James Gachie tells you where the focus on competition is. Compete against market transitions not your industry peers. A few...
An ambitious entrepreneur already wants to build a brand even at the early-stage phase. This important aspect of business needs...
If you’re good, you will reach the point of scaling your startup. Herbusiness wants you to know how to become...
There are many startups myths that harm Kenya’s goal to foster a culture of entrepreneurship. These myths scare away entrepreneurs...
Most start-ups dream of getting outside investors to either help them start or scale. As entrepreneurs, we are encouraged to...
Entrepreneurs are usually torn on debt and equity financing. There’s no one right choice. Instead, you should consider a number...
Entrepreneurs in Kenya from various fields of business are invited to participate in the 2019 Pivot East startup competition. Take...
Visa Everywhere Initiative is an innovation program to realize collaboration between startups and Visa, which was finally launched in sub-Saharan...
Merck Accelerator, in partnership with Mettā Nairobi, is inviting early-stage startups in East Africa to apply for the Nairobi satellite program...
The Hult Prize is considered the most prestigious startup competition in the World. It brings together college and university students...
Make-IT accelerator program has been provided by German International Cooperation (GIZ) and is about supporting digital startups achieve b2b cooperation...
There’s only one other better feeling for an entrepreneur apart from getting that early-stage investment to launch her business (*wink*)....
PIVOT East is Africa’s biggest startups competition and conference held annually since 2011. The competition comprises of a series of...
The GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund is now open for applications from mobile technology startups from select countries in Africa...
Startup Open is a global competition that is open to entrepreneurs from any industry with a new business that has...
Part of securing funding is conceding control of your business. This infographic by Funders and Founders simplifies this concern of...
My last post mentioned in passing that it can be a very bad idea to use your favourites as brand...
In this two-part series, Uma Nnenna lets you in on how to think inside the box. Leveraging what you have...
KCB 2jiajri youth empowerment program was launched yesterday with the mission to develop enterprising skills among the youth in Kenya....
Centum Foundation is to invest Sh.510 million into startups and small businesses by 2019. Centum Foundation has committed to inject...
How do you come up with the right logo for your startup? A logo makes your product go beyond utility....
How do you know if your startup idea is good enough? We all have ideas, some of us turn them...
One of the greatest challenges your start-up will face is financing. Unsure of the available options? Have a look at...
The dream of being an entrepreneur appeals to many people, but starting your own business from the bottom up can...
You get to a point as an entrepreneur, where you need to scale your idea. You not only need funding...
Startup financial mistakes are one of the reasons entrepreneurs fail. The challenge is not just acquiring funds but also managing...
TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Africa is back, inviting early stage startups to contest for prize money and a shot at venture...
Pitch AgriHack 2018 is a competition for agriculture startups owned by young entrepreneurs, with reward being capacity building and access...
Injini incubator programme is giving an opportunity for EdTech entrepreneurs in Africa to get specialist mentoring, support and funding. Injini...
Startups in East Africa are invited to apply for the second edition of the Traction Camp acceleration program by iHub...
Digital Africa Startups Challenge will be in its second edition in 2017. It is a startup competition to support sustainable...
Let’s admit it, starting a startup sinks a hole in your pockets. Regardless of the savings you managed to come...
The Appsafrica Innovation Awards celebrate the best in mobile and tech from across Africa. Following the success of last years...
Tech entrepreneurs from Kenya, and Africa, are invited to apply for a fully funded trip to Las Vegas by Africa...
For a long time I have been shying away from getting employees because I feared that I would not be...
Apply for Thomson Reuters’ and Venture Capital For Africa’s 2016 Africa Startups Challenge and earn the chance to accelerate growth...
ViKtoria Ventures invites you to a Startup Bootcamp Event where startups will gain technical skills on understanding how to find...
I got an LPO the other day. It is one of the best days in an entrepreneur’s life. The first...
A perfect startup team will carry your business a mile further than the idea. Choosing a co-founder for your startup...
Sometimes last year, I had the pleasure of engaging with group of enthusiastic young entrepreneurs during the Global Entrepreneurship Summit...