In a typical week, most businesses juggle multiple “small” payments – electricity, internet, airtime and data for the team, software subscriptions, and other essentials. None of these are strategic on their own, but together they can consume time, create avoidable risk, and distract you from work that actually moves the business forward. The hidden cost […]
What We’ve Learned from Online Entrepreneurs: Building Businesses That Click
At Prospa, we’re constantly learning from the experiences of our team members who work directly with business owners every day. Recently, our Client Support, Cosmas Odinaka, shared his perspective on speaking with founders who run online businesses – retailers, service providers, creators, and niche marketplaces. Their industries differ, but their goals rhyme: build trust, ship […]
Scaling Your Online Business: Practical Lessons for Sustainable Growth
Growing an online business is not about doing everything at once. It’s about getting the right few things consistently right – trust, conversion, cashflow, and retention. When these fundamentals work together, growth compounds. 1) Make trust visible Trust is the first conversion. Be explicit about delivery timelines, return and refund policies, total costs (including shipping […]
Powering Business Growth with Simplicity
Access to the right financial support can often be the difference between a business that survives and one that truly thrives. At Prospa, we know the challenges many business owners face when trying to secure funding – long waiting times, overwhelming paperwork, and processes that aren’t built with small businesses in mind. That’s why we’ve […]
The Invisible Work Behind Supporting High-Growth Businesses
At Prospa, we’re constantly learning from the experiences of our team members who work directly with business owners every day. Recently, our General Manager, Efosa Imade, shared his perspective on what it really takes to support high-growth businesses. His reflections shine a light on something many people overlook: the invisible work that keeps businesses moving […]
How to Get Your Business Export-Ready for Regional and International Markets
Regional and international trade is opening new doors for African businesses. Opportunities are growing, but so are the demands on how you manage your operations, especially your finances. For many business owners, the real challenge isn’t finding buyers. It’s ensuring that when the opportunity comes, your business is ready to deliver without financial or operational […]