Were you caught unawares by the global financial crisis? Were you affected by the mass retrenchment that swept though the globe? Are you living in the fear of financial uncertainty? Are you prepared to take your destiny into your own hands? If your answer to any of the questions above is yes; then you are …
Become an Entrepreneur
Today, i just want to share some tit bits with you. I got inspired to write this because of some statements i often hear from aspiring entrepreneurs. Statements such as “i want to be my own boss” or “i want to be in charge” or “i hate taking orders.” Most entrepreneurs aspire to be their …
What is strategic leadership and how does it help us build a successful business? Many articles, books and journals have been written about strategic leadership. They include rules, pointers, styles, and biographies of inspiring leaders or business leaders that made world history. But there are certain strategic leadership ideas that we fail to recognize in …
Those who follow my posts and articles will observe that i sometimes write topics that either looks irrelevant or unimportant. But i want you to know that in business, what you term little and irrelevant usually make big differences. “A cup that is full is useless.” – Chinese Proverb “In the best books, great men …
Today, I want to write something a little bit different but still in line with starting a business and business development. Most individuals and even writers sometimes write on the characteristics or traits of successful entrepreneurs. But of all entrepreneurial and business write ups I have read with respect to starting a business and building …
Are you about creating a prototype for your invention? If YES, here is how much you should spend on the prototype of your invention and how to go about it. If your idea has gotten to the stage of building a prototype, then you are much closer to fulfilling your dream. At this stage, your …
Do you want to build your business network fast? If YES, here are 20 business networking tips & tricks for entrepreneurs, employees and young professionals. When the need to build a strong, rewarding, professional or business relationship arises, networking always delivers. When it comes to building successful businesses, networking is one of the most important …
Do you want to be independent, enterprising and successful at age 15, 16 or 17? If Yes, here are 20 sure tips to help you become an entrepreneur at a young age. It is never too early for you to start a business and become an entrepreneur. Gone are the days when parents had to …
Do you want to be a successful entrepreneur but don’t know how? If YES, here are 50 tips to help you become successful in business at a young age with no experience. A lot of young people are frustrated by the current economy. In fact, researches have shown that young people are three times more …
Do you want to boost your business network profile? If YES, here are 15 sure tips and tricks on how to meet a famous person or celebrity and network with them. And No, you don’t have to be a stalker or a creep. There are decent ways to meet famous people and build beneficial relationships …
Have you dreamed of starting your own business but you are yet to pursue that dream? Do you have a good business idea and business plan but you just don’t know what to do next? Do you have everything it takes to become an entrepreneur or business owner but you just can’t find the push …
What are the business success secrets of Aliko Dangote? How did Aliko Dangote become a billionaire and the richest black man in the world? Well, i advice you read on to find the answers you seek. Culling from a popular quote that says “if you want to be rich and successful, observe what the rich …
Can anyone make a million dollars fast from scratch? What can I sell to make a million dollars fast overnight? What can I do to make a million dollars in a year? “Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how devilishly expensive it is to be poor.” – James Baldwin “A million dollars is …
Do you want to learn what it takes to become rich overnight? If YES, here’s how to become a millionaire fast in 1 year or less with no money? It is the dream of most people to make a million dollars but unfortunately, they won’t because they don’t know how to. So in this article, …
What are the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs? What is the driving force behind most famous, successful entrepreneurs that propel them in their quest to acquire massive wealth? This seems to be the most bugging question on the mind of young entrepreneurs. Today, I am going to answer that question by sharing with you the exact …
How did Mark Zuckerberg develop the idea for FaceBook.com? How did Mark Zuckerberg rise from nothing to become the youngest billionaires in the world? What lessons can be drawn from the startup story of Mark Zuckerberg and his Facebook Company? If you are interested in the answer to any of the questions, then read on. …
What are the best business management books for entrepreneurs? What are the best selling business books recommended for entrepreneurs? What books did i read to become so knowledgeable about business and investing? Well, I advice you read on to find out. It is no longer news that the reading culture is dying among youths of …
Why do women find it difficult to succeed in business when starting from scratch? What are the business challenges women entrepreneurs face especially in Africa? What are the factors that militates against women in entrepreneurship? How do you overcome these challenges? Well, i advice you read on to find the answers you seek. A closer …
