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Not for beginners: Why new market entrants quit easily
If you model your business on an existing one in the hope of dislodging it from the market and “inheriting” its customer base, put your foot on the brake.
By Paul Kariuki 1 month ago
Not for beginners: Why new market entrants quit easily
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Why you lost that underground tank after huge investments.
Experts warn that underground water tanks can pose maintenance, safety and contamination challenges, often leading to costly repairs for homeowners.
By Paul Kariuki 1 month ago
Why you lost that underground tank after huge investments.
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When that roof is more than a financial statement
Kenyans have criticised the renovated State House roof, reigniting debate over architecture, public spending and modern roofing trends.
By Paul Kariuki 2 months ago
When that roof is more than a financial statement
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What some customers do to sabotage your business, brand
How difficult, dishonest and fake customers can damage businesses through fraud, scams, cancelled orders and reputational harm.
By Paul Kariuki 2 months ago
What some customers do to sabotage your business, brand
Motivational speakers: When they sell you false business hopes
Think of dominating that market segment over your peers who may not have good business acumen, as they’re doing it more as a side hustle to supplement their income.
By Paul Kariuki 2 months ago
Motivational speakers: When they sell you false business hopes
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Should landlords bear cost for their tenants' negligence?
A tenant’s fall in a house with highly polished tiles highlights hidden safety risks and raises questions on tenant vs landlord liability
By Paul Kariuki 3 months ago
Should landlords bear cost for their tenants' negligence?
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Why investing in real estate over paper wealth makes sense
Joseph Ng'ang'a has an interest in real estate because he's assured the investment will appreciate over time, rather than spreading the risks in the stock and money markets, where stocks can crash.
By Paul Kariuki 3 months ago
Why investing in real estate over paper wealth makes sense
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State's affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
State’s affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
By Paul Kariuki 3 months ago
State's affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
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Buying off-plan? Do your homework on developers, experts warn
Experts warn on off plan purchase of property especially for diaspora investors .
By Paul Kariuki 3 months ago
Buying off-plan? Do your homework on developers, experts warn
Cost-cutting measures when building a house
The rising cost of building materials has pushed those in the built environment to engage in cost-cutting measures.
By Paul Kariuki 4 months ago
Cost-cutting measures when building a house
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The flipside of affordable housing across many counties
The cost of building materials has been rising, especially as demand for affordable housing units grows.
By Paul Kariuki 5 months ago
The flipside of affordable housing across many counties
When trust is what it takes to make good profit
 There are ways you can use the trust invested in you by others and capitalise on it.
By Paul Kariuki 6 months ago
When trust is what it takes to make good profit
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Not for beginners: Why new market entrants quit easily
If you model your business on an existing one in the hope of dislodging it from the market and “inheriting” its customer base, put your foot on the brake.
By Paul Kariuki 1 month ago
Not for beginners: Why new market entrants quit easily
Premium
Why you lost that underground tank after huge investments.
Experts warn that underground water tanks can pose maintenance, safety and contamination challenges, often leading to costly repairs for homeowners.
By Paul Kariuki 1 month ago
Why you lost that underground tank after huge investments.
Premium
When that roof is more than a financial statement
Kenyans have criticised the renovated State House roof, reigniting debate over architecture, public spending and modern roofing trends.
By Paul Kariuki 2 months ago
When that roof is more than a financial statement
Premium
What some customers do to sabotage your business, brand
How difficult, dishonest and fake customers can damage businesses through fraud, scams, cancelled orders and reputational harm.
By Paul Kariuki 2 months ago
What some customers do to sabotage your business, brand
Motivational speakers: When they sell you false business hopes
Think of dominating that market segment over your peers who may not have good business acumen, as they’re doing it more as a side hustle to supplement their income.
By Paul Kariuki 2 months ago
Motivational speakers: When they sell you false business hopes
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Should landlords bear cost for their tenants' negligence?
A tenant’s fall in a house with highly polished tiles highlights hidden safety risks and raises questions on tenant vs landlord liability
By Paul Kariuki 3 months ago
Should landlords bear cost for their tenants' negligence?
Premium
Why investing in real estate over paper wealth makes sense
Joseph Ng'ang'a has an interest in real estate because he's assured the investment will appreciate over time, rather than spreading the risks in the stock and money markets, where stocks can crash.
