5 Great Gifts to Give Moms this Christmas
“Sweet mother”, the famous song goes, “I no go forget you, for the suffer wey you suffer for me…” and so on. The point is every mom has gone through some form of discomfort on account of their kids; be it in child birth or up-bringing and they deserve to be appreciated. Christmas presents […]
7 Ways to Make This Christmas Count
Christmas can be so full of routine activities that we often neglect or forget to do those little things that will actually have impact and make Christmas more memorable and fun for us, our loved ones and the people around us. We can change that attitude this Christmas, and to help you do just that, […]
5 Great Gifts for Dads this Christmas
Fathers are lovely people; they just get closer to us as they turn grey and old. Sometimes, it seems like only the mums are recognized while the dads are kept on the sidelines. It’s high time we acknowledge that dads also make invaluable inputs in our lives and deserve to be appreciated, and what better […]
7 Ways to Make This Christmas Memorable
Christmas can be so full of routine activities that we often neglect or forget to do those little things that will actually have impact and make Christmas more memorable and fun for us, our loved ones and the people around us. We can change that this Christmas, and to help you do just that, here […]
6 Tips to Having a Stress-free Christmas
The Christmas holiday is one of the most celebrated all over the world. As one that falls on the last month of every year, it involves a lot of travelling and shopping activities. People travel from far and near to celebrate this period with their loved ones, because it’s a season to love and to […]
What Small Businesses Should Look Out for When Hiring
In business, quality comes before quantity. In other words, quality is a key factor for growth. As with the biblical David and Goliath, size does not always connote superiority. SMEs can thrive to greater heights in a competitive business world; all it takes is a potent work force. In fact, no business can flourish without […]
Have You Considered Outsourcing that Business Operation?
Are you a small or medium-sized business owner but haven’t given much thought, if any, to outsourcing some essential aspect of your business? Some small and successful companies have been known to adopt this method, which has worked in promoting their corporate objectives. Outsourcing is a business strategy that aids organizational management. Outsourcing can be […]
Top 7 Secrets of Great Entrepreneurs
Success doesn’t accrue overnight and it doesn’t come on a platter of gold either. Behind every successful man/woman is an innovative mind, hard work, and a trailer load of secrets. We all have 24hours at our disposal, but success depends on how one manages time, and time is a strong factor in entrepreneurship. Starting, owning […]
A Primer on E-Commerce
The campaign to reduce emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the environment gained momentum some decades ago, and “going green”, a term that referred to the adoption of environment-friendly habits was born. The invention of the computer as well as the internet did not just stop at that; many ideas were also born. Great advances […]
There’s More to Your Lemons Besides Making Lemonades
When life throw lemons at you, smile and convert them to a jar of lemonade. Well that is just an adage of life. Actually, there is much more to lemons besides making lemonades. Lemon is oval-shaped and has a greenish-yellow skin. It belongs to the genus of citrus and to the family of rutaceae. Just […]
Getting a Grip on Anger
Anger is a natural human emotion with extensive range of intensities, from minor irritation and annoyance to fury. it is an expressive form of emotion that is manifested in diverse ways such as the use of swear words, high pitch of one’s voice, and often in fits of violence. Everyone experiences anger, and it can […]
How to Dress for the Workplace
Clothing is an essential part of one’s identity, and adding style to it makes one classy and beautiful; the effect is like icing on a lovely cake. Your clothes say a lot about your personality. Every environment and event differs from another, so it takes some effort to determine what is suitable for each occasion. […]
How to Manage Challenging Customers
As far as the world of business is concerned, difficult clients, customers and situations come with the territory. You will have customers who are fickle, rude, talkative, and ones whose demands cannot be satisfied. But as a cliché goes, “the customer is always right.” This, however, does not make difficult ones any easy to deal […]
Oke Idanre – The Hills of Idanre
The Idanre hills are popularly known as Oke Idanre. In Yoruba Language, Oke refers to a mountain or hill. The Idanre Hills are located in Idanre, Ondo State, in the southwestern part of Nigeria. Ondo State is comprised of different ethnic groups such as Akoko, Ilaje, Ondo, and Owo. The Ijaw people, a minority ethnic […]
5 Questions Good Job Candidates Should Ask
It is often hard to know what to expect at the end of interviews, but at the end of most interviews, interviewers often ask potential candidates if they have any question they would like to ask. A candidate who asks questions of substance is perceived as a more engaging candidate. Asking questions show that you […]
How To Make Meetings More Productive
A random survey among employees in select organisations reveals an aversion towards staff and departmental meetings. Reactions discovered from the study shows that people often consider meetings to be boring, unnecessary, and at best a waste of productive hours that could be better utilized. Brian Tracy, a renowned leadership and time management expert, notes that […]