Fostering entrepreneurship in Ghana has become a major concern to Ghana in recent times. This stems from the consistent rise of unemployment and the government of Ghana’s primary objective of mobilizing domestic revenue in pursuit of its political message – “Ghana beyond Aid.” As often asked, what is the nature of Ghana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem? The… Continue reading Nature of Ghana’s Entrepreneurs Ecosystem
The entrepreneurial mindset. Two qualities that will always work against you; envy and contempt!
There are some people that you have never met [yourself personally] and yet you hate them passionately, even though if you were to actually search your own heart, you will find they have never done anything to you–Really? What you may be feeling towards them may actually be either envy or contempt. People often find… Continue reading The entrepreneurial mindset. Two qualities that will always work against you; envy and contempt!
“Identify a human need, and reach out to solve it, as an entrepreneur”
__How about Climate Change? As an entrepreneur who’s planning to build a big, big business, you need to understand that you can rarely do it on your own; you’ll likely need partners. It’s my job to find the right partners. It’s also one of the hardest jobs that my team and I do. Even after… Continue reading “Identify a human need, and reach out to solve it, as an entrepreneur”
Reflection: “Don’t look for a leader; you lead!” [My grandmother]
__”I must do something” solves more problems than “Something must be done”… As I walked around my grandmother’s rural homestead years ago, I was shocked at how dilapidated it looked. I wondered why so many of my relatives from the city, who all had means, simply did not do anything. “We must do something about… Continue reading Reflection: “Don’t look for a leader; you lead!” [My grandmother]
“For the times they are a-changing…”
Reflection: “For the times they are a-changing…” [Bob Dylan] Twenty-five years ago, the idea that a black African could start a company which would grow big enough to operate outside the national borders of the founders was dismissed as crazy! Those of us who believed it was possible spoke about it in whispered tones. If… Continue reading “For the times they are a-changing…”
Partnerships drive growth and profitability!
Reflection Today Partnerships drive growth and profitability! When most #Startups think #Partnership, they think in terms of #Investment, but actually it is a very small part of the #Partnership 360: You must be looking all round you for opportunities to partner and develop strategic relationships that can help grow your own business. Partnerships require you… Continue reading Partnerships drive growth and profitability!
Access Bank Business Startup Challenge 2021 for young Ghanaian Entrepreneurs (GHS 30,000.00 prize money
Access Bank Business Startup Challenge 2021 for young Ghanaian Entrepreneurs (GHS 30,000.00 prize money) The Business startup challenge is an Access Bank Gh PLC initiative designed to help young entrepreneurs successfully set up and run businesses. The business challenge which started last year as the 5k challenge is powered by the Women banking unit of the bank and… Continue reading Access Bank Business Startup Challenge 2021 for young Ghanaian Entrepreneurs (GHS 30,000.00 prize money
Life Quote By Joss Whedon: “Very occasionally, if…”
Any thoughts about this quote? Life… what a journey! And we sometimes forget how to live while living! These books might help on this matter: Meaghan B Murphy – Your Fully Charged Life: A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy and Filling Every Day with Yay V. E. Schwab – The Invisible Life of… Continue reading Life Quote By Joss Whedon: “Very occasionally, if…”
Serious entrepreneurs take note
__`’Most people complain they don’t have opportunities in life, but the reality is they don’t notice those staring right in front of them”… This week I’m still really busy so I am going to continue to share some things I wrote here to you last year, just as our world was plummeting into one of… Continue reading Serious entrepreneurs take note
How well do you hold onto money when you get it? __Don’t go broke trying to look rich…__Don’t go broke trying to look rich…
Pause: How well do you hold onto money when you get it? __Don’t go broke trying to look rich… When I was at college, I had a scholarship, and was one of a small group of students who had exactly the same scholarship. It was not a lot of money, and it was the first… Continue reading How well do you hold onto money when you get it? __Don’t go broke trying to look rich…__Don’t go broke trying to look rich…
“Don’t dream of winning, train for it” [Mo Farah]
__The things practical people do! The Richest Man in Babylon advised his mentees to “increase your earning capacity”. This is like me always encouraging you to #SkillUp! Now here is a mistake made by many people who work in companies: they expect the company to train them. A good company will always train you to… Continue reading “Don’t dream of winning, train for it” [Mo Farah]
“What is your own salary?”
I still remember the first time I was asked that question as an entrepreneur. I had been running my own business for over a year, and I was going through my business plan to get a small overdraft. The person who asked the question was the Manager of the local bank branch who asked:“What is… Continue reading “What is your own salary?”
Everyone has different gifts to share.
Reflection: #Learning, #Respect, #Service, #Gratitude __Everyone has different gifts to share You will never succeed at anything if you are not prepared to learn from those who have actually done it successfully. During the Olympic Games of 2008, I had a VIP pass which allowed me to hang out with almost anyone I wanted. Jamaica… Continue reading Everyone has different gifts to share.
You will never rise to be a successful entrepreneur if you cannot see things in proper perspective!
I remember traveling to one African country for the first time. I had such a terrible time at the airport that I wished I could just go back on the next flight!However, when I finally got through, I never met such wonderful people in my life! Since then I have been to that country dozens… Continue reading You will never rise to be a successful entrepreneur if you cannot see things in proper perspective!
That is not good advice.
Pause: That is not good advice. When we were little, we were taught by our parents and teachers not to cry or complain if we had bruises or pain, but to “be strong and tough it out”. There are many people in Africa who carry this advice into adulthood, but actually this is NOT good… Continue reading That is not good advice.
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