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2018-08-03T15:03:00.003+03:00

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Updated 9/8/2019

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Benard10 Writer on iWriter: What Happened To His Account?

2018-02-02T21:20:00.002+03:00

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3 Simple Small Business Ideas For Nairobi People

2015-05-09T11:12:00.001+03:00

Nairobi is a city full of opportunities for the hard working entrepreneur. However, not all those who launch their businesses succeed. The market is quite competitive either in Eastlands (areas like Umjoa, Imara Daima, Buruburu) or Westlands (Kilimani, Kileleshwa or Loresho).

Having made such observations, we were able to compile some three creative business ideas that can be done in this city with much ease. These include:

(1) Wine/Spirits

There is a lot of money to be made in this industry. All you need to do is to buy a stock of wines and spirits, hire a small room, get the right licenses and market vigorously. Target audience: Young students in colleges and Universities.

Budget: Ksh100,000 – Ksh500,000

(2)Social Media Consultancy

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin have taken the world quite literary. If you are an expert at social media matters you can start a consultancy firm and offer your services to other small business owners.

Budget: Ksh50,000 – Ksh500,000

(3)Careers Expo Business

Are you a motivational speaker? Can you inspire someone to make wise decisions in life? Well, then you’re sitting on a gold-mine. Think about starting your career/motivational expo business. You can even package your message in CDs and sell. Or even you can start a motivational blog. You can also visit schools and colleges to offer paid advice.

Budget: Ksh50,000 – Ksh500,000

We hope that this guide has inspired you to think outside the box. If you were looking for good business ideas in Nairobi, I hope this referral article has quenched your thirst for information.

5 Small Business Opportunities in Kenya's Home Improvement Industry

2015-05-09T11:07:00.000+03:00

Everyone wants to live in a nice house in a nice place. However, not many people understand the whole process of building and maintaining a decent home. With so many construction projects taking place around Major cities in Kenya, it goes without saying that any small business idea in this industry is highly likely to flourish. Here are 5 such examples.

(1)Sell building plans online

If you know how to draw building plans then you can sell them in dozens online to people planning to build their homes.

Budget:Ksh200,000 – Ksh500,000

(2)Pest control services

Homes and offices will always suffer from one problem – pests. We’re talking about cockroaches, termites, rats etc. If you have the tools and know how to deal with rabbits then this can be good business.

Budget:Ksh500,000 – Ksh1,500,000

(3)Property management agency

All you need to do here is to market property to-let and property for-sale from different estates in the city. Also, you can talk to a few landlords to allow you to manage their property and tenants.

Budget:Ksh0 – Ksh500,000

(4)Satellite Dish Installation Service

If you make a trip to one of the upcoming estates, you will be surprised to see that there are no people who provide this much-needed service. If you are conversant with this field of life, then you are just steps away from starting a successful business.

Budget:Ksh5,000 – Ksh20,000

(5)Estate security services

There are many upcoming estates in the country and most of these face one common problem…insecurity. If you can start a small security firm that provides professional security services, then this is your business idea.

Budget:Ksh250,000 – Ksh1,000,000

We hope that this list of small business ideas in home improvement and construction services will help you make up your mind and get started soon. All the best.

5 Business Ideas In Kenya's Home Maintenance & Improvement Sector

2015-05-09T11:04:00.003+03:00

You can never exhaust small business opportunities in the fast growing Kenya real estate and home construction industry. Here are 5 simple ones.

(1)Old furniture refinishing

There will always be some old furniture in some home somewhere…and the owner of that home would like to have them refinished and given a fresh new look.

Budget:Ksh20,000 – Ksh100,000

(2)Artificial plants

Everyone else seems to be focusing on natural flowers and home plants. Why don’t you take a whole different approach altogether and start dealing with artificial plants as a business?

Budget: Ksh5,000 – Ksh50,000

(3)Furniture steam cleaning and upholstery service

If you can keep furniture looking new with steam cleaning or upholstery services then this is definitely your go-to type of business.

Budget: Ksh200,000 – Ksh500,000

(4)Interior decorating service

What makes a good place to live is the details. If you have the gift and skills to make a room complete, you could be on the road to financial independence if you put this idea to good use.

Budget:Ksh160,000 – Ksh500,000

(5)Moving service

So you don’t mind carrying other people’s stuff around? Then why not start a moving company to help people move their homes or offices. You only need one good pickup truck and good marketing skills to get started.

Budget:Ksh0 – Ksh1,500,000

Business ideas in the home maintenance (real estate) and related sectors are like sand...they're everywhere. Identify one and start working on it...success awaits.

2 Business Ideas in Health & Fitness Industry of Kenya

2015-05-09T11:00:00.002+03:00

The health and fitness industry in Kenya is awash with opportunities. However, due to its strict nature a small business owner should be careful when making an investment in it. Here are two ideas that don't require you to have a medical degree or approval to get started.

(1)Gym and wellness center

Think of it this way, people are always looking for ways to keep fit and live longer. For this reason, you can never go wrong when you start a gym or wellness center in a neighborhood that is full of office workers.

Budget: Ksh250,000 – Ksh1,000,000

(2)Natural home remedies

Most people hate hospital medicine and if you can find them a home remedy they would be very grateful. Best way to make it in this business is to focus on online as well as offline marketing.

Budget: Ksh20,000 – Ksh100,000

(3)Affiliate Marketing
You can set up a website e.g. one for reviewing health and fitness supplements. You can then link back to people who sell their products online through affiliate links. And that way, you can get an affiliate commission for every sale that you make.
Budget: Ksh20,000 - Ksh50,000.

If you are looking for small business ideas in the health and fitness industry, it's our hope that his guide will help you.

Small Business Opportunities in Kenya's Food & Beverages Industry

2015-05-09T10:58:00.005+03:00

(1)Bakery

Cakes and other snacks are always in high demand in urban centers. The only thing you need to do is buy the right equipment, attend cooking classes and then market your products to the right people.

Budget:Ksh80,000 – Ksh500,000

(2)Bottled Water

With focus on good health become a concern to majority of people nowadays, you can never go wrong by fighting for a position in the bottled water market. All you need is to get the right equipment, ensure good packaging and then make sure you have a good transport system to supply your products to the right market.

Budget: Ksh100,000 – Ksh1,000,000

(3)Outside catering services

Combine your love for cooking and event planning (or office supplies) to create this beautiful business. Deliver clean and decent food to workers near their places of work. You can even buy a food-cart and use it for this business.

Budget: Ksh50,000 – Ksh500,000

(4)Cooking classes

Are you such a good cook that you can’t wait to share your skills with the world? Well, believe you me, there are many people who would want to register for your cooking classes so that they can become as good as you. Start a cooking class business and you’ll never be disappointed.

Budget: Ksh10,000 – Ksh100,000

(5)Frozen yoghurt shop

The middle class will thank you big time for opening a shop that offers frozen yogurt. Of course, when the sun is hot people will always come to you looking for a cool treat that won’t bust their diets.

Budget:Ksh50,000 – Ksh150,000

(6)Grocery delivery service

Busy people across the country will appreciate not having to go to the stores for their groceries if you can arrange to drop them at their doorsteps. You only need a good motorbike for this job. Target the relatively rich people.

Budget: Ksh100,000 – Ksh250,000

(7)Juice bar

Turn your love for good health and wellness by selling fruit juice to your customers. With people gradually becoming more cautious about their health, you can never go wrong if you package yourself well in this business.

Budget: Ksh20,000 – Ksh150,000

(8)Sports bar

Football lovers love beer. Having said that, why don’t you start a nice bar that is customized for sports lovers in your area. This business can do well in a middle income estate with a large population of young individuals.

