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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 21 Jun 2016

    Q. What are the misconceptions about starting a business in Africa? #foundersstories #GES2016pic.twitter.com/bP1RhOR76C

    7:12 AM - 21 Jun 2016
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      2. Car Parts Nigeria‏ @NGCarParts 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Assumptions that regular economic theories would fit. You will have to retrofit your models for Africa. #FoundersStories #GES2016

        1 reply 8 retweets 5 likes
      3. Ashara Ekundayo‏ @blublakwomyn 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @NGCarParts @BBCAfrica

        - Yes! a biz "reframing" requires cultural competence, creativity & the ability to pivot! #FoundersStories #GES2016

        0 replies 3 retweets 2 likes
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      1. Nikita‏ @kcinrucs 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        #FoundersStories #GES2016 #misconceptions african start-up can compete as long as they serve a need or have a niche #notTrue

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      2. Nikita‏ @kcinrucs 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        #FoundersStories #GES2016 most entrepreneurs do not trust the power of african startups to become international businesses

        1 reply 10 retweets 3 likes
      3. Style Summit Africa‏ @StyleAfrica 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @kcinrucs @BBCAfrica

        Agreed. Also, to be successful in Africa we need trust and collaboration. Strong teams are everything! #FoundersStories

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. Nikita‏ @kcinrucs 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @StyleAfrica

        @InTheCityAfrica #collaboration #teams #workingtogether

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
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      1. Nikita‏ @kcinrucs 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        #Foundersstories #GES2016 #misconceptions 1. you need a million bucks 2 Everyone understands already 3 Your biz is equal 2 others

        0 replies 4 retweets 3 likes
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      1. Dr. Ibilola Amao #SDG #STEM #Youth #Empowerment‏ @Ibilola_Amao 22 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        #STEM @NGVision2020 @CedarSTEMHub @Lonadek

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      1. Dr. Ibilola Amao #SDG #STEM #Youth #Empowerment‏ @Ibilola_Amao 22 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        #STEM @Lonadek @NGVision2020 @CEDAE

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      1. Michael‏ @michaeltefula 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        that importing Western business models is a sure bet #FoundersStories #GES2016

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      1. Nikita‏ @kcinrucs 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        #FoundersStories #GES2016 starting a biz in Africa is a struggle for media attention, with international brands etc

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      1. To be or not to be?‏ @SaggafAbdallah 21 Jun 2016
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        Type of business itself & the regulations applied to, plus the approaches of investors who most of the time are greedy in returns

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      1. Wotsuna‏ @walynos 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        turbulent times are never forecast by some ppl when they are starting their businesses, all they see/forecast is a smooth ride.

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      1. More Than A Conqueror‏ @mwape23 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        lack of innovative thinking and state policies have hindered entrepreneurship in africa.

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      1. Lawani junior‏ @ashanaegbe4life 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        1: thinking is only when there is complete development u cn start of your business 2:luking 4 big found 2 start up business.

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      1. OJOK BILLY‏ @ojokbillyd 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Uneducated client base is one of the misconceptions that needs to be changed..

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