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Ghanaians Abroad: Eight Business Ideas to Start in Ghana

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  • HARDER@-'89 9 years ago

    great ideas chief, keep it up man...

  • Prof Lungu 9 years ago

    Refreshing!

    Practical advice for business start-up, in Ghana. All super low-cost to start!

    But, do not forget, you have to plan every major step! Start by reading, watching videos about the business - the processes, in ...
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  • Tikumah, PA 9 years ago

    Great ideas Stephen, Thanks

  • Omanhene (U$A) 9 years ago

    Business models are patterned on some key “demand & supply conditions”, but also on national, community or local needs as the author has identified some of them in Ghana. Other factors may be location, start-up capital, ...
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  • Military Man 9 years ago

    ...that will definitely start from the seaports where you have to go to claim your stuff from.

    Every Tom, Dick and Harry who is in any relevant post or position will do everything in his/her power to 'extract' something f ...
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  • Kwaku 9 years ago

    @ Military Man You're absolutely right. Furthermore, obtaining licenses to establish and manage the biz has its own frustrations as well. That's why I strongly recommend money market investments with reputable banks, not Nige ...
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  • ABU 9 years ago

    It is the gospel truth,they are the major hinderances you spelt out.And the dishonesty of our own back home.

  • anokwale 9 years ago

    The opportunity is there and the ideas are great but the issue is that everyone from the ports to the landlords will try to cheat you. Moreover, we cannot forget about the people you will have to employ who will create an ev ...
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  • Kwaku 9 years ago

    Great ideas but it's crucial that you live in Ghana to manage your biz else you'll end up losing your investment. I'll suggest investing in the money market with reputable banks (stocks, CDs etc) to yield high dividends/ inte ...
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  • KOKOLIKOKO 9 years ago

    Kwaku, thanks for your suggestion! Would you have any specific banks or financial institutions in mind that you can recommend?

  • Kwaku 9 years ago

    I'll recommend Barclays Bank where I just invest in CDs. Find out about GCB, Standard Chartered Bank as well and compare their rates.Reinvest your interest at the end of every cycle and watch your money grow without all the r ...
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  • KOKOLIKOKO 9 years ago

    I'm now back to the forum.

    Thanks for the recommendation! I'll make good use of it!

  • Joinmah 9 years ago

    Sir/Madam, thank you so much for thinking of us abroad.Its a very nice thoughts, know that our training here abroad is quiet diffenrent form out is going on in Ghana. Will our people listen and help us with all these nice tho ...
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  • Tekonline.org 9 years ago

    THREE (b): An agency of caregivers for the elderly, bedridden, etc. Either live-in or live-out.

    Typically maids or relatives play this all-important role, but what is really needed are professional agencies that can provi ...
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  • francis kwarteng 9 years ago

    Ei Tekonline.org,

    This your "watermelon forehead" looks big in your comments!

    Hahahahahaha...!

  • Tekonline.org 9 years ago

    Very true, Francis. You have to be really dead to get their attention. So long as your eyes are open and you are still breathing, you are "very fine".

  • francis kwarteng 9 years ago

    Very funny but still rings true!

  • INXS 9 years ago

    That's a good suggestion, tekonline. And welcome back to the site. You've been missing for far too long. Is it because there have been no articles about tech and science issues? If so, I can understand you. The only thing peo ...
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  • STEMICs 9 years ago

    Regarded CRID - Thanks

  • anokwale 9 years ago

    Funny but also scary because it reminds me of a family situation that was exactly like that.

  • Tekonline.org 9 years ago

    or a homegrown version.

    The Kumon system is still growing in popularity the world over. Perhaps, a Ghanaian version can be created.

    About the Kumon System, culled from Kumon.com:

    "Kumon: The World’s Largest After-S ...
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  • Ajit Babu 9 years ago

    Oh you forgot to add strip clubs where naked women will offer lap dances to pot bellied Ghanaian men.

  • ghanaman 9 years ago

    What a pleasant treat from trusted Ghanaweb contributor Stephen Atta Owusu! The advice is salient, crisp and useful. Hopefully, the discussion in the comments section will lead to refinements and eventual adoption and impleme ...
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  • Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 9 years ago

    Modern Street naming and house numbering. Horizontal and vertical streets. I have tons of other ideas but I don't want to reveal them..

  • Francis Akoetey 9 years ago

    Thanks for your inputs, sir. I think you are spot on and the ideas are very practical as well.We need more people to help with practical ideas such as these than those who always focus on the negatives of the land.

  • Stephen-Pipes Afrifa 9 years ago

    Good business ideas been put forward. I will dive into these businesses in the appropriate time.

    Thanks to the writer for putting these forward, however, solar energy is quite expensive but when done the benefits are are ...
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  • Billy 9 years ago

    There are so many frustrations that come with returning home. Living abroad shaped my consciousness, but coming home it has become a challenge!

  • Bethy 9 years ago

    Good idea

  • ALEX KOFI ADU 9 years ago

    Brother, your article is worth a second thought. It's very encouraging and well written. I totally agree with you , but there're other avenues to explore also in detail.

    Keep the good work, and ideas on this social media f ...
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  • JONAS TIEKU(FISH FARMER) 9 years ago

    Very informative article. I would like to add to the list, fish farming which is a very lucrative business.

  • OTUO ACHEAMPONG 9 years ago

    MY ADVISE TO YOU, GHANAIANS ABROAD IS THAT IF YOU WANT YOUR BUSINESS TO SUCCEED, NEVER INVOLVE YOUR RELATIVES.

  • KOKOLIKOKO 9 years ago

    Otuo Acheampong, me 'gree with you in toto!

    Relatives, relatives, relatives, they are the first in line to pull you down!!!

