Innovation and creativity are the cornerstones of entrepreneurship. The other characteristic is the need for an entrepreneur to be persistent. Persistence is being obstinate (stubborn) with your belief, your vision. When you are stubborn, visionary, it shows in your talk, facial expression and the like. You are motivated in your world beyond redemption. You cannot give up your dream! Entrepreneurs …

Recently I met with a former classmate at a forum, who got me reviewing what constitutes my priorities in terms of positioning my employer in the market. Martin has been running his own bookstore since leaving college in 2008. He reckons that initially he struggled to set up the shop, from savings and money from friends. It took him almost …

It is 4am on a Wednesday. The whole country is excited about the papal visit which begins later in the evening. I am about to miss this auspicious occasion since I am headed out of town. Something is disturbing me though, almost clouding the thought of missing this visit. The negative perception that a lot of people have on banks, …

The other day, I met with Makena, highly focused and diligent damsel I have known for many years. She had a business proposition that was stunning and got me thinking as well. Particularly for a new entrant in the industry, this could not be ignored. Makena was getting into flower industry. She had not been in this business before, but …