1. Cultural Adjustment: ignorance about the local culture and business environment.
2. Language Barrier: Difficulty in understanding or communicating effectively in local languages eg Twi, Ga, Ewe etc.
3. Network and Connections: Frustrations arising from minimal network and connections.
4. Regulatory Challenges: Inadequate knowledge of Ghana’s legal and regulatory framework.
5. Access to Funding: Difficulty in accessing information on securing funding and financing for their business.
6. Talent Acquisition and Retention: Minimal knowledge on how to find and keep skilled employees.
7. Infrastructure and Logistics: Challenges with electricity outages, disruptions in internet connectivity and poor road network to some locations.
8. Market Understanding: Limited understanding of the local market and consumer behavior.
9. Bureaucracy and Corruption: Dealing with bureaucratic red tape and corruption.
10. Homesickness and Isolation: Coping with the emotional challenges of living away from family and friends.
