6 Discouraging Thoughts That Blocks Your Destiny

By Dorcas Karuana,
As a man thinks so is he.’  Your mind is a reflection of your thinking. The power of positive thinking can give life to your dreams and change your destiny.  The human mind is wonderful and powerful, but it’s far from perfect.  Too often we are addicted to our thoughts, and we can’t change anything in our lives if we can’t change our thinking.  If you want to move forward with your life, you must change your mind and get these thoughts OUT of it:
Today, make it a point to defragment your consciousness and center your spirit on positive, productive thoughts.  Whatever you do, don’t get stuck on the one thing that ruins your day.  Smile and be grateful.  Life is too short to waste on negativity and destructive thinking.
1. Life sucks and that’s just the way it is - The mind can be the harshest battleground. Don’t think yourself into a nervous breakdown, into depression, into hopeless defeat. If you’re being negative when you’re alone, the warfare is in your mind. Tell the negativity committee that meets inside your head to sit down and shut up. Always remember that you can’t change what has happened, but you can choose how you’re going to deal with it.
2. Those haters are right about me - Be wise enough to walk away from the negativity around you; don’t let it infect your thinking.  Don’t let someone else’s negative opinion ruin your reality. YOU decide how your soul grows. When the people around you give you every reason to be negative, think of one good reason to be positive.  There’s always something to be grateful for.
3. The way it is now is the way it will always be- Don’t confuse your path with your destination.  Just because it’s stormy now, doesn’t mean you aren’t headed for sunshine.  You write your own destiny through the choices you make.  You become what you repeatedly do.  It is more important to know where you are going and why, than to get there quickly. Every time you are tempted to react to the same old circumstances in the same old way, ask yourself, “Do I want to be a prisoner of the past, or a pioneer of the future?”
4. Life is supposed to be easy- Nothing worthwhile in life was meant to be easy; learn to take it easy with your expectations in this area. Facing challenges and working through them, that’s what makes you strong.  Don’t expect things to be given to you.  Go out and achieve them!  It’s the only sane way to deal with life’s challenges.  If it’s worth having, it’s worth working for. So stop wishing for it and start working for it.  Talk is cheap.  Action is priceless.
5. I just can’t stand X, Y and Z! - Today, let your small annoyances go.  At any given moment, the way you feel is the way you choose to feel, and the way you react is the way you choose to react. Move through your day consciously and make an effort to notice at least one insignificant little frustration that you would normally get frustrated about.  Then do yourself a favor and simply let it go.
6. It’s too late.  I missed my chance - Be done with regrets; they are an excuse for people who have given up.  You are still here trying and growing.  Life is about learning from the past, trusting your intuition going forward, taking chances, finding moments of happiness, and realizing everything is simply a lesson that happens for a reason. Don’t stress over what could’ve been; chances are if it should’ve been, it would’ve been.  Focus on the present; you have a lot to look forward to in it
What would you add to the list?  What negative thoughts and destructive thinking traps do you struggle with?  Leave a comment below and share your thoughts .

