How to Be a Good Boss in 2017: 8 Easy Tips

As we say goodbye to 2016, we review the things we did great and the things we need to work on.  As a manager, there is always room for personal Improvement to make the work run smoother and have more productivity. With a few changes you can make an impact on the overall well being of your employees and also accomplish the company’s goals.I am not giving you an instant formula that you will apply and boom; you are the perfect boss. Neither am I speaking of a long list of inconceivable methods
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Tips to Get Better At Selling Anything

There is a group of people who make a living recommending products for customers to buy and getting compensated as the result of the sale.  Sales is the one area where the amount of money you, make is directly related to the work you put in.  You can make a lot of money in sales, there is usually no limit  to your income because payment is usually a percentage of your sale.  Selling is a skill, that anyone can learn. Being great at selling boils down to following a sales process that contains 6
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10 Best Online CD Bank Accounts

For consumers looking for a low-risk investment vehicle, a CD or certificate of deposit may be just what you need. CD’s are like savings account except, CD’s require that you keep your funds in your account for a period of time. Your CD term may range from a few months to several years. Certificates of deposit accounts typically offer higher interest rates than savings accounts. And there is no risk of loss to your initial investment amount.Related:Related: 3 Money Resolutions You Should Make
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Barack Obama's Legacy: Facts You Might Not Know

In today's chaotic world of fake news, The alt-right and deceptively-edited news clips, It is easy to forget the actual accomplishments of Barack Obama. For one, the president has an approval rating of over 52%, an unusually high approval rating for an outgoing president. To contrast, George W. had a 33% approval rating at the same time in his presidency.A majority of Americans think president Obama has done a good job. There is a lot about this president's time in office you may not be aware
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3 Ways to Use Snapchat for Business in 2017

It’s always kind of interesting when we discover a new social media platform. We register for an account, decorate our profiles and then sit and wonder how to add value to our business using our new account, and there’s usually no easy way to determine this. But the company ran into a speed bump early on. Snapchat is a unique platform that can help you build an engaged audience, boost brand awareness, and facilitate brand loyalty. In this post, I will share 3 easy ways to use Snapchat for
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Top 10 Famous People Who Died In 2016

 A brief look at some of the most notable celebrities we lost in 2016. From Carrie Fisher, to George Michael. A slideshow of celebrities and famous people who dies in 2016. 
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Top 3 apps Every Salesperson should have

There are certainly thousands of sales-based apps out there. Both Apple and Google offer several sales apps in their respective app stores. Each mobile app store has its own unique charts and suggestions, where you’ll find popular apps like Facebook, Netflix, Spotify, Snapchat, YouTube,  etc.Related: 5 Tips to Nail Your Next Sales PresentationThere are definitely some more professionally-focused apps available online. Apps that are designed to make work easier. These apps don’t get millions of
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3 Reasons why an Increasing Number of Americans are Retiring in Mexico and Elsewhere

There is a growing number of baby boomers in the U.S who have made the decision to pack-up and move to other countries during retirement. The reason being, it is much cheaper to spend the rest of their days in countries like Mexico, Belize and elsewhere. The number of Americans who are retiring outside the U.S grew by about 17% between 2010 and 2015 . This number is expected to grow over the next decade. According to the Social Security Administration, about 400,000 Americans retirees are now
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How you spend your money reflects your character

They say "your actions reflects your character, that how people see you behave says a lot about who you are"
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3 Money Resolutions You Should Make for 2017

Whether you've decided to save more of your paycheck or to simply spend a little less, or maybe you would like to add more money to your retirement account each month. There are plenty of goals you can set for 2017 to become a little bit more financially-secure. But if uncertain of  where to begin, or you are looking to take baby steps first, Here are three basic money resolutions you can make in 2017.Related: 4 Reasons To Launch A Business With Your Spouse1. Open a savings account that's
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3 Ways To Keep Your Mind Healthy and Sharp

We are all aware of the importance of maintaining optimal physical health. We try to exercise  three to four times a week and try to eat our "five a day"; five pieces of fruit or vegetables a day. But how much attention do we pay to the mental health part of that equation? Do we make deliberate choices in life aimed at improving our mental well being?  I am not a physician or mental health professional but I have done some research into the issue of improving mental health through nutrition and
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4 Reasons To Launch A Business With Your Spouse

