I started my business with just 50,000 shillings, and at the time, I never thought that such a small amount could eventually grow into a serious source of income.
I am Salongo, a businessman from Kampala, and my journey has been marked by challenges, mistakes, disappointments and valuable lessons that changed my understanding of business completely.
When I began, my starting capital was very limited. I had to be extremely careful with every shilling I used because losing even a small amount could have a major effect on the entire business. I began by selling simple products that I believed were needed by people in my community.
The first months were far from easy. On some days, I would make only a small profit, while on other days, I would go back home without earning anything. At certain points, I even thought seriously about taking the little money I had invested and using it for something different.
What gave me the strength to continue was the belief that starting small did not mean I had to remain small forever. I kept studying my customers, improving how I managed the business and searching for opportunities that could help me move forward.
Even with these efforts, I felt that there was still something I was not getting right. I was putting in a lot of work, but the growth was much slower than I had hoped.
I wanted to discover what needed to change so that I could take the business beyond the small operation I had initially started. Eventually, a.To read more, tap herew