Business Plan Articles

12 Questions to ask when developing your consultancy business plan

noreply@blogger.com (Yipe) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:42:00 +0000

With the number of jobs dwindling in the formal sector, and the emergence of outsourcing, many professionals are finding that using their expertise as a consultant is the way to go. Being a consultant offers several benefits: you are your own boss, you can set your hours as well as the clients you offer your services to.

Read the 12 questions to ask when developing your consultancy business plan

JITIHADA II Business Plan Competition

noreply@blogger.com (Yipe) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:36:00 +0000

The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), in collaboration with the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and TechnoServe (K) are inviting entrepreneurs in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector in Kenya to apply for participation in JITIHADA II.

JITIHADA is the brand name Kenya’s National Business Plan Competition, which was launched in 2009. It is a subcomponent of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Competitiveness Project, a World Bank funded initiative under the Ministry of Industrialization.

The primary objective of the project is to increase productivity and employment in the MSME sector in Kenya. The Second Phase of Jitihada (JITIHADA II) is running from upto June 2012. JITIHADA II lays emphasis on value addition in the MSME.

12 Steps in Developing a Small Business Marketing Plan

noreply@blogger.com (Yipe) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:45:00 +0000

When designing a new ad campaign, you should approach it from the same standpoint of developing a solid business plan. Spending time upfront will save you money down the road and ultimately increased profits. With a marketing plan in place you will be less likely to jump from new advertising campaign to new advertising campaign. It will help give you the discipline to stick to one plan and see it through fruition.

Read how to build a marketing plan that will increase your marketing ReturnOn Investment

2011 Apps4Africa - Climate Challenge competition

noreply@blogger.com (Yipe) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:54:00 +0000

The 2011 Apps4Africa: Climate Challenge competition begins in East Africa on 20th October, 2011 at the iHub in Nairobi. Winners will receive prizes, including cash awards. Challenge partners, including TED conferences and Indigo Trust, may contribute technical assistance, prizes, and follow-on support for the new applications created by this competition.

12 Questions to ask when developing your consultancy business plan

noreply@blogger.com (Yipe) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:46:00 +0000

However, when developing a business plan for your consulting enterprise, its also vital to ask yourself a few questions to ensure that your business gets off the ground in the most successful way.

Read the 12 Questions for a consultantsbusiness plan

How to recognise a business opportunity

noreply@blogger.com (Yipe) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:29:00 +0000

Entrepreneurs by nature tend to see opportunities in the market or environment. They are constantly on the lookout for gaps in the market they can fill. Possible market gaps are where certain goods or services are over-priced or even under-priced. Another common gap is in information where the entrepreneur has some knowledge that is not readily available on the market.

Whether an individual acts upon market presented opportunities to engage in business depends on entrepreneurial decisions they make regarding the market and economy. These decisions are based on their individual ability, personality characteristics and preferences.

To find out how to evaluate if an opportunity is worth venturing into, visit http://bit.ly/kgruPN