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Chinedu Kalu

Co-founder and COO at startbuddi

Chinedu Kalu is the co-founder and chief operating officer of startbuddi, responsible for how the company runs day to day. Chinedu writes about the operational side of a small business: registering and running the company, money, hiring and the routines that keep a team on track.

Co-founded startbuddi and runs its operations

OperationsBusiness setupCash flowHiring and teamsPlanning

Published by Chinedu Kalu

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Goals & OKRs9 min read · Jul 9

How to set OKRs for an agency your team will actually follow

How to set OKRs when client work eats every hour: a step-by-step method, examples for studios, agencies and consultants, and a weekly…

Goals & OKRs10 min read · Jul 7

OKR implementation for small businesses: a practical guide to setting and tracking goals

How to implement OKRs in a business of one to twenty people: the basics, a first-quarter plan, weekly check-ins, scoring and whether…

Projects9 min read · Jul 4

Project management software for freelancers: when to leave the spreadsheet, and what to choose

Most freelancers run projects in a spreadsheet, and that's fine until it isn't. Here's how to spot the moment to switch and…

Help articleJun 1, 2026

How to use the expenses section in Money Manager

What the expenses section in Money Manager is for and how to use it: record costs, attach receipts, set up repeating costs…

Help articleMay 6, 2026

How to create and send invoices in startbuddi

Create an invoice in Money Manager, add line items and tax, let your customer pay online, and send it by email in…

Money9 min read · Apr 23

How to track cash flow without an accountant

How to track cash flow without an accountant: the difference from profit, a 13-week forecast template, ways to get paid sooner and…

Running a businessNigeria10 min read · Mar 2

How to register a business in Nigeria: a plain-language guide to CAC registration for 2026

A plain guide to registering a business in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission: business name or company, what you need, the…

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