<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Laughing Hyena]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locally made consumer goods retailer promoting locally made products through a franchise network based on sustianable practices.]]></description><link>https://www.laughinghyena.co/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:49:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.laughinghyena.co/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[We Need to Talk About “Luxury”]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Africa, "luxury" has become shorthand for anything expensive, beautiful, or simply better than average. But that confusion hides one of the most interesting opportunities in African consumer markets: the enormous space between cheap and exclusive.]]></description><link>https://www.laughinghyena.co/post/we-need-to-talk-about-luxury</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab78c3f5334d89ee414cf07</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:35:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a59ba_77ac2ad2cde5495cb9aab51eed068711~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Prosper Nobert</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Want to Be in the Reorder Business, Not the Order Business.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first sale tells you someone was willing to try. The second tells you something more interesting.]]></description><link>https://www.laughinghyena.co/post/reorder-business-customer-retention-for-consumer-brands</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9b78192ebb7e28e4ff7932</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:01:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a59ba_7cedab4a401d48289f41083fe6ec1a0c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Prosper Nobert</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selling Locally Made Products in Ghana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Selling locally made products in Ghana is a smart way to support the economy and promote unique goods. Local products carry the culture, creativity, and hard work of Ghanaian producers. When you sell locally made products, you help build communities and create jobs. This post will guide you through the best ways to sell these products effectively. Why Selling Locally Made Products Matters Selling locally made products is more than just business. It is about preserving culture and empowering...]]></description><link>https://www.laughinghyena.co/post/selling-locally-made-products-in-ghana</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7adc4f03ca10d8b3fb8d71</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:32:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/670e57_c33d20d3a5594b8aa9bdcd47b90df0aa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenneth Igiri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Does Every African Consumer Business Start With a Kiosk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting small is highly practical, but thinking small is a trap. Here is why the next consumer giants must think beyond street corners.]]></description><link>https://www.laughinghyena.co/post/why-does-every-african-consumer-business-start-with-a-kiosk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9b6882043c6eb7251d4c60</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:12:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a59ba_c906c582e40d4fb392c8f3d9c51cf780~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Prosper Nobert</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa Is the Next Big Consumer Market. Now Try Selling Something.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Africa’s consumer opportunity is enormous. But beneath the trillion-dollar projections lies a messier reality: fragmented markets, difficult distribution, price-conscious consumers and the everyday challenge of simply getting a product into someone’s hands.]]></description><link>https://www.laughinghyena.co/post/the-reality-of-doing-consumer-business-in-africa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8977712e2bf8de1e296bb4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:59:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a59ba_c480cf3643bb4b9c895b829822c7e25c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Prosper Nobert</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boost Your Sales: How to Promote Locally Made Goods Effectively]]></title><description><![CDATA[Selling locally made products is a smart way to grow your business and support your community. When you focus on local goods, you tap into a market that values authenticity, quality, and connection. I want to share practical tips on how to promote locally made goods and boost your sales. These ideas are simple, clear, and easy to apply. Why You Should Promote Locally Made Goods Promoting locally made goods helps you stand out. Customers love to buy products that tell a story. When you...]]></description><link>https://www.laughinghyena.co/post/boost-your-sales-how-to-promote-locally-made-goods-effectively</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a68673b3d0ea5ae2fc06505</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:53:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/670e57_60eb9841890441a884300002b6a5e475~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenneth Igiri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s Local Hosting Policy: What It Means for Payments, Consumer Goods and Security]]></title><description><![CDATA[A card payment at a supermarket till looks simple. A shopper taps, the terminal beeps, and a receipt prints. Behind that small moment, data may pass through banks, switches, cloud providers, payment processors, fraud systems and settlement platforms. Nigeria’s new policy direction asks a direct question about that chain: where should critical financial technology live? The recent policy statement requiring regulated financial institutions to host services locally has sparked a busy debate...]]></description><link>https://www.laughinghyena.co/post/nigeria-s-local-hosting-policy-what-it-means-for-payments-consumer-goods-and-security</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a692af894da60ff381ab5b8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:21:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/670e57_c53bc42b10d14b3e9884ef3f1a651eca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenneth Igiri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa Must Look Inward: Building Local Consumer Goods and Adding Value to Raw Materials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Africa exports too much of what it has not finished and imports too much of what it could make. That is one of the central economic contradictions of the continent. Cocoa leaves West Africa, then returns as chocolate. Crude oil leaves African ports, then returns as petrol, plastics, cosmetics, and packaging. Cotton leaves farms, then returns as shirts. Timber leaves forests, then returns as furniture. Minerals leave the ground, then return inside phones, batteries, cables, and machines at far...]]></description><link>https://www.laughinghyena.co/post/africa-must-look-inward-building-local-consumer-goods-and-adding-value-to-raw-materials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6055e35514a6e974a6ee7f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:32:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/670e57_169b1aaef3fb4fe2b723da2b6e3946e1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenneth Igiri</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>