Budget: Ksh500,000 – 2,000,000

3 Small Business Opportunities in Kenya's Financial Sector

2015-05-09T10:52:00.000+03:00

The Kenyan financial sector is a bee-hive of activities. From investments in stocks to investment in unit trusts lots of money changes hands every day. So what is in it for a small trader like you and me? Below I have discussed some business ideas in this sector.

(1)Forex Trading

Are you a real risk taker? Then why not invest in currency or stock trading and start making money from the comfort of your couch? Well, I must admit this can be risky business, but for sure it can be rewarding to those who are ready to learn.

Budget: Ksh50,000 – Ksh1,000,000

(2)Online Loans

There are many people (mostly the working class) who look for short-term loans. If you have the capital and the ability to take risks, you can make a shylocking website today and start making some good money from interest rate.

Budget: Ksh1,000,000 – Ksh10,000,000

(3)Venture Capital Broker

There are many upcoming entrepreneurs who would like to be connected with venture capitalists. If you know what that means, then you can make it your business to connect entrepreneurs to venture capital firms on a commission basis. This is good business especially in developing countries.

Budget: Ksh500,000 – Ksh2,000,000

Hope you've enjoyed the brief read. I'll be adding a few more business ideas in finance sector going forward as I discover them. Remember to drop a comment if you enjoyed it.

8 Business Ideas in Kenya's Entertainment & Event Management Industry

2015-05-09T10:50:00.000+03:00

Kenya has a booming entertainment and events management sector. Most of the top businesses are doing quite well but this does not make it impossible for upcoming ones to join the market. If you have the passion and drive needed to make it in this industry here are some 8 business ideas to keep in mind.

(1)Bouncy castles rentals

There are many kid’s entertainment joints that lack this important facility. If you can afford to buy several bouncy castles and then look for upcoming kids events and market it there then you can make some good business.

Budget: Ksh150,000 – Ksh5,000,000

(2)Disc Jockey Service

Dee Jaying is good business nowadays. All you need to do to excel in this business is go for training and buy (or hire) deejaying equipment. Next, you market yourself to corporate and clubs. Job done!

Budget: Ksh500,000 – Ksh5,000,000

(3)Event and party planning

Do you have a knack for planning parties and events? This could be the right business for you. All you need to do is carry out a bit of research. See what other organizers are doing wrong and capitalize on that to penetrate into the market.

Budget: Ksh200,000 – Ksh1,000,000

A good example of a creative event planning business has to be this destination weddings in Mombasa kind of concept.

(4) Party entertainer

Are you a good artist, musician, puppeteer, comedian or poet? Then all you need to do is to brand yourself and start marketing yourself to party organizers. Many of the successful musicians and artists we talk about nowadays started just like this.

Budget: Ksh0 – Ksh500,000

(5)Events MC or hypeman

Do you have the confidence and ability to bring boring events back to life? Well with your skills, you can start the business of professional emceeing – target corporate events and you’ll never be disappointed.

Budget: Ksh250,000 – Ksh1,000,000

(6)Proposal writing

Are you really good at writing project proposals? You’ll be surprised to learn that many people struggle to find assistance in this area. Why don’t you make it your business and make good money even from your home?

Budget: Ksh0 – Ksh100,000

(7)Organize parties for singles only

As interesting as this idea sounds, so are the opportunities that come with it. A large part of our population is composed of people who are single and ready to mingle. Why don’t you beat other party organizers by organizing such parties in exclusive, private venues?

Budget: Ksh1,000,000 – Ksh5,000,000

(8)Wedding consultant

The number of people opting for serious weddings is on the increase nowadays. If you are good at planning wedding events then this could be the right business for you.

Budget: Ksh500,000 – Ksh10,000,000

As I always tell my audience, business ideas are like sand...they are everywhere but only few people manage to see the jewels in them. It's my hope that you'll benefit from this guide.

8 Business Ideas in Kenya's Education, Instruction & Training Sector

2015-05-09T10:43:00.001+03:00

Training is an important aspect of every day life. People want to learn new things and if you are experienced in one way or another then you can easily set-up a business in Kenya. Here are some 8 business ideas that border in the education, instruction and general training sector.

(1)Offer advice to aspiring entrepreneurs

There are many aspiring businesspersons out there in the world. You can never go wrong by focusing on this crucial niche.

Budget: Ksh500,000 – Ksh10,000,000

(2)Dance trainer

Believe you me, there are many people who would like to dance different types of dances. If you are good at this, you can start dancing classes in your area and charge people a reasonable fee.

Budget: Ksh50,000 – Ksh1,000,000

(3)Driving school

The market for driving school is far from being filled up. Reason being it’s high cost of entry. If you have enough capital and the right attitude, you can make a kill by starting a driving school.

Budget: 5,000,000 – Ksh40,000,000

(4)Editing service

Does the idea of bad grammar drive you crazy? Well, you have a big business waiting for you if only you can start a profession editing company today. You can focus on helping website managers and bloggers correct grammar errors in their sites.

(5)First-Aid Training

Do you have passion for helping people? Do you have skills in first-aid training? Well, all you need to do is to establish your small organization and then start approaching some institutions e.g. schools to market yourself.

Budget: Ksh0 – Ksh150,000

(6)Home tutor

Don’t mistake this for being a small business. You can make good money by providing home schooling for kids and mums. Specifically you can target those studying CPA (Accountancy) at home.

Budget: Ksh50,000 – Ksh100,000

(7)Etiquette training

When young graduates join the corporate world they always have a problem coping with etiquette especially when visiting big hotels. You can make good money by offering etiquette training to such individuals.

Budget: Ksh100,000 – Ksh200,000

(8)Online language instructor

The world is slowly becoming a global village. If you have got good language skills e.g. in Spanish, English, French and Chinese you can start an online language training business.

Budget: Ksh30,000 – Ksh250,000

As you can see, the education, instruction and training sector is a hub of business ideas. If you have plans to becoming an entrepreneur then you need to take this article a bit seriously and keep a few notes.

4 Small Business Opportunities in Kenya's Computer & Related Services Industry

2015-05-09T10:39:00.002+03:00

Since the advent of computers human life has changed in a great way. As more and more people invest in this technology in Kenya there lies several opportunities that any business minded person may want to exploit. Here are 4 business ideas in the computer & related services industry.

(1)Computer cleaning service

Many people nowadays own computers and tablets. But they all face on big problem and that is how to keep these devices clean. You can make the business of cleaning computers your work and earn a decent living from it.

Budget: Ksh50,000 – Ksh100,000

(2)Computer security software

Most organizations grapple with viruses and malware. If you have an affordable source of reliable software that can ensure proper security especially to upcoming companies – you can make good cash in this business.

Budget: Ksh50,000 – Ksh500,000

(3)Computer training camp

This idea would work very well in a rural setting. Many people in those interior parts of the world are willing to learn more about computers. You can make it your business to teach them for a fee.

Budget: Ksh100,000 – Ksh500,000

(4)New computer sales

Market for computers will never get flooded because there are always new models being introduced to the market. As this market continues to boom, you can make some $ if you can import a few units to your country and sell at double the price!

Budget: Ksh500,000 – Ksh2,000,000

As computer technology advances and as demand for faster, more sophisticated device rises you have every reason to start one of the 4 business ideas discussed above. Kindly share your thoughts via the comment box.

7 Business Ideas In Kenya's Children & Related Services Industry

2015-05-09T10:36:00.001+03:00

We all love our children and we'd do anything within our means to ensure they get the best there is in life. Now for an entrepreneur, the children and related services industry in Kenya is growing at an alarming rate in line with a growing middle-class. Here are 7 cool ideas that have a promising future.

(1)Child Care & Day Care Services

If you love working with kids you can start a child care business or baby day care business in your area. Be careful though, this business requires a great deal of trust in order parents to entrust you with their kids.