What is the primary duty of an entrepreneur? What is the most important task of an entrepreneur? Well, i advice you read on to find out. The word “entrepreneur” is one that sparks interests in the heart of many; yet, it’s a single word that holds diverse perception in the minds of people. The word …
Have you experienced business failure in the past? Are you afraid of starting a business because of the fear of failure? Do you fear failure? Is failure a sign of defeat? Are there individuals who failed and still went on to succeed? If you desire an answer to any of these questions, please read on. …
What is the entrepreneurial process of starting a business? Do you need a detailed guide or blueprint for starting a business? Then i advice you read on. Today, I will be sharing with you the step by step process every entrepreneur must undergo when starting a business from scratch. This process is called the “Entrepreneurial …
What’s the difference between business schools for managers vs entrepreneurs? What are the top 5 business schools for entrepreneurs? I advice you read on to find out. I recently wrote an article titled “20 Top Best Business Schools in the World for Managers and CEOs” and now, I am bringing the part B which highlights …
So you want to become an entrepreneur? You want to start your own business and be your own boss? Well, I say congratulations but my concern is: are you really prepared to be an entrepreneur? Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? “He that is prepare; has half won the battle.” – …
Why do entrepreneurs fail to succeed in business? Why do most startups fail? Are you an entrepreneur? Are you going to succeed in business or not? Well, i advice you read on to find out if you are heading for success or not. Though I am not wishing you failure, I will like to provide …
So you are basking in the euphoria of starting a business? Sorry to burst your bubble, here are 10+ reasons why you will never build a successful business. With the high rate of unemployment and the rapidly increase perception of being your own boss, many people are rushing into starting a business. Now everybody dream …
Are you about quitting your job to start a business? If yes, then why do you want to quit your job? Why do you want to start a business? Well, this article will help you get in the right mindset to quit your job and start a business. I am an advocate of the need …
Everyone loves stories especially when such stories are based on real life experiences. Everyday news is filled with stories of individuals who made or broke it. Human naturally love challenging stories; stories of exploit, stories that touch and connect with them emotionally. Now I want to bring the subject of stories down to entrepreneurship. The …
The list of Forbes richest successful entrepreneurs and drop out billionaires is dominated by men; but there are women who refused to die without leaving their prints in the sands of time. I am talking about women who took the bull by its horn and refused to accept anything below average from life. I have …
As an entrepreneur and investor, I have other successful business mentors and investment gurus I look up to for guidance and inspiration. And one of such successful entrepreneurs is Carlos Slim Helu; the richest man in the world 2010 and one of the richest people in the world. Over the years, I have quietly been …
Have you ever at one time or the other admired the fortune 500 CEOs? Have you ever wished to be one of the top corporate managers of the business world? Are you building a business so that you can write yourself huge paychecks monthly? Then you better have a rethink because the highest paid CEOs …
What is the secret to the success of the top 20+ richest people in Nigeria? Who are the Nigerian billionaires in 2023 and how did they amass their wealth? What are the business success secrets of the successful entrepreneurs in Nigeria? What does it take to become a billionaire in Nigeria? If the answer to …
What secret made Bill Gates the richest man in the world? Was Aliko Dangote; the richest black man in the word born to be an entrepreneur? How did Oprah Winfrey become a talk show billionaire and richest black woman in the world which other talk show hosts battle with mediocrity? How come the most successful …
One of my sources of inspiration is to see women doing exploits in business, and giving their male counterparts a run for the money. Are you an aspiring woman entrepreneur? Or you are just starting a new business? Do you want to learn how to start a business from scratch and grow it successfully? Do …
What’s the difference between an entrepreneur and a manager? It’s never my intention to make this article controversial but I could help express my own view after witnessing a heated debate between my friends and the subject of the argument was “entrepreneurs vs. managers; which is more important to the process of building a business.” …
Who are the 25 top internet billionaires in the world? What’s the secret to the success of the top internet entrepreneurs? How did they come about their wealth? How did they become billionaires? And how can you replicate their success strategies to become a millionaire or billionaire? You are going to find out soon. In …
Today, I will be sharing with you the entrepreneurial story of one of the richest men on the soil of Africa. This man is young, ambitious and a billionaire by all standards. He was once an Executive Governor of Abia State, Nigeria; the founder of Slok Group and most importantly, a drop college drop out. …
