Dear Valued Subscribers, How has September been treating you? We hope this month has been filled with growth, opportunities, and positive exper
In March 2020, around 2 weeks after Africa’s first Covid 19 case was confirmed by Egypt’s then Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Hala Zayed
How does a Startup Survive? Spurt! turned 3 on 17th July 2024, and we celebrated it in style. We even put together a little something for you an
Dear Valued Subscribers, Another month, another opportunity to make waves! How's August treating you so far? We hope this month has been filled
Dear Valued Subscribers, Can you believe it's already July? The first half of 2024 flew by in a whirlwind of activity! We are hitting the grou
Building the perfect team with AI: Growth Strategies for Business Owners Traditional team-building methods, while still valuable, are often tim
We have had AI for a while now, so what’s the buzz around generative AI? Generative AI refers to a class of algorithms that have the ability to
Dear Valued Subscribers, Can you believe it's already June? We are racing towards the end of the first quarter of 2024! How are those goals we
In today's fast-paced and demanding work environment, employee well-being has emerged as a critical factor for organisational success. A survey
Everyday, you wake up to another update on your currency’s devaluation against the dollar and you’re demoralised. You head on to TikTok or whate
Mind Over Matter: Prioritising Mental Health in Pursuit of Success Let’s talk about something super important that often gets overlooked: menta
Dear Valued Subscribers, As we continue to forge ahead with our mission in May, we extend a sincere welcome to our valued business owners. We u
Do you remember Oliver Twist? I'm sure we all - Gen Zs included, I hope - remember Charles Dickens' famous boy who asked for more. Throughout ch
The next cohort 7 of S.T.E.P. will officially begin on the 25th of March 2024, the program has a track record of graduating over fifty talented
In the words of Simon Sinek, “Leadership has nothing to do with rank, sitting at the highest level of the organisation doesn’t make you a leader
Dear Valued Subscriber, April is here, and a brand-new quarter is upon us! We at Spurt! wish you a vibrant and successful Q2, filled with opport
At Spurt!, we are committed to helping businesses succeed by simplifying their operations. Recognising the challenges of managing multiple plat
Dear Valued Subscribers, March was a powerful month for celebrating women's achievements and igniting your entrepreneurial spirit! We hosted a f
How Does Investing in Women Accelerate Progress? Women empowerment programs often tout themes like 'bridging the gap' and 'empowering inclusion
Dear Valued Subscribers, This month, as we celebrate International Women's Day (IWD), we acknowledge the incredible achievements of women acros
Dear Valued Subscribers, Checking in as we wrap up another month in the world of African entrepreneurship! Before we dive in, how are you? Did
Building Meaningful Client Relationships: A Guide to Long-Term Success Beyond just closing deals, establishing genuine connections with clients
Picture this, as 2022 wrapped up, a whopping 164,969 employees bid farewell to their tech havens across 1,064 companies. And just when we though
Dear Valued Subscribers, February is heating up at Spurt! That's right, we're keeping the momentum going with insightful reports and power-pack
Africa on the Rise: Don't Miss Out! Dear Valued Subscribers, As we delve into 2024, the excitement is electric at Spurt! Our dedicated team is
Dear Valued Subscribers, Happy New Year! As we step into the dawn of a new year, we extend a warm welcome to each one of you. 2024 lies befo
Being in control of your business finances would determine how sustainable your business becomes. A comprehensive audit of your small business i
October 11 is not just a date on the calendar; it is a global call to action. The International Day of the Girl Child is a reminder that when gi
Have you ever found yourself trapped in the maze of project management, where tasks multiply, timelines blur, and progress remains elusive? The
An Examination of the Origins of this Adage The phrase "The customer is always right" is a well-known mantra in the realm of business, often gui
We're gradually walking into a connected world; it's a lot easier now to have a thousand more people in your network than it was two decades ago
Having worked at Spurt! for over 2 years, I like to describe Spurt! as an ecosystem where new ideas and advancements come together. As we step i
