A few weeks ago I got a call from Rose (not real name). She had retired from employment and used her retirement package to set up a small manufacturing plant for a product she was convinced would be useful for a particular section of the market. She had done research and found out that her potential clients needed such a …

But Forge Ahead “I lack support and encouragement from those who surround me. I left employment to pursue my dream, but everyone is against me,” wrote a reader of Mkazi magazine. This challenge is shared by a good number of entrepreneurs, so much so that having your family and friends’ support while starting a business is more an exception than …

Do you want to achieve extraordinary results? Then organise yourself like a Super Achiever. Utilise your power hours. Power hours are defined by Darren Hardy, Publisher of Success magazine, as when you are most mentally energised, able to focus, concentrate and stay in a rhythm. For instance I’m at my best for creative activities at night. For exercising early morning or early evening …

“You have an idea for a new business. You are sooo excited that you start telling your friends and family about it (mistake). You are confident this product solves a big problem in the market (mistake). You make a vision board and start drafting your business plan (mistake). You recruit some family members and an enthusiastic friend to work with …

Most sided with Mama Kwito and tore the couple to pieces, accusing mum of bewitching Kwitonda. I was taken aback. I knew Mama Kwito was deeply annoyed, but I wasn’t expecting her to post anything on social media. A former girlfriend of Kwitonda created a Facebook group dubbed “Kwito’s Girls to the Rescue”. Within days, the group’s membership attained hundreds …

I trust you are now firmly back into business after #ObamaHoliday. When Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, Senior Economic Advisor, Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative, enumerated the following facts (and some more) during the SPARC Advocacy forum in the run up to the #GES2015, she brought into sharp focus the necessity of educating the African woman. The face of poverty in Africa …