By Eric Osei As we move toward 2026, one thing has become very clear: the funding landscape has changed. The days of easy money, hype-driven pitches, and unchecked optimism are behind us. Investors are more careful, more analytical, and far more focused on discipline than excitement. For entrepreneurs, this shift is not a setback — it’s an opportunity to build stronger, more sustainable businesses. Here are the key funding insights every entrepreneur should understand as

Introduction Every entrepreneur dreams of the moment when demand for their product skyrockets. Growth feels like validation — proof that your idea is working. But as I’ve seen firsthand, rapid expansion can just as easily expose cracks in the foundation of a business. Here’s a real story of a Ghanaian agro-processing startup that learned the hard way why systems and people matter as much as vision.   The Startup with Big Potential This agro-processing company

September often feels like a reset. And now that we’ve landed in October, it’s back to business as usual. For many of us, calendars are fully booked with events until December — and then the holiday season kicks in. It’s a whirlwind of friends, family, celebrations, and for some, even a trip back to the motherland. But right now is the moment to pause and refocus on what truly matters for your business. One powerful

  When businesses begin to scale, it’s tempting to keep running things the same way you always have — relying on personal oversight, informal agreements, and improvisation. It feels natural, flexible, and fast. But as I outline in Funding Options for Businesses, this approach can become a silent trap that undermines the very success you’ve worked so hard to achieve. Here are the key dangers of maintaining informal practices during rapid growth: 1️⃣ Failures in

By Eric Osei (New Africa Impact Capital) Growing a business is one of the most rewarding yet difficult phases of entrepreneurship. Success brings new opportunities, but it also exposes weaknesses that, if ignored, can derail everything you’ve built. Let’s have a talk about it.  In Funding Options for Businesses, I highlight why entrepreneurs must pay attention to formalization and management systems as their businesses expand. Here’s why: 1. Growth Reveals Weaknesses Informal processes might work