Empowering Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
We improve your personal and organisational performance through capacity building and advisory services. So you can grow and achieve your dreams.
- Business advisory since 2018
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Capacity building and advisory
Where is your business today?
Pick the stage that fits you. Each one opens guides and tools for your next step.
Three ways we help you grow
Our vision is to empower entrepreneurs and SMEs across Africa.
Entrepreneurship
Tailored advice for budding entrepreneurs. Strategies for launching and sustaining your business, plus resources for innovation and market entry.
Business Advisory
Management solutions for micro, small and medium enterprises. Financial planning and analysis, plus marketing and growth strategies.
Personal Growth
Personalised coaching to help you reach your life goals. Support through career transitions, personal challenges, relationships, resilience and self-confidence.
Business ideas in Kenya: start with the numbers
Pick an idea you can fund and run. Our most-read guides answer the money question first.
How much does an Uber driver make in Kenya?
Earnings, best cars and how to start.
How much does an M-Pesa agent earn?
Capital, float management and agent earnings.
Small machines that make money from home
Feed, printing, bag and spice machines.
How much does it cost to start a kinyozi?
What it takes to open and run a barbershop.
How much does it cost to start a salon?
Start-up costs and whether salons pay.
Is the cooking gas business profitable?
Costs, margins and how to start.
More ideas by sector
Transport and services
Food and processing
Making and recycling
Not sure? Try unique business ideas, best business ideas, top 10 ideas or businesses that rarely fail.
Start a business in Kenya: plan, register and fund
Test the idea on paper first. Then know the rules and line up the money.
How to start a business
The steps from idea to first customer.
Register your business
How to register a business in Kenya.
Write your business plan
A plan a lender will read.
Know the laws
Business laws and regulations in Kenya.
Get a business loan
What lenders actually want.
Other finance sources
Alternatives to a bank loan for MSMEs.
Improve your business: run it better and earn more
Pay the right tax, win more customers and ride out slow months.
Avoid costly mistakes
Entrepreneur mistakes to avoid in Kenya.
Plan your tax
Tax planning strategies for Kenyans.
Market your business
Marketing benefits for small businesses.
Sell online
How to run an online store.
Survive a downturn
Increase profits in a recession.
Build your brand
Personal branding tips for Kenyans.
Expand your business: pool money and scale
Grow with partners, group capital and new markets.
Personal growth for entrepreneurs: skills, money habits and resilience
A strong business needs a strong owner. Build your skills, finances and confidence.
Business advisory and coaching for Kenyan MSMEs
Trailblazers is a Nairobi business advisory firm. We have advised entrepreneurs since 2018, from first idea to growth.
Generate and start
Test the idea, register and plan.
Fund
Get ready for lenders and funders.
Improve and expand
Sell more and run better.
Personal coaching
Build skills, balance and career.
Tell us about your business
Share your business, county and what you need. We will reply to you on WhatsApp.
- LocationNairobi, Kenya
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Find your answer, or talk to us
Most questions are answered below. If yours is not, message us on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Which business is most profitable in Kenya?
No single business wins. Profit depends on your capital, location, skills and costs. Check demand and run the numbers first. Our guides show costs and earnings for popular options.
How much money do I need to start a business?
It varies widely. A kinyozi, a salon and an M-Pesa agent each need different capital for equipment, stock or float. Each guide sets out the start-up costs.
How do I get a business loan in Kenya?
Lenders look at your cash flow, records and security. Prepare a clear business plan and keep your statements tidy. Compare banks, SACCOs and microfinance lenders before you apply.
Do I need to register my business?
Most businesses should. Registering a business name or company and getting a KRA PIN is the usual starting point. Licences depend on your sector and county.
Can I start a business with little money?
Yes. Many home-based and online businesses need little capital. Start small, test demand and reinvest your earnings.
Does Trailblazers offer business advisory in Nairobi?
Yes. Trailblazers is a Nairobi business advisory firm, operating since 2018. We help with company registration, business plans, funding proposals, growth strategy and personal coaching.