I think we can all agree that business partnerships are generally tricky to navigate. Gosh, so many things have to go just right for the most business partnerships to work. One has to - in most cases, get along with your business partner. There is a need for mutual respect and an equal sense of responsibility for the success of the business. All partners will have to demonstrate a high level of work ethic and posses complementary skills to help launch and run the company.Related:6 Tips for
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6 Steps for Successful Negotiation

The Webster dictionary defines Negotiation as a formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement. Negotiations are a part of everyday life, whether in business or in our personal lives, we all must sometimes come to the table to air out or desires and bargain so each party can get what they want out of a deal.
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Improve Your Communication In 5 Easy steps

Communication is what distinguishes us from the animal kingdom. Our ability to speak conveys our ideas, emotions and our plans. With poor communication, our relationships suffer.
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THE JUBILEE INSURANCE COMPANY OF KENYA LIMITED (Community)

Jubilee Insurance offers both individual insurance and corporate insurance. Established in 1937 the insurance has grown and established seven branches over the world.
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Emotional intelligence test :5 Qualities of People with High Emotional Intelligence

There are some who would argue that in the realm of financial success, or success in industry, it is far more important to posses a high EI than IQ. There are others who argue in favor of Intellect over Emotional awareness. No matter which side of the argument you land.
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3 Benefits of Social Media for Students

A lot has been said about how bad social media is for young adults. Many notable personalities as well as various reputable media outlets have openly criticized the role social media plays in the lives of millennials.
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FAULU MICROFINANCE BANK (Review)

Faulu Microfinance Bank was established in 1991 by a Christian-based organisation Food for the Hungry International (FHI). It is a subsidiary of UAP Old Mutual Group. Faulu is one of the fastest growing banks with over 80 branches and 900 employees across the country.
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Book: Talking Humans to Humanity (Review)

Deep down every individual exists a burning desire; the desire to do things a different way, to become a better person and to make straight the curves of yesterday in order to have a better future tomorrow. This hidden desire is what reminds us that humanity still exist even in the era when almost everything once termed evil is now permissible.
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Developing the Art of Self-Discipline

Self-discipline teaches that sometimes it is immoral to play cool when it is time to fight, to stay silent when a word is necessary
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4 Reasons Why You Should Definitely Signup For Facebook Instant Articles

Facebook recently opened up their ‘ Instant Articles” feature to all publishers. So what is Facebook Instant Articles? Instant Articles is a mobile publishing format that enables news publishers to distribute articles to Facebook's app that load and display as much as 10 times faster than the standard mobile web. The feature is designed to help publishers of all sizes reach the fast audiences available on Facebook.
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Obstacles Kenyan Women Face in Politics

The Kenyan political train has left the platform and it is hurtling towards August 2017. The election process is not only hectic, but also chaotic. It is a tough world where principles or morality holds no sway.
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Good Relationship Habits Every Manager Must Have

Research has been done and it has been clear that the most successful leaders and managers are those who are in close relationships with their junior workers and followers. Spending time with your employees and getting to know them at their personal level serves to build a long-lasting trust between you and them. Knowing your employees by name is also equally effective as this gives them an assurance that they are being valued. They in turn reciprocate this by giving in their best to your business and what follows is a magnificent move, which that could result in a new revolution for your business or company.
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4 Reasons Why Competition Is Good For Your Business

I cannot count how many times I have heard entrepreneurs tell me how great their business idea is, because “There is no competition”.
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Ten Things You Need to Know Before You Start a Blog In 2017 (Community)

Hey so you are planning to start a blog as 2017 commences? Or got a dead one and you want to revive it? Pretty awesome plan there! With everything being digitized, your business and personal brand need online presence nowadays, more than ever. We will be looking at some of the things you have to know before you start a blog.
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Who is a leader?

Lately, I have not been watching news or reading them for that matter because in this social media influenced world it is impossible to run away from the ongoings of the day. Thanks to a number of paid hacks selling news as per the cheque clearing their latest bill. My point being I have not been successful in running away from the politics of the day and hence the leadership on offer today.
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Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

The Christmas holiday season is particularly wonderful because, most working people are on holiday and get to spend time with their loved ones. They get to give each other gifts and make each other happy. The act of giving does several important things to us, as human beings, it helps us deepen a relationship, it lets people know that we are thinking about them. Giving also makes both the giver and the receiver, feel good especially if they know their gifts really change or affect lives.
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9 Reasons to Start Your Own Business

Some among us are natural entrepreneurs. All they have ever wanted is to own their own business. Not just any business, but one that was started by them. They will stop at nothing to launch their own firm. They are full of passion and determination.
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5 Proven Ways To Improve Your Memory

