The Agri-Business/Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Scheme is an initiative to support the Federal Government’s efforts and policy measures for the promotion of agricultural businesses and small/medium enterprises (SMEs) as vehicles for sustainable economic development and employment generation With the CBN AGSMEIS Loan, you can access up to N10M at 5% per year from the […]
Do you remember the famous saying, “It takes years to build a reputation but just moments to ruin it?” Well, that statement is still as true and valid as ever, especially for SMEs in Africa who might have taken years to build their businesses. For these businesses to thrive, especially amid numerous competitions, customer service is […]
The Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) will by December, 2020, commence three new business ventures as part of its repositioning plans. According to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami two out of these companies have been registered. World Post Day is a day set aside to celebrate the establishment of […]
As an SME in Africa, customer service is an essential factor and culture that you must consider to stand out in Africa. Below are 100 quotes on customer service that will help you shape your business orientation. These quotes are written by successful people all over the world, from entrepreneurs to managers and businessmen and […]
Punch reports, The Central Bank of Nigeria has asked the public to beware of fraudulent loan offers and investment schemes. The acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Osita Nwanisobi, said this in a statement on Thursday entitled ‘Beware of fraudulent loan offers, investment schemes.’ It said its attention had been drawn to fraudulent messages and videos […]
The terms “Customer Service” and “Customer Experience” are most times used interchangeably not just because they are related, but also because they have always co-existed. Successful SMEs in Africa (and anywhere else) know from experience that people prefer to spend their money on businesses that treat them well and give them experiences to remember. The […]
Customer service is more far-reaching than most people presume. Interestingly, the customer service space is constantly evolving. As a result, an SME in Africa must keep up with the times to deliver quality customer service to its customers. Every SME owner has one dream, to have happy customers. One way to achieve this is by […]
The sole reason for any business is to make profit even if you are running it from inside your one-bedroom, there is always room to increase your sales. Email marketing is not new, and it’s neither rocket science. All you need to know is the basics to get started. What is a Drip Campaign? A […]
The Guardian reports, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has commended the Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), for creating the platform that would support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Abia State, assuring that the interventions work. The Governor stated this while receiving the President of Council, NSE, Otunba Abimbola Ogunbanjo, and his […]
Africa is “blessed” with unique problems, and many businessmen and investors discover various business opportunities in Africa. They take advantage of the concurring problems in Africa to solve more problems while expanding their tentacles. In 2015, according to the Africa Wealth Report, there are over 160,000 millionaires in Africa. In recent years, young entrepreneurs and […]
