As a small business owner, your bank has a big impact on your finances. You’ll want to choose a bank that offers competitive rates, minimal fees, and great products. Switching to a new bank can take time and effort, but it may be worth it if you can save money or receive a better product. […]
When you pitch a startup to angel investors, you want to get questions. If you don’t get questions then your pitch fell flat and nobody is interested. So plan on answering questions—and hope you have some to answer! Embrace interruptions Most of the time, especially in business plan competitions, judges are asked to listen quietly […]
One of my biggest challenges aspiring entrepreneurs face is figuring out which ideas to pursue and which ideas to put on the back burner. We at KCC have the luxury of working with a bunch of really smart people, so new ideas for things that we could do come up all the time. From potential […]
Contrary to popular belief, business plans do not generate business financing. True, there are many kinds of financing options that require a business plan, but not all invests in a business plan. Investors need a business plan as a document that communicates ideas and information, but they invest in a company, in a product/service, and […]
Have you been kicking around a business startup idea for a while now? You’re not alone. A lot of entrepreneurs sit on their ideas for months or years before taking action. Some people can’t find the time to start a business because they work 40 hours a week and have a family. Some are scared […]
Ghana is one of the countries with the fastest growing economy in Africa. Now you may want to know the potentials and fundamentals of doing business in Ghana. With a strong mineral resources sector, cocoa industry, consistent government policy, recent oil discoveries, friendly business environment and a free trade zone for foreign companies; Ghana is […]
Most small business owners are highly skilled multitaskers — and proud of it. However, because they are so accustomed to doing everything (or almost) themselves, many don’t think about enlisting the help of a small business consultant. That means they might be missing out on some important benefits for their business. Here are just a […]
Low Cost Business Ideas Franchises with lower costs of entry can make it easier for you to plan to be your own boss. Here’s a look at the strategies behind low-cost franchising and some resources on where to find successful opportunities. Creative Ideas Arts & crafts business Creativity consultant Interior designer Jewelry Doing What You Love Freelancing […]
How to Beat Those Awful Monday Blues If you wake up on Monday morning with a groan and struggle to get on with the workday, you may have a case of the Monday blues. There’s no wondering why we hate Mondays — it always seems to sneak up on us, just as we’re starting to […]
3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Setting Up Their Exit 1. Advisers. Founders wait too long to assemble the best possible team of advisers. The founder will potentially add 20-30 percent to the value of the exit if they have a strong team of advisers at the earliest possible stage — an experienced and professional team of business […]