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Paul Kariuki

Smart ways to be business smart in these hard times

Being business-smart matters, and here are a few survival tricks:

By Paul Kariuki 4 months ago

Smart ways to be business smart in these hard times

When is the best time to invest?

When is the best time to invest?

By Paul Kariuki 6 months ago

Dead capital? Tips on how to use that idle land

Dead capital? Tips on how to use that idle land

By Paul Kariuki 1 year ago

There are businesses you can start with low capital injection

There are businesses you can start with low capital injection

By Paul Kariuki 1 year ago

John Gitau: Veteran investor who never gave up on education and it paid

His investment journey has been a long one starting with failure but is now paying dividends. Mr Gitau is an education investor with his college having two branches in Gilgil and Njoro.

By Paul Kariuki 1 year ago

John Gitau: Veteran investor who never gave up on education and it paid

Vincy Wairimu: After many failures, I found my business footing

The failures in business served to give her an impetus in thinking of a sustainable one. Taking risks, she says, was the motivating factor.

By Paul Kariuki 1 year ago

Vincy Wairimu: After many failures, I found my business footing

Short videos helped grow my fashion business

28-year-old Esther Muriuki began as a hawker before discovering social media's power to deliver profits.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

Short videos helped grow my fashion business

Gibson Lotan: Class Eight dropout now owns thriving tour firm

He had acquired driving skills while spreading the gospel and this would prove essential later. The covid-19 pandemic, which ravaged tours and travel industry, didn't spare Lotan's business.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

Gibson Lotan: Class Eight dropout now owns thriving tour firm

Did the First Lady raid Uhuru's wardrobe?

Uhuru and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta caused a stir on election day when they arrived at their different voting destinations both donning the cosy, navy blue piece.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

Did the First Lady raid Uhuru's wardrobe?

All eyes on Bakari as he takes on Sri Lankan today

With the exit of former African champion Nick Okoth from 2022 Commonwealth Games, all eyes will be on Africa Zone Three bantamweight gold medallist Hassan Shaffi Bakari

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

All eyes on Bakari as he takes on Sri Lankan today

I run thriving import business after failing to get formal job

The business management graduate has built a couple of ventures with capital drawn from her savings. She also runs an import business where she sources goods abroad for small traders.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

I run thriving import business after failing to get formal job

Social media has made my make-up business blossom

The 28-year-old has gained a following of 28,000 on the short-video sharing app TikTok where the Nakuru-based freelance make-up artist goes by the name of ShishDavis.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

Social media has made my make-up business blossom

How job loss inspired bakery business from home kitchen

With the economy having since reopened, Ms Lotan has never contemplated returning to employment. Most of her customers are from referrals and social media.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

How job loss inspired bakery business from home kitchen

Businesses that rarely fail even in tough economic environment

The sad thing with many startups is the high level of failure. This sees many of them close shop within a few years of starting.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

Businesses that rarely fail even in tough economic environment

Tough balancing for varsity staff juggling office job, fashion

Through my social media accounts, I reach out to clients who are not able to physically visit my shop. It is not without some challenges using the online platforms though.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

Tough balancing for varsity staff juggling office job, fashion

Learning from former employer to chart your own success

What informed Mwenda Kinyua, 30, to venture into the textile business was its lucrative nature, more so in the supply of school uniforms.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

Learning from former employer to chart your own success

How entrepreneurs make their money

It depresses to keep on sinking deeper into debts, but there are clever entrepreneurs, who, despite having money, make money out of debts.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

How entrepreneurs make their money

The dentist who will make your hair and skin glow

Dr Gasheri Mugao left her blossoming career as a dentist to go into the beauty and cosmetics business, a move she says she does not regret.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

The dentist who will make your hair and skin glow

Kenyan teacher Nancy Obonyo makes waves in Bangkok with online fashion store

Nancy Obonyo is balancing classroom responsibilities and running a side business after moving to Thailand for further studies.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

Kenyan teacher Nancy Obonyo makes waves in Bangkok with online fashion store

How long maternity leave birthed Leah Busolo’s peanut butter business

Although it is good to have more than one income stream, those who go into business are always not well conditioned for harsh environments.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

How long maternity leave birthed Leah Busolo’s peanut butter business

Business ideas to help you thrive in tough economic climate

To survive, you need to think out of the box and come up with innovative business models.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

