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...
You will learn how to manage your expenses and money better as a single mom after reading this article. Being a single parent doesn’t spare you any expense at all, and the challenges could be overwhelming. Not only do you have to fend for yourself, but you also have your kids to cater to, and doing this alone on a...
Facebook on Tuesday, August 25th announced a ₦500m grant to support 781 small businesses in Nigeria, as part its $100m Global Grants Programme announced earlier this year, which aims to support 30,000 SMBs in over 30 countries. Aimed at stimulating economic recovery following the effects of COVID-19, this will help empower and extend a lifeline to local small business owners who have been...
Ireti Samuel-Ogbu has been appointed by American investment bank, Citigroup as its first female country officer of Citigroup. This comes after its 36 years of operation in Nigeria. Samuel-Ogbu, who assumes office on September 1, replaces Akin Dawodu, who was appointed as head for sub-Saharan Africa in November. Citigroup describes Samuel-Ogbu as having a vast wealth of experience and talent...
Working in the professional setting is a mixture of good and not-too-good times, as is the case in other sectors. In the midst of all these, a work email comes in, and it makes it all the more annoying. But there is something distinct about the professional setting that makes it different, as everything must be done professionally with no...
As a budding entrepreneur, it is common to have doubts and, of course, fears regarding running a business. This is because running a company or business can be quite challenging and requires a lot of time, effort, and, of course, money. Fear causes procrastination, avoidance behavior, overwhelm, and inaction, and this is something that everyone experiences in business....
According to new research, black women who wear natural hairstyles like curly afros, twists, or braids are less likely to get job interviews, CNN reports. A study—which has yet to be published—conducted by researchers from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business reports that participants deemed natural hairstyles unprofessional. Researchers selected hundreds of people from various racial backgrounds to score potential...
Been in an organization for far too long and don’t know why some people are getting promoted ahead of you? Getting promoted at work takes more than just doing your job well. It could be that you are passing across the wrong signals, which are hindering your promotion. To move up the ladder to the next step in your career,...
Employee theft is a real and common occurrence in every type of business, especially in Nigeria. It is a well-known fact that some employees are not trustworthy. Even the honest ones are tempted. So, how do you safeguard your money and assets from dishonest employees? How do you reduce the temptation and help the honest ones maintain their fidelity? Here are...
Everyone these days wants to be an entrepreneur, become a business owner, sell something, or start an outlet, but not everybody has the skills needed to succeed in business. To succeed in business and make an immense profit, you need more than just a good head for business, and this is the absolute truth. Below are some essential skills you...