A healthy diet and exercise could contribute to the overall improvement of your general health, both mental and physical.However there are certain specific activities you can carry out to help improve your memory, specifically, your information recall abilities.Here 5 ways you can try to improve your memory.Related: 5 Strategies For Delegating Tasks Effectively1. Retrieval.This is a great way to work on your memory recall. Practice remembering the information or skill you have acquired. After
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5 Strategies For Delegating Tasks Effectively

As the founder of a startup firm, your ability to effectively delegate tasks is essential to the overall success of your organization. Whether you head a major operation or just starting out in the garage with a few folks, you need to be able to Divvy up the duties of the day among your team. With the adequate levels of control in mind, we can then move on to think about how you delegate work or tasks. Here are 5 strategies to consider when delegating tasks.Related: Micro Business Highlight:
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5 Challenges Women Entrepreneurs Face in Kenya

Rebecca Michael, ContributorCovers women's issues Entrepreneurship was once thought to be  a man's sport, but that perception has changed: More than 8 million U.S. companies are now women owned. For the first time, the Center for Women’s Business Research, has utilized a methodology to measure the economic impact of the 8 million U.S. businesses currently majority women-owned.  That being said, women still continue to face unique challenges in business today. Challenges not often shared by their
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3 Ways to Raise Funds for Your Startup

Access to funding continues to be a challenge for many entrepreneurs in Kenya and the rest of East Africa. However, there are  sources of capital for startups as well as  working capital available to entrepreneurs  in need cash to cover inventory costs, payroll, etc. Related: Micro Business Highlight: Rose's Laundry & Dry Cleaning Business As the founder of  a startup, you were probably the source of initial capital for your business, you were able to acquire some clients and put together a
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Micro Business Highlight: Rose's Laundry & Dry Cleaning Business

Getting dirty during your day to day activities is inevitable, regardless of what you do. However, sometimes it's hard to get time to do the cleaning. With most people’s busy schedules it is difficult to find an hour or two to do your laundry. Busy individuals opt to pay someone to do this task. Operating a mobile laundry business can be a lucrative venture. With the country’s unemployment rates being as high as they are, any job is a blessing.  Those not so fortunate to have steady employment,
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Jua- Kali The New Frontier

The informal sector in Kenya has had rapid growth. The industry is currently contributing significantly towards the growth of the economy in a manner that not everyone expected. The commonly known sector as Jua Kali meaning the hot sun is a composition of small-scale traders, craftsmen and other small entrepreneurs.  These people operate from small kiosks either built on the roadside or small single rooms. Some other people directly work under the hot sun thus the name Jua Kali.Employment in Jua
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How to Improve positive thinking: 3 Simple tips

There are times in life when even the best medicine and technology is not enough to solve a health problem. For folks struggling with depression or anxiety and stress, simply adjusting your mindset a little can make a huge difference. Related: 5 simple tips to help manage and reduce stressHere are 3  tips  to help you transform your negative or destructive mindset into a happier and more productive positive attitude.1. Reflect on how it all went wrongI often meet people who think that being a
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5 simple tips to help manage and reduce stress

Nothing sucks the life out of you more than a stressful day, week, month or even year. High levels of stress has been linked to health-related issues like cancer, depression, heart disease, etc. Research shows that stress can cause the release of extra Cortisol in the body.  Cortisol is a hormone critical in managing fat storage and energy use in the human body. Cortisol is known to increase appetite and may encourage cravings for sugary or fatty foods. You should work to reduce and manage
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4 Tips To Help You Control Holiday Spending

The Holiday season is right around the corner. It’s usually the long awaited time of the year, more than any other . You got all these big plans about how you want to make it a memorable time. To achieve your dreams, you have to spend. But wait, you didn’t kill yourself with work the entire year only to use every dime within a day or two.I have always heard people complain about how hard the month of January is. And it got me thinking; probably it’s because they used every penny over Christmas
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5 Business Lessons You Should Know By Age 30

By now, you are probably starting to realize that starting a business is not as easy as you thought it would be. Launching a new company can be extremely Challenging. You might have learned about business theoretically from business school, books, magazines, etc. But now you realize, sometimes those rules do not apply, hell, it seems like they never apply. Right?
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5 Business Lessons You Should Know By Age 30

