“Kuziva Vanhu vs Kuvaka Bhizimisi: Why Many Zimbabwean Businesses Stay Small — And How to Finally Break the Cycle”In Zimbabwe, small businesses don’t always fail because of poor products, bad service, or lack of ambition.Many fail to scale because of something far more subtle:The tension between relationships and systems.In simple terms:We build businesses in communities where knowing people matters more […]
When You Pray Against Poverty, You Will Become Poorer and Poorer: Here’s Why
The human mind has a curious way of processing thoughts, particularly when it comes to negative instructions. Have you ever been told, “Don’t think of an elephant”? What happens almost instantly? You picture an elephant. It’s a paradox — when you’re told not to think about something, your mind can only focus on it more. This same concept applies to […]
Embracing the dawn of a Greater Tomorrow
In the crucible of my struggles, I forge the strength to face each day,Borrowing resilience to pave my way, I push the barrow of hopes in disarray.Savoring the bitter taste of bread, a symphony of sorrow,I glean lessons for a brighter tomorrow, an epoch I eagerly borrow. Cloaked in threads of adversity, devoid of housing’s warm embrace,I march with unwavering […]
Strategic Ambiguity in Business
Strategy in Business A business strategy is a set of competitive moves and actions that a business uses to attract customers, compete successfully, strengthen performance, and achieve organizational goals. It is an outline of the actions and decisions a company plans to take to reach its business goals and objectives. The strategy defines what the business needs to do to […]
I AM GRiT
In psychology, grit is a positive, non-cognitive trait based on an individual’s perseverance of effort combined with the passion for a particular long-term goal or end state (a powerful motivation to achieve an objective). This perseverance of effort promotes the overcoming of obstacles or challenges that lie on the path to accomplishment and serves as a driving force in achievement realization. Distinct but commonly associated concepts within the field […]
Legacy Business
A “Legacy Business” is defined as those businesses that are long standing, independent enterprises that make a strong contribution to community character. These businesses are cultural anchors and repositories of community traditions and stories. They are a special and unique part of Boston’s historic identity. To be designated as a Legacy Business, it must meet the following criteria: If you’re keen […]
Priorities
Imagine that you are juggling five balls. Each of them is representing important parts of our life – family, health, spirit, friends and job. Four balls are made of glass and only one is made of rubber. We need to recognize that job is a rubber ball. While family, friends, health and spirit are very fragile, as if you drop […]
A Healthy Attitude Toward Money Leads to Financial Security.
#ITA MARI Your financial mindset or attitude toward money has a major impact on your long-term financial success. Many of our views about money come from subconscious beliefs instilled during childhood or past experiences with money. Your financial mindset can determine if you are more likely to be a saver or spender and if you are inclined to actively […]