Budget: Ksh100,000 – Ksh500,000

(2)Camps for Children

During school holidays, parents are always on the look-out for camps and hiking services to take their kids to. If this sounds like a good business idea in your area, then go ahead and invest in children camp services e.g. by arranging trips to churches and out of town.

Budget: Ksh80,000 – Ksh800,000

(3)Children Personal Safety Courses

This is a unique idea because everyone else seems to be focusing on swimming pools and bouncing castles. You can start the business of teaching kids about basic safety rules of life and make good business out of it.

Budget: Ksh50,000 – Ksh200,000

(4)Educational Toys

Help kids learn better at class and/or home by designing simple toys that are related to school curriculum. Simple idea but pretty easy to implement.

Budget: Ksh20,000 – Ksh100,000

(5)Nanny Placement or Agency Services

Are you able to find a good team of nannies or house-maids that you can refer to families who are looking for good domestic workers? Well, you can start an agency today and as you make a name for yourself you’ll be earning good income.

(6)Help People Find Names for Kids Online

Expectant couples are always looking for unique names to give to their kids. If you can create an online service that enables them to do this then you can make good business out of it.

Budget: Ksh50,000 – Ksh100,000

(7)Puppet Shows

The idea of running puppet shows for kids is quite ideal especially if you have connection to people who organize kids events. All you need to do is learn how to perform puppet shows, create/buy good puppets and there…you’re ready to make money.

Budget: Ksh10,000 – Ksh50,000

In my opinion, market for children related services is underserved. With a bit of creativity and risk taking any small investor can take on the market and build the next big brand in Kenya. Kindly leave your feedback on this article via the comment box.

9 Creative Business Ideas That Require Small Capital But Have High Returns

2015-05-08T10:49:00.001+03:00

(1)Dry Cleaning Services (With Delivery)

Most dry cleaning companies around only do the job of cleaning. Now, what about you introduce a unique dry cleaning service that cleans clothes for people and delivers them to the owners? Think about it.

Budget:Ksh200,000 – Ksh400,000

(2)Locksmith Services

People around are yet to notice this idea - so grab it and start your own locksmith service. A locksmith is an expert at unlocking jammed doors (home, office, cars) etc. Make it a professional business and market it to the right audience and you’ll make good money.

Budget: Ksh500,000 – Ksh800,000

(3)Online Shop

It’s very easy to start and market an online shop. All you need to do is import or create a few products that you can be selling and delivering at a profit to people in urban centers.

Budget:Ksh150,000 – Ksh500,000

(4)Private Investigator

People always have some job for nosy people. People who are ready to go out of their way to investigate things like “cheating spouses”, “bad business partners” etc. This can be done as a business and only few people are doing it right now.

Budget:Ksh150,000 – Ksh1,000,000

(5)Prototype Design

Do you have good artistic and design skills? You can create a consultancy firm for creating engineering designs, artistic drawings and architectural drawings. You can set up shop in one of the many upcoming estates.

Budget: Ksh100,000 – Ksh250,000

(6)CV Writing Services

Do you know the secret to creating powerful CVs? Many people are looking for people like you. Make this your business, love it and it will take you places.

Budget: Ksh 50,000 – Ksh 100,000.

(7)Translation Service

Do you have the special ability to speak multiple languages? There are many foreigners and foreign companies coming up around and you can help them settle in by providing translation services.

Budget:Ksh100,000 – Ksh1,000,000

(8)Utility Auditing Service

Individuals and companies are always looking for a way to save their money by auditing their bills (electricity, water, telephone bills). Probably, you’ll need some experience in auditing in order to start such a business.

Budget: Ksh100,000 – Ksh1,000,000

(9)SEO Consultancy Services

Are you good at improving websites and online business? Or are you good at using social media channels like FACEBOOK and Twitter? There are many companies that are looking for these services. This business has a great future so the earlier you jump onto it, the better.

Budget:Ksh100,000 – Ksh500,000

Cool Business Ideas in Kenya's Business & Corporate Services

2015-05-08T10:45:00.002+03:00

The business and corporate services sector in Kenya is booming especially given the influx of start-ups and foreign owned companies. This presents great opportunities for creative minds to tackle a few business ideas. Here are a few simple ones - which I happen to think are pretty coo.

(1)Call Center
Many global companies are in need of outsourcing for customer call services. You can set up a good call center that will serve this need.
Budget: Ksh5,000,000 – Ksh40,000,000

(2)Business Consultancy
Do you have business expertise that you would like to share with upcoming entrepreneurs and SMEs? You can provide these services at a fee and make money.
Budget: Ksh2,000,000 – Ksh10,000,000

(3)Business Plan Service
Thousands of businesses are started every day across the world. But the problem is that many of these entrepreneurs don’t have the expertise to write a winning business plan. If you have the skills for this, then you’re sitting on a potential income earner.
Budget: Ksh150,000 – Ksh1,000,000

(4)Business Presentations
Presentations are the heart and soul of most businesses. However, entrepreneurs hate putting presentations together. You can do it for them for a fee!
Budget: Ksh100,000 – Ksh1,000,000

(5)Career and Personal Coach
People are always looking for a way to make the most of their lives and potential. Do you have the ability to inspire people? Take this idea very seriously and you’ll make it.
Budget: Ksh150,000 – Ksh5,000,000

(6)Commercial Cleaning
This is a huge industry that is extremely demanding. To succeed, you only need to bring together a team of professional cleaners, buy some cleaning materials and then marketing your company.
Budget:Ksh100,000 – Ksh500,000

The business and corporate services in Kenya promises to be the next big frontier for entrepreneurs in Kenya. Have you positioned yourself to reap from this growth? Kindly share your feedback via the comment box below.

5 Types of Small Businesses in The Kenyan Beauty Industry

2015-05-08T10:43:00.002+03:00

Wondering how to start a cosmetic shop in Kenya? Thinking about getting a share of our fast growing beauty industry pie? Here are some simple ideas that you can use to gain an edge over the ever-increasing competition.

(1)Body Piercing Services
You can train more on body piercing and then acquire the right machine for the job and voila! The money will slowly start trickling in.
Budget:Ksh100,000 – Ksh300,000

(2)Make-up Artist
With a growing number of celebrities and influential persons around us, the business of make-up artistry is booming. You only need to acquire the right training and tools for the job.
Budget: Ksh100,000 – Ksh500,000

(3)Massage Salon
People are always looking for a cheaper and more effective way to relax in the evening and during weekends. You can open a massage salon for them and as you knead away their worries you’re making some more dollars.
Budget: Ksh250,000 – Ksh1,000,000

(4)Skin Care Products
Do you have access to high quality of good skin care products? Well, the anti-aging and wellness market isn’t about to likely to dwindle anytime soon.
Budget: Ksh160,000 – Ksh500,000

(5)Selling Wigs and Weaves
Many women are looking for high quality weaves and wigs to compliment their beauty. If you can get a good source of wigs and weaves, then you can take advantage of an ever-growing market.
Budget: Ksh200,000 – Ksh1,000,000

I will keep updating you on more ideas in the beauty industry as they keep coming. Kindly leave a comment at the comment box so that we can keep sharing. Thanks.

7 Small Business Opportunities In Transport & Car-Related Industry in Kenya

2015-05-08T10:42:00.000+03:00

The car and transport industry in Kenya has been growing exponentially since independence. Right now, aside from investing in the conventional matatu business, you can take up small initiatives that require much less capital but are equally profitable. Here are 7 such business ideas.
(1)Car Maintenance Courses

There are many people out there who don’t know how to take good care of their cars. They could need your expertise if you market yourself thoroughly.

Budget: Ksh100,000 – Ksh1,000,000

(2)Motor Vehicle Towing Services

Have you ever had your vehicle break-down in the middle of nowhere? Well, probably you thought of calling a motor vehicle towing service or mobile mechanic…right?

