From Africas youngest billionaire -Ugandan-31yrs :1. H.I.T. The Ground Running. Establishing a thriving business in Africa depends on your honesty, integrity and truth – hence, getting off to the right start you must H.I.T. the ground running. Honesty, integrity and truth must be the bedrock of your corporate values, work ethic and all business operations. Africans are very keen on honest business people. 2. Don’t Blend In – Blend Out. I heard this phrase uttered from a young African girl. She said that instead of blending in with everyone, one should “blend out” and be a unique individual. …that may be your door to success! 3. Dream Big But Don’t Hit The Snooze Button. Oftentimes, I am privy to many business leaders’ conversations about grandiose plans they intend to do. They dream big but instead of executing the dreams with small practical steps, they hit the snooze button. I want to say to them, “wake up and get it done!” 4. Go To The S.P.A. Growing operations in Africa will require the business to consistently reinvent itself; and more often than not, reinvention must include a S.P.A. (Strategic Partnership Agreement). Strategic partnerships are like marriages, they are easier to get into than to get out of – so choosing the right partners and signing the right agreements are vital. 5. Find A Mentor. Be A Mentor. Mentorship is essential in business. Personally, professionally and spiritually I have mentors who helped to guide me as a business leader and successful entrepreneur. I am so passionate about entrepreneurship mentorship that it was the impetus for the launch of the current mission of the Mara Foundation.
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