Business ideas to help you thrive in tough economic climate

Me, employed? Never again, vows make-up artist

Lilian Mutuku decided employment was not for her after just eight months. Now she runs a thriving enterprise, says she does not regret being her own.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

Me, employed? Never again, vows make-up artist

The good, bad and ugly of social media marketing

Social media can be a good place to promote one’s business brand and drive sales.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

The good, bad and ugly of social media marketing

Riding on ‘chamas’ to grow your business

A close look at chamas shows that they have become a way of life for many.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

Riding on ‘chamas’ to grow your business

Business lessons from failed global giants

Startups are increasingly disrupting established businesses, thanks to the ever-evolving technological innovations.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

Business lessons from failed global giants

How to avoid the snare of Christmas impulse buying

Making a shopping list and sticking to it is a good starting point. It is also important not to fall prey to ubiquitous marketing gimmicks.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

How to avoid the snare of Christmas impulse buying

Ways to deal with employee theft

If you have employees working in shifts, it would pay to check on those whose shifts are ending.

By Paul Kariuki 2 years ago

Ways to deal with employee theft

Nyambura’s real estate gamble that’s paid off

Her gamble saw her use her savings to register Diligent Realtors, which is paying off. She says she would never consider employment again.

By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago

Nyambura’s real estate gamble that’s paid off

We had to try something new when Covid-19 struck

The measures by the government to tame the spread of the disease came at a bad time for t

By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago

We had to try something new when Covid-19 struck

Challenges faced when getting started as an entrepreneur

It’s challenging in entrepreneurship and business is not for the faint-hearted. We look at a few of the challenges.

By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago

Challenges faced when getting started as an entrepreneur

Time for a job change? Here are some signs

Let’s look at some signs that tell you’re about to quit that job for another.

By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago

Time for a job change? Here are some signs

Consider this before leaving employment for business

Experts reckon that leaving the comfort of employment should be done in a well-thought-out manner.

By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago

Consider this before leaving employment for business

Business tips from the world’s top brands

Enterprise looks at a few of the famous global and local businesses and shares lessons on their business growth.

By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago

Business tips from the world’s top brands

Readjusting your spending habits to get through the pandemic

In Kenya, more than half of the respondents said their spending on non-essential items has decreased.

By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago

Readjusting your spending habits to get through the pandemic

Beware of that career landmine question

Usually, these potential hires end up underselling their worth as the terms of pay where they're seeking employment may be different.

By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago

Beware of that career landmine question

Why there's more to the ceiling than just beauty

Proper maintenance can prolong the lifespan of a ceiling. Some materials absorb water and will ‘sag’ at the point where there is a leak.

By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago

Why there's more to the ceiling than just beauty

Why investing in a good fence ups your property value

For live fences, keep them well-trimmed. Uncontrolled growth gives them a poor impression.

By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago

Why investing in a good fence ups your property value

I swapped my engineering path for tailoring

After my graduation, just like every other Kenyan youth, I tarmacked looking for employment without success. Nobody wanted to employ a fresh graduate.

By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago

I swapped my engineering path for tailoring

Sly clients almost ruined my business

Always get proper documentation for your business. If you don’t, you may lose so much money trying to get it right.

By Paul Kariuki 3 years ago

Sly clients almost ruined my business

My ‘aha’ moment came while stranded abroad

The startup capital came from my savings and a bank loan.

By Paul Kariuki 4 years ago

My ‘aha’ moment came while stranded abroad

Now developers of gated community homes find new abode in sleepy villages

With more and more town dwellers opting for the peace and quiet of the countryside, these areas gaining prominence in the real estate landscape

By Paul Kariuki 4 years ago

Now developers of gated community homes find new abode in sleepy villages

I regretted leaving my job for business

Many people make the mistake of starting too big and with huge loans which cripple them.

By Paul Kariuki 4 years ago

I regretted leaving my job for business

How you can keep from falling into a debt trap

No matter the little that goes into saving, it can come in handy on a rainy day or address that emergency.

By Paul Kariuki 4 years ago

How you can keep from falling into a debt trap

Pitfalls that small businesses should avoid to stay afloat

By Paul Kariuki 4 years ago

Pitfalls that small businesses should avoid to stay afloat

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