• STORIES WRITTEN BY: JALUUM HERBERTS

    64 stories

    How to raise capital for your business idea

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Know your strengths, weaknesses as an entrepreneur

    Jaluum Herberts •

    How to price your products, services better

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Opinion: Let's not compare Forex Trading to Telex Free. It's not a scam

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Opinion: Here's what separates the rich from the poor

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Why I will not subject my children to the so called "African tax"

    Jaluum Herberts •

    How Cafe Javas' Mandela first lured you to buy his tyres, fuel for your car and finally...his food

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Even if you earn Shs 10 million per month on your job, you still need that side income

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Why you need a business account for that small business

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Six years ago, I quit my job to venture into business. I'm not there yet but I make millions of shillings

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Bank of Uganda lowered the clearing currency cheque value from 20M to 10M. What does this mean?

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Covid-19 has changed the way we do business forever

    Jaluum Herberts •

    If you want to play in the top league of business, you have to formalise it

    Jaluum Herberts •

    When I invest in a business selling shares, how much do I get every month?

    Jaluum Herberts •

    How to overcome the 'kaduuka' mentality in the way we do business

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Government bonds or a snack business. What is the best option for our investment club?

    Jaluum Herberts •

    How to build a successful business from scratch 

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Opinion: Why you need that small Mulokoni business as you pursue bigger goals

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Small things can make a big difference in business

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Business lessons from the rise and 'crash' of Gaagaa bus service

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Why many educated people never succeed at business

    Jaluum Herberts •

    There is a salon in Kira that makes Shs 20 million a month. How did it make it?

    Jaluum Herberts •

    How Nkuba Kyeyos can manage their businesses in Uganda

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Women are taking over the business space

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Opinion: Why paying your taxes makes good business sense

    Jaluum Herberts •

    With Shs 3 million, a teacher started a phone shop in Hoima. Now he's earning profit of Shs 40 million per year

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Why kids raised from Katanga succeed in life and those from Kololo fail

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Businesses, like our bodies, need constant checks

    Jaluum Herberts •

    How a policeman earning 250K, started a business that nets him Shs 200 million per year

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Business is about sharing your values with your customers

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Are you a pineapple farmer and want to make big money? Read this

    Jaluum Herberts •

    How has the pandemic shaped your perception on work?

    Jaluum Herberts •

    How have you positioned yourself to remain relevant in the job market?

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Repeat customers are the bedrock of any business

    Jaluum Herberts •

    There are millions of business ideas that can make you money. Just pick one

    Jaluum Herberts •

    If you find yourself with too much money...don't be like Bad Black. Here's what to do

    Jaluum Herberts •

    How businesses can exploit the tech space for growth

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Here's how to identify a business to invest your money

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Should I borrow money to start a business?

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Do you know your rights, obligations as a shareholder in a company?

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Involve your children in your business because if you died now....

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Why does URA keep sending me messages to pay taxes yet I closed my business? 

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Small business owner, are you ready to pay Shs 200,000 fine per month for not filing your tax returns?

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Follow these simple steps and you will raise Shs 20 million capital for your business

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Think long term if you want to prosper in business

    Jaluum Herberts •

    You can start a restaurant business without plates, saucepans

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Business: Stick to your goal and you will succeed

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Before you start a business, know the size of your target market

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Is lack of capital really the biggest hurdle to starting a business?

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Before you quit your job to start your own business...note this

    Jaluum Herberts •

    I am 50 years old, about to retire and I have Shs 25 million. What business can I do? 

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Be consistent and your business will thrive

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Does your business inspire customer confidence and trust?

    Jaluum Herberts •

     To succeed at any business, you have to get your priorities right

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Building a business beyond self is key

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Effective communication can solve most business problems

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Business success does not happen overnight, it takes time

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Avoid the bandwagon effect when trying to start a business

    Jaluum Herberts •

    How you price your services, goods says alot about your business

    Jaluum Herberts •

    How do you raise capital for a startup in Uganda?

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Now is the time for tourism players to nurture domestic market

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Could this be the right time to invest in a boda boda business?

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Attracting skilled workers is biggest challenge for small businesses

    Jaluum Herberts •

    Don't go into business if you can't withstand the pain, loss

    Jaluum Herberts •
    This matters — don’t keep it to yourself

    Get Ahead of the News.
    Stay in the know with real-time breaking news alerts, exclusive reports, and updates that matter to you.

    Tap ‘Yes, Keep Me Updated’ and never miss what’s happening in Uganda and beyond—first and fast from NilePost.