Let a thousand flowers blossom
For the Entrepreneur who has a lot of diverse interest in a dozen things, the better advice is not to switch off his mind and drill down on only one idea. The better advice is to give it a try, …
Airtel launches Wynk, a music app. What do we do now?
Banks used to be banks and just that. Telecommunication companies (Telcos for short) used to just provide connectivity services and just that. That has all changed. Banks are now selling recharge cards, launching online marketplaces, creating online TV stations and …
Startup Faith
I had some conversations recently with several people about the challenges of starting a business. You do not have to be a genius before you know “startup capital” must be amongst the top 3 challenges of starting a business. Well, …
It is all about the WHY
When we start out in business, 2 of the most important questions we have to answer is: WHY are we doing this? and then HOW are we doing this? The WHY question describes the problem we are out to solve …
My Super Nanny!
I stumbled upon Noa Mintz yesterday. 3 years ago, she started a babysitting agency. Today, her company rakes in over $300,000 every year. (That is around ₦60, 000, 000) Today, she is 15 years old and HIRED a 26 year …
Its all about the content
Nowadays, everyone has nearly equal access to publishing tools. A new blog, Youtube channel or online magazine comes along everyday, trying to demand our attention. It is the content then that truly differentiates everyone. Organisations need to be clear on …
That is my idea…
If you fail to act on the ideas you have and keep waiting for the right time or the funds, the chances that you will eventually launch that idea is slim. What is more likely is that one day you …
Taking Responsibility
Aliko Dangote may not be well liked by certain people, but ignoring him is surely hard to do. The Dangote Group has expressed optimism that with its ongoing agricultural projects across the country, Nigeria is on its way of being …
Team motivation
Many Entrepreneurs are driven by the mission, hence they almost nearly forget about the need to have a salary and grow fat at expense of the business. A real Entrepreneur is ready to work out her heart and ensure her …
Moving on from buzz words
“Nothing is impossible” “All things are possible” “No limits” “Forward ever” “Expansion without limits” “Unlimited Advancement” “Higher Life” These are just a few of so many feel good words I have come across the past few months or so. And …