Introduction Before we talk about bigger customers, funding, contracts or expansion, there is something less glamorous to discuss: paperwork. Yes, paperwork. The part of entrepreneurship nobody puts on the motivational poster. Building a successful business is not just about having a brilliant idea, working hard or mastering social media. It is also about being legitimate, organised and legally visible. You cannot sustainably scale a business whose legal and organisational fo

Introduction Would you drive across Africa without a map, GPS or even asking for directions? Data is your business GPS. For decades, many African entrepreneurs have built thriving businesses powered by intuition and a pinch of good fortune. They have done well without spreadsheets, dashboards or analytics, which is a testament to their skill, resilience and business acumen. But here is the reality; the African business landscape is becoming more competitive, digitalised and u

Practical actions that you can take to weave import–export mastery into your business DNA Introduction Many businesses have grown spectacularly without ever touching a customs form, much less shipping a container. That is commendable because you have mastered local supply chains, charmed your domestic market and possibly reached the enviable stage where you are ready for the global stage. However, if your business model does not yet have an import–export strategy, you are not