Archives Tag: Business tips

BUSINESS

Why Is Growing A Business So Hard?

April 19, 2022

  I cannot count the number of times I have heard this statement! Business owners lament to me regularly about how hard it is to find the right people and to find funding for their business. Then they turn to the harsh Nigerian economic climate with our current infrastructural challenges. Sometimes what is supposed to … Continue reading Why Is Growing A Business So Hard?

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BUSINESS

Want To Revive Your Failing Business? These Five Steps Should Help

April 19, 2022

Businesses fail. But in many instances, enterprises which go down-under could have been saved if their managers knew what the problem with the business was, and how to tackle them. If you think your business is in dire straits and you need to get it out of the ‘danger zone’, then you should take these … Continue reading Want To Revive Your Failing Business? These Five Steps Should Help

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BUSINESS

3 Challenges Nigerian Entrepreneurs Face Starting Out

April 19, 2022

Starting a business is not without its challenges, but the good thing is that where there is a will, there is a way. Many entrepreneurs who are successful today faced various challenges while starting out, but with hard work, creativity and persistence, they’ve been able to find a way out. Here are three common challenges … Continue reading 3 Challenges Nigerian Entrepreneurs Face Starting Out

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Books BUSINESS

7 Questions You Need To Answer before Filling Those CAC Forms

April 19, 2022

I recently read a book, Zero to One, by Blake Masters and Peter Thiel, recommended to me by an article on Inc.com. And having written my first book, partly as a commercial venture to revive my online bookstore start-up—which had failed twice—I could quickly see why I needed to pivot back into retail but not … Continue reading 7 Questions You Need To Answer before Filling Those CAC Forms

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BUSINESS Sales

Brexit: Five Lessons In Marketing From The “Vote Leave” Campaign

April 19, 2022

The victory of the Euroskeptical camp in the referendum to decide whether the UK stays in the EU has been described as shocking by many commentators. And maybe it is. But beyond the talk of it being a “miracle-of-a- nightmare” as pro-EU activists tag it, are there any real lessons we can learn from it? … Continue reading Brexit: Five Lessons In Marketing From The “Vote Leave” Campaign

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BUSINESS

10 Tips on Selecting a Location for Your New Firm

April 19, 2022

Most people regard finance as the most important factor involved in setting up a new business. And it’s understandable that they would take that view. Give me that start-up capital, and I’ll make something fantastically successful out of it. This mirrors popular thought. But only a surprisingly small number of intending entrepreneurs take the decision … Continue reading 10 Tips on Selecting a Location for Your New Firm

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BUSINESS CAREER

Advertising is Just One Leg

April 19, 2022

The gift of speech, like every other talent, can be of natural endowment or acquired through learning. Through practice, this gift gets better; expanding into new horizons and like good music becomes irresistible to anyone who listens. Say for example, Mr. Douglas heads the business development department in an organization. As executive, he is also … Continue reading Advertising is Just One Leg

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BUSINESS Tip of the Day

Registration of Companies, Business Names and Incorporated Trustees Under the Nigerian Law

April 19, 2022

Business is critical in every economy and it has become one of man’s most engaging activities since the advent of the industrial revolution. Most countries of the world have enacted legislations to regulate business activities for the smooth running of society, including Nigeria. COMPANIES The formation and registration of companies are regulated by the Companies … Continue reading Registration of Companies, Business Names and Incorporated Trustees Under the Nigerian Law

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BUSINESS Tip of the Day

3 Tips for Effective Corporate Gift Giving

April 19, 2022

As the Christmas season gets closer, most companies are carefully strategizing their corporate gift giving – let’s call it gifting – plans to appreciate their customers. Your company may even be one of them, following through with a strict corporate policy perhaps. But here is a question. How many companies genuinely enjoy giving corporate gifts? Really. … Continue reading 3 Tips for Effective Corporate Gift Giving

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BUSINESS CAREER Personality

Motivational Monday: CNTV Interviews Steve Harris

April 19, 2022

Steve Harris is not your average business and life strategist. His journey to greatness makes him anything but; a journey highlighted by consistent passion, perseverance and determination, right when the ordinary professional would have given up easily. Imagine leaving your 9 to 5 job to pursue your dreams with a pregnant wife at home, only … Continue reading Motivational Monday: CNTV Interviews Steve Harris

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BUSINESS

5 Ways Social Media Can Help Your Business

April 19, 2022

While more than 90 percent of the world’s population stays interested in posting selfies on the internet, a few savvy entrepreneurs are seeking creative ways to deploy social media recognition for their businesses. In this article, Jovago.com, Africa’s largest hotel booking portal presents tips on how to increase your social media presence and help your … Continue reading 5 Ways Social Media Can Help Your Business

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BUSINESS

What’s the Difference Between a Board of Directors and an Advisory Board?

April 19, 2022

Read on to find out if you need a board of directors or advisory board for your business decision making processes: BOARD OF DIRECTORS A board of directors is made up of individuals appointed by a company’s shareholders. They are responsible for setting strategic goals, and appointing the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) among other … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between a Board of Directors and an Advisory Board?

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BUSINESS CAREER Tip of the Day

Learn a Skill Wednesday: 5 People Skills That Will Help You Succeed

April 19, 2022

TEAM: Together, Everyone Achieves More. Witty yet true, the above-mentioned points to the need for implemented people skills in business. The culmination of virtues can ultimately secure increased productivity and subsequently, profitability when effectively applied. We all know the damage that poor customer service can incur profit-wise. Some businesses also experience high staff turnover rates due to … Continue reading Learn a Skill Wednesday: 5 People Skills That Will Help You Succeed

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BUSINESS

Authentic Advice on Starting a Small Business in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Learning from those who have been there, done that, and are still standing, is a vital part of succeeding as an entrepreneur in Nigeria. In line with our passion for building Nigerian businesses, we asked some Nigerian entrepreneurs, “What advice do you have for aspiring and upcoming entrepreneurs?” Here’s what they said: 1. Sincerity is … Continue reading Authentic Advice on Starting a Small Business in Nigeria

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Agriculture Business Profiles

Business Profile: The Releaf Group

April 19, 2022

The Releaf Group is an African management consulting firm that is focused on agriculture, technology and business. The company partners with clients from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in Africa to amplify their highest yield prospect, address their most critical challenges, and transform their enterprises. The Founder/CEO of The Releaf Group, Toby Nzewi is a … Continue reading Business Profile: The Releaf Group

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