It's exciting business times ahead as Orange launches the continent's first mobile crowdfunding platform in Côte d'Ivoire. Orange is also getting involved with the social innovation approach instigated by HelloAsso. Orange Money further proves its worth in sub-Saharan Africa, where less than 24 % of the population has a bank account, whilst more than 80% of inhabitants have a mobile phone.

Then, the benefits of entrepreneurship are explained by Ngugi Mungai, who elaborates on tips from renowned mogul Vimal Shah, such as learning how to claim authenticity and expression in a common market place that is very competitive.

Nkem Nkem V also shares the top social media tools for social media managers in Nigeria, with certain social media management tools simplifying the social media management process by letting users promptly reply messages on social, monitor all social accounts in one place, schedule posts in advance and analyse online activity.

Great reads to boost your business savvy.

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