Learn how to make flower arrangements

There is great demand for flowers in all aspects of our lives. Flowers are needed during funerals, weddings, introduction (kwanjula or kuhingirwa) ceremonies, graduation ceremonies, welcoming events, conferences, Valentine’s Day and many other special occasions. Now imagine how much money one can earn if you had the skills to make flowers...

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Make money from making jewelry using plastic beads.

You can begin earning money through making necklaces, bungles,bracelets, armlets, wrist bands and earrings from plastic beads. These beads are imported from countries like China and some are from Uganda. And they are readily available in down town Kampala in places like Majestic Plaza and Gaza Land arcades on William Street. You can get...

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Ten questions for new small business owners

So, you’ve done everything above. Now, can you answer the following ten questions? If not you still have a little more work to do before deciding whether the business idea you have will actually have a chance of being successful. 1. Do people need what you are planning to sell? 2. Can you clearly identify the people, or companies that may...

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Having a USP for your business

Whatever business you decide to launch, it needs to stand out from the competition. If your business is identical to your competition, then you will be forced to compete on price alone, and that can be a tough fight if they are well established and you are fighting for market share. That’s where discovering, or creating your USP (Unique...

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How to come up with a business idea

Coming up with a business concept is fraught with challenges. In this chapter we’ll look at some basic guidelines, before providing an overview of global business trends. Here are our top ten things to consider when deciding on what business you should start. 1. How knowledgeable are you about the business you are considering opening? What do...

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