Stories and solutions for the modern entrepreneur.
Stories and solutions for the modern entrepreneur.
Why do 90% of startups fail? This is a question that has launched countless research reports, accelerator programs, funding initiatives, and late-night founder conversations. A study conducted in 20…
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Written by Victor Gillette Aziabah - Full Stack Developer at Spurt! The landscape of web and app development is evolving at a pace few industries can match. As a full-stack developer at SpurtX!, I’ve …
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Written by Moyinoluwa Fasanmi - Operations Analyst at Spurt! When people hear “project management,” they think of fancy Gantt charts, tight deadlines, and lots of talking in meetings. These things do …
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Written by Toyin Oladiran-Matthew , Product Manager at Spurt! Spurt! is a remote-first organisation. For the past four years, we’ve operated without a physical office, relying instead on our adaptabil…
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Written by Oluwakemi Ogunfeitimi , Finance & Compliance Analyst at Spurt! Let’s face it — “budgeting” isn’t the sexiest part of finance. But it is the foundation of smart decision-making. Whether you'…
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Written by Destiny Agwuekwe - Product Marketing Intern at Spurt! Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to be part of the Spurt! Training and Empowerment Programme (S.T.E.P), a programme designed t…
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Written by Emmanuel Folahanmi One of the most fulfilling aspects of working at Spurt! has been contributing to the development of thoughtful, data driven reports. I like to think of it as “Making Sens…
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It's the often-overlooked key to attracting clients, building lasting relationships, and ultimately, growing your freelance business. This isn't about stuffy suits and corporate jargon; it's about pre…
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Sally Gronow once said, "Good customer service costs less than bad customer service”—and trust me, she is not wrong. Valuing customers will always be at the heart of creating sustainable business rela…
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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 and we hope you like it. We all know how often startups fa…
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Building the perfect team with AI: Growth Strategies for Business Owners Traditional team-building methods, while still valuable, are often time-consuming and may not fully leverage the potential of …
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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 create new content, such as images, videos, text, and ev…
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In today's fast-paced and demanding work environment, employee well-being has emerged as a critical factor for organisational success. A survey by HR Exchange in 2022 revealed a sobering truth burnout…
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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 whatever social media app you prefer and consume lots of moti…
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Mind Over Matter: Prioritising Mental Health in Pursuit of Success Let’s talk about something super important that often gets overlooked: mental health, especially when we're chasing our dreams and g…
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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 childhood, I heard raging debates about whether it is wron…
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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 professionals from various African countries before we c…
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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, the people under you follow you but do not trust you, …
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At Spurt!, we are committed to helping businesses succeed by simplifying their operations. Recognising the challenges of managing multiple platforms, we are excited to announce our partnership with B…
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How Does Investing in Women Accelerate Progress? Women empowerment programs often tout themes like 'bridging the gap' and 'empowering inclusion.' But do these initiatives truly bridge existing gaps, …
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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 thought the stage was set for a calmer 2023, big shots like Tw…
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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 girls are given the resources and support they need, they …
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Have you ever found yourself trapped in the maze of project management, where tasks multiply, timelines blur, and progress remains elusive? The answer to this common dilemma lies in Sync!, the all-in-…
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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 guiding customer service policies and practices. But where …
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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. Spurt!’s "Monetising your community" workshop was an e…
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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 into the world of new technology, creativity, and teamwor…
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Today, fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace isn't just an ethical imperative; it's also a strategic advantage for companies looking to attract the best of the job market. Gender-inclusive hiri…
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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 why we chose the name “Spurt!”, (shortened from a growth s…
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Building an Inclusive Community: Perspectives on the Significance of DEI and Its Impact on Organisational Ecosystems Our theme for the month of July is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (#dei). As a br…
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Spurt!'s Commitment to Building an Inclusive Workforce In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, diversity and inclusion have become key pillars for fostering innovation, creativity, and succes…
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Effective Communication Strategies for Remote Teams In today's remote work environment, effective communication plays a vital role in fostering collaboration within virtual teams. Remote teams, such a…
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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 essential aspect of our lives that often gets overlooked amid…
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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. Luckily, we have a team of talented individuals who br…
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Trickle down economics works about as well as trickle down tech ecosystem funding… At Spurt! we are continuously looking for ways to highlight advancements in the start-up space. This week we reviewe…
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The Spurt! Consultant Pool acknowledges the reality of expatriation and enables African professionals to give back Every day, Africa loses its best academics, scientists, doctors, nurses, technicians,…
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Building Trust and a Collaborative Culture as Employees Remain at Home During the Pandemic. Many offices remain closed as cities (and citizens) navigate various levels of lockdown and social distanci…
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Team Resilience is Dependent on Enabling Relationships Between Colleagues At Spurt! we are constantly looking for ways to improve our team. This a week we reviewed 7 Strategies to Build a More Resili…
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Enabling Africa’s digitalisation through capacity building. At Spurt! we are always looking to amplify solutions to critical and specific problems in sub-Saharan Africa. This week we reviewed Three wa…
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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 plan to improve trading with their partners across the c…
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Long Term Strategies for An African Recovery from COVID-19 At Spurt! We are always looking to amplify solutions to critical and specific problems in Sub Saharan Africa. This week, we reviewed Long Ter…
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Scaling in Africa: Practical Strategies to add to your playbook(Part 1) Conducting business in Africa is no small feat and very entrepreneur with skin in the game can attest to this. The business syst…
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Venture-Backed Vs Lifestyle Business: What’s The Way Forward for Entrepreneurs? At Spurt! We are always looking to amplify solutions to critical and specific challenges in Sub Saharan Africa. This we…
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Effects of The Pandemic on Household Savings At Spurt! We are always looking to amplify solutions to critical and specific challenges in Sub Saharan Africa. This week, we reviewed Kenyan’s with over …
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Freelancing in Africa The employment problems of university graduates have increased in the 21st century. A retrospective analysis shows that another 30–40 years ago, there was a state distribution of…
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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 excess room for growth. With ups and downs, various cha…
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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 will be shifted to the market conditions. More specifical…
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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 leverage it for growth. What is the PPT Framework? The PPT…
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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 they are mixed up all the time. Let’s unpack the differe…
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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 business and you have a lot of factors to consider for gr…
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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 passions will propel you to start but before you wholly start …
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We reviewed ‘Employee Recognition: Low Cost, High Impact’ by Anne-Marie Mann and Nate Dvorska In this article, the writer informs us (the readers) of the benefits of recognizing employees, how employe…
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Review of Patience Panashe’s What does entrepreneurship really mean in the African context? Patience Panashe goes on to begin her article by saying that entrepreneurship is widely recognised in region…
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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. Sometimes, we leave work feeling futile and unproductive, we wis…
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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-thirties shared how he and his brother were given to their aunt…
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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 that global growth will slow to 1.7% in 2023, the third …
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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, what we do, and what distinguishes us from others. Star…
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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, entrepreneurs have had access to funding in so many differe…
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Spurt! Launches Team and Project Management Tool, Sync! Following a successful private beta, Spurt! has announced the public release of its new team and project management tool, Sync!, into public bet…
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Signs You Should Rethink Your Employee Development Strategy The single biggest differentiator between successful companies is not always the product or the technology stack nor is it stellar marketing…
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Some Of The Best (And Affordable) Ways To Create A Healthy Workspace Creating a healthy and happy workplace for your employees do not have to cost and arm and a leg. You do not have to buy your employ…
Read moreWhen ambition outpaces systems, growth becomes fragile. Spurt! helps organisations build the operational architecture that makes scale sustainable: performance systems, management structures, documented processes, accountability frameworks and technology.
