Marketing FRANK WAZETER

Forget Keywords, This Is What Really Matters for SEO

Creating content that people want to read needs to be your priority.

Newsletter

Inc.Africa This Morning

Start your day with our news digest for entrepreneurs.

Inc.Africa This Morning

Start your day with our news digest for entrepreneurs.

GROW CHARISSA CASSELS

In Crisis, There Often Lies Opportunity

For Africa’s unemployed youth, social imperatives are stronger than commercial ones.

STARTUP MARTIN ZWILLING

6 Tips for Moving From Working in a Business to Working on Your Business

If you are frustrated or bored by your current business role, maybe it's time to start your own business.

Wellness ORAN COHEN

Three Mental Health Myths

Business leaders have mental health in the workplace all wrong. Here’s what can be done about it.

Wellness ORAN COHEN

Three Mental Health Myths

Business leaders have mental health in the workplace all wrong. Here’s what can be done about it.

Productivity FRANK WAZETER

To Be Successful, You Need a Near Psychopathic Pursuit of Purpose

Businesses are born, survive and thrive from an abnormal and unreasonable obsession with the illogical pursuit of a vision.

ICONS & INNOVATORS MARCEL SCHWANTES

Warren Buffett Says Your Overall Happiness in Life Really Comes Down to 4 Simple Words

There are risks involved but the payoffs are huge.

TECHNOLOGY MICHAEL AKUCHIE

World Economic Forum: Gaming is Booming

And it’s expected to keep growing, according to a report cited by the WEF. But the excellent news is that Africans are getting involved.

TECHNOLOGY MICHAEL AKUCHIE

World Economic Forum: Gaming is Booming

And it’s expected to keep growing, according to a report cited by the WEF. But the excellent news is that Africans are getting involved.

MONEY JOE PROCOPIO

When to Ask Investors for More Money

The short answer is now. The correct answer is a little more nuanced.

Highlights

Books
Do You Really Have to Fail to Succeed?

STARTUP
If You Are Going to Be an Entrepreneur, You Will Need to Find Your Inner Batman

STARTUP
The Difference Between Startups and Scaleups

STARTUP
The Unexpected Opportunities of Chocolate

Food Security
Africa Is Key to Global Food Security

MONEY
Tesla's $1.5 Billion Bet on Bitcoin Went Exactly as You Might Have Expected--Not Good

MONEY

Tesla's $1.5 Billion Bet on Bitcoin Went Exactly as You Might Have Expected--Not Good

Books

Do You Really Have to Fail to Succeed?

STARTUP

If You Are Going to Be an Entrepreneur, You Will Need to Find Your Inner Batman

STARTUP

The Difference Between Startups and Scaleups

STARTUP

The Unexpected Opportunities of Chocolate

Food Security

Africa Is Key to Global Food Security

MONEY

Tesla's $1.5 Billion Bet on Bitcoin Went Exactly as You Might Have Expected--Not Good

Books

Do You Really Have to Fail to Succeed?

Productivity JUSTIN BARISO

Intelligent People Use This Scientifically Proven Technique to Drastically Improve Their Memory

The mind palace is an ancient Greco-Roman technique that can help you improve your memory. Here's how to use it.

Marketing ADJOA KWAKYE & WOLE OLAYINKA

Visibility is Key to Finding Funding

And the calculus is simple: If investors don’t know about you, they’re not likely to fund you.

Marketing ADJOA KWAKYE & WOLE OLAYINKA

Visibility is Key to Finding Funding

And the calculus is simple: If investors don’t know about you, they’re not likely to fund you.

News Analysis CHARLES LEE MATHEWS

A Changing of the Economic Guard

For decades, oil has determined economic prosperity around the world. Those with it were rich; those without were poor. But change is coming.

GROW BRIT MORSE

Going Viral on TikTok Is the New Oprah Effect. There Are Consequences

Business owners who market their products on social medial are facing a harsh reality when demand spikes.

LEAD CHARISSA CASSELS

Beating Imposter Syndrome

And how to achieve this by following a few steps to make you believe in yourself.

