October 16, 2018

The Value of Connecting to People’s Hearts First Then Doing Business Second:

Joining various WhatsApp groups aimed at facilitating the buying and selling of goods and services has allowed me to observe different approaches taken by people. Some adopt harsh tones and dismissive attitudes towards potential customers, which made me question the effectiveness of such strategies. Reflecting on my own long-standing customers, […]
October 15, 2018

Four lessons – It is by giving that you then can start receiving; a major factor in growing your business:

One lesson a must learn that has taken almost a decade is this one, especially from a business perspective. It is understandable when one puts a religious perspective and gives tithe or supports a needy person but in business it takes a whole new dimension that is difficult to learn […]
October 4, 2018

The value of building business relationships first before trading

When I first started my business 10 years ago, my focus was solely on pushing sales and achieving high numbers. Armed with technical knowledge, I relentlessly pursued sales, knocking on doors and closing deals. However, after six months, I had an important realization. I was feeling exhausted and lacking enjoyment […]
October 2, 2018

Every business goes through cycles it is what you do during those cycles that makes a difference over time

Expanding Reach and Accessibility through online platform By establishing an online platform, I transcended the limitations of physical location and gained access to a global audience. The internet broke down geographical barriers, enabling exponential growth of my customer base. Enhanced Customer Convenience on online platform The shift to an online […]
October 1, 2018

To grow your business you must first grow yourself

After running the same business for the last 10 years, I have come to appreciate that every time I aimed to increase my revenue, I had to focus on personal growth to prepare myself for the next level of income. Expanding Reach and Early Success In my first year of […]
September 29, 2018

A business that I started from home and has continued to thrive even during the hard economic times

Selling domain names, hosting space, and designing websites is not the typical business choice for women. However, it offers unique advantages and requires a learning curve that ensures a balanced market for those involved. Approximately 10 years ago, fueled by frustration and a friend’s plea for help with her website […]
September 28, 2018

10 Tips on how to prepare yourself to participate in tenders

Applying for Tender A few years ago i participated in applying for tenders. Unlike today when there are tender briefings by most state agencies. You had to to learn to swim through the murky waters of tendering and learn some painful lessons on your own. Some that took even two […]
September 24, 2018

How Google Advertising changed my Computer Parts Business

 Finding a Solution to growing your Business As a small business owner selling computer parts, I faced the challenge of growing my business. Despite having a shop at Jamia Shopping Complex, the visibility was low due to the presence of numerous competitors selling similar products. Previous attempts to secure tenders […]
August 16, 2017

Benefits of a Personalized Business Email Address

The free email services are great for your personal need, but I know I’m not the only one who doubts the professionalism of people using one of the free email services for business purposes. Paying for a hosted Personalized Business email account is easier and cheaper than you think, especially […]