Archives Tag: Entrepreneurship

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

There’s a lot of talks these days about the role data could play in helping businesses grow. You’ve probably heard the buzzwords associated with this: big data, analytics, informatics. They get mentioned so often, you wonder if you’re not missing out on what could be the next big thing in the world of business. But … Continue reading Business Growth Tip: How To Boost Your Business Using Data

By ikenna-nwachukwu

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

The World Bank recently released its sub-regional ease of doing business report for Nigeria. The document is a series of extensive notes on the progress (or lack of progress) made by various states in the country toward creating a conducive environment for businesses to set up and thrive. As expected, the report comes packed full … Continue reading The 5 Easiest States to Start a Business In Nigeria

By ikenna-nwachukwu

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

Maven Williams Services Limited along with her UK based Partners presents a tuition free Mini MBA Course developed and certified by London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) United Kingdom.The Mini-MBA Program is a short coursefocused on the essential skills needed to succeed in a complex global business environment. Registration Fee: N10,000.00 Account Name: Maven … Continue reading Tuition-Free Mini MBA Course: Certificate in Business Skills Competency By London School of Business & Finance

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BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

We live in unparalleled times; times of desperation and turmoil but also times of rare opportunity for unprecedented success. These are times where people go to work on Monday morning, fire up their computers only to discover that they have been yanked off the company network and no longer have a job. Others leave work … Continue reading SME 101: Do You Want To Launch a Successful Business?

By liz-taylor

Events

April 19, 2022

Startup Grind Lagos is hosting Terry Kanu, cofounder – Piggybank.ng and PushCV, at her October meetup. Startup Grind Lagos is hosting Terry Kanu, co-founder of online savings platform, piggybank.ng. Piggybank recently raised $1.1m from investors. This meetup will take place on Saturday, October 27th, at Seedspace – 23 Agodogba Avenue, Parkview Estate, Lagos. Tickets cost N1500 … Continue reading Startup Grind Lagos Hosts Terry Kanu

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BUSINESS Events

April 19, 2022

Lagos will once again be home to the largest business market in West Africa, as the 2018 edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) is set to hold from 2nd November till 11th November at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan, Lagos. LITF The annual business exhibition, organized by the Trade Promotions Board and Nigeria’s … Continue reading 2018 Lagos International Trade Fair

By achem

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

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 the perspective of a local business run with global best practices, I will chunk the … Continue reading SME 101: Top Skills Every Entrepreneur Must Have

By liz-taylor

Events

April 19, 2022

With the upsurge of visionary and truly creative businesses in our country today, more platforms need to be created to both guide channel these business on the right path. In this vein, Brandzone Consulting LLC has created the SME DIY BRANDING WORKSHOP which is taking place in Lagos this September and the catch phrase is … Continue reading BrandZone SME Branding Workshop To Take Lagos By Storm

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BUSINESS Entrepreneurship

April 19, 2022

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 embark on, you really do not need millions of naira to start. Consider these: Save … Continue reading SME 101: Do You Need Money for Your Business?

By liz-taylor

Events

April 19, 2022

Startup Grind Lagos is hosting Founders of 3 leading Edtech Startups in Nigeria Startup Grind Lagos in collaboration with Injini will be showcasing 3 amazing edtech startups and graduates of the incubator – Slatecube, Bluebic, and ScholarX Injinni is Africa’s first edtech dedicated incubator & investor with a portfolio of 16 startups across 7 African … Continue reading Startup Grind Lagos Hosts Edtech Themed Meetup

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BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

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 no one really wants what they are selling. Alternatively, starting a business and realizing that … Continue reading SME 101: Before You Jump In

By liz-taylor

E-Commerce Entrepreneurship

April 19, 2022

I was recently thumbing through my favorite Instagram accounts, and this thought began to build in my head: “Liz, to survive in today’s business environment, which changes faster than you can spell a nine letter name, you have to live in the future.” Someone once said that to survive as entrepreneurs, we must create the … Continue reading SME 101: Entrepreneur, Live In The Future

By liz-taylor

Entrepreneurship

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading SME 101: Five Mistakes Most SMEs Make

By liz-taylor

BUSINESS Fashion

April 19, 2022

Online fashion stores are many. They are, on the whole, quite easily accessible; on social media platforms such as Instagram, you’re just a hashtag away from finding a variety of such stores, displaying pictures of their wares on their pages, as they would on the hangers and shelves in brick-and-mortar shops. If you were scrolling … Continue reading ConnectNigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Kellyzolae Shopping

By ikenna-nwachukwu

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

Ultimus Holdings, a private equity and asset management firm, is interested in providing seed funding to qualified businesses through a vetting process. Interested individuals are expected to submit an updated copy of their Business Plan to investment[@]ultimusholdings.com between Thursday 9th August and Friday 31st August 2018. Following the vetting process by the company, businesses who … Continue reading Ultimus Holdings Set to Provide Funding to Qualified Businesses

By achem