By now, you are probably starting to realize that starting a business is not as easy as you thought it would be. Launching a new company can be extremely Challenging. You might have learned about business theoretically from business school, books, magazines, etc. But now you realize, sometimes those rules do not apply, hell, it seems like they never apply. Right?Related: How to Get Advertisers for Your Website: 3 Simple WaysThe truth is, each situation in business tends to be unique and only
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5 ways to Develop A Good Work Ethic

Bernice Njoroge, CONTRIBUTORAbout me >Thomas Jefferson said, if you want to achieve something you have never had before, you have to do something you have never done.  When running a business you are usually in uncharted territory.  There is no one to tell you what to do or how to proceed.  Without a strong work ethic, it will be very difficult to achieve that great result you are looking for.  If you want to build a big business or be successful in your career you have to have a strong work
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Business Growth Strategies for 2017

Bernice Njoroge, CONTRIBUTORAbout me >It is that time of year where we assess how we performed throughout the year.  We Identify what we did well, what we did poorly, what we need to improve.  We can apply that scrutiny to our finances, business, careers, relationships and almost every aspect of life.  So as we analyze the events of 2016, we need to think about 2017, what we want it to look like and how we are going to make our goals happen.For most businesses, growth is a key indicator of the
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How to Get Advertisers for Your Website: 3 Simple Ways

If you own a popular blog or website and you are simply in search of ways to generate revenue --you might be thinking about accepting ads for other brands' products on your web property.It would be nice if you could just slap some CPC or CPM ads on your website and just count the money. The truth is, making money with ads is a bit more complicated than you might think. Companies will typically devote ad money to sites with a niche audience, significant amount of traffic and ideal ad placements
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3 Skills Every Startup CEO Must Possess

So you want to launch your own company? You want to be the boss? You spend all your extra time reading business magazines, seeing all these tech entrepreneurs living out their wildest dreams and wonder; "When will it be my turn?". I hear ya. I will tell you this; the road to starting and building your own successful firm is a long and, sometimes painful one. The journey is half of the fun. You need to master a few personal traits to increase your chances at success.Related: Be Your Own Boss : 4
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Facebook Investors Slam Marc Andreessen‬‬ For Conflict of Interest

Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg went to shareholders of Facebook this year and asked them to allow him control of decisions at the firm even if he sold most of his stock.  The move  would benefit Zuckerberg because it would allow him sell Facebook stock to fund his philanthropic acts while still being able to be the main decision-making authority in the company. This would also hurt investors because it limited their ability to maintain control of the company at any point. For their part, some
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A Look at Export Processing Zones in Kenya

What are Export Processing Zones?Export Processing Zones also known as the EPZ are manufacturing firms that produce goods for export only with a small percentage allowed within the country. Companies seek authorization from the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Kenya to do this. The EPZ companies fall under the umbrella body of Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) a parastatal under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. There are several different types of companies under this agreement.
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3 Ways a Small Business Can Increase Profit Without Increasing Cost

Operating a small business can be challenging, and without strong revenue base and profit margins it can be even more difficult. It is important to find ways to improve profitability and increase cash flow through a range of avenues. Although, advertising is the major way to bring in increased revenue. Advertising also adds to the cost of sales and does very little to increase profit margins.You must find ways to increase profit while keeping your cost low. You can start by taking stalk of your
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How To Make Some Extra Cash Each Month: 5 Ideas You Can Implement Today!

Do you find yourself working hard but seem to come up short each month? Do want to make some extra cash to help you get out of debt? Do you wish you made just a little extra each month to be able to save? If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, then it’s time that you got your side-hustle on. Believe it or not, you can actually start a side hustle today, and in most cases your new business will cost next to nothing to get it started.  Need some ideas? Here are 5 businesses you can
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Budgeting 101: How to Build a Budget

A good personal budget should include an emergency and savings fund. The best strategy in personal budgeting is to keep track of past spending and take keen note of the loop holes. Personal budget items such as housing, food, groceries, clothing, and personal care are considered basic. However, without being keen, other important, but not necessary items may creep into our budgets. Such items would include debt repayment, entertainment, and household shopping.  Related: How To Make Some Extra
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5 Ways To Build Customer Loyalty

Every business owner knows that you can never have enough paying customers. Customer acquisition is ranked very high among entrepreneurs across different industries.
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5 Tips for Managing Remote Teams (Infographic)

It is typical for a company to have teams across multiple countries these days. Managing these diverse groups of individuals has its challenges as well as advantages. There are many factors that go into building and successfully running a remote team.
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