Vetsark, 3 Other Startups Emerge Winners of Google Impact Challenge Nigeria
The future just got even brighter! Yes! Brighter for the 12 tech startups that are marching home with a total of $2 million in grant funding from Google. These 12 Startups came out tops in the just concluded Google Impact Challenge Nigeria- an initiative by the search giant to support the growth of local businesses. […]
SME 101: Five Mistakes Most SMEs Make
The most notorious minefield any SME will encounter presents itself when they first start up. This minefield is fraught with mistakes and pitfalls that can take your business out. Stepping Out When I decided to step into the entrepreneurial waters after a career in financial services, I believed I would be the best thing since […]
#CNBizFair 2018: Introducing Charles Anyanwu
Representing the interest of the government at this year’s event is none other than Mr Charles Anyanwu, the Acting Director at Lagos State Employment Trust Fund. He is also the founder, and CEO of Timothy Freeman and Associates, in Lagos. As a certified Project Manager, he has an extensive range experience in Business Development, Entrepreneurial […]
10 Skills You Need to Develop to Succeed in Negotiating.
Problem Analysis Effective negotiators must have the skills to analyse a problem to determine the interests of each party in the negotiation. A detailed problem analysis identifies the issue, the interested parties and the outcome goals. Preparation Before entering a bargaining meeting, the skilled negotiator prepares for the meeting. Preparation includes determining goals, areas for […]
How to Take Advantage of Google+
Seeing as most of us are almost permanently online, an entrepreneur and business man must spend time online wisely so that he generates visibility thus pushing his brand and business further. Google+ is a social networking site that associates web content directly to its author and can help put a business in front […]
Business Development and the Key Skill You Need to Succeed
Business development is a key role in any organization. The business developer is tasked with the responsibility of creating long term value for its customers, building and maintaining strategic business relationships to increase revenue, and even entering new markets in some cases. Even though the responsibilities of a business development executive may vary from organization […]