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What they'll never tell you about starting up a #business – By Kelechi K. Acholonu, MSc, PGD, BSc.

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Entrepreneurship means different things to different people. First, are you in an environment of possibilities? Is there an ecosystem of entrepreneurial activity? Do you have the mindset to start a business that can exploit the voids/gaps in your market? Borrowing to fund your business is not bad. There are different sources of borrowing. It's however essential that you are sure of your business objectives before accessing any credit facility.

Mash ups and new ideas can mean big business: Square buys Jay-Z's music streaming app

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What's a financial services company (Square) got to do with a music streaming app (Tidal)? Plenty. “New ideas are found at intersections, and we believe there’s a compelling one between music and the economy,” said Twitter's Jack Dorsey, on the 4th of March 2021, as Square buys Tidal for $297 million. “Making the economy work for artists is similar to what Square has done for sellers,” Jack tweeted. “Square created ecosystems of tools for sellers and individuals, and we’ll do the same for artists.” Square's products include POS machines and debit cards to support small businesses.