Budget: Ksh200,000 – Ksh2,000,000

(3)Sale of Used Vehicle Parts

Do you have a good source of used vehicle parts? All you need is to open a small shop and sell these to majority of people who want to save on buying replacement parts for their vehicles.

Budget: Ksh100,000 – Ksh1,000,000

(4)Bicycle Tours

People are always looking for creative ways to spend their weekends. You can offer them the idea of bicycle tours. All you need is 10 mountain bikes and a good route for them to tour for a small fee.

Budget: Ksh500,000 – Ksh5,000,000

(5)Courier Services

Do you have the means and ability to transport goods and gifts from one part of the world to another? Then you need to invest in this huge market gap and make some money.

Budget: Ksh1,000,000 – Ksh10,000,000

(6)Self Service Car Wash

The idea of self service car wash is yet to be fully exploited. If you have the means to start one such station in a busy urban center then you would make some good money.

Budget: Ksh2,000,000 – Ksh20,000,000

(7)Water Supply Services

If you live in a busy location that often runs out of clean water to drink you can start the business of selling water using a truck (or a cart). You can even invest in a borehole when you make more money to be assured of a consistent source of water for sale.

Budget: Ksh500,000 – Ksh50,000,000

If you've been thinking about investing in the transport sector, and you wanted ideas that are beyond the ordinary matatu business way of thinking, it is my hope that these 7 will help you get started soon. All the best.

14 Business Ideas In Kenya's Art Industry

2015-05-08T10:39:00.001+03:00

The arts industry in Kenya has great potential and a great variety of business ideas for our youth to exploit. The best thing about this industry is that it is mainly a service-based one, meaning you don't require to invest hefty amounts of capital to get started. Here are some small business ideas in this sector.

(1)Sell Art Prints

Can you create nice pieces of art? Help your customers spruce up their homes with your creative art prints. Budget: Ksh 20,000 – Ksh 100,000

(2)Basket Weaving

People are always on the look-out for homemade decorations, the business of basket weaving could make your interest in the crafts profitable.

Budget: Ksh 5,000 – Ksh 100,000

(3)Bookbinding and Repairs

People are always looking for a person who can repair their books and bind them up for longetivity. Done professionally, this can be a good source of income.

Budget: Ksh 5,000 – Ksh 20,000

(4)Calligraphy

Are you passionate about writing in calligraphy? Then all you need to do is do a few sample pieces of your work and start marketing your skills.

Budget: Ksh 1,000 – Ksh 10,000

(5)Candle Making

Do you know how to make candles? If you don’t then rush to Google right now and start making yours for profit. Budget: Ksh 5,000 – Ksh 10,000

(6)Christmas Decorations & Ornaments

Create some nice xmas decorations and ornaments (for kids) and sell to your customers. Alternatively you can import some from China.

Budget: Ksh 5,000 – Ksh 1, 000, 000

(7)Sell Designer Pillows

Are you a good tailor? Think about designing nice Pillows and Pillow covers that help people to decorate their homes. Budget: Ksh 5,000 – Ksh 500, 000

(8)Freelance Photography

Do you love photography? Look for a camera and a way to print them and then get out and start marketing your skills. Budget: Ksh 80,000 – Ksh 1,000,000

(9)Iron Sculptures

If you are creative and you know how to weld, start looking for metal today and make unique iron sculpture for the market.

Budget: Ksh 50,000 – Ksh 500, 000

(10)Jewelry Business

You’ve got to have a love for details, artistry and functionality for you to make it in this business. You can create your own jewelry or jewelry boxes. Alternatively you can import from China.

Budget: Ksh 30,000 – Ksh 250,000

(11)Mirror Art

You can create cool mirror products, images and artifacts using broken mirrors and make some good money out of it. You can borrow an idea from a company called Kitengela Glass.

Budget: Ksh 50,000 – Ksh 1,000,000

(12)Photo Mugs and Plates

Help people preserve their most precious memories with photos imprinted on photo mugs and plates. You can combine this business with your photography business.

Budget: Ksh 100,000 – Ksh 500,000

(13)Rubber Stamps

Every company needs a rubberstamp especially the self-inking date stamps and company seals. Good thing, you can become a broker – linking the rubberstamp makers to the corporate. Easy money.

Budget: Ksh 1,000 – Ksh 20,000

(14)Woodcarving

Are you good at making wooden products? Are you good at curving out beautiful images with your knife from the wood? Then this is your ideal business idea.

Budget: Ksh1, 000 – Ksh500,000

So if you are talented with any form of art, don't keep hiding that talent in your home. Come out here, actualize it and soon you'll be a proud owner of a successful small business in Kenya. All the best.

Business Ideas In The Advertising Industry in Kenya

2015-05-08T10:36:00.003+03:00

The Kenyan advertising sector is a bee-hive of activity especially given the fact that the country has migrated to digital TV. With many TV stations coming up, a business-minded person can spot quite a few business opportunities in this sector. Here are a few examples that I managed to spot.

(1)Advertising Agency

Use your creativity to create advertising campaigns for clients. Businesses are always looking for new and creative ideas to get in touch with their markets. If you have what it takes to do exactly that then this could be your best business idea.

Budget: Ksh 160,000 – Ksh 8,000,000

(2)Aerial Photography

Aerial photographs are taken from above. But as you know, you need specialized machine and training for this. Invest in aerial photography machinery and look for contracts from advertisers and musicians because they’re always looking for aerial photographers yet there are none in this part of the world.

Budget: Ksh 5,000,000 – Ksh 20,000,000

(3)T-shirt Printing

Make money by buying t-shirts from China and print sales messages for clients or for your own company (to sell). For instance, you can create a unique and adorable label like “I Love Nairobi” on your t-shirts…people will definitely buy them.

Budget: Ksh 160,000 – Ksh 8,000,000

(4)Internet Marketing Consulting

The online market is growing by the day. But the problem is that VERY few people know how to tap into this market. Do you know how to do that? Help others market their products online for a fee.

Budget: Ksh 5,000 – Ksh 1,000,000

(5)Public Relations Agency

Are you good in media matters? Turn your skills into a PR business and start your PR agency. There are several categories of PR agencies that you can think about. First, you can think about social media reputation management because it is easier and cheaper to start.

Budget: Ksh 100,000 – Ksh 5,000,000

As you can see there are quite a few avenues that you can explore in the Kenyan advertising space. Also, keep in mind that due to the dynamic nature of this sector, more and more business opportunities are likely to be born with time. Keep watching this space.

100 Small Business Ideas You Can Start In Kenya - KIT

2015-05-07T19:24:00.000+03:00

100 Small Business Ideas In Kenya

Small Business ideas in Kenya have a bright future indeed and if you would like to be part of this future then you need to start your journey today. In this blog, I have broken down some simple business opportunities that you can start with different budget levels, in different industries.