By Paul Kariuki 3 months ago
Why investing in real estate over paper wealth makes sense
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State's affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
State’s affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
By Paul Kariuki 3 months ago
State's affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
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Buying off-plan? Do your homework on developers, experts warn
Experts warn on off plan purchase of property especially for diaspora investors .
By Paul Kariuki 3 months ago
Buying off-plan? Do your homework on developers, experts warn
Cost-cutting measures when building a house
The rising cost of building materials has pushed those in the built environment to engage in cost-cutting measures.
By Paul Kariuki 4 months ago
Cost-cutting measures when building a house
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The flipside of affordable housing across many counties
The cost of building materials has been rising, especially as demand for affordable housing units grows.
By Paul Kariuki 5 months ago
The flipside of affordable housing across many counties
When trust is what it takes to make good profit
 There are ways you can use the trust invested in you by others and capitalise on it.
By Paul Kariuki 6 months ago
When trust is what it takes to make good profit
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Not for beginners: Why new market entrants quit easily
If you model your business on an existing one in the hope of dislodging it from the market and “inheriting” its customer base, put your foot on the brake.
By Paul Kariuki 1 month ago
Not for beginners: Why new market entrants quit easily
Premium
Why you lost that underground tank after huge investments.
Experts warn that underground water tanks can pose maintenance, safety and contamination challenges, often leading to costly repairs for homeowners.
By Paul Kariuki 1 month ago
Why you lost that underground tank after huge investments.
Premium
When that roof is more than a financial statement
Kenyans have criticised the renovated State House roof, reigniting debate over architecture, public spending and modern roofing trends.
By Paul Kariuki 2 months ago
When that roof is more than a financial statement
Premium
What some customers do to sabotage your business, brand
How difficult, dishonest and fake customers can damage businesses through fraud, scams, cancelled orders and reputational harm.
By Paul Kariuki 2 months ago
What some customers do to sabotage your business, brand
Motivational speakers: When they sell you false business hopes
Think of dominating that market segment over your peers who may not have good business acumen, as they’re doing it more as a side hustle to supplement their income.
By Paul Kariuki 2 months ago
Motivational speakers: When they sell you false business hopes
Premium
Should landlords bear cost for their tenants' negligence?
A tenant’s fall in a house with highly polished tiles highlights hidden safety risks and raises questions on tenant vs landlord liability
By Paul Kariuki 3 months ago
Should landlords bear cost for their tenants' negligence?
Premium
Why investing in real estate over paper wealth makes sense
Joseph Ng'ang'a has an interest in real estate because he's assured the investment will appreciate over time, rather than spreading the risks in the stock and money markets, where stocks can crash.
By Paul Kariuki 3 months ago
Why investing in real estate over paper wealth makes sense
Premium
State's affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
State’s affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
By Paul Kariuki 3 months ago
State's affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
Premium
Buying off-plan? Do your homework on developers, experts warn
Experts warn on off plan purchase of property especially for diaspora investors .
By Paul Kariuki 3 months ago
Buying off-plan? Do your homework on developers, experts warn
Cost-cutting measures when building a house
The rising cost of building materials has pushed those in the built environment to engage in cost-cutting measures.
By Paul Kariuki 4 months ago
Cost-cutting measures when building a house
Premium
The flipside of affordable housing across many counties
The cost of building materials has been rising, especially as demand for affordable housing units grows.
By Paul Kariuki 5 months ago
The flipside of affordable housing across many counties
When trust is what it takes to make good profit
 There are ways you can use the trust invested in you by others and capitalise on it.
By Paul Kariuki 6 months ago
When trust is what it takes to make good profit
Premium
Buying off-plan? Do your homework on developers, experts warn
Experts warn on off plan purchase of property especially for diaspora investors .
By Paul Kariuki 3 months ago
Buying off-plan? Do your homework on developers, experts warn
Cost-cutting measures when building a house
The rising cost of building materials has pushed those in the built environment to engage in cost-cutting measures.
By Paul Kariuki 4 months ago
Cost-cutting measures when building a house
Premium
The flipside of affordable housing across many counties
The cost of building materials has been rising, especially as demand for affordable housing units grows.
By Paul Kariuki 5 months ago
The flipside of affordable housing across many counties
When trust is what it takes to make good profit
There are ways you can use the trust invested in you by others and capitalise on it.
By Paul Kariuki 6 months ago
When trust is what it takes to make good profit