Buying and selling businesses, is business (Part 1)
A big idea, an excellent team. A few months ago, Liquid Telecom, one of our businesses, bought a South African...
Time management expert on how to improve your productivity
“Corporations often miss out in developing employee soft skills, such as time and stress management, because it is hard to...
Currency devaluation: Where are the opportunities?
While some African countries that are considered great investment opportunities have seen recent currency devaluation, this could create an opportunity...
How An Entrepreneur Turned A Class Project Into One Of Ghana’s Hottest Real Estate Tech Startups
Kelvin Nyame took a business idea formulated in school and turned it into one of Ghana’s hottest tech startups. Together...
Anticipating the future: Forces that could shape Africa’s insurance industry
The world is changing at a rapid pace – socially, politically and economically – with much disruption forecast for the...
West Africa Is Increasingly Lucrative For Airlines, But Lacks A Hub
West Africa is a lucrative route for many carriers, and the U.S.-West Africa link has become a cash cow since...
7 Ways to Build Credibility When You’re a New Leader
Not too long ago, my alma mater asked me to give a talk about “what comes next” after business school....
The Dos and Don’ts of Serving Customers
Does your business offer exceptional customer service? These tips may help you up your game. Many companies give you 24/7...
The good, the bad and the ugly of African capital markets
Gross domestic product (GDP) growth in sub-Saharan Africa declined from 4.5% in 2014 to an estimated 3% in 2015. This...
On the Hunt to Find New Clients? These 5 Tips May Help
Tapping into your network and staff's know-how may help you find new clients and boost sales, according to this small-business...