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10 WAYS YOUR SKILLS CAN EARN YOU MONEY FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME

10 WAYS YOUR SKILLS CAN EARN YOU MONEY FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME. Until 2 years ago, Grace Wangari worked as an accountant for a well-known company based in Nairobi. “I was convinced that my job was safe, I worked hard and all my superiors were happy with me, I was even on course to get a promotion soon,” she says. What she did not know was that things were about to take a drastic turn. In 2019, she was laid off from work as a result of the biting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. “I was confused,” she says, “I did not know how to do anything else, accounting was my life,” she adds. Finding employment became as difficult as grasping a shadow, in her words, she was lost with no hope for the future, but was that really the case? One day as she was taking a walk, just to clear her mind, an idea hit her, an idea that would change her life, for the better, forever.  You see, Grace loves candles, scented ones to be exact; her house is full of them. She thought, why not turn my love f...

FLOSSETS SHOUT, ASSETS ARE SILENT

*FLOSSETS SHOUT, ASSETS ARE SILENT* We all have different goals in life and so we all journey differently. Basing your self-worth or your value on certain standards which other people with different priorities and goals than yours are doing is a completely unfair way to treat yourself.  This is not to say you shouldn’t support your friends or get jealous of them when they are excelling (especially on social media), just do not get carried away, allowing your self-esteem to be tampered with along the way.  You have got different life goals and aspirations, more so, most things you see on social media are not real, and they are mostly photoshopped. Back in college, you used to be the most confident guy around. Always attending all lectures and getting top grades. By third-year, you had managed to get yourself a part-time job which meant you were above most of your classmates (financially-speaking).  And on top of that, you managed to get a full-time job just a few days befo...

MAKING KHAKI BAGS BUSINESS IN KENYA

*MAKING KHAKI BAGS BUSINESS IN KENYA* Stay at home mum and anyone looking for a side hustle; here is a lucrative business. Learn how to make khaki packaging bags at the comfort of your home and resell them to the readily available and insatiable market. Now that the plastic bags were banned; general shops, stores, cereals, pharmacies, hospitals, supermarkets, fast food joints and hotels. No machines or special equipment required. Capital of Ksh.3,000 is enough to buy all the raw materials needed to get started and the profit margin is high. Its very easy to make the bags and you don't need to rent any business premises. As Kenyans struggle to make ends meet, Charles Kimani, a graduate from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, was struggling to venture into something that could not only keep him busy, but sustain him as he kept knocking on employment doors. The Business Information Technology graduate has for years yearned to venture in the manufacturing industry....

7 UNEXPECTED THINGS YOU CAN LEARN FROM A MATATU CREW ABOUT BUSINESS

*7 UNEXPECTED THINGS YOU CAN LEARN FROM A MATATU CREW ABOUT BUSINESS* Whether you love or hate matatus one thing is clear, the kind of work they do is simply phenomenon. From dealing with moody and sometimes downright unfriendly customers to surviving in an insanely competitive industry, being a ‘makanga’ requires nerves of steel and ability to do what’s beyond the obvious to survive. The rules are not too different in the world of entrepreneurship either. You have to survive against all odds and put your best foot forward in order to guarantee your existence. I have lifted a few practical lessons from the dusty streets of Nairobi and here are some tactics you can take out from your matatu crews playbook on the fundamentals of running a business. *1) Yell About Your Product At The Top Of Your Voice* You are in business to sell; not to sit down and look pretty. And our matatu guys seem to know this quite well. They shout at the top of their voices “Namba nane, Kibera” “Namba nane, Kiber...

TWO SIMPLE MONEY MAKING IDEAS YOU CAN START WITH LITTLE CAPITAL IN KENYA

*2 SIMPLE BUT MONEY MAKING IDEAS YOU CAN START WITH LITTLE CAPITAL* If you are jobless, you have been tarmacking or you are struggling to make ends meet, this article is for you. You may not have millions of shillings in the bank to start a business, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have any options.  Let me surprise you. There are so many ideas you can explore with next to nothing and make serious returns out of them. All that is required of you is to provide the skills, work ethic and a bit of marketing.  In short, that is what is called “sweat capital”.  In the world of start-ups, “sweat capital” is worth more than monetary capital. Enough of vague statement. Let’s get practical. Here are 2 business ideas that require very little monetary capital to set-up but can make you good money.  *1. Distributing Black Coffee* If you live in towns like Nairobi, I am sure you have come across some guys who distribute black coffee in matatu termini.  Have you ever stopped ...

HOW PROFITABLE IS THE BUSINESS OF IMPORTING & RETAILING SHOES FROM ETHIOPIA?

*JUST HOW PROFITABLE IS THE BUSINESS OF IMPORTING & RETAILING SHOES FROM ETHIOPIA?*   Ethiopia is known for many things, it is home to some of the world’s best long-distance runners, a fast-growing economy and a vibrant textile industry.  Talking about textile, Ethiopia’s leather industry has of late been attracting all manner of international and local shoe manufacturers who have turned the Made in Ethiopia brand into a global phenomenon. As a small businessman or investor, you can be part of this game-changer by importing Ethiopian made leather shoes and retailing them for a profit.  The main benefit of doing this is that cost of doing business is cheaper than say importing from Turkey, Italy or China. And because Ethiopia is a member of COMESA you can expect to pay friendly custom duties when bringing your cargo into the country.  That is of course in addition to the fact that it takes fewer days to receive your cargo because of geographical proximity.  H...

HOW TO MAKE KSH.30,000 MONTHLY FROM DHANIA FARMING IN KENYA

*HOW TO MAKE KSH.30,000 MONTHLY FROM DHANIA FARMING* Dhania is a popular spice in Kenya commonly used in stews and kachumbari. Universally known as coriander, dhania is loved because of its pleasant aroma and the delicious flavor that it adds to food. Getting into dhania farming is a profitable venture due to its high demand both locally and internationally. A report by Farm Biz Africa stated that the international demand for dhania and similar herbs has gone up by 40% with farmers gaining more revenues of up to 25% compared to traditional crops. If you are interested in making money out of dhania farming, here is what you need to know: *STEP 1: GETTING SEEDS AND LAND PREPARATION* You can get quality dhania seeds from Kenya Seed Company, Simlaw Seeds, Kenya Highlands Seed Co. Ltd and other seed companies for Ksh. 1000. After tilling land, plant coriander seeds in drills 30cm apart at a sowing depth of 2.5cm – 3.5cm. You should expect germination to take place 10 days after sowing. *STE...