Starting a Business in December? Here’s How to Do It
Many Nigerians assume that December is a bad month to start a business. People are rounding off the year, companies are closing their books, and everyone seems to be winding things down. But starting a business in December can actually give you a head start for the coming year. If you do it the […]
How to Validate Your Business Idea Before You Quit Your Job
Starting a business can be exciting, but before you take the leap and quit your job, it’s essential to make sure your idea is solid. Learning how to validate your business idea can save you time, money, and stress. It’s all about ensuring that your idea has a good chance of succeeding in the […]
10 Signs Your Business Idea is Scalable
When founders and informed investors weigh business ideas, one thing they consider is the business’s scalability. A lot hinges on the likelihood of an enterprise scaling successfully—catering to increasing demand, expanding without major hitches, and maintaining efficiency amidst growth in productive capacity. If you’re weighing a possible entrepreneurial pursuit, you should look for signs […]
Business Idea: Career Transition Services for Nigerian Women
If you are a Nigerian entrepreneur looking to start a new business in 2024, you should consider starting one that offers career transition services for women. A recent NOIPolls report revealed that 40% of Nigerian women are eager for leadership development initiatives and another 31% looking for more employment opportunities, there is a clear and […]
How to Pitch Your Business Idea to Investors
Pitching your business idea to investors is crucial in turning your entrepreneurial dream into reality. A successful pitch can secure the funding you need to start or grow your business. However, pitching can be daunting, especially if you are new to it. This article will guide you through the key steps to pitch your […]
How to Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur
Many people dream of becoming their boss and starting their own business. Transitioning from employee to entrepreneur is exciting but can also be scary. It requires careful planning, hard work, and a willingness to take risks. Here’s a guide to help you make the transition smoothly and successfully. Read more about Career Understand Your […]
How To Create a Winning Business Plan
The thought of starting a business can be both exciting and scary. Exciting, because you’ll finally have the opportunity to be your Boss, determine how much you can make and also be able to see first-hand the impacts you are making in the lives of others. On the other hand, it could be scary […]
How To Tell if Your PropTech Business Idea is Worth Pursuing
The intersection of real estate and contemporary technology—two of the highest ROI sectors that currently exist –has the potential to yield massive returns to ventures in this domain. But business ideas in PropTech (what this segment is called) aren’t all created equal. Some are extremely viable, as they propose solutions for a large and […]
Practical Tips for Bootstrapping Your Business
Nigeria stands as a land of opportunity, where entrepreneurial dreams take flight and flourish. However, many aspiring business owners face a seemingly insurmountable obstacle: lack of capital. But fear not, for the spirit of entrepreneurship is not bound by financial constraints. With grit, determination, and a well-crafted strategy, you can transform your business idea […]
Profitable Businesses To Start From Home In 2022
Make 2022 count for something. It has been a difficult year with strikes, unpaid salaries and the “japa” wave. In all these, you can be earning right from your couch, bedroom or even kitchen. There are several businesses you can start from home. Read more about Business Home businesses are advantageous due to a number […]
How To Start Your Restaurant (Part I)
The foodservice industry is a growing industry. According to Fortune Business Insight, the global foodservice market size was $2,386.0 billion in 2020. The market is projected to grow from $2,525.4 billion in 2021 to USD 5,027.9 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 10.34% during the 2021-2028 period. These statistics are a huge one that […]
7 Businesses You Can Start In A Poor Economy
Most businesses are prone to failing in poor economic conditions. And that’s not a surprise. The success of any enterprise depends on its being able to sustain its sales. If its customers don’t have the funds to spend on its products or services, such a business will struggle. Read more about Business Tough times, […]
6 Reasons Why Your Business Isn’t Growing
For every business failure, there are causes. Most often, big and small businesses, experience slow growth, no growth, or slow or rapid decline. You might think you had it all figured out – you did the necessary marketing, hired the best team, had a strong business plan – yet your business growth is […]
4 Lucrative Businesses you can start with 50k in Nigeria
Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) form an integral part of our society. There are several entrepreneurs looking to establish startups, but starting a business these days can seem difficult, especially with the current economic situation in the country. When you consider the kind of business you can start and scale with minimal capital, the […]
How To Come Up With A Viable Business Idea
The world is awash with businesses; it shouldn’t be a challenge coming up with one. Just examine what the successful ones are up to, and try to replicate it. Or so we’d like to think. Read more about How-To In reality, discovering a great business idea can be a lot tougher than trying to […]
How To Turn A Business Idea Into A Viable Startup
You have an idea that could become the world’s next big thing. It’s a solution that will fix a real-world problem for countless people, and become highly valued while doing so. Read more about How To There’s true potential in it. If only you could bring this idea to life as a startup. Even […]