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SME 101: Top Skills Every Entrepreneur Must Have

Thought Leader ‘Michael Gerber’ says that entrepreneurs need five core skills: Concentration, Discrimination, Organisation, Innovation and Communication. I agree, but I believe there are some other skills the Nigerian entrepreneur must master to make it in our milieu. Writing from

Investment Lessons From The Rise of Modern Farm Franchises in Nigeria

Any country with a population of over 170 million inhabitants should be a viable market for small businesses and thousands of franchises! Sadly, this assumption does not necessarily hold true in Nigeria, due to some factors. On face value, franchising

NIBSS Hackathon 2018: ₦3 Million Prize on Offer for Software Developers

The Nigerian Inter bank Settlement System (NIBSS) is inviting software developers to pitch their ideas at its maiden Hackathon, for a chance to win ₦3 million. If you’ve devised a personal identification system that could work as part of a

Did You Know? Onitsha is Home to West Africa’s Largest Market

Onitsha is known for its bustling open-air markets and numerous multi-storey residential buildings. It has a vibrant feel about it, provided by the hustle and chatter of its inhabitants, who are as industrious as you would expect the typical South

Oaks Tranzact Now Offering Mind-blowing Discounts On Clearance/Yard Sales

You know how every year you keep counting the days to the ember months just because you can’t wait to lay your hands on all the mouth-watering sales? And you stay up all night on the eve of Black Friday

What’s the Difference Between a Small Business and a Startup?

The startup fever has engulfed urban Nigeria. But while it has ignited a lot of positive entrepreneurial passion and creativity, it has also brought some unintended consequences with it. One of the less talked about downsides to the whole startup

Business Growth Tip: How To Work With Long-Term Plans

Ada opens a shoe store with one intention: she wants to eventually earn a decent income from it. She rents a shop, stocks it with ladies’ footwear, puts up a signpost at its entrance, and opens business pages on social

NACK In.ter.lude Shopping Party

Nigerian Articulate Culture Kullection (NACK), celebrated her 12 years in business with an exciting runway show and shopping party on Sunday, 16th of September at the prestigious seaside of the Foreshore Harbour, Ikoyi, Lagos. Celebrated for its unmatched ingenuity and

SME 101: Do You Need Money for Your Business?

When asked, 3 out of 5 (would-be) entrepreneurs will tell you that raising money to fund their business idea is the reason they have not launched out. I beg to differ. Depending on the type of business you want to

How To Start A Vehicle Rental Business In Nigeria

Vehicle rentals exist because there’s a real, constant and stable need for them. Businesses sometimes want a vehicle to convey guests; wedding attendees might prefer to travel in a van that’s headed straight for their specific destination, and sports teams

Brands We Love: Tranex Courier Services

Logistics companies are a vital part of the long-distance trading setup. Without them, much of the formal sector would have to improvise delivery systems or rely on other less than satisfactory means to send or receive cargo. They’d be struggling

Did You Know? Nigeria’s Most Valuable Exports

Nigeria continues to rely on crude petroleum exports to bring in foreign exchange. Efforts to diversify its income sources may be ongoing, but they haven’t yet shifted the country away from its economic dependence on fossil fuels. These products still

Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Skills Tribe

Meeting people and networking comes easy for some people, but for others, it could be a herculean task. Yet, because man is and can never be an island of himself, meeting people is a necessity. As a matter of fact,

Business Growth Tip: Automate Your Business Processes

Let’s say you’re running a side hustle apart from your 9-5 job. Your day is usually crammed full with office tasks, and you seldom have time for much else. You’re trying to maintain your small business’s social media pages, but

SME 101: Before You Jump In

Recently I read an article by Ian James where he echoed my concern about the fact that many of people leaving our jobs and jumping into entrepreneurship. An unprecedented number of people are launching businesses only to find out that

Social Media Marketing Tips: What You Should Know About Micro-Influencers And How To Work With Them

As brands and social media experts become more conversant with the best practices for social media, they continually unravel trends that promote brand awareness and higher conversion rates. One of these trends is micro-influencers. They are the newly discovered players

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