ago

Key strategies to diversify your small business

How to raise capital for a small start-up

A majority of businesses fail because they didn't start with enough money.

By Rose Kwamboka 2 months ago

How to raise capital for a small start-up

Dennis Mbae: Cruel side of man who spread fear in Embu

Dennis Mbae was ruthless with those he saw as standing in his way. Few people understood the intricate underground operation he ran.

By Special Correspondent 2 months ago

Dennis Mbae: Cruel side of man who spread fear in Embu

Embu murder victim Dennis Mbae 'had a premonition of his death'

Dennis Mbae was living the life in Embu as some of his neighbours accused him of ruining their lives.

By Standard Reporter 2 months ago

Embu murder victim Dennis Mbae 'had a premonition of his death'

In Kilifi, women crush stones to escape stigma of poverty

Faced with drought occasioned by climate change, residents have ditched farming for quarry business. Some of the workers have developed visual and respiratory complications.

By Marion Kithi 2 months ago

In Kilifi, women crush stones to escape stigma of poverty

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 2 months ago

How job loss inspired bakery business from home kitchen

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