Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you would have noticed that cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly popular.  Even though there are concerns when it comes to illegal undertakings and security, organisations from around the world are diving in and taking the opportunity and creating their own form of cryptocurrency to stay ahead of the competition. With all this happening, there are certain factors that entrepreneurs should be aware of …

At some point, you would have come across the word “Blockchain” on the internet, and we wouldn’t be surprised.  With the skyrocketing value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies that rely on technology, there must be some way to control the transactions.   What does this mean for entrepreneurs though?  How can startups across the world benefit from this new technology?  

This month we’re focussing on ‘Bitcoin and Blockchain’ and how it’s changing the future of entrepreneurship. Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Ethereum — you must have heard about these buzzwords and the stories of people making a quick fortune out of it. Are you confused by what it all means and how it works? It’s never too late to learn! In this article we dig into the basics of these innovations, how they work and why they matter.

Being an entrepreneur means being creative, but how do you do this if you’re not confident? Creativity is linked to the mind, body and soul. These three need to function as one for you to be able to bring out your creative genius! The Nairobi Garage hosted two thought leaders, Sapna Chandaria and her husband, Rand Pearson, who gave a talk on creativity and entrepreneurship during our After Office Hours (AOH) session. They showed us how using your creativity can lead to success not just for you, but for the people around you as well.

We all want to be successful but to do so you need to be alive and healthy…right? It’s hard to bring your A-game when your body, mind or soul simply can’t go any further. Don’t worry, it’s happened to all of us - you are not alone. This is where coworking comes in to save the day. Coworking isn’t just good for your business. It will help your body, mind and soul get back on track as well. How do those super-successful entrepreneurs always seem so motivated and just plain invincible? It’s simple, they invest in their well-being. Here’s how coworking will help you both your body and your business thrive.

The new year is here with us and as an entrepreneur you certainly want to play your cards different. Innovation is an aspect that must be used on a daily basis when it comes to companies finding ways to crash their competitors in the ever so competitive business world. These few tricks should help you be on top of your game this year.

Another year comes knocking at the door and after indulging in the festive season, you need to start thinking about what you need to do to make your business a success in the coming new year.  Above and beyond your personal resolutions for the new year, you need to make some which are centered around your business.  To get you started, here are some resolutions which would be great for your business. 

The end of the year always seems to be a mad rush.  In between closing up for the year and finalising plans with family, you have the stress of meeting your yearly goals and planning for the new year.  Even though December brings the mad rush, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the year that has passed, slow down, and to step back so that you are refreshed for the year to come. 

Planning for success is easy. You can make 2018 the best year ever for your business. Simply do these 4 things to make 2018 rock!