There are hardly enough books/documents that teach aspiring entrepreneurs how to survive the Nigerian business terrain. Every year, there are changes to how business is done in the country and to stay relevant, evolve with the trends. One of the best ways to get the much-needed knowledge in your arsenal is by attending the Connect Nigeria business fair.
The 7th edition of the Connect Nigeria Business Fair comes up on the April 26th and 27th 2019 at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, Lagos state. Unlike the previous editions, this year’s Fair is a two-day event from 9 am – 7 pm tailored to give attendees maximum access to information and allow them to sell their market. Whether you are buying a stall to market your goods or services to other attendees or you are attending the business conference, there is something for everyone.
As a customer, you get to see a wide range of brands selling items of interest at such an affordable rate that you will be spoiled for choice. There will be raffle draws where you could walk away with freebies like Laptops, Smartphones, instant Grants, the list goes on. The speakers at the conference this year are from the following career fields Fintech, Tele Comms, Agribusiness, Confectionary, etc . The speakers are set to change your mindset on how to do business and succeed in Nigeria with innovative solutions provided by their companies. Get ready to be informed and inspired.
As a Business Exhibitor, you get to practice your elevator pitch, score clients and sponsors for your business, network with other professionals in your industry and make good sales per day. Showcasing your business or products may be the main reason you registered for #CNBizFair but if you are lucky enough to join the conference, you could meet professionals you admire in your field who can answer your questions about those issues plaguing your business.
Just planning to attend the event alone, forces you to learn marketing strategies to position your business for your next level afterwards e.g. using the hashtag #CNBizFair on your social media platforms which we all know is the first step to level up. It forces you to read up on customers’ expectations of you as a business person and the information can also be applied after the event.
There are other perks to attending the business fair which is why it has always been well attended. It is considered the biggest Business Fair in Africa, attracting entrepreneurs from all over the country, including visitors from other African countries and continents.
#CNBizFair attendance is Free. But this year, the option of having people volunteer to intern was included. As an intern, you get a Certificate of participation to include in your profile/CV which will make you more attractive to potential employers. You also get meet a lot of interesting people who you can network with after the program or how could even be your future employer. The great part is, you get to use the experience from your involvement in the organisation of the Business Fair to improve your chances of working on a similar project later.
In less than 28 days, the venue will be crawling with over 15,000 registered participants ready to reap the dividends of this mind-blowing Business Fair. Wouldn’t you want to be one of them?
For registration or more info on the fair, visit BizFair
Featured image source: Connect Nigeria
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