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5 Small Business Financing Options to Fuel Your Growth
When running a small business, securing the right financing can make all the difference in scaling your operations, managing cash flow, and seizing growth opportunities. Navigating the plethora of financing options available can be daunting, but understanding your choices is the first step toward making an informed decision. Here, we explore five small business financing…
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How to brand your business in 2024 (steps + examples)
Consistent and professional branding builds trust between businesses and consumers
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Why Dr. Dedun quit medicine to start Dedun’s cakes
If you have been fortunate enough to try one of Dedun’s cakes, like me, then you would understand why I am this ecstatic. In this article, the CEO of Dedun’s cakes, Dedun Oluwo, talks about how she transitioned from being a medical doctor to owning and managing a cake/pastry business in Lagos,Nigeria. I mean, what…
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5 Ways to Get Out of A Breakeven
Breakeven is simply a point in your business where your business profit = business expenses. You’re not making any money, but neither are you in debt. It can be a difficult point for any business to be in because the business is just stagnated. At this stage, the business is not growing but is also…
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The Hilda Baci Story: 3 Key Lessons For Business Owners
Chef Hilda Baci embarked on a journey to break the world record for longest cooking time. What lessons can business owners across Nigeria learn about 2 years of hardwork and 100 hours of sheer determination?
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7 Reasons No One Is Buying From Your Business
One of the biggest worries of any business owner is to be seemingly doing the right things, and not getting results that match up. As a business owner, going days or weeks without making any sales can be quite frustrating. But, there’s a chance that the reason why this may be happening is as a…
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How to Make Good Instagram Reels For Businesses
Instagram reels were introduced in 2020 to compete for a space in the video creation market. 4 years later, it is still Instagram’s algorithm’s most favoured feature. Although it has existed for almost 4 years, not all businesses have been able to hack making good reels that convert into followers or buyers. Reels help expose…
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Hiring for small businesses in Nigeria: 5 things to consider
In a small business, it is very unlikely that your first hire will be a human resources person. The need for business owners to understand what to consider and look out for when hiring is of utmost importance. Here are 5 important things you should think about and carefully consider when hiring for your business:…
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5 Habits of Succesful Business Owners
In Nigeria, most people begin businesses for 2 major reasons. Another widely popular reason is – ‘I want to be my own boss’. But beyond being your own boss or just doing it to pass the time, businesses that will thrive and succeed must have owners at the helm who are determined to invest in…
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How To Start a Fashion Business in 2024
The fashion industry in Nigeria has always been one to look out for, but with lower barriers to entry, it’s never been easier than it currently is to begin a business in fashion. The fashion industry has moved from being a predominantly custom-made industry to other aspects like made-to-order and Ready-To-Wear. Starting a fashion business…