Small Business Ideas For The Employed In Kenya. How To Make That Extra Coin

By Dorcas Karuana,
Many people wish to earn more then what they are making now from employment. But very few do anything about it. The truth is that in this era of recession and outsourcing, your job is no more secure. Many people have seen unemployment or salary cut not to mention layoffs. Also many employers are not willing to add salaries since this becomes an added cost to the company even if the profits increase greatly. This means that your income is shrinking — but your bills aren’t.
Instead of complaining about your little salary which seems to get little increment, think of some side gigs that can help you gain some padding to your diminishing income. Working for yourself may not be easy, but a second job is for your better future. You can make extra money and enjoy all that life has to offer with your side hustle.
Here are various Small Business Ideas that both the unemployed and employed in Kenya can evaluate and venture into to make money for their families.
1.  Making ornaments – For those who love decorations, making and selling ornaments would make a great business idea for them. One can make ornaments such as necklaces, bangles, or bracelets as well as anklets using readily available materials. It does not require a lot of capital to do this and it’s a good way to spend free time while as well making some extra money. You can do it from home and sell to friends, neighbors and people within that area
2.  Cyber Café Business - This requires a little experience for one to start operating the business. One only needs to get a free room and obtain machines (computers) as well as obtain a license which is fairly affordable. Pays well and it’s a good way to spend free time.
3. Starting a bakery - For those who can bake cakes, mandazis and other bitings, it’s a nice business idea to make it a means of earning extra income. You can bake these items and sell them from your home or if you have a small extra room, you can make it shop and get a license. You can also supply these items to shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets e.t.c
4. Farming in Kenya   - As long as one has a small piece of land outside her house, one can decide to plant vegetables such as kales, carrots, Dania, spinach and other greens. This way she can sell them to her neighbors or people around the area. No much experience is needed as learning is an everyday experience. Customers are guaranteed as long as your commodities are of good quality and as long as you have a good relationship with your customers.
5.  Laundry business  - One can start business of cleaning people’s clothes which does not require huge capital inputs. Only a small amount of cash is needed to buy soap and laundry basins and buckets as well as adequate water and pegs. This could be quite tasking but it’s a nice way of making extra income. Doing a perfect job wholeheartedly guarantees you that customers won’t be a problem. A good job helps maintain the customers as well as attract new ones.
6.  Carpet cleaning and seats business - Most people are unable to clean carpets and marts at their homes. Starting this business is a nice way to make extra income. Soap and water is all that’s needed to get the business kicking and customers will come flowing if you do a good job at cleaning. No experience required just a little effort and will to do it.
7.  Second  hand clothes - This is a very profitable venture as people make random purchases as they impulse buy while on their way to their homes from work or as they pass by these second hand clothing stalls. Second hand clothes are fairly cheaper and affordable to most citizens. All one needs is a little capital to acquire enough stock as well as a strategically located stall to position her business.
8. Fruits salad kiosk - Fruits are healthy for your health, Kenyans love easy things, and most eat fruits for their lunch time meals, making fruit salad kiosk a creative business idea in Kenya. It’s a good business venture that would never go wrong as long as the fruits are of good quality and the kiosk is clean to keep away fruit fries. Little capital is needed for renting out a space and for purchasing fruits and dishes for serving the fruits.
9. Embroidery business  -  One can embark in sewing and making various items such as table mats, seat covers and other things and sell them off to people for use at their homes, shops, churches and so forth for decoration purposes. Nice marts and carpets are good and they make the house look beautiful and comfortable. All that one need is a license, a vacant room, sewing machine, threads, and scissors which are the basic items to get the business started.
10. Making cards for special occasions – There are many occasions in our day to day lives and it’s thus a nice idea to decide to make cards for special occasions and events. Events such as birthdays, graduations, weddings, exams and others call for this kind of business. Not much experience is needed because much of it calls for creativity and making use of the available resources such as waste paper, beads for making traditionally decorated cards.
11. Hawking - With a little amount of income, one can buy inner wares such as panties, undies and bras in wholesale and go selling in people’s homes. This is a great way to make extra money as there are nice profits in this kind of business and considering the fact that most people do not have that time to go buy such items. Bringing the items to their homes would be very convenient for them.
12.  Start a music or movie library - This is very easy to startup and quite cheap. If you have a laptop or a computer all you need to do is buy blank cds to make movies and disks worth about Ksh 3000. You can burn music folders and movies and sell to people. It’s a very easy way to make money and little effort required. When you are not that busy you can engage in those online writing jobs where you are actually paid to write.
13.  Start a salon in Kenya - As you all know everyone wants to look glam and beautiful. The hair being the first thing, to a stunning look for every woman around the globe. It would be a nice idea to startup a saloon with the basic equipment’s and ensure that it’s clean and well maintained. Employ an experienced person so as to provide quality services. With time, profits from the business can be used to expand and upgrade the saloon such that it offers other services such as facials, pedicures, manicures and full body massage.

