For a startup to succeed, particularly in a competitive industry like tech, it’s vital to use every tool at your disposal to build a strong, streamlined, effective, and profitable business. According to research, lack of market demand is the primary cause of early-stage business failure, not a lack of motivation or resources. So it makes […]
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Whether you’re a startup or a well-established business, the goal is always the same: add value to your customers. After all, customers who feel that they receive value from your product or service are more likely to stick around, which means greater customer satisfaction and loyalty. But how can you increase customer value and satisfaction
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Are you feeling stuck in a rut? Do you feel like your startup isn’t going in the right direction? It might be time to pivot. Pivoting is one of the toughest decisions an entrepreneur has to make, but it can also be one of the most rewarding. It occurs when a startup swings from
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As they strive to bring their business ideas to life, startup owners frequently face a unique mix of challenges and anxieties. The stress of being a startup founder may be overwhelming, from coping with limited resources to navigating complex markets. In this article, we will discuss five of the most common stressors that company founders
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If you are looking for funding opportunities, you may have come across the terms startup incubator and startup accelerator. Before pursuing support from either of the two, it’s important to be clear about what exactly these programs can do for you. This should be informed by the level of your startup and the type of
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As the year comes to a close, it is essential to evaluate your business model and establish financial goals for your tech startup business. Startups often experience financial difficulties, especially when they want to expand. Applying for funding opportunities is one way to finance your startup company and implement your goals. Here are 5 opportunities
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With less than a few days until Christmas, it’s easy to see the spending mode get out of hand. The challenge with spending beyond your means is that your expenses will also be ready for you in a few weeks. Running a business is often more expensive than anticipated, making it difficult for entrepreneurs. Therefore,
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In collaboration with the AWS User Group Zimbabwe, the Eight2Five Innovation Hub, powered by Old Mutual, launched a portal for the Zimbabwean Amazon Web Services (AWS) user community. The launch of the platform coincides with the growing global adoption of AWS by startups, businesses, and developers. AWS’s improved cloud capabilities are anticipated to produce a
Eight2Five Innovation Hub powered by Old Mutual has impacted over 12 000 entrepreneurs through training and programs, with the mission of providing an enabling environment for innovation and entrepreneurship for the startup and SME community. We’re excited to share some of the highlights from our October adventures here at Eight2Five. The hub has been a hive of
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Africa’s fate depends on innovations that address the continent’s most critical matters while also creating products that appeal to the global market. To that end, accelerator programs facilitate and enable the transformation of home-grown solutions into global powerhouses. Various governments and organisations, including Eight2Five Innovation Hub, powered by Old Mutual has since introduced accelerator and
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