{"id":6388,"date":"2015-06-24T08:55:59","date_gmt":"2015-06-24T08:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/?p=6388"},"modified":"2016-11-28T16:30:52","modified_gmt":"2016-11-28T16:30:52","slug":"14-tips-every-african-entrepreneur-needs-follow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/14-tips-every-african-entrepreneur-needs-follow","title":{"rendered":"14 Tips Every African Entrepreneur Needs To Follow"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a6b39195b99473d6c9dd698db2668010\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:2px 0 2px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<center>\r\n\r\n<script type='text\/javascript'>\r\nfunction ShorterThan(widthMax) {\r\n                if (screen.width < widthMax) {return true;}  \r\n                else {return false}\r\n    }\r\nvar LimitWidth = 728\r\nvar MobileZoneID = 348996\r\nvar DesktopZoneID = 348995   \r\n<!--\/\/<![CDATA[\r\n   document.MAX_ct0 ='';\r\n   var m3_u = (location.protocol=='https:'?'https:\/\/cas.criteo.com\/delivery\/ajs.php?':'https:\/\/cas.criteo.com\/delivery\/ajs.php?');\r\n   var m3_r = Math.floor(Math.random()*99999999999);\r\n   document.write (\"<scr\"+\"ipt type='text\/javascript' src='\"+m3_u);\r\n   if (ShorterThan(LimitWidth)) {document.write (\"zoneid=\"+MobileZoneID);} else {document.write (\"zoneid=\"+DesktopZoneID);}\r\n   document.write(\"&nodis=1\");\r\n   document.write ('&cb=' + m3_r);\r\n   if (document.MAX_used != ',') document.write (\"&exclude=\" + document.MAX_used);\r\n   document.write (document.charset ? 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It took me thirty years to get to where I am today.\u00a0Youths of today aspire to be like <\/em>me<em> but they want to achieve it overnight, it&#8217;s not going to work.&#8221; <\/em>As you can see, starting a business is not easy. It requires a lot of hard work and determination. These tips might not apply to all of you, but they will definitely help you overcome at least one of the innumerable challenges you will face as an entrepreneur.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6452\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6452\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/aabd80b31aa087514eab39405e564160.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/aabd80b31aa087514eab39405e564160.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/aabd80b31aa087514eab39405e564160-600x274.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6452\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/547891110894723693\/\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>[\/gallerypage]<\/p>\n<p>[gallerypage]<\/p>\n<h2>1. Don&#8217;t be afraid to take the first step<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6451\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6451\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/1962915_716454701719151_781151671_n.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/1962915_716454701719151_781151671_n.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/1962915_716454701719151_781151671_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/1962915_716454701719151_781151671_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/1962915_716454701719151_781151671_n-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/28991991327443685\/\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Brainstorming for ideas is very easy, but turning an idea into a sensible business concept is another story. As an entrepreneur, you will be challenged before even launching your business. You need to have a vision, stick to it and not be afraid to take risks.<\/p>\n<p>[\/gallerypage]<\/p>\n<p>[gallerypage]<\/p>\n<h2>2. Start small but think big<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6452\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6452\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/aabd80b31aa087514eab39405e564160.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/aabd80b31aa087514eab39405e564160.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/aabd80b31aa087514eab39405e564160-600x274.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6452\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/547891110894723693\/\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You need to start small, manage lean operations, and keep in mind that there are plenty of reasons why the future will be bright\u00a0for you. According to the Bain &amp; Company consulting firm, by 2020 17% of the world population will be in Africa. If you are in Africa right now, you are in the right place at the right time.<\/p>\n<p>[\/gallerypage]<\/p>\n<p>[gallerypage]<\/p>\n<h2>3. Dress to impress<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6453\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6453\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/9c5d8678d075ffd09e2c85da3e6b6790.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/9c5d8678d075ffd09e2c85da3e6b6790.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/9c5d8678d075ffd09e2c85da3e6b6790-456x300.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/9c5d8678d075ffd09e2c85da3e6b6790-600x395.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/217650594463318626\/\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The old clich\u00e9 &#8220;the clothes make the man&#8221; unfortunately holds in many African cultures. You never know who you can run into, so always dress sharp.\u00a0Looking dapper never hurts.<\/p>\n<p>[\/gallerypage]<\/p>\n<p>[gallerypage]<\/p>\n<h2>4. \u00a0Plan for power outages<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6454\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6454\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6454 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/57529.adapt_.768.1.jpg\" alt=\"57529.adapt.768.1\" width=\"700\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/57529.adapt_.768.1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/57529.adapt_.768.1-457x300.jpg 457w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/57529.adapt_.768.1-600x394.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.nationalgeographic.com\/content\/dam\/news\/photos\/000\/575\/57529.adapt.768.1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Access to energy is a key obstacle to doing business in Africa. Power outages will sometimes occur, and they can be frustrating. All you can do is organize your activities around them, for instance by using solar energy, or by purchasing a generator if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>[\/gallerypage]<\/p>\n<p>[gallerypage]<\/p>\n<h2>5. Be patient<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6455\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6455\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/patience-fishing.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/patience-fishing.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/patience-fishing-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QL9hBYR5PgM\/VXMq39cl-WI\/AAAAAAAAAY4\/oSdCkw-X73A\/s1600\/patience-fishing.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To succeed in entrepreneurship, you need to have nerves of steel.<\/p>\n<p>[\/gallerypage]<\/p>\n<p>[gallerypage]<\/p>\n<h2>6. Know your market and be local<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6456\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/150314959_dd0fa9df72_o.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/150314959_dd0fa9df72_o.