Archives Tag: entrepreneur

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

As we enter the 2nd half of the year, it’s time to cut to the chase! If you have been getting distracted or getting confused or trying several fads, it is time to get focused and use your energy correctly to achieve your business goals before the year ends. I decided to go straight to … Continue reading Cut to the Chase and Grow Your Business

By tale-alimi

Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Abimbola Adebakin studied Pharmacy and did an MBA, both at the University of Lagos. Currently completing her doctoral research at Cranfield University, she practiced as a pharmacist for a few years, understudying during holidays at Tabade Chemists and post-graduation with M G Ross, a sister company to Bola Chemists.  She is a Certified Performance Technologist … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Abimbola Adebakin, Advantage Health Africa

By jehonwa

BUSINESS Women

April 19, 2022

NECA’s Network of Entrepreneurial Women (NNEW) is unveiling its maiden conference with theme ‘GIANT STRIDES’ on Thursday, 14th July 2016 at 10 a.m. at the NAF Conference Centre & Suites, Plot, 496 Ahmadu Bello Way, Abuja. The Special Guest of Honour at this unique event is the Hon. Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Hajiya … Continue reading The NNEW Women Entrepreneur Conference

By frederick

CAREER

April 19, 2022

Nothing kills creativity and innovative ideas more than the monotonous company culture some businesses have and I think this stems from the fact that in our part of the world, we prioritize and spend more on the products and services we sell over our employees. Our indifference to our employees is obvious in the way … Continue reading 5 Ideas to Keep Employees Productive

By mary-odunuga

Personality

April 19, 2022

A legal practitioner, hobbyist blogger and mother who is passionate about early developmental education of children, Precious Odimegwu nursed the dream of catering to the educational needs of preschoolers. For years, she planned to start her own Creche and Nursery Institution, writing down what it would look like and how it would be structured. But she … Continue reading cofoundHER Interviews Precious Odimegwu: Inspiring the Best In Children

By ejura

Opinion Personality

April 19, 2022

Like many, my Twitter timeline was flooded by a great number of Happy Birthday tweets two days ago (March 16th), all crafted for one special person. The Man of the Moment was Mr. Chude Jideonwo, a serial media entrepreneur, journalist, author, social activist, youth advocate and my personal role model (Sadly, I can’t claim him as … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why We Love Chude Jideonwo

By connectnigeria

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

X: “Tayo, I have a massive idea that can make me millions from the first month” Tayo: “Okay that’s nice, have you started work on it?” X: “No, I haven’t. I am waiting to gather enough money, and then I will start.” Tayo: “Hmmm”   This is the type of conversation I have every day … Continue reading Motivational Monday: 6 Ways to Start a Business With No Money

By guestpost

BUSINESS Opinion

April 19, 2022

Starting a business – just like other events in a person’s life –  must be well planned and timed, and a number of factors must be taken into consideration before launching out the new venture. Before I delve into those factors and my opinion of what time is right to start your business, I would … Continue reading When is the Best Time to Start a Business?

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BUSINESS CAREER

April 19, 2022

Being an entrepreneur and most times a boss can take a toll on you, and you might experience a bad day or bad week once in a while. However, experiencing burnout goes beyond just having a bad day. Author Christine Louise defines burnout as “a ‘silent condition’ induced by chronic stress that is characterized by emotional … Continue reading 5 Ways to Avoid Burnout as an Entrepreneur

By chris-bamidele

BUSINESS CAREER Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

  By Tessa Doghor One of the ways to make sales online is to show your audience that you are human. ‘No one wants to know how much you know until they know how much you care’. It is still true today. Your potential consumers want you to care about them and about meeting their … Continue reading How to Make Sales Online

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

 We love meeting new entrepreneurs and SME owners at Connectnigeria.com and for this reason we were pleased to meet Nike Majekodunmi, the founder of Nuts About Cakes. Established in 2010, she has been making mouth watering and delectable baked custom cakes, pastries and bread till date. In our interview with this ambitious young woman we get … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Nike Majekodunmi, CEO, Nuts About Cakes

By jehonwa

Books BUSINESS CAREER EDUCATION Reviews

April 19, 2022

The list of books below is a reading list for any entrepreneur or business owner who feels there is still much to be known about the risky adventure entrepreneurs are destined to go through. Once you have chosen this life, your awareness of the tools, skills and information you need might boggle you sometimes. ConnectNigeria has … Continue reading 30 Life-Transforming Books Every Entrepreneur/ Business Owner Should Read

By mary-odunuga

Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

When it comes to starting a business in Nigeria, and indeed anywhere in the world, finding a unique niche and owning it is a huge boost. Kene Rapu talks to Connect Nigeria about her unique world of slippers and her journey from a legal career to fashion entrepreneurship. CN: Tell us a bit about your … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Kene Rapu, Slippers by Kene

By jehonwa

BUSINESS E-Commerce

April 19, 2022

No matter the kind of business you are involved with– web design, web and mobile applications development, graphic design, blogging, make-up, fashion design, etc. – the first rule of Sun Tzu applies. Yes, know your enemy. But in your case, it may be know your audience. Today, understanding your audience is critical to business survival. … Continue reading Startup Marketing – 01: A is for Audience

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TECH

April 19, 2022

Skills4Life is a program being put together by DAFTECH (Digital Access Foundation for Technology Development), a not-for-profit organization with a mission to simplify technology, empower educators and inspire students. The program’s main target is to provide basic and advanced courses in Android, iOS, Windows app development, digital effects, classical character animation, film and video editing, … Continue reading DAFTECH launches Skills4Life Program to equip Nigerian Youths

By frederick