Friday 27 March 2009

Saoti Finance on line


Saoti Finance is a consulting firm dedicated to serving the needs of the markets of sub-Sahara Africa, especially West and Central Africa.
We are energized by the belief that, for Africa's businesses and entrepreneurs, the winds have hardly ever been more favorable than today. This is the time to dare, go for growth and productivity gains and compete in regional or global markets.

We are confident that, in Africa as elsewhere in the world, the tools and disciplines of finance -appropriately used- bring a fundamental contribution to the controlled growth of economic activities. We command a thorough understanding of these tools and disciplines, just as we do of the markets we operate in.
Saoti Finance puts its financial skills to work for industrial companies, financial institutions and private equity investors active on the continent.

In doing so, we expand the scope of possibilities in Africa.

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Monday 23 March 2009

Sebastien Negy | Insurance Broker, Tanzania

What is the secret of success in business? During Africa Economy week, BBC News asked entrepreneurs across the continent to give us their “top tips”. (Source IT News)

SEBASTIEN NEGY, INSURANCE BROKER, TANZANIA
Set goals and go after them.
Value your customers - deliver what you promise.
Have confidence and believe in yourself. I always go for what people think is not possible.
Courtesy By BBC NEWS

Friday 20 March 2009

Dinah Binah | Florist, Tanzania

What is the secret of success in business? During Africa Economy week, BBC News asked entrepreneurs across the continent to give us their “top tips”. (Source IT News)

DINAH BINAH, FLORIST, TANZANIA
You have to network, network, network.
Families, friends, classmates, schoolmates, the people you met in church neighbours - they are all your prospective customers.

Thursday 19 March 2009

Stani Muke | Graphic Designer & Animator, Dr Congo

What is the secret of success in business? During Africa Economy week, BBC News asked entrepreneurs across the continent to give us their “top tips”. (Source IT News)

STANI MUKE, GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ANIMATOR, DR CONGO
 
Stani Muke, Graphic Designer, DR Congo
Stani Muke set up a successful graphic animations company in DR Congo
You need lots of patience and nerves of steel.
When you’re setting up a business in virgin territory, you are on your own.
Six years ago I set up a small company, producing TV, radio and graphic design for the local market.
We needed the help of the government and private sector.
It hasn’t happened yet. There are no structures in place to support local productions.
I feel discouraged. But at the same time I understand the country is in transition. Maybe soon we will reach that point.

Wednesday 18 March 2009

Gaulphine Nyirenda | Bookseller, Malawi

What is the secret of success in business? During Africa Economy week, BBC News asked entrepreneurs across the continent to give us their “top tips”. (Source IT News)

GAULPHINE NYIRENDA, BOOKSELLER, MALAWI
My secret is hard work.
Being honest with my customers, telling them the truth, honouring my bills, and knowing what is the customer’s need in the area.
Now, I not only run a book shop, I also supply women’s book clubs, and I’m an agent for major UK academic publishing houses.

Tuesday 17 March 2009

Elise Bates-Williams, Hair stylist, Nigeria

What is the secret of success in business? During Africa Economy week, BBC News asked entrepreneurs across the continent to give us their “top tips”. (Source IT News)

ELISE BATES-WILLIAMS, HAIR STYLIST, NIGERIA
You don’t need to save a huge amount before you start your business.
You can begin working from your house, or even under a tree.
We started with a small amount - buying two or three dryers, chairs and other equipment a customer might need.
Anybody who came, we gave them good hair.
Then, by managing well, we have grown bigger.

Monday 16 March 2009

Sylvie Banda | Restauranteur, Zambia

What is the secret of success in business? During Africa Economy week, BBC News asked entrepreneurs across the continent to give us their “top tips”. (Source IT News)

SYLVIA BANDA, RESTAURANTEUR, ZAMBIA
 
Sylvia Banda, Zambia
Sylvia Banda’s first restaurant had no tables. She now owns 16 eateries.
My advice - persevere.
I remember very well the first day I opened my restaurant.
I did not have any chairs. I did not have any tables.
My customers had to eat in a standing position. I told them - you’re going to have a “standing buffet”.
They laughed and continued eating, and that’s how my catering business was born.
Today, we have 16 eating places in Lusaka and we have opened a college training students in hospitality.
It is important to say to yourself - I am as good as the other person. If that person can do it, then so can I.

Friday 13 March 2009

Francis Oghuma | Entertainment Promoter, nigeria

What is the secret of success in business? During Africa Economy week, BBC News asked entrepreneurs across the continent to give us their “top tips”. (Source IT News)
 

FRANCIS OGHUMA, ENTERTAINMENT PROMOTER, NIGERIA
Nigeria is driven by nepotism. But you have to hang in there.
When you have the right product and you wait long enough, the rainy day will come.
Also, putting in the street style works well for me. Formal training can help. But businesses are driven by passion and innovation. Even if I’d been to the best business schools, my business would still be driven by my goals.