Lessons from Chef Bamba
A series of teachable moments provided by everyday events…
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Afropreneurship
What I wish I had when I was Starting out
Those of us who travel frequently around the African continent have discovered that doing business here is not for “sissies”.
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The “secondary” industries
Wherever people are making a lot of money legitimately (more or less), there is usually a thriving secondary illegitimate industry
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Don’t just “make money” – build a BUSINESS
Jay-Z (and many others before and after him) said (say) it best: “Money makes the world go round”. As a
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The Gold pot at the end of the Rainbow
This is the story of how we lost USD 70,000 in West Africa in the Gold industry. I wouldn’t say
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The solution to the “African problem” does not lie with Government
At a glance:
1) Many people are WAITING for governments to solve problems
2) Governments are not best suited to run businesses
3) The private sector has the solutions provided the public sector can create the environment
“African Time” AKA “Lack of professionalism”
3 min read. At a Glance:
1) Why the concept of “African time” should make Africans balk.
3 or 4 things I have learned in my short time as an Entrepreneur…
4 min read. At a glance:
1) Why belief-system is key
2) Is Entrepreneurship for you?
3) Why support is essential
4) Developing a thick skin
3 good reasons to “set up shop” in rural areas
Why to go rural when considering your business location.
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Everyone is someone and Everyone is everyone…
3 min read. At a glance:
1) Opportunities may come from unlikely places
2) Why to treat EVERYONE with respect