  • Mensah 9 years ago

    Acheampong you made my day by mentioning relatives as a factor of failure in business at home. I had chair and canopy hiring business and entrusted it in the hands of unemployed nice. I asked her to divide the money into two ...
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  • anokwale 9 years ago

    The problem is that relatives mean well but ultimately feel entitled and want to control operations. Painful but true.

  • Nana Kwame 9 years ago

    Mr. Stephen Atta Owusu



    I read your article about "Ghanaians Abroad: Eight business ideas to start" and it's quite so simple but very perfect in my eyes. It's a very motivating article and keep up your work.




    A ...
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  • ABU 9 years ago

    You forgot including the building industry and the trades that come with.

  • BOY KOFI 9 years ago

    Ghanaians have been one way business minded,we all follow the same trend.Nobody wants to risk or explore different venture unless he is sure of making easy money.He looks at Mr or Madam,a,y,z, who is making money in buy and s ...
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  • Stoph 9 years ago

    Great ideas but the frustrations in Ghana just make most of us say JUST FORGET IT.

  • Oti Akenteng 9 years ago

    Well done Stephen!I will use this your ideas to establish business in Ghana one day.Keep it up Stephen.

  • STEMICs 9 years ago

    Attack Owusu U be mine twin brother

  • MAX 9 years ago

    If we have 10 people with such ideas in Ghana, it will be better for us. For now, all we know is politics and we do not think of anything productive.

  • Seth, USA 9 years ago

    My Bruder you left out consultancy firms. Aburokyire professors can go back home and establish themselves with consulting business. Any advice from you?

  • Nana Ade 9 years ago

    Well done, but I think one should take his /her time. You know what you are talking about. We are going to try one very soon . Thanks

  • Sololapinto 9 years ago

    You're brainy so please go home an help your motherland.

  • KTZ 9 years ago

    Well said. But some of our problems in returning to Ghana are - armed robbery, health problems, electricity and clean water. You get robbed and sometimes killed after you've acquired all that money from your business. Also, w ...
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  • truthbetold 9 years ago

    Initially thought you were an expatriate. I read on and though oo, Ghanaian and continued till I read you on point 5.
    You must be kidding me!!
    Computer repairs go on all over the country.Pay a visit to the Tip-Toe lane aro ...
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  • Yeboah 9 years ago

    We see all these opportunities but the frustrations they will put you through.The kings-of-this-land are the only ones exempted.There are business opportunities,no doubt about that.But the system will frustrate you. There are ...
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  • robby 9 years ago

    plz,stay away from all these enticing businesses before you loss all you have.let those down do their own shit.

  • Ellis 9 years ago

    Hmmmmm Thanks mr. Steve for attempting to give some light to us. But I also share the same consents with my brothers. Doing business in Ghana is really not smooth. It takes greater amount of patience and every resources you c ...
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  • ONYAME NIPA(Man Of God)USA 9 years ago

    ONYAME NIPA SPEAKING

  • Abena Serwaa 9 years ago

    Nice article

  • Joanna (daughter) 9 years ago

    Good ideas. Some im sure already exist but more are definately needed. Reading some of the comments below people fear the ghana right now due to armed robbery, killing, politics and so on. So infact it takes courage and risks ...
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  • RICHMOND AFRIFA 9 years ago

    IT IS A GOOD SUGGESTION,MANY GHANAIANS THINK LIVING IN ABROAD IS THE ONLY WAY OF ACHIEVING AIMS BUT NOT THAT .SOMETHING BETTER CAN BE DONE IN GHANA

  • obed Kumasi Ghana 9 years ago

    My Brother, This is a great work for the numerous job seeking Ghanaians .The laundry one especially is splendid.Actually i have a brother in Ghana engaged in the laundry business in Accra. He is doing well. Good work there.

  • Ke 9 years ago

    Africans Abroad: Eight Business Ideas, whatabout Farming and Poultry, as you know, we have to eat also.

  • Mike 8 years ago

    Very good effort to write this article, but I am sorry i will not agree with you in any way.

    Your business ideas were first set on the premises of;
    . No need for capital
    2. No need for education (maybe a minimum of Juni ...
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  • mumkids 8 years ago

    very well done for such advise to your people.I have heard Ghanian's saying Ghana is a rubbish country, but to me is good for business. soon UK will be a worst place to bring children up.Ghanian should go back home i feel s ...
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  • Oei Kwame Adjei 8 years ago

    Amen , Youre a wie man, ill stay home

  • Kudjo 8 years ago

    Yes you're right,as an IT ,to obtain phone line is a husle and the frustration as a new new arrival,we all long to go back home but....

  • KMENN 7 years ago

    who has been given yall the stupid ideas about the jobs we do here? those were the 90s when ghanaians come and dont wana push harder. i work in well established greatest company in all of the united states, all my friends are ...
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  • Richard Royalrich N. Yarboi 7 years ago

    this powerful

  • Richard Royalrich N. Yarboi 7 years ago

    this is powerful

  • Abrah 7 years ago

    Nice piece ever,i want to start a musical instruments training sch.can u offer help

  • Wonder 7 years ago

    That was wonderful. Thanks a lot and keep it up.

  • stephanie p. 7 years ago

    Good afternoon,

    My name is Stephanie Pierre. I am writing in regards to my interest in starting my business in Africa. Ghana, to be precise(open for considerations). I'm from Haiti, currently residing in the states. I am ...
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  • Susie 7 years ago

    Would jeans do well in Ghana?

  • Philip 6 years ago

    Steven i like your article. its a great job and your research is very true. thanks for the good job, keep it up sir

  • Mewewe 6 years ago

    God bless you my brother. I love you