LEAD CHARISSA CASSELS

Beating Imposter Syndrome

And how to achieve this by following a few steps to make you believe in yourself.

Venture Capital STEVEN I. WEISS

Want Seed Funding? Why Investors Want to See $72 Million in Revenue by Year 10

Augustin Sayer of Newfund has laid out the math behind his investment litmus test.

Productivity MARCEL SCHWANTES

4 Odd Brain Hacks That Will Supercharge Your Creativity

Researchers found that people who have fun on the job are more creative and productive.

GROW SCOTT WALKER & BELINDA BOWLING

What drives startups to scale successfully?

Scaling is a bespoke mix of part art, part science. And it’s harder to achieve in Africa.

GROW SCOTT WALKER & BELINDA BOWLING

What drives startups to scale successfully?

Scaling is a bespoke mix of part art, part science. And it’s harder to achieve in Africa.

INNOVATE GENE HAMMETT

How a Simple Framework Can Enable Innovation for Your Company

When you lead innovation for your company, you don't have to change your thinking. You can use a simple framework to guide you to a breakthrough.

Venture Capital SARA MAUSKOPF

Your Fundraising Deck Is Killing Your Chances 4 Things You're Doing Wrong

When you're pitching VCs for early investment in your company, avoid these rookie presentation mistakes.

Female Founders BRIAN BAKKER

Balancing Gender Parity in Africa

Research shows consistently that female-led businesses are more successful. So why do women find it so hard to get funding?

Female Founders BRIAN BAKKER

Balancing Gender Parity in Africa

Research shows consistently that female-led businesses are more successful. So why do women find it so hard to get funding?

Productivity GENE HAMMETT

Tech Isn't the Problem or Solution for Better Productivity. Instead, Look to Your Own Leadership

Technology has allowed us to be always connected and it's often viewed as the core issue. In the future of work, however, tech isn't the enemy.

ICONS & INNOVATORS MARCEL SCHWANTES

Elon Musk Says Adopting These 3 Simple Steps Has Helped Produce His Success

Musk's business approach requires a mindset that is attainable for anyone seeking growth.

INNOVATE RADHIKA MĪA

Design Thinking for Social Impact

Social challenges in Africa are complex and require systemic solutions grounded in what people need.

INNOVATE RADHIKA MĪA

Design Thinking for Social Impact

Social challenges in Africa are complex and require systemic solutions grounded in what people need.

Pivot AMI KASSAR

Scared to Pivot? Here's Why Embracing Change Can Save Your Business

Change is hard but status quo will keep you down.

LEAD DUSTIN MCKISSEN

This is What Corporate Loyalty Looked Like, Back When Corporate Loyalty Was a Real Thing

This leader made loyalty part of his business model and in the process created one of the world's biggest companies.

STARTUP CHARISSA CASSELS

Simplified Payments Are Key to Business Growth

It’s an easy equation: Money powers growth, and if cash flows freely, the growth – and taxes – will inevitably flow in Africa.

STARTUP CHARISSA CASSELS

Simplified Payments Are Key to Business Growth

It’s an easy equation: Money powers growth, and if cash flows freely, the growth – and taxes – will inevitably flow in Africa.

ICONS & INNOVATORS

Warren Buffett Says 1 Simple Choice Will Lead to a More Successful Career

LEAD

How Can You Be Sure Someone Has Exceptional Leadership Skills? It Comes Down to 2 Words

LEAD

In 4 Words, Google CEO Sundar Pichai Just Gave the Best Advice on How to Lead

ICONS & INNOVATORS

Science Shows Most High Achievers Had Troubled Childhoods. Elon Musk's Sister Just Explained Why He's the Perfect Example

STARTUP

How To Start a Company With No Money

STARTUP

African Financial Services is Entering a New Phase

Human Resources

Startups in Africa Face Many Challenges

ICONS & INNOVATORS

Warren Buffett Says 1 Simple Choice Will Lead to a More Successful Career

LEAD

How Can You Be Sure Someone Has Exceptional Leadership Skills? It Comes Down to 2 Words