Category: Entrepreneurship

Frustration is something we all experience on a daily basis. Sometimes the internet lags, and the traffic is too slow, and the queues are too long, and the forms are too complicated. While this frustration appears to be an inconvenience, it is actually an opportunity for entrepreneurs to create a convenient solution. Convenience is defined … Continue reading Convenience in Enterprise: The M-PESA Model

Young entrepreneurs are no longer a rare occurrence in our market. More people under the age of 30 are shunning a 9-5 job for a life of uncertainty and freedom. With large companies constantly making slow and often stupid marketing decisions, their young consumers are now creating their own products/services. These young entrepreneurs combine innovation … Continue reading Verbatm: Young Entrepreneurs Rising to the Challenge

The beauty of enterprise lies in its ever evolving nature. Enterprise is never stagnant, and it’s hardly predictable. I guess that’s why only a select few can make it as successful entrepreneurs. But put aside your knowledge on traditional entrepreneurs for a minute. We are now faced with a new breed of entrepreneur; the social … Continue reading Social Entrepreneurship: The Future of Enterprise

One of the most effective ways for you to learn is by listening. By halving what you say and doubling what you hear, you allow yourself to digest more information that can be beneficial to you later on. As an entrepreneur, listening to the advice of mentors and employees is a good way to improve … Continue reading The 10 Most Powerful TED Talks for Entrepreneurs

A few weeks ago, I came across an interesting article. Sweden was moving towards a standard 6-hour work day, away from the 8-hour work day that most countries follow. This decrease in work hours has taken the country by storm, with many Sweden-based businesses having already implemented the changes. Many of us work ridiculous hours … Continue reading Stop Wasting Time Burning The Midnight Oil

It is estimated that nearly 50% of businesses started will fail within the first 5 years. Other research has put this percentage as high as 90% for start-ups. This is frankly depressing. So why is this number so high? Why are creative businesses closing shop at such an extreme rate? Lack of finances, lack of … Continue reading The Unstoppable Power of a Clear Vision

There is great power in making face-to-face connections, and that is why all of the best bloggers and entrepreneurs spend a considerable amount of time at networking events. While networking over the internet has its own set of rules and etiquette, networking face-to-face is a whole different ball game. The biggest difference between connecting face-to-face … Continue reading A Quick Guide to a Killer Elevator Pitch

Being an entrepreneur is a difficult job, as in order to succeed you need to put in all the time, effort, money, and mental strength that you have. What makes this job harder is toxic people; those around you that fuel negativity, stir up doubt, and generally make life difficult. These types of people will … Continue reading How to Purge Yourself of Toxic People

A few days ago we discussed success, and what it really means. I also outlined 6 principles that you can use to measure your success, so that you can know where you are excelling and where you need to improve. Now that you have all of this down, it's time to figure out how you … Continue reading How to Transform Yourself Into a Successful Leader