Small business loan application is one of the common requests with high rejection rate in the commercial banking system.Who should be blamed for these loan rejections? Entrepreneurs, bankers or government regulators? I mostly blame the entrepreneurs for lack of preparation. In this article, I have discussed some key areas bankers consider when they are assessing […]
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Fatim Badjie is the Chief Executive officer of Ace Communications Executive (ACE) which she started in Mar 2009. A Graduate of BSc. Communications and MSc. Information Communication Technology for Development, Fatima is an experienced expert in media relations, ICT and strategic planning and execution. Fatim is the founder of ACE, which she financed from her
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Whether you liked Mathematics or not, you may have learned compound interest and simple interest calculations in secondary school. However, chances are your teacher never told you the practical importance of compound interest formula in life. This article explained the benefits with some examples of compound interest. It is important to know the power it
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Owning a retail clothing store is a big dream shared by many people. However, you can be one of the few that makes it come true with the action, right planning and execution guide. With a youthful population of over 50%, retailing sector is one of the fastest-growing segments in the Gambia and clothing is
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Sometimes, you just need some inspirational quotes from other entrepreneurs to boost your energy. Today, I am sharing 21 inspirational quotes specifically to motivate the young entrepreneurs around the world. When thing get tough, it good to read some of these inspirational quotes. 1. John D. Rockefeller III “The road to happiness lies in two simple
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One of the major reason of having a startup business plan is to answer the fundamental, and critical question of how much does it cost to start a business. Simple estimate of startup costs can help the founders to know the capital need of their business. This estimate can be done with an Excel template.
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Most young people have unique advantage when it comes to money. They have more time on their side compared to the adult generation. Young people have number of years to work and save for their future financial goals including owning a house, good retirement etc. However, that doesn’t mean that these youths are not making
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One website that has become synonymous with online job applications in the Gambia is Gamjobs.com. Launched in Oct 2014, the site is unique in its user-friendly outlay and a range of job opportunities in almost every sector of the Gambia. From graduates to top executive positions, Gamjobs.com has rich content that caters to various needs. Business-in-Gambia
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Mr. Mustapha Njie, CEO/MD of TAF African Homes delivered a powerful keynote address on “African Entrepreneur-The Challenge of Globalization” at the 2016 GCCI Gala dinner and awards night. You can read the full keynote address below: Keynote Address Start It is indeed a great honor and a privilege for me to be invited to be the
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When it comes to the success of any business, marketing research is critical to stay update on the business environment. Marketing research gives us a close insight into the exact needs and wants of our customers. Marketing research therefore gives business managers and owners the opportunity to study and survey which of their products and services
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