School! School!! School!!! The ultimate dream of every Nigerian parent is to see their children pass through school, earn a degree, get a high paying job and live happily ever after. This was the dream we were sold on as kids, “To graduate and get a good job” and most parents / children pursued this …
Now putting business issues aside for a while, I want to share some real life tips, advice or whatever. I have had a lot of experiences in life and while reflecting over them, I was able to extract some lessons I have learned. So without wasting your time, below are 23 life lessons I have …
Do you want to start a business and be your own boss? If YES, here are 7 easy steps to become a CEO of your own company even without experience. Becoming a CEO in your own company is far easier than becoming a CEO in a company owned by another individual or group. In fact, …
Have you seen the movie ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’? Do you remember the scene where Jordan Belfort (Leonardo Di Caprio) was being interviewed for a job asked to sell penny stocks to a man over the phone? Wow, that movie is a must-watch for every marketer. I must warn you of the extreme use …
The everyday life of an entrepreneur involves so many tasks, you could easily get frustrated and overwhelmed. It’s like twenty hours isn’t just enough as your day. Too many things will beg for your attention all at once—your business, your family, your car, your pet, and your urge to unwind. Organizing your life as an …
Have you ever thought of the fact that out of the billions of people on earth, only a small fraction ever makes wealth before they pass on? The ratio of rich people to poor people is just so high; however, you need to ask yourself which side you want to fall to. Do you want …
Do you want to learn how to get rich quick without using your own money? Do you want to learn how to license an idea and make a lot of money fast; starting from scratch? If YES, then i advice you read on. In this article, I intend to be very blunt. No sentiment or …
Are you a self employed entrepreneur or business owner? Are you wondering if there are any actual difference between the two? I advice you read on to find out. Have you ever come across an entrepreneur who scarcely has time for himself? He or she does may not even have the luxury of time to …
Are you the type of person who love to be in the spotlight and you are also enterprising? If YES, here are 10 guaranteed ways to become a famous entrepreneur. The desire of most entrepreneurs is not just to make a fortune, but it is also to make fame. The truth is that as an …
Who are the top richest industrialist billionaires in the world? What’s the success secret of the industrialist billionaires and how can you replicate it? How can you become a billionaire industrialist? Industrialists all over the world are known to be very wealthy people simply because of the multiple businesses that are in their control. Without …
Why do you want to be an entrepreneur? Do you want to become a successful business owner but you have neither money nor college degree? If YES, then i advice you read on? How did entrepreneurs like Larry Ellison, Bill Gates, Ingvar Kamprad, Michael Dell, Aliko Dangote and Thomas Edison become successful? I want to state …
Do you want to start a tech startup but lack business ideas or the know-how? If YES, here are 9 simple steps to becoming a tech entrepreneur at a young age. Becoming a technopreneur at a very young age is the best decision you would ever make. You don’t have to wait till you have …
Is an academic degree needed to become a successful entrepreneur? Will it help your startup or be a competitive advantage for you? I advice you read on to find out. “If I had learned education, I would not have had time to learn anything else.” – Cornelius Vanderbilt Most people will argue in the positive …
Have you ever failed at your attempt to start any business? If you have ever failed at any of your attempts to start a business, then you are not alone. Most of the successful business people you see around you sure have experienced one form of failure or the other before they eventually succeeded. For …
Do you want to start a business, be financially independent and succeed as a teen? If YES, here are 13 easy steps on how to become a teenage entrepreneur. There is a popular misconception that if you want to be an entrepreneur, it is best to wait till later in life to start pursuing that …
Are you sad and demoralized because your investment in business went down the drain? If YES, here are 15 best ways to stay motivated after failing in business. Starting any business comes with its own risks and the fact that you are expected to face some risks when you start your business means that the …
Do you feel left behind by your peers because you don’t have a college degree? If YES, here is a list of 55 famous, richest school drop out billionaires to inspire you. How does it sound to your ears that most of the world’s richest men and women were school drop outs? Well don’t be …
Entrepreneur vs manager, what’s the difference and which are you? Here is a detailed comparison between an entrepreneur vs business owner vs business manager. The terms “entrepreneur”, “business owner” and ” business manager” are sometimes used interchangeably because of the roles they play, but it is a fact that these three terms are totally different …
It is easy to set a goal to be a billionaire but without a strong “WHY”, you may abandon the goal. Sometime ago, I set a goal to become a billionaire in my life time and I provided a step by step plan for those who intend to attempt the feat. Since setting this goal …