Today, fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace isn't just an ethical imperative; it's also a strategic advantage for companies looking to a
When we set out to build Spurt! we did so because we wanted to trigger exponential growth in businesses led by African entrepreneurs. This is wh
Building an Inclusive Community: Perspectives on the Significance of DEI and Its Impact on Organisational Ecosystems Our theme for the month of
Spurt!'s Commitment to Building an Inclusive Workforce In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, diversity and inclusion have become key
Effective Communication Strategies for Remote Teams In today's remote work environment, effective communication plays a vital role in fostering
Nurturing Your Wellbeing the Spurt! Way Welcome to the month of May! As you begin our daily routine, we want to bring your attention to an essen
Spurtans! in the Spotlight: Their Work, growth, and Impact At Spurt!, having a team that can adapt and excel in a dynamic environment is crucial
Trickle down economics works about as well as trickle down tech ecosystem funding… At Spurt! we are continuously looking for ways to highlight
The Spurt! Consultant Pool acknowledges the reality of expatriation and enables African professionals to give back Every day, Africa loses its b
Building Trust and a Collaborative Culture as Employees Remain at Home During the Pandemic. Many offices remain closed as cities (and citizens)
Building a Supportive and Open Workplace Culture Can Help Minimise Your Cybersecurity Risk In an age of increasing technological reliance, many
Team Resilience is Dependent on Enabling Relationships Between Colleagues At Spurt! we are constantly looking for ways to improve our team. Thi
Enabling Africa’s digitalisation through capacity building. At Spurt! we are always looking to amplify solutions to critical and specific proble
China may be a global heavyweight but Africa can still create its own destiny with AfCTA Will China help or hurt the AfCFTA? African countries
Long Term Strategies for An African Recovery from COVID-19 At Spurt! We are always looking to amplify solutions to critical and specific problem
Scaling in Africa: Practical Strategies to add to your playbook(Part 1) Conducting business in Africa is no small feat and very entrepreneur wit
Venture-Backed Vs Lifestyle Business: What’s The Way Forward for Entrepreneurs? At Spurt! We are always looking to amplify solutions to critica
Effects of The Pandemic on Household Savings At Spurt! We are always looking to amplify solutions to critical and specific challenges in Sub Sa
Freelancing in Africa The employment problems of university graduates have increased in the 21st century. A retrospective analysis shows that an
Meet the game changers in Africa’s HR Saas scene TechPoint Africa describes the HR Market in Africa as an emerging market. One in which there is
Market struggles of HR SaaS Companies in Africa In another article, we focused on the Key Players in the HR Market in Africa, and now the lens w
Leverage this Growth framework also used by Fortune 500 companies In 3 minutes, you will understand what the PPT framework is and how you can le
The difference between I.T and I.S- What you need to know Information Technology and Information Systems are not necessarily the same thing but
Why Business Advisory Should be an Investment for you in 2023 Let us assume you are an entrepreneur or founder running a small or medium-sized b
SpurtX!: The Tool That African MSMEs Have Been Waiting For There’s no doubt that starting and running a business is hard. Your dreams and passio
We reviewed ‘Employee Recognition: Low Cost, High Impact’ by Anne-Marie Mann and Nate Dvorska In this article, the writer informs us (the reader
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We Reviewed Simplilearn’s Top 30 Productivity Hacks To Get More Done In 2023 One can easily relate to the introduction of this article. Sometime
How to Handle Black Tax As An African Entrepreneur On one episode of a popular Ghanaian podcast, Sincerely Accra, a young man in his mid-thirtie
10 Lucrative Businesses in 2023 with Low Entry Costs Most of us by now are feeling the impact of the global recession. The World Bank predicts
Start-up Culture in Nigeria Culture is the way of life of a people. Culture defines who we are, it is our identity, it is what we are known for,
How to Reduce Your Startup’s Burn Rate Lack of capital has always been known to be a major challenge for startups. Luckily, in recent times, ent
Spurt! Launches Team and Project Management Tool, Sync! Following a successful private beta, Spurt! has announced the public release of its new
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