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/150314959_dd0fa9df72_o-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/150314959_dd0fa9df72_o-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/94\/bf\/18\/94bf1880908d0d6bf0a2dc30407fe0f5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"poi-detail-caption\">You need to understand your customers and use all the resources around you to cater to them. It implies doing a good market research and innovating locally. Africa is very diverse, you have many different cultures, political and regulatory systems. \u00a0In addition, you also have to keep in mind that Western models do not all apply to African audiences and consumers.<\/p>\n<p>[\/gallerypage]<\/p>\n<p>[gallerypage]<\/p>\n<h2>7.\u00a0Optimize your finances<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6458\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/cd883a78e1926842dfee82fd7d8a1f11.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/cd883a78e1926842dfee82fd7d8a1f11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/cd883a78e1926842dfee82fd7d8a1f11-340x300.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/504051383268274217\/\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Being in debt can cause serious problems to running a business. Aspiring entrepreneurs can easily get caught up in a debt trap, in other words, the cycle of borrowing and repaying. Avoid borrowing\u00a0if you don&#8217;t need to.<\/p>\n<p>[\/gallerypage]<\/p>\n<p>[gallerypage]<\/p>\n<h2>8. Stay positive<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6460\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/bb3cdf19e66b142081f37268f5dc7192.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"1100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/bb3cdf19e66b142081f37268f5dc7192.jpg 458w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/bb3cdf19e66b142081f37268f5dc7192-191x300.jpg 191w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/131800726567207761\/\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There will be ups and downs,\u00a0and you need to cultivate a certain resilience to stay positive when times are rough.<\/p>\n<p>[\/gallerypage]<\/p>\n<p>[gallerypage]<\/p>\n<h2>9.\u00a0Be connected<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6461\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6461 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/713ce1e266bdfd8fa6eb451d6696613d.jpg\" alt=\"713ce1e266bdfd8fa6eb451d6696613d\" width=\"700\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/713ce1e266bdfd8fa6eb451d6696613d.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/713ce1e266bdfd8fa6eb451d6696613d-476x300.jpg 476w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/713ce1e266bdfd8fa6eb451d6696613d-600x378.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/378935756124104957\/\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Technology is your friend. There are a lot of free tools out there that will help you stay in touch with people, be productive and build your brand.<\/p>\n<p>[\/gallerypage]<\/p>\n<p>[gallerypage]<\/p>\n<h2>10. Know what&#8217;s out there<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6462\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6462\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/africa-entrepreneurs-business-2012-6-3.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/africa-entrepreneurs-business-2012-6-3.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/africa-entrepreneurs-business-2012-6-3-447x300.jpg 447w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/africa-entrepreneurs-business-2012-6-3-600x403.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">source<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sometimes, a lot of what you need as an entrepreneur building a business in Africa is not out of reach. In fact, the best resources could be those that present themselves to you without any effort on your part.<\/p>\n<p>[\/gallerypage]<\/p>\n<p>[gallerypage]<\/p>\n<h2>11. Never give up<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6463\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6463\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/a170dbe8157181a3ea94c6e7216d967e.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/a170dbe8157181a3ea94c6e7216d967e.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/a170dbe8157181a3ea94c6e7216d967e-532x300.jpg 532w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6463\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/375346950170897363\/\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There will be ups and down, trials and tribulations, but you have to be patient and keep your eyes on the prize. Aliko Dangote said: <em>&#8220;Endeavor to work as hard as possible to attain a new aim with each day that comes by. Don&#8217;t go to bed until you have achieved something productive.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/gallerypage]<\/p>\n<p>[gallerypage]<\/p>\n<h2>12.\u00a0Build a great team<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6464\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6464\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/02efcfce8f18dd3eeb3b6cd95b22d124.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/02efcfce8f18dd3eeb3b6cd95b22d124.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/02efcfce8f18dd3eeb3b6cd95b22d124-429x300.jpg 429w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/AerFHYqEN2JIGpYycwpixJ__0NKhjBeqOqcJqvDWS2MLcGGO7-qQNRc\/\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>No one succeeds alone. Build your team and look for complementarity, high energy, integrity and, of course, a sense of humor.<\/p>\n<p>[\/gallerypage]<\/p>\n<p>[gallerypage]<\/p>\n<h2>13. Work hard<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6465\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6465\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/BnEWXPMIMAAfQst.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"640\" height=\"717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/BnEWXPMIMAAfQst.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/BnEWXPMIMAAfQst-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/BnEWXPMIMAAfQst-600x672.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/BnEWXPMIMAAfQst.jpg:large\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Remember that success is never overnight. It comes with blood, sweat and tears.<\/p>\n<p>[\/gallerypage]<\/p>\n<p>[gallerypage]<\/p>\n<h2>14. Network<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6466\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6466\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6466 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/2087438503_45da7a4fe6_o-1.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/2087438503_45da7a4fe6_o-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/2087438503_45da7a4fe6_o-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/2087438503_45da7a4fe6_o-1-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/toprankblog\/2087438503\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You have to network, network and network. Reach out to your family, friends, neighbors, everyone. They are all potential customers or partners.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/akon-plans-bring-electricity-600-million-people-africa\">SEE ALSO: Akon Plans to Bring Electricity to 600 Million People in Africa.\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>[\/gallerypage]<\/p>\n<p>[\/onepage]<\/p>\n<!--CusAds0-->\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[onepage] [gallerypage] Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa, and the man that all African<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":6452,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[27,110],"tags":[191],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>14 Tips Every African Entrepreneur Needs To Follow<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"These tips 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