THE YEAR 2020; A YEAR FOR A WELL-DESIGNED BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN
If there is one thing the year 2020 has taught us, it is that disasters are usually unforeseen and, most times, unavoidable. All you can do is be prepared to face it. The covid-19 pandemic has tested every business continuity Plan, and many startups in Nigeria were caught in sticky situations. The tragic turn of […]
Read MoreWhy Does A Startup Need A Business Consulting Firm?
The mentality that we run with, is what makes us neglect manuals, as we attempt to figure it out ourselves. How many times have you considered reading the operation manual of a device? I bet you simply learn on the job but it doesn’t seem to work well every time, right? Right! That’s the reason […]
Read MoreRETAIN YOUR CUSTOMER BASE USING SOME SIMPLE TIPS
As a startup founder, you know that there is no greater desire to win your first customer or your first ten customers. You’ll do whatever it takes to call a customer your own. Customer acquisition is something you’ll practically fantasize about it. I’ve heard some entrepreneurs compare that feeling of owning their first pet. Beautiful, […]
Read MoreChoosing a business model for your startup
Startups are primarily born out of big, contemporary, bright ideas. However, even the most bright idea will quickly neutralize and die out, if executed inappropriately. It is for this reason that at the core of every successful startup, there needs to be a sound, profitable business model. The idea itself is just the first step […]
Read More6 Ways Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Can Break into the Nigerian Market
Innoson vehicle manufacturing has been a trending topic for the past few weeks. Big Brother Naija winner was gifted with a brand new Innoson G80 SUV to acknowledging a design of IVM logo created by Farouq Osuolale, an undergraduate of the University of Ibadan, to the recent procurement of 100 vehicles by Enugu state government. […]
Read MoreKEY POINTS TO INCLUDE WHEN PREPARING AN INVESTOR PITCH DECK
A pitch deck is an important tool you need if you plan to talk to investors. This is why you need to make sure your deck tells the story of your startup and all you plan to achieve. Here are some key points that you will need to include in your pitch deck irrespective of […]
Read MoreHOW TO SUCCESSFULLY PITCH YOUR BUSINESS IDEA TO AN INVESTOR
There is so much work that goes into the process of securing funding from an investor. This involves writing a business plan and pitch deck that is convincing enough to communicate every important part of your business either as a startup trying to get into the game or an established business owner planning on expanding […]
Read MoreWHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE STARTING A SIDE BUSINESS WHILE STILL EMPLOYED
It is true that there are a growing number of people interested in owning a business and there are many factors to be considered to do this; Factors that will be discussed as a separate post. The focus of this post are the people with a steady job that are consider owning a side business. […]
Read MoreFACTORS THAT HINDER YOU FROM GETTING A BUSINESS LOAN
It is very common for business owners to consider taking a loan either as a startup trying to launch or even as an existing business trying to scale up by launching a new product, buy new equipment, rent a bigger space or hire more staff, just to name a few; as a business owner you […]
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