How would you feel, what would you do if you had a billion dollars overnight? Do you want to be a billionaire in 5 years or less? If YES, here are 11 proven ideas & tips on how to become a self made billionaire starting with no money or experience “We are self made, or …
What is your primary aim for building a business? Why quit your day job? Here are 8 strong reasons you should take the leap to become an entrepreneur. Everyday, employees are quitting their jobs and new business ventures are started all over the world. Every day, I come across entrepreneurs basking with enthusiasm and passion …
What is foreign exchange rate policy and how does it affect local businesses? Here is everything an entrepreneur must know about foreign exchange rate. If you are an entrepreneur who is interested in starting a business that will transact business not just in your country but also from clients outside your country, then you need …
At the most basic level, paparazzi hang out on the streets and in public places waiting for an opportunity to photograph a star. In public, the paparazzi can snap away unrestricted by laws. But for a paparazzo who wants to earn the big bucks, this method is far too inefficient; he must make sure he’s …
Where can you meet celebrities? Where are their favorite hangouts? Here are the top places celebrities hang out in USA, UK, Canada, Australia and South Africa. A lot of people enjoy the entertainment industry, including watching television, films and music videos, even the news. Suddenly, you are strolling down the street, dining in a restaurant …
Are you on maternity leave and want to start a side business? If YES, here is a 10-step guide on how to start and run a business while pregnant. The fact that you are starting your business while you are pregnant is a wonderful thing, especially because you are ahead of other entrepreneurs who are …
Most entrepreneurs, at one time or the other, have had to move their vacation plans due to a business emergency or they just didn’t have anyone to leave in charge of their affairs while they are away. For most, the few times they have managed to go on vacation, they found they were not able …
Entrepreneurship remains one of the most challenging and stressful life paths to toe. An entrepreneur is an individual who starts a new venture or business, observes, and offers solutions to problems. The modern entrepreneur is an innovator, a creator of ideas, and a genuine risk-taker. These individuals play a very vital role in any economy, …
If you want to go into the world of business and you intend to start your business on the right note, you are required to acquire the right knowledge and one of the ways you can acquire the right knowledge is to read the right books. No doubt, to read is one thing, but to …
There are several skilled trades that an aspiring entrepreneur can learn and then start a thriving business with. A skilled trade is a career path that requires hands-on work and specialist knowledge. A blue-collar worker refers to workers who engage in hard manual labor, typically agriculture, manufacturing, construction, mining, or maintenance. Interestingly, economic instability hardly …
People no longer enroll in a university for the purpose of studying a course and then go on to work for a company. People now pick up courses at the university that will help them become successful entrepreneurs. Interestingly, most universities are now designing courses that will help students start and run their businesses successfully. …
A business day is used to describe the typical hours in a day when normal business operations are known to take place. If there are no holidays, then note that 7-10 business days refers to seven to ten consecutive days that fall within the period between Monday to Friday. A business day is ideally Monday …
Most often, it is considered illegal and unethical to start a business directly in competition with your employer. If you intend to do so, then you have only two options: quit your job or don’t open the business. Have it in mind that any employee who starts a business that is directly competing with his …
There is no ideal, one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Some people will tell you that job titles rarely matter, especially for a startup; however, research and reports have proven that they do, and tend to be very critical to the success of a business. In their simplest form, job titles describe employee roles, but according …
People are increasingly transforming their passions and hobbies into financially rewarding side hustles, such as dog sitting, private tuition, repurposing furniture, running private errands, or offering products on Etsy. You can indeed start up most of these gigs as a small enterprise. Side hustles are appealing for a variety of purposes, including the ability to …
Yes. If you’re making a revenue of $600 or anything above this threshold from any sort of work, regardless of whether it’s a side job, part-time, or transitory, you will indeed be expected to file a tax return. It is necessary that you always pay taxes on your earnings from gig work. If you work …
Yes, you can wear black jeans for business casual. As a matter of fact, wearing black jeans for business casual is one of the most popular options you have. Although, there are people that cannot be caught wearing jeans whether as business casual or full casual, that does not negate the fact that black jeans …
Yes, you can wear tennis shoes with business casual. Come to think of it, the reason why people wear business casual is to look comfortable and relaxed, and still look presentable for business meetings. The fact that you are wearing corporate shoes all through the week means that you would want to embrace any form …