As the Kenyan economy shifts and colleges and universities churn out
thousands of graduates, employers will have a harder time absorbing all the
graduates.
How can students prepare to avoid this employment gap? By creating their own
opportunities as entrepreneurs. What steps should you take if you think being a
business owner is in your future? Here are a few tips to launch your own small
business:
1. Find your passion. Entrepreneurs often spend countless
hours toiling away before they earn any money. It's important to choose
something you enjoy and are willing to commit your time, effort and energy to
doing. A small business expert says, "Entrepreneurs should love what they
do and be passionate about it. The money will come later."
2. Prepare for a lot of hard work. The difference between a
hobby and a successful business is hard work. "Be prepared to make
personal sacrifices, take risks and learn from failures". "Some
entrepreneurs get
