I know you’ve heard this one a lot. We have to get rid of this damned 8-4-4 maneno, and soon. I agree. Here’s what I really think about the 8-4-4. Today, let’s talk about University/College. Why do we go to university? Do we go to uni so that we can get a degree? Or so […]
[Continue reading…]How Can You Do It?
November 3, 2010 by 2 Comments
Great article from Seth Godin on starting your own business: JK asks, “It’s like, how does anyone start their own business? How is it even possible? How do they deal with the crippling fear and harsh economic realities?” Some people believe that if you have a good job, you shouldn’t start your own gig, because […]
[Continue reading…]Making Money from Your Ideas
November 3, 2010 by 2 Comments
Ideas are worthless. Execution is everything. That’s what I tell people when they ask me how they can sell their ideas. There’s a general misconception that ideas have some sort of market value, if only one can find a buyer. Sadly, that is not the case. Everyone reading this blog is full of great ideas. […]
[Continue reading…]Will your business survive if something happens to you?
November 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
While we don’t like to think of it, there are always uncertainties in life that can come without warning. When these events occur, it is often very difficult to pay any attention to your business. Either you don’t have the time or it becomes the farthest thing from your mind. When that does occur, will […]
[Continue reading…]Haiya, DukaPress?
November 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
You wouldn’t think that the very young, built-in-Kenya, shopping cart system would be used at such a grand event as the IPO48, would you? DukaPress was used by no less than two of the teams! I hope this means that DukaPress is not only free and easy to use but also powerful and flexible. Read […]
[Continue reading…]The 8Pen
November 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Interesting Kenyan Sites #11
October 31, 2010 by 4 Comments
Stoundi – I had the good fortune to learn of this website from the developers themselves! It looks like it can be something amazing – for one thing, the technology behind it is very advanced (they use artificial intelligence technologies). Basically, this is an “answer engine” and the creators of the site say that they […]
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