(N/B: This is a list of types of small businesses ideas in Kenya, brilliant ideas, easy to start opportunities, enjoy the read)

Ideas in The Advertising Industry

The advertising industry has grown tremendously over the last one decade. In it, there are numerous opportunities waiting to be exploited by both small investors and large investors. Get such ideas here:
>>Explore Ideas In Advertising Industry

Ideas in Arts & Crafts Industry

Known as the epitome of creativity in Kenya, the arts and crafts industry is abound with opportunities. Best still, it has opportunities for micro investors as well as large scale investors. Get ideas in the arts and craft industry here:
>>Explore Ideas In Arts and Crafts Industry

Small Business Ideas in Cars & Transportation Industry

The transport sector expands beyond the predominant matatu and taxi sectors. You can join in but with a bit of diversification so to penetrate the market. We have some unique ideas that can help you hack into this profitable sector. Read below:
>>Explore Opportunities in Cars & Transportation Industry

Business Opportunities in Beauty & Personal Care

If beauty and style is your thing, then this sector will certainly offer a wonderful launching spring for you. Despite the market for basic items being flooded, I have compiled a few unique suggestions that can catapult you right to the very top of the market. Read more:
>>Explore Ideas in Beauty & Personal Care Industry

Opportunities in Business & Corporate Related Industry

This sector offers multiple opportunities to the aggressive businessman. To hack into it, you need to sharpen your marketing skills as it requires decent branding and product placement. All in all, this is one of the sectors with hugest returns on investment.
>>Explore Ideas in B&C Industry

Business Opportunities In Children Services Industry

If you love working with kids or if you just like making the world a better place for the future generation then this industry should give you the idea's bulb. With numerous, creative ideas, this sector creates a clear avenue for anyone who would like to start small and keep growing into a bigger business. Read more:
>>Explore Opportunities in Children Services Industry in Kenya

Ideas in Computer Industry

The computer industry is full opportunities given the fast growing demand for IT services in the country and the region at large. With each new day, this industry keeps widening and creating opportunities for new members. Learn more about simple business that you can start in this sector below:
>>Explore Opportunities in Computer Industry

Ideas in Instruction, Tutorage and Teaching Sector

With people seeking to learn new information, you can never go wrong by making an investment in this sector. Unlike with other industries, you don't have to worry too much about marketing your services as referrals for good services are mainly relied upon. Get insights into this industry in our detailed analysis.
>>Explore the Instruction and Teaching Sector

Opportunities in Entertainment & Events Management Business

Entertainment sells, there's no doubt about that. However, not every business idea works and that is why you need to explore our list of ideas before you make up your mind. The good thing about it is that it requires little capital to start with an admirable return on investment. Gather more in our list.
>>Explore Opportunities in E & E Sector

Good Ideas in the Kenyan Financial Sector

Nothing beats the financial sector in minting profits in Kenya. However, as lucrative as it is, it comes with a few risks and one needs to be adequately prepared. Opportunities such as Forex trading can be started with little capital, but all the same one needs to acquire adequate training beforehand.
>>Explore Opportunities Financial Sector

Ideas in Food Industry

Every human being needs to eat, and as much as people go hungry you can't run out of business. Being a lucrative sector for small and large investors alike, we have listed down a couple of revolutionary opportunities that lie therein for you. Learn more from our exclusive coverage of the same below.
>>Explore the Food Industry

Opportunities in Health Care & Medical Sector

Health is wealth. An investment in this industry can hardly go wrong provided one follows all the necessary legal requirements for the business. While starting out may be a bit of a task, the fruits can be realized in just a matter of months if not years.
>>Explore Opportunities in HealthCare Sector

Ideas in Home & Other Sectors

We all live in homes, and we like making our homes the best places to live in the world. To the creative entrepreneur, the home&other sectors offers wonderful opportunities to start. Here is a detailed analysis of such opportunities.
>>Explore Opportunities in Home & Other Sectors

That's it. I hope this list of 100 Small Business Ideas in Kenya will help you think outside the box and conquer the entrepreneurial world. Kindly, share your feedback via the comment box.

How To Make Money Online in Kenya - Examples Of Sites

2015-04-25T22:57:00.003+03:00

If you're looking for information on how to make money online in Kenya, then you have come across a very useful write-up. We are going to learn some interesting online money making ideas that you'll find very easy to apply from the comfort of your home.

How to Make Money Online

There's nothing as interesting as working from your computer. You'll not only enjoy working from the comfort of your couch, but also enjoy working from anywhere in the world. Working online not only presents you with a hassle free and interactive medium but also allows you to practice your passion without having to worry about bosses and fixed working hours. Here are a few brilliant ideas that you can always try out.

Affiliate Marketing

If you're wondering how to make money online, then affiliate marketing is one of the best ideas that you can try out. It is basically a business promotion technique whereby you market different enterprises and in return receive a commission for every sale achieved.

There are several types of affiliate marketing options that you can sample out. Among them include pay-per-click pay-per-lead, blogging and comparison shopping. Some of the best online affiliate marketing programs include PepperJam, AzoogleAfs and Commission Junction.

Selling Items Online

You can also start selling items online. Currently there are many websites such as Craiglist and eBay whose services can be utilized to make money online. You'll require signing up in these services and then collect all the products that you wish to sell.

After compiling a list of these items, you will then be required to provide details of the goods in order for the customers to know the exact nature of the deal. If you want to succeed in selling products online, it would also be better to do some homework to identify which products are hot selling before offering your items.

Always keep the deal as lucrative and as realistic as possible. Also mention any other relevant details such as the features, warranty and condition of the item. This will greatly increase your chances of making a successful sale.

Online Stock Trading

In online stock marketing, it is very important to grasp the finer details so as to succeed. Basically, you require signing up with different online stock trading websites and then start trading your shares and making money. In order to succeed in this field, it is wise to conduct a deep research since you'll be risking your hard earned money. For instance, you should ascertain whether the company that you are dealing with has a good history and also find out their business ethics. After signing up, you'll easily be able to buy and sell shares on just a click of the mouse. Some of the best companies that you can compare include: optionzXpress and TradeKing.

Content Writing

Content writing or article writing is yet another superb online money making idea for those wondering how to make money online. You simply have to sign up with a reputable website such as iWriter, suite101 and The Content Authority. The registration process is normally very brief and you can start working in just a matter of hours. By signing up with any of these websites, you'll get the opportunity to write on different topics such as business, science, financial matters and technology. Basically, the more the articles you write, the more you'll get to earn.

Online Surveys and Paid Email Services

There are many companies that conduct online market research on various facets of their services. By getting in contact with any one of them, you can be in a position to start making money online within a short time. Basically, you'll be requires to complete demand statistics questionnaires for which you'll pocket about $1.5 per survey conducted.

Another superb online money making idea is through paid emails. What you basically have to do is to register with a legitimate website after which you'll start receiving emails. The more the number of emails received the higher the pay. Basically, the pay scale ranges from 2 to 5 cents per email received. Some of the online survey companies that you can check out include: Survey Savvy and Cash Crate.

Final Word;

These are many legitimate ways to earn online in Kenya. So, if you're wondering how to make money online, you can take your time and Google some areas of interest and then start making money within a short time. With more and more online opportunities coming up on a daily basis, you can be sure that the future is bright indeed.

5 Ways To Acquire Good English Writing Skills in Kenya

2015-04-25T22:51:00.000+03:00

James, how comes you have good English yet you are not a native English speaker? We don't have such eloquent writers in Kenya...I have been getting such questions of late and so I decided to share a few simple tips on how you can improve your command of the queens language.

Having good English writing skills is really important in every walk of life. For instance, they can help you to get a job, perform better at the workplace. Moreover, you can create a better impression of yourself and improve your relationships with others. But how do you improve English writing skills? Keep reading to find out.

Good writers read voraciously

Reading books written by excellent writers (preferably native English speakers, I should add), is like learning hands-on. It is similar to watching an expert sculptor work and learning to sculpt from him or her. It is about learning how he converts his ideas and raw imagination to reality.

You can gain a lot from studying different narrative styles used by top-notch writers. You may want to join book clubs to meet other like-minded individuals who might help you improve English writing skills. Most of all you should enjoy reading even when alone at home or in the train.

Take advantage of social media and blogs

Don’t limit your learning to books and huge novels alone. If you want to improve your English writing skills, there are a number of online platforms that you can take advantage of.

You can use social media to share, chat and comment in English. Besides that, you can create your own blog and start writing, publishing and sharing your thoughts through articles. English is a beautiful language. Have fun learning to pen it down!

Look for an intuitive learning website

The social media world may provide you with valuable lessons but you might need more practice and correction to acquire the right skills.

