C3 AFRICA ‘Content is Queen’ Networking Symposium this Weekend
Nigeria’s premiere content market, C3 Africa, is holding an exclusive networking event in Lagos to announce its content markets across Africa for 2018 – 2019. The event is expected to feature sessions in which the secrets to succeeding in the emerging industry will be unveiled. Programme details are as follows: Obi Asika, Founder, Social Media […]
Connect Nigeria Business Holds Business Mixer For Bloggers
The Connect Nigeria Business Mixer for bloggers was held on June 29, 2018, at the British Council, Lagos. This edition was themed ‘The Business of Blogging’ and there were over 70 participants in attendance comprising approximately 30 bloggers, 20 writers, and quite a number of social media personalities who leveraged on the strategic opportunity to freely […]
Learn About Co-working
So the concept of co-working has been on the rise since the introduction of terms like digital nomads, e-freelancing, distributed teams and so forth. The concept has also gained popularity due to vocations and careers that rely mainly on the internet including internet businesses, blogging/vlogging etc. that do not require traditional office environments to get […]
The Unspoken Rules Of Business Growth: Clarity, Capital and Connection
I have been studying the interconnection of The Three C’s in business and I would like to share a few observations: Capital Every time I am interviewed about small businesses in Nigeria, I am asked how business owners or aspiring business owners can raise capital to start or grow their business. I usually suggest they […]
Letter to my Friend, the Nigerian Undergraduate
Dear Friend, In a country where many universities are struggling and some have already begun to decay, students like you, who still strive for excellence and greatness against the odds, are in the minority. I want you to know that I’m rooting for you, and I have a few things to share with you that […]
How To Make the Most of Trade Shows
Trade shows are becoming popular in Nigeria, partly because businesses are more aware of the benefits they bring. Brand exposure, insights into industry trends, and the chance to make big sales are just some of the compelling reasons, big companies and single person enterprises have for seeking slots at trade exhibitions. But there’s no guarantee […]
Six Questions You Should Ask At a Networking Event
You can make your next networking event more than just an exhibition of repetitive questions or an extravagant celebration of small talk. This article shows you how. Perhaps you don’t regard yourself as a talker (let alone a vivacious chatty person) who takes to networking events as a duck takes to water. Contrary to popular […]
Five Tips For A Successful Business Year
Of course, you want the New Year to be a great one for your business- think costs covered, clients happy, and healthy profit margins.But what are you going to do to make this happen? Here are five things you could do to make this year’s business brilliant. 1. Strengthen Your Customer Care and Feedback Mechanisms […]
3 Myths Small Business Owners Believe
Anyone who has ever started a small business knows that it can be quite a challenge. However, there are certain myths which, when shunned, open the door to profit and fulfilment. 1. I cannot afford to advertise, and I don’t really need it. This thinking usually thrives when, in the entrepreneur’s mind, advertising = spending […]
How to Network Effectively
WHAT do you do when you are standing before a potential business contact, and you are supposed to initiate a discussion which should lead to you expanding your business network? How do you even begin? No doubt, networking is important. In fact, you probably can’t do much without it if you are a business person […]
Events This Weekend: 4 – 6 December
Get set for an action-packed weekend: The Experience Lagos 10 The 10th edition of the world’s biggest gospel concert is about to take centre stage. Over 700,000 people in one venue united with one voice to worship one God. Date; Friday, December 4th, 2015 Venue: Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Time: 7 p.m. Lagos […]
Events This Weekend: 23 – 25 October
Get set for an action-packed weekend: SPAN Presents: The Gathering Love to dance? Attend this exciting dance workshop this weekend. Date: Saturday, October 24th Time: 12 noon – 6 p.m. Venue: Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos. TLWE 2015 The Ladies Wardrobe and Exhibition which is an initiative of Nine Eight Couture and House of TNT […]
Network With African Professionals at NCITY this October
Networking is beneficial for building a strong professional reputation and vast customer base. This fact ties in with the popular saying, “It’s not what you know but who you know” which stands true in the professional world. If you’re interested in pursuing networking opportunities, do attend NCITY’s upcoming inaugural edition in Lagos, set to hold this month (October). […]
Learn From the Pros at The Retail Leaders Conference 2015
Would you like to expand your knowledge of the Nigerian retail industry? Be present at this highly anticipated business conference. Nigeria’s second edition of The Retail Leaders Conference (TRLC) is scheduled to take place on June 16, 2015 at the Eko Hotel & Suites Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria. This will follow right after the conference’s successful first edition in 2014. This […]
How to Build a Professional Network From Unconventional Places
Long before data became king, I had a penchant for keeping information. This may not have been so without my father, who taught his children the importance of good record keeping. On a fateful day, I was confronted by Cynthia, the tallest girl in my class, “What is it you want to do with my […]
3 Networking Tips For The Connect Nigeria Business Fair
Connect Nigeria’s 2nd Annual Business Fair holds tomorrow! Several vendors will be exhibiting their business and key speakers from organizations such as Union bank, Skye Bank, Hotels.ng Jovago, JMG, and several others will be discussing e-business and the growth of your enterprises, so we are going to be giving you key networking tips for the […]