Investment is a big deal when it comes to making money, and women who are into entrepreneurship can relate. Growing up, you were told that starting a business comes with ‘risks’. They were right; it does, and it could be dicey. However, you have to be extremely careful when you’re investing your money in something that big. Moreover, there are...
Emmanuella Ibeawuchi, a Nigerian farmer and entrepreneur, has narrated how she made N10 million from trading cattle without owning a company or product. Ibeawuchi took to her Twitter page on Saturday to share her story which went viral. She said her foray into entrepreneurship started immediately after graduating from Caritas University in Enugu state. Ibeawuchi said she engaged in transporting...
The Federal Government (FG) has released the guidelines to access the N75 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Survival Fund and Support Initiatives, which took effect from September 21, 2020. The scheme, which is the core of the N2.3 trillion stimulus package of the Nigerian Economic Sustainability Plan includes the N60 billion MSMEs Survival Fund and the N15 billion...
Starting a business may be tough to handle, but when you already have skills and services to render, it may not be so hard for you. If you’re an educator or teacher and are looking for a side hustle or a business you’d like to call your own, then look no further. With these business ideas, teachers will say goodbye...
Every small business is different and has its own unique challenges when it comes to building a customer relationship. However, there are a variety of tactics for new customer acquisition that can be applied across regions, target markets, and demographics if applied correctly. Below are some tips to help you build good customer relationship. 1. Customer feedback Yesterday’s customer feedback...
A Nigerian woman, Ukonwa Ojo, has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Amazon’s Prime Video and Amazon Studios. She will be joining the e-commerce giant’s entertainment division and taking over the role from Andy Donkin, where she’ll be responsible for leading global brand and original marketing. In 2019, Ukonwa moved from being the chief marketing officer for Coty Consumer...
Do you know there are numerous side businesses you can start alongside your 9-5? With the current state of the economy, your full-time job may not be able to completely take care of your bills. You may want to start your business but you’re too scared to take the risk of leaving your full-time job. If you’re in that...
Tara Fela-Durotoye is the CEO of Nigeria’s top beauty and makeup brand, ‘House Of Tara’. She is a Nigerian-born lawyer turned Africa’s leading beauty and makeup entrepreneur who has become has become a force to reckon within the business world. She is steadfastly dedicated to realizing her vision of building a globally respected beauty company of African origin. Tara remains an...
Are you a young woman who finds herself always in debt or out of cash? You need not worry as you need to put just one or two things in place and you’d be fine. Below are some tips to help you. 1. Budget your spending Budgeting is one of the best ways your money can work for you because...
No matter what your financial situation is, a financial emergency can hit you at any time and in a wide variety of different forms. Job losses, unexpected medical expenses, and emergency repairs to a home or vehicle can be stressful. Oftentimes, these bills can’t wait, and you still need to find a way to pay for your lifestyle and put...