That being said, you should link up with a resourceful website that offers all the important learning tools. Some must-have tools include: learning dictionary, grammar checkers and readability tools among others. Keep in mind that good writing skills are not easy to obtain. You have to learn from the best if you want to be the best.

Look for a human tutor

For a native English speaker who expects to read content that is worthy of their time, poor grammar and sentence structure can be an instant turn-off.

To prevent that from happening, you can look for a human tutor who will help you bring your bits of writing to perfection before presenting them to the audience. It is advisable to look for a trained and competent trainer who is ready to spend time mentoring you. Thanks to modern technology, you can meet up with your dream tutor via Skype, Google hangout or email.

Practice is what will make you perfect

There are only three words when it comes to perfecting your English writing skills – practice, practice and more practice.

There is not shortcut to acquiring better writing skills without actually beginning to write on your own. Your may have great learning resources or the best tutor in the world but without practice, all effort put to learning might easily go down the drain. Tip: Take time off your busy schedule to think on your own and to write down what you feel.

As you embark on an introspective journey as a writer, we hope that you are going to keep pressing on – recognizing positive criticism and improve English writing skills in Kenya accordingly. Remember, the “best” is always yet to be.

What Business Can I Start With Ksh150,000? My Advice in 2015

2015-04-03T14:44:00.001+03:00

Recently, I received this question from one of my blog's followers. I will conceal her identity to safe-guard her privacy.

Hi James Keru

"I have small Capital, lets say Ksh150k. However I never seem to know from what point to start.

I had this idea to start farming because I have a plot around Nairobi but after spending over 120k just fencing it and trying to plat some trees and kayaba, I gave up. I wanted to rear goats and chicken.

I had another idea of starting a charcoal business in Machakos, after doing some calculations it was not worth it, I didnt know where to get the charcoal from, the suppliers where over charging, so that is gone after spending a few thousands. My family has plenty of land and I have been advised to get into the business of selling land but I just don't know how to get started.

Now I have another idea of starting a shop where I will be selling I don't know what....just a shop I guess, I want to get a good location in my estate and see how it goes.

In the end I have no clue what I can do without just wasting my money. I seriously need help."

ADVICE

First, the mistake you’ve been making all along is investing your money without researching on the viability of the idea at hand. You rush to commit your money before you are even sure how the system works.

Now, the best way to come up with a business idea is to identify what problems the society around you face and then try to resolve that problem. For instance Safaricom noticed that Kenyans were being exploited in the telecommunication market and so they brought as “the better option”. Dasani noticed that there was a shortage of clean water to drink and they brought us “Dasani Mineral water”.

I would give you some ideas based on the resources you have.

(1)Selling Land

Join a group on Facebook Called Uza/Nunua Plot or Shamba (Click Here). Then go to the land, take a few photos of it and post it there regularly with details such as Title deed availability, size, price and your contact details. You can also try multiple platforms like OLX. I have seen them work because personally I’m in the process of buying land which I got contacts for on Facebook.

(2)Farming on Land

This farm seems to be near Nairobi but in a relatively dry area. Can you do some green house farming in it? You can plant onions, tomatoes and capsicum. These have a ready market in Nairobi and Machakos especially if you sell them in bulk. I have a friend in Eldoret who feeds his family through green house farming.

(3)Idea of a shop

Normally, shops in estates are tricky to run due to extreme competition. Before you pursue this idea, first sit down and see if there’s an unfilled gap that is existing that you would like to feel. E.g.

*Lack of fresh grocery>>set up a grocery shop

*Lack of quality grains>>set up a cereal shop

*Lack of clean affordable water>>set up a small water bottling plant

If you don’t see an unfilled gap, then don’t invest, better keep your money safely in the bank. Another way to spot a gap is if the current person who is providing a particular service is sleeping on the job.

For instance, your local butcher could be providing poor services. Your best business bet in that case would be to start a small, clean butchery that offers best of services so that you can penetrate the market.

Given this whole story, and given what you’ve been thinking about for the last few months, sit down, reflect and then do a bit of ground research. May be you could grow groceries in your Kyumbi land and then set up a shop in Imara Daima to sell the same. Think about it.

How to get started with internet marketing consulting or freelance writing business in Kenya

2015-04-03T14:25:00.002+03:00

There are two main ways of making money online in Kenya. These are internet marketing consultancy and freelance writing. I this article, I'll bring you up to speed with how to get started and what you need to do to start making real money. Enjoy the read.

(1)Internet Marketing Consultancy

In order to start this business you require:

*Computer and knowledge for computer use

*Reliable internet connection

*Blog or website

*Knowledge of internet marketing affairs i.e. blogging, search engine optimization, social media marketing and internet marketing

Minimum Budget

Ksh10,000 (assuming you have a computer and internet and blog already).

Ksh50,000 (if you don’t have any of the above-mentioned tools but have knowledge of internet mkting)

Of course, you’ll need to spend a lot more until you get some paying clients on board. In the long-run the budget might stretch to Ksh200,000 or even Ksh500,000.

How to get started

Many business owners in Kenya would like to market their goods and businesses online but they don’t know how. They would like to grow their Facebook likes but they don’t know how. Now your business will be to assist them build their visibility on the world wide web at a fee.

You can market yourself by going door-to-door and convincing your target customers about the benefits of taking their businesses online. You can then charge them a minimum of Ksh10,000 for your services per month. The more customers you get on board the better.

My eBook might be of great help especially if you are still green in this area. It contains all the tips you need, real life examples to get started in this area. CLICK HERE TO CONTACT ME FOR THE BOOK. Or call me on 0*7*2*8*0*6*7*3*5*4. Each copy goes for Ksh500/-.

Beware of spams e.g Internet Marketing Africa, PayFunda, SBC or anything else of that nature. They don’t pay back!

2.Freelance Writing Business

There are many clients who are looking for writers. Some want blog articles written, others want academic papers written.

What you require

*Good writing skills

*Computer and internet connection

*Ability to work for long hours and to meet high client standards

How to get started

Examples of freelance writing works include:

ACADEMIC WRITING (Minimum Budget: Ksh50,000)

You’ll write academic papers for campus students from America, USA and Australia. To get started, talk to Nyakundi Jay (Click here) for more details on how to get an account and start bidding for work. Remember, you need to be at least a campus material to take on some academic writing assignments.

VIDEO TRANSCRIBING (Minimum Budget: Ksh20,000)

You’ll listen to videos and type-out what the speakers in those videos say. To get started, talk to Shiru Kiarie on Facebook (Click here) for more details on how to get started and for some training. Good writing skills are necessary but campus

education is not necessary.

ARTICLE WRITING (Minimum Budget: Ksh10,000)

This is a relatively easier career to get started. In this field you’ll be required to write articles for website owners to optimize their websites. You’ll write articles such as “how to get fit fast” “how to keep your skin looking young etc.” Good writing skills are necessary. To get started you can talk to my friend Walter Akolo and request for article writing training: 0720754933.

Hope this helps you get started with online jobs and freelance writing in Kenya. Feel free to get in touch with me for training, eBooks or consultancy.

Small Business Ideas in Kenya 2015 - Learn How To Start a Small Biz

2015-02-08T20:44:00.001+03:00

This is an article detailing more about the latest business idea in Kenya 2015. I have listed 10 ideas in order of simplicity and turnover. Read it keenly, take your notes and most importantly implement at least one of these ideas over the year.

Intro

After my previous article entitled 10 Simple Business Idea To Start With Less Than Ksh. 50,000 I received overwhelming support from some of you who wanted to more advice and research. In fact, a majority of them were willing to pay for more research and this act of kindness really motivated me.

Today, I took a look at my Google Analytics report, and one thing was clear, the following words are what people type just before coming to my blog.

