Fikia's Frontier: Explore Excel Skills and ygap Kenya Accelerator program

Welcome to the World of Excel Skills!

Quotation of the day:

“Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” - Richard Branson 😀

Topic of the day:

Excel Skills

What is Excel?

Microsoft Excel is more than just a spreadsheet tool—it's a dynamic platform empowering individuals and businesses to organize, analyze, and visualize data effectively. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just diving into the world of spreadsheets, Excel is your go-to ally for data mastery. 

Let's dive into the dynamic world of Excel and unravel some powerful formulas and features that can supercharge your data management game!

1. SUM Formula: The SUM function is your ticket to effortless total calculations. Simply select the range of cells you want to add up, and Excel does the math for you. Examples:

• =SUM(A4:A16) adds values in cells A4 to A16.

• =SUM(A4:A16, C7:C20) combines values from A4 to A16 and C7 to C20.

2. AVERAGE Formula: Compute the mean with ease using the AVERAGE formula. Example:

• =AVERAGE(B4:B35) returns the average of numbers between cells B4 and B35.

3. VLOOKUP Formula: Search and retrieve data efficiently! VLOOKUP helps you find values in one column and fetch corresponding values from another. Ideal for tasks like finding product prices by code or locating an employee's name with their ID number.

4. Pivot Tables: Working with large datasets? Pivot Tables are your data summarization and trend exploration allies. Versatile and powerful, they allow you to group and reorganize data, providing diverse perspectives and facilitating easy analysis.

5. Conditional Formatting: Highlight what matters! Conditional formatting transforms data visualization by altering cell appearance based on specific criteria. From highlighting dates post a specific week to creating color scales reflecting revenue positions, this feature adds clarity to your data.

These tools are just the tip of the Excel iceberg! Stay tuned for upcoming workshops and resources where we'll delve deeper into Excel's capabilities. Elevate your spreadsheet skills and unlock new possibilities in data management!

Opportunity of the day:

Featured Program: ygap Kenya Accelerator 2024 for early stage enterprises and start-ups.

Position Overview:

The ygap Kenya Accelerator Program is your gateway to refining and validating your business model, achieving financial sustainability, and amplifying your impact within the community.

Ventures that complete the accelerator program not only enhance their revenue streams but also create jobs, attract further investment, and make a tangible difference in the communities they serve.

What to Expect:

Selected ventures kickstart their journey with a transformative capacity-building bootcamp. This intensive session strengthens business models, fosters connections with like-minded entrepreneurs, and equips participants with essential tools for growth.

Following the bootcamp and a thorough needs assessment, ygap’s team of local experts provides continuous support through accountability sessions, strategic and operational coaching, masterclasses, webinars, financial assistance, on-site business development sessions, and valuable connections to mentors, customers, advisors, and other key players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Link for more information: https://ygap.org/kenya/

Book of the Day:

Don't forget to save this newsletter to practice your skills, and look forward to our Workshop Wednesday and Opportunity Friday!

Warm regards,

Jessica Yao

Media & Content @ FIKIA