Business

In a recent survey conducted by Deloitte, it can be seen that at least 88% of all companies are going to employ cost-cutting measures. After the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world economy drastically, companies have been trying their best to bring down their costs for a healthy business. The economy...

Starting a small business can be exciting. However, this excitement is often accompanied by fear of failure. Many entrepreneurs worry about the financial burden of running a new business. After all, it takes money to make money. The early stages of building a business are especially financially demanding. Without careful...

Building a business is only half of the equation. Making your business a success is just as important. You will be faced with ups and downs in your entrepreneurship journey. In a world where quite a number of businesses are collapsing, as an entrepreneur you need to be well equipped...

You probably have been hearing about video marketing for a long time and understand that your business needs it. But do you have a strategy on how you should use it for your benefit? If the answer is no, it’s time that you learn! People have been consuming increasingly more...

When a company is formed, the founders typically retain a law firm to advise them in connection with setting up the company. Most law firms that advise founders will require that they sign an engagement letter acknowledging that the company and not they are the client. This means simply that...

Boardroom ousters are common in the corporate world. Founders are often diluted by external investors during growth stage. Ousters occur when the investors use their influence in the company to pass resolutions against the founder or his interests. The founder is left with nothing but fond memories and tales of...

It’s no secret that CEOs make a lot of money, more especially those of the biggest companies. They’ve climbed the company ladder to get the fancy office and dedicated parking spot. That being said, being the CEO of the Kenya’s biggest company doesn’t necessarily mean you’re the highest paid. We...

Warren Edward Buffett is an American investor, business tycoon, philanthropist, and the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is considered one of the most successful investors in the world. He created Buffett Partnership, Ltd in 1956 and his firm eventually acquired a textile manufacturing firm called Berkshire Hathaway, assuming...

Affiliate marketing is a type of performance-based marketing in which a business rewards one or more affiliates for each visitor or customer brought by the affiliate's own marketing efforts. Essentially, it's the process of earning commissions for marketing another person's or company's products. You find a product you like, promote...

The shipping industry is very dynamic and continues to grow and show great resilience. From car carriers to tankers, countries all over the world have continued to increase the value of their merchant fleet every year. Ship ownership should not be confused with Flag Of Convenience (FOC). FOC is a...

As the global economy keeps growing, so are companies around the world; African companies included. In the recent past we have witnessed African companies rising to the occasion in competing with their counterparts from advanced economies. Some companies have seen their value grow steadily, thereby ranking as the most valued...

As the global economy keeps growing, so are companies around the world; Southern African companies included. In the recent past we have witnessed Southern African companies rising to the occasion in competing with their counterparts from advanced economies. Some companies have seen their value grow steadily, thereby ranking as the...

As the global economy keeps growing, so are companies around the world; North African companies included. In the recent past we have witnessed North African companies rising to the occasion in competing with their counterparts from advanced economies. Some companies have seen their value grow steadily, thereby ranking as the...

As the global economy keeps growing, so are companies around the world; West African companies included. In the recent past we have witnessed West African companies rising to the occasion in competing with their counterparts from advanced economies. Some companies have seen their value grow steadily, thereby ranking as the...

As the global economy keeps growing, so are companies around the world; East African companies included. In the recent past we have witnessed East African companies rising to the occasion in competing with their counterparts from advanced economies. Some companies have seen their value grow steadily, thereby ranking as the...

As the global economy keeps growing, so are companies around the world; Kenyan companies included. In the recent past we have witnessed Kenyan companies rising to the occasion in competing with their counterparts from advanced economies. Some companies have seen their value grow steadily, thereby ranking as the most valued...

Banking institutions are indispensable to any nation’s economy and financial setup. They provide borrowing/saving opportunities and other important facilities to the general public and corporate entities. Customers are increasingly likely to rely on the large banks that can provide national or even global services, and which can offer more competitive...

It's often said that the glass ceiling in corporate boardrooms is still intact. However, those women who do make it through garner both admiration and, oftentimes, scrutiny that seems out of proportion to their small numbers. The list below has been created by using revenues. The concept of revenue itself might...

Big companies around the world, outside the U.S., are reaping the benefits of a strong global economy, with many raking billions of dollars in revenues. Given the significant volatility in financial markets, the world’s largest non-US companies provide relative security for investors. The concept of revenue itself might slightly differ...

The World's Most Admired Companies list is a definitive report card on corporate reputation, recognizing the world's most respected and admired companies. Fortune Magazine surveys thousands of executives, directors and analysts to measure corporate reputation and performance, and ultimately rank the best-regarded companies worthy of admiration within their industries and...