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Once again, thank you for coming here often to find some ideas to refresh your mind, Kindly subscribe to my email list so you don't miss an article, clicking here.

Now, without wasting any more time, let's get started with some simple ideas that you can start and make it big in the world of entrepreneurship.

10 Simple Business Ideas in Kenya

(10)Motor Cycle Spare Parts Business

With so many motorcycles in our streets nowadays you can’t go wrong if you decide to invest in sale of spare parts. All you need to do is to go to a site like alibaba.com, place your small quantity order and wait for a few months for it to be delivered to Kenya from China.

Then from that point you can sell them at more than double the price you bought them for. Alternatively, if you are as lazy as me, you can visit Kirinyaga road in Nairobi and order for the same for a spare parts shop.

Then you can transport them to your rural town and sell to motorcycle owners. You need about Ksh50,000 for this business if your goal is to start small. Of course, this is not a lazy man’s business – a bit of hard work and strategy is required.

(9)Onion Farming

As simple as that idea sounds, it can make you some, easy cash. First, onions grow quite first. Secondly, they don’t require a large chunk of land to plant. Thirdly, onions are not perishable. If you can get a nice piece of land in an area that has high potential of producing onions, then an investment in this direction would definitely be in order.

If you live in Nairobi, you can travel to the outskirts e.g. Ruai or Kitengela to hire a piece of land where you can then plant onions. But then, before you rush to invest make sure you have a ready market in mind.

If you have a piece of land, you’ll probably need less than Ksh20,000 to start this business. If you’re going to hire land (e.g. 1/8th acre) probably you can spend Ksh50,000 per investment.

(8)Online Business & Blogging

If you are looking for something that is less demanding (physically), then probably you need to think about venturing into online business. There are many things you can do online.

For instance, you can start a blog and earn money from Google. Alternatively you can create an eBook an sell it to the online market.

Or if you’re not good at marketing then you can look for online work and work for other people. For instance you can write articles or academic papers on sites such as iwriter.com and fiverr.com.

The best thing about online business is that it is a cool business idea. Moreover, you can get started even with Ksh 0. But then again, this is not a lazy man’s paradise so lazy people please keep off this one.

If you would like to receive more training about online business & blogging click here to contact me.

(7)Cosmetic Business (Beauty Supplies Shop)

You can never go wrong if you implement the business idea of a cosmetic shop in Kenya. First, people are always looking for new ways to look cool and beautiful.

Besides that, salons are being opened in every street every day. All you need to do in this case, is to first identify a good supply of cheap products.

For instance, you can consider paying a visit to Mombasa House in River Road Nairobi or Eastleigh. Once you get a cheap source of products, you can then open a shop in your area and start expanding.

Overall you’ll require around Ksh70,000 to start this business.

Please note that the business may take time to establish – with a payback time of up to 15 months. Patience is key.

(6)Wines & Spirits Pub

You can never go wrong when you pursue the business idea of a wines and spirit pub. Many people drink every day.

In fact, according to my research, an average customer in a pub spends at least Ksh200 per day. So if you are able to establish a good outlet that has a good reputation then you can really make it big.

The only headache you’ll have to deal with is the licenses that are required both by the National and the county governments.

Overall, you will require a minimum of Ksh100,000 to set up a decent pub and to buy the drinks.

(5)Mineral Water (Bottled Water) Supply

People are becoming extremely cautious about their health. With good marketing skills, strict adherence to quality and good packaging then this business can easily make you millions.

All you need to have is a good source of water, a filtering mechanism, plastic bottles and packaging. You’ll also need a delivery van or cart. Once you do that, you can confidently approach your customers and market your products.

This is a capital intensive business but with good returns. You will require a minimum of Ksh150,000 to get started. The pay-back time for this business is around 4 months.

(4)Jewelry & Watch Business

Now, this one is quite easy to hack into. In fact, if you are looking for a part-time business idea in Kenya, then this is what you should seriously think about.

There are many jewelry suppliers in Eastleigh, Nairobi. And there are many more suppliers on alibaba.com. You can buy jewelry at dirt cheap prices and re-sell them for quick cash to your colleagues, family and neighbors.

If the business keeps growing, you can set up a facebook page and continue marketing your services.

This is one of the simplest business that you can pursue with as little as Ksh30,000 capital.

Even if you are busy at the office or work the whole day, you can definitely figure out how to incorporate this into your schedule.

(3)LPG Gas Retail Business

Are you looking for practical business ideas in Kenya? Wow, this one will impress you. To start an LPG retail business you don’t need anything more than Ksh100,000.

No special licenses are require either – a part from the single business permit by the county council. All you need is to establish a good relationship with LPG gas suppliers and negotiate for a reasonable price with them.

Then you can move around your estate and put many posters reading something like “For home delivered LPG gas, call me on 072xxxxxxxxx”.

In this business, you really need to create good relationships with your customers so that they keep coming back to you. Don’t exploit them…even Ksh1 bob difference with your competitors can make them stop buying from you.

(2)Pig Farming

It is interesting that this “dirty” business can make you millions. Actually did you know that with Ksh10,000 you can buy two pigs, feed them and after a few months you’ll have a community of 15 pigs.

By the end of the year you have over 20 pigs. Now if you sell each of these pigs at Ksh5,000 each how much will you make?

Pigs are very versatile animals, they can live anywhere and they eat everything. You only need to keep them clean and healthy and your money will grow a hundred-fold.

(1)Stationery Supplies (Also Office Supplies)

Now this is where the real money is. First, offices are always looking for things like business cards. Yet business cards are available in Nairobi for just Ksh2 bob per piece. If you can approach office owners and offer to make each card at Ksh5 bob…how much profit will you make if you’re given an order of 1000 cards? Do the math.

Another way you can look at the stationery business is by supplying high schools especially in Rift Valley and Eastern Provinces with the same. How do you get orders from headteachers? Simple, you need to attend teachers meetings and put your table outside to market. Some stationery products that high schools are always willing to buy (even at insanely inflated prices) include:

*Door plates

*Name plates

*Rubberstamps

*Electric Bells

*KCSE & Mock revision papers

If you do a tour of some shops in Nairobi, you’ll find that they sell each mock revision booklet for around Ksh200. Teachers in Rift Valley are willing to buy these books for as much as Ksh1,000 per piece. We’re talking about Ksh800 per piece.

Final Word;

As the old saying goes, there are too many business ideas out there. It is only that we tend to look too far and that’s why we don’t spot them. It is my hope that this article has inspire you to think big.

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Looking For Someone To Market Your Products Online In Kenya? 10 Must-Read Tips

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Are you looking for a reliable person who can help you market your business, products and services online in Kenya? Well, you have landed at the right page.

Before you visit my services and contact us pages, I would like to give you some useful tips for finding a reliable online marketer in Kenya. Take keen note of these important pointers so that you can get good value for your money.

Tips for Finding Someone to Market Your Products Online in Kenya

Of course, there are many other factors that you might want to consider but for today, these are the 10 quick ones that we will stick to. Remember, you can always add your thoughts at the comment section of this article which is at the tail-end of this article.

Tip #1:Find Someone Who Understands Internet Marketing

An online marketer should be someone who understands the A to Z of IM. Not someone who only knows how to use Facebook and Twitter.

I see many companies making the mistake of hiring a marketer on the basis of “how many friends do you have on Facebook”. Well, to tell you the truth, Facebook friends are not always potential customers for your products.

So how can you describe a person who understands internet marketing? This is a person who knows a bit of SEO, email marketing and social media marketing.

For your information SEO marketing is the strongest method of marketing and it has the best returns. Social media marketing (marketing on FB and Twitter) is quite weak and is ranked a distant third.

In other words, I’m encouraging you to work with someone who offers you a wholesome package. A person who understands how Google search engine works. A person who can build an email list for you. An individual who knows how to create trending topics on social media.

