Applying for a loan online comes in handy when your business is cash-strapped, or you need urgent funding. Loans aren’t always a bad idea. If you get it right, taking a loan could be one of the best decisions you can make for your business. The problem is that many business owners don’t know what […]
Each business should have different organization units. Most businesses startup as the dreams of one or more founders but quickly scale to include more team members. This creates the need to share responsibilities aimed at achieving a primary business objective. For ‘first-time’ startup founders, however, this means dividing responsibilities quickly becomes a hassle. Questions like […]
As an entrepreneur, one of the toughest decisions you would have to make is staffing. We all desire to see our businesses grow beyond micro-level of sole-proprietorship; it is important to hire people to perform certain functions in the business as we scale-up. Hiring the right-fit goes beyond announcing vacancies and screening CVs, it also […]
One of the best ways to increase your online visibility is by being where your target audience is. Every business has an ideal audience they are trying to communicate with, and if you are not where they are, you might just be leaving money on the table. In the online marketing space, Instagram is one […]
One of the greatest challenges you will experience as an owner of an SME in Africa is finding money to run your business. Whether it is renting an office space or purchasing the necessary equipment, you will need some money to get your business running. According to a recent report, more than 94% of new […]
Nigeria is a country blessed with several daily income businesses to venture into. Gone are the days where owning a business was a luxury only the rich could afford. Now, there’s a whole lot of business opportunities you can start with affordable business capital. Let’s take a look at some of these businesses: 1. Food […]
The idea of taking a business loan is often quite scary. Unfortunately, successful SMEs in Nigeria understand that taking periodic business loans is an undisputed aspect of owning a small business and one of the most difficult decisions an SME owner will face. Whether you’re aiming to grow your business exponentially or just to keep […]
Personality influences leadership and leadership revolves around people. Top leadership experts and coaches believe that everything about leadership is considered from the perspective of the people. How well do you relate with people? How efficiently do you communicate? Are you a team player or do you favour lone ranging? How do your values, principles, and […]
Why should SMEs get loans? The truth is that Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a big role in the economy. Although these SMEs grow in numbers, there are major setbacks such as lack of adequate capital and funding. As a business expands and gains a competitive advantage, the existing capital may not be enough […]
The term omnichannel is not new to the marketing industry. Most businesses might be using this technique without actually knowing this terminology. Omnichannel refers to the sales and marketing experience that your customers have throughout all your channels, whether it be in-store or online. It allows your customer to enjoy a seamless experience with the […]
