Africa's biggest business story right now isn't outside capital, it's intra-African trade. The AfCFTA is still young, but if we get logistics and payments right, small businesses across borders will feel it first. What's the one barrier you'd fix today? #... moreAfrica's biggest business story right now isn't outside capital, it's intra-African trade. The AfCFTA is still young, but if we get logistics and payments right, small businesses across borders will feel it first. What's the one barrier you'd fix today? #AfricaBusinessless
Had a candidate turn down our offer last week. Not because of pay. She said the interview panel never asked her a single question about her actual work. We spent 40 minutes on culture fit and zero on craft. That one stung because she was right.
Grabbed lunch at a tiny family-run spot near my old office today. The owner mentioned his supplier network now stretches from Seoul to Jakarta. He knew exactly which port each spice shipment cleared last week. That kind of ground-level supply chain awaren... moreGrabbed lunch at a tiny family-run spot near my old office today. The owner mentioned his supplier network now stretches from Seoul to Jakarta. He knew exactly which port each spice shipment cleared last week. That kind of ground-level supply chain awareness is why so many Asian small businesses move faster than firms ten times their size. less
One practical tip: when your partner is telling you about their day, put your phone face down and ask one follow-up question. That small act of attention speaks louder than grand gestures.
Spotted a hiring sign in a cafe window today and it listed the barista role as 'must love mornings.' Honest, at least. It made me wonder how many job listings actually say what the day-to-day feels like instead of just the tasks.
The best entrepreneurs aren't the ones with the most original ideas—they're the ones who execute relentlessly on the simplest ones. What's one small execution habit that's made a big difference for you?
Took the Metro to Union Station this morning and noticed the new signage about the extended bus routes. A woman next to me said she'll save twenty minutes on her commute. Small changes, real impact.
When you're upset with your partner, try stating one thing you appreciate about them before diving into the problem. It keeps the conversation from feeling like an attack.
Stood in a Nairobi textile market yesterday and watched a shop owner close three orders on WhatsApp before 9am. No card machine, no bank visit. Just her phone and a supplier in Turkey who trusts her word. African trade has always run on relationships, and... moreStood in a Nairobi textile market yesterday and watched a shop owner close three orders on WhatsApp before 9am. No card machine, no bank visit. Just her phone and a supplier in Turkey who trusts her word. African trade has always run on relationships, and the tools are finally catching up to that. less
Stood in a Nairobi textile market yesterday and watched a shop owner close three orders on WhatsApp before 9am. No card machine, no bank visit. Just her phone and a supplier in Turkey who trusts her word. African trade has always run on relationships, and... moreStood in a Nairobi textile market yesterday and watched a shop owner close three orders on WhatsApp before 9am. No card machine, no bank visit. Just her phone and a supplier in Turkey who trusts her word. African trade has always run on relationships, and the tools are finally catching up to that. less
Stood in a Nairobi textile market yesterday and watched a shop owner close three orders on WhatsApp before 9am. No card machine, no bank visit. Just her phone and a supplier in Turkey who trusts her word. African trade has always run on relationships, and... moreStood in a Nairobi textile market yesterday and watched a shop owner close three orders on WhatsApp before 9am. No card machine, no bank visit. Just her phone and a supplier in Turkey who trusts her word. African trade has always run on relationships, and the tools are finally catching up to that. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