It’s difficult to find such a person, but when you find one – invest in him or her and don’t look back.

Tip #2:Blogging Skills Are Quite Important

I don’t want to say that bloggers are Kenya’s best internet marketers but going by the research I have done so far, they seem to deliver the best deal. Why and how? You might want to ask me.

Well, this is it: most bloggers have an email list of loyal subscribers who read their articles. As such a blogger can easily market you through email marketing.

Another reason why I vouch for bloggers as being the best internet marketers is that they can place a banner of your products on their homepage thereby deriving more exposure for you.

The fact that bloggers understand SEO marketing means that they can work towards getting you to rank for products that will bring you all the best customers that you would like to have.

Lastly, bloggers always know how to use social media, meaning that they have a good following that you can capitalize on anytime.

As you can see, we are talking about a combination of 3 important skills: SEO marketing + Social Media marketing + Email Marketing = More sales for you.

I may be a bit biased because I am a blogger though. Let’s move on to the next important quality of a person who can help you market your products online in Kenya.

Tip #3:Knowledge Of Social Media Marketing

Social media marketing in Kenya is quite an expansive topic because it encompasses multiple platforms that require different tricks. Ideally, you should find a person who has mastered the big 2 platforms i.e. Facebook and Twitter.

If you think that majority of your target audience is on Facebook then I would recommend you find someone who has experience in: posting in multiple groups, launching top-range Facebook Ads and a person with knowledge of running a Facebook Page.

Most people think that Facebook marketing is easy but wait till you give them an assignment and they will run helter-skelter. So it is important that you work with someone who has a track record of delivering measurable results on his marketing efforts.

As for Twitter, you need someone who knows how to take advantage of trending topics to create a buzz around your products. The quality of the audience may be a factor to consider especially if you are extremely strict with the kind of clients you would like to get.

Tip #4:Originality Of Ideas Is Quite Important

Different products require different marketing strategies and approaches. And this is where creativity and ability to think outside the box comes in handy.

A good online marketer is a person who will sit down with you and strategize on the best way forward. Not one who will rush into doing things just to make some quick money.

The online world is becoming more and more competitive everyday and you can’t afford to waste your money on a marketer who is not ready to envision the bigger picture for your company.

Here I am referring to things like: originality graphic design, originality of content created and originality in terms of filtering the customers from the jokers.

Tip #5:Availability On Phone and Email

This is actually the most basic requirement that you should consider before you hire somebody to market your products online in Kenya. You want someone you can communicate with daily so that you can harmonize your strategies.

Avoid working with people who are rarely available on social media channels. Remember, if you can’t interact freely with him or her freely chances are that he will not be available to listen to your requests once you pay for the contract.

Availability on Skype and Google Hangouts is a plus because it means that you will be able to talk with the marketer one-on-one especially when you need to clarify on some crucial issues.

Tip #6:Honesty Is The Best Policy

Do I really need to clarify the importance of honesty? Honesty is the best policy when it comes to online business. I say, never ever pay your hard earned money to a person you don’t trust.

How do you pick a trustworthy person from a conman? It’s easy. Here are a few crucial pointers you need to consider when examining if your potential digital marketer in Kenya.

(1)Proven Track Record – Look for a person who has worked with other digital companies for many years.

(2)Social Media Presence – Carry out a thorough background check of the marketer. How does he conduct himself on his social media platforms?

(3)Physical Location – Although this is not mandatory, it is important you get a rough idea of where your internet marketer works from. If he works from home; he should be at least able to tell you which estate he lives in.

(4)Personal Documents – In case you still have doubts about the honesty of your prospective you can take the initiative of requesting for government identification documents from him. Some important documents to consider requesting for include:

Recent Passport Photo

Copy of Original ID card

Copy of Signed Contract Document

Once again, always take precautions before you rush to entrust anyone with your marketing project or money. It is always advisable to do a background check of the individual.

Tip #7:Someone Who Can Receive Payments Online

This is an important factor to consider especially if you are in the Diaspora and are looking for somebody to market your products over here in Kenya. You want to work with somebody who can send and receive money through PayPal as this will enable you to transact easily and securely.

And even if you are not in the Diaspora, you will still need to work with someone who knows how to make online payments. Why? You will need somebody to make a payment on your behalf to Facebook or Google so that you can run your adverts online.

If you want to buy a domain you will need somebody who knows how to make a payment to GoDaddy.

So make sure you ask your prospective online marketer in Kenya if he or she is familiar with making payments online. And even more specifically, if he or she is familiar with PayPal and how to withdraw money from PayPal in Kenya – quite important.

Tip #8:Experience and Exposure

Anyone out there will tell you that they are in a position to market but wait until you give them the opportunity to work for you and you’ll be shocked.

What I’m I trying to say here? Experience and exposure in marketing are the most precious assets your chosen internet marketer should posses.

If you are looking for somebody who to market your products online, make sure to inquire about their experience. Some typical questions that you can ask them include:

For how long have you been marketing stuff online?

Have you ever worked with another client and can you give me their name?

What different methods of online marketing are you familiar with?

If I give you this opportunity to work for me what kind of results can you promise to deliver?

Of course, these are not the only questions that you can ask. Ask anything that ascertains the credibility of the prospective marketer. Once again, I would advise you not to rush into paying anyone until you are totally sure that he or she is capable of delivering the results that you desire.

Tip #9:Someone Who Understand The Language Of Your Audience

Different products require different types of buyers. For instance, if you are marketing toys; chances are that your audience will mainly comprise of young parents. If you are marketing health solutions for aging skin, your typical audience will most likely comprise of middle-aged individuals.

Now you want your marketer to be capable of interacting with your right audience. The last thing you want is a marketer who cannot speak the language of your audience.

As you know, majority of Kenyans who have the spending power to buy stuff online are very choosy and they might just ignore your company if by any chance your marketer doesn’t know how to woo them.

I have seen cases of companies which hired marketers who did not know how to meet the needs of the audience. And as you would expect, the results were disastrous.

Only hire marketers who are capable of blending with multiple audiences

Look for a person who can speak and write good English and Swahili

Invest in a marketer who knows how to use a salesy language that captures your audience’s attention

Now, let’s move on into the very last tip. I hope you have been taking notes and that you are ready to tell me what you think via the comment box.

Tip #10:Data Person

If you are looking for a digital marketer in Kenya, you definitely need someone who is good at compiling good reports of his progress in the field. If you are running a twitter campaign, you want to work with a person who can report to you the extent of your campaign’s reach.

As you know, data is an important ingredient in any marketing campaign as it provides you with a platform to track your return on investment.

Don’t work with a person who is not ready to commit to giving you a report of the progress. Good marketers always have some time in their busy schedules to prepare either a monthly or weekly report of the work in progress.

Final Words;

Kenya’s online market is ripe! And if you are looking to start marketing your products to an audience in this great destination you need to do your homework. Remember, marketers who know the trade don’t give their services off cheaply, and as such you must be prepared to spend a decent sum if you want to see good results.

I would like to hear from you; I’m fully available for consultations on this topic and you can always contact me anytime. Kindlly subscribe to my mailing list and let's keep the debate going.

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Looking For Someone To Market Your Products Online In Kenya? 10 Must-Read Tips

Tips for Finding Someone to Market Your Products Online in Kenya

Tip #1:Find Someone Who Understands Internet Marketing

Tip #2:Blogging Skills Are Quite Important

Tip #3:Knowledge Of Social Media Marketing

Tip #4:Originality Of Ideas Is Quite Important

Tip #5:Availability On Phone and Email

Tip #6:Honesty Is The Best Policy

Tip #7:Someone Who Can Receive Payments Online

Tip #8:Experience and Exposure

Tip #9:Someone Who Understand The Language Of Your Audience

Tip #10:Data Person

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