Category: Business Growth and Strategy
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The Gift of Being Unknown: Small Businesses-Bigger Risks
Read More: The Gift of Being Unknown: Small Businesses-Bigger RisksWhen No One’s Watching, You’re Free to Create There’s a hidden advantage to being unknown and many business owners don’t realize it until they’ve grown. In the early days of starting a business, no one is watching your every move. You’re free to try, to fail, to pivot. The stakes feel lower. The public pressure…
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The Hidden Superpower of Routines in Entrepreneurship
Read More: The Hidden Superpower of Routines in Entrepreneurship“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” – James Clear We often romanticize success as the result of a single breakthrough moment—one big idea, one lucky break. But in reality, success is built in the small, seemingly insignificant actions we repeat every day. It’s…
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Adversity: Why Struggles Build Stronger Entrepreneurs
Read More: Adversity: Why Struggles Build Stronger EntrepreneursAdversity is often seen as a roadblock, a force that threatens to derail even the most determined entrepreneurs. Yet, for many of the world’s most successful business leaders, adversity has been the very catalyst that propelled them to greatness. It tests resilience, sharpens strategy, and forces innovation. This article explores the power of adversity in…
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10 Lessons from Hosting 10 Business Breakfast Editions
Read More: 10 Lessons from Hosting 10 Business Breakfast EditionsPlanning and executing 10 editions of our Business Breakfasts has been a journey filled with invaluable lessons. From navigating uncertainty to building lasting partnerships, each event has reinforced what it takes to grow and sustain a thriving business network. Curating these impactful networking sessions has taught us more than just event planning—it has been a…
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Welcome to The DLBA Blog- What To Expect!
Read More: Welcome to The DLBA Blog- What To Expect!At Discover and Link Business Association (DLBA), we believe that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of thriving economies. Whether you’re an entrepreneur in a small town or a growing business in a rural area, this blog is designed to be your go-to resource for insights, inspiration, and opportunities. What You’ll Find Here:…
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The Gift of Being Unknown: Small Businesses-Bigger Risks
When No One’s Watching, You’re Free to Create There’s a hidden advantage to being unknown and many business owners don’t realize it until they’ve grown. In the early days of starting a business, no one is watching your every move. You’re free to try, to fail, to pivot. The stakes feel lower. The public pressure…
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PAPSS: A Game Changer for SMEs in Africa
The Challenge of Cross-Border Payments in Africa For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa, expanding beyond their home country has always come with a major challenge: payments. Traditionally, making or receiving payments across African borders is slow, expensive, and often dependent on foreign currencies like the U.S. dollar or the euro. This reliance…
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The Power of Follow-Ups: Why Networking Doesn’t Stop After the Event
In the world of business, events, expos, and networking sessions often feel like the main act. You dress the part, show up, exchange business cards or WhatsApp contacts, and have great conversations. But what happens after the event is where the real magic begins. At DLBA, we’ve seen this firsthand—some of the most successful business…