FO Supervisor Hotel Jobs Kenya 2013

Hotel Jobs in Kenya
Our client is seeking to fill the following vacancies
FO Supervisor – 1 Position
Reporting to the Operations Manager this key role is responsible for:
Supervision and control of all Front of House areas to the standards laid down by the company
Ensuring adherence to policy and procedures regarding the efficient check-in/check-out of guests promptly and courteously
Maintaining high standards of customer service at the reception by ensuring all enquires are responded to in a courteous and timely manner and all visitors are treated with great respect.
Supervision of receptionists within the reception area.
Desired Skills/Qualifications
Degree in Hotel Management or diploma in Front Office Management
5 years experience in a supervisory or management role in the Front Office Department
Excellent knowledge of Fidelio and Micros
Knowledge of SUN systems will be an added advantage
Excellent written & spoken English, interpersonal skills and presentation skill
Please send you application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated resume, your current salary and benefits package to info@peopleinsightslimited.com before 15th October 2013.
Kindly indicate the position title in the Subject line of the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ERP/ICT Business Devt Manager Jobs Kenya

IT Kenyan Jobs Vacancies 2013.
ERP/ICT Business Development Manager
Industry: ICT
Location: Nairobi & Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Position: 1
Reporting to: Regional Head – East Africa
Our client, a leading ICT Multi- National company, is looking for ERP/ICT Business Development Manager.
The successful candidates will be responsible for growing market and increasing business for our client in the larger East Africa Region   
Key Responsibilities
•    Accountable for establishing our client’s presence in Tanzania with end to end responsibility of revenue with the objective being to proactively identify needs and opportunities in the region.
•    To act as the liaison between the client and customers, and responsible to see that the customers are maximizing the value of services provided. It is the duty to maintain, retain, and up sell to their portfolio of the accounts. Has to serve as a single point of contact for all presales, sales and after sales engagements.
•    Is the face of the customer for the internal teams and responsible to leverage resources from divisions for customer requirements and ensure that our clients fair interests in the account is taken care.
•    Develop and grow strategic relationship with the accounts, which is mutually beneficial at all levels.
•    Develop and implement Marketing strategies to retain and attract new clients.
•    Conduct Market surveys and research on ICT.
•    Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts
•    Develop and maintain sales materials on the products
•    Prepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract services
•    Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-ups
•    Identify and resolve client concerns and queries promptly
•    Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up and adherence to goals
•    Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff
•    Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events
•    Follow-up on collection of payment
•    Provide on-job-training to new sales employees
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
•    Masters in Business Administration
•    Degree in I.T or Business related field
•    3 to 6 years of IT Services / Hardware and Software Selling
•    Ability to develop and deliver presentations and other written materials
•    Ability to persuade and influence others
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•    Aggressive and result oriented individuals
•    Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques
To apply, send your CV ONLY to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke  indicating the title (ERP/ICT Business Development Manager) on the subject line before 18th October 2013.
We do not charge for interviews.
Please quote your current salary on your CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands (Next to Unga House) Nairobi.
Website: www.corporatestaffing.co.ke

Female Pharmaceutical Technologist Jobs Kenya

Pharmaceutical Technologist Jobs Kenya 2013.
Female Pharmaceutical Technologist
Industry: Service/Health
Location: Nairobi
Our client in the Service Industry based in Nairobi is looking for a Female Pharmaceutical technologist.
Roles and Responsibilities
•    The person is responsible for the management of the pharmacy and related equipment on behalf of the organization and the Health care team, making sure that all required drugs are available and issued in the correct doses/ courses to the patients.
•    Commodity management – Quantify commodity needs and maintain adequate stock levels for all clients.
•    Coordinate the drug stock take and purchase process .
•    Maintain accurately the pharmacy data base keeping up to date.
•    Ensure that the pharmacy SOPs are well utilized
•    Work with the rest of the team to observe and comply with environmental and occupational safety measures and regulations
•    Participate in implementation of quality control and quality assurance programme with the comprehensive care team
•    Participate in training programs (internal and external) aimed at increasing your effectiveness and efficiency. Translating the training into practice to increase the team’s accrued benefits.
•    Prepare the weekly, monthly and annual reports for the pharmacy
Knowledge and Skills Required
•    The successful candidate must have a minimum of diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution,
•    At least 2 years experience.
•    The candidate should have good communication,
•    Presentation, leadership, analytical and report writing skills
•    Proficient in Ms Office packages and a person of high level integrity.
To apply, send your CV ONLY to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (Female Pharmaceutical Technologist) on the subject line before 14th October 2013
We do not charge for interviews.
Indicate your Last/Current salary on the CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands (Next to Unga House) Nairobi.
Website: www.corporatestaffing.co.ke