__Our ultimate objective as entrepreneurs is to turn our businesses into institutions. All around us are businesses that have been around for decades, and some even...
Plantain is very easy to cultivate and maintain unlike other cash crops that requires so much time and money to maintain. This is a low capital...
Doing business in Nigeria is currently viewed as one of the most lucrative business ventures, in today’s global business environment. For the past 50 years Nigeria...
When you’re launching a startup, you need to think about building your brand. Whether it’s the name, logo, color palette, website or marketing techniques, a good...
All businesses eventually face the need to change directions – and sometimes that means a complete overhaul of their brand. Rebranding your business changes the conversations...
In recent years, many brick-and-mortar companies and new start-ups are asking themselves: Should we be online or not. If you are not sure about going online,...
Starting your own enterprise is one of the best ways of improving your income. A well-established enterprise has the ability to compete favorably with other enterprises...
Most businesses generally have problems raising funds to either start up, maintain their operations, or expand. This difficulty causes many to die out at varying stages...
Are you considering starting your own business this year? If so, you’re not alone. According to a report from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), nearly 14...
Are you toying with an idea for a business? A lot of people think about starting a business, but for whatever reason the idea never becomes...
Contrary to popular belief, business plans do not generate business financing. True, there are many kinds of financing options that require a business plan, but nobody...
Financial contingency planning is a must—not just for established small businesses, but also for businesses in the earliest stages of formation. If you’re pre-launch or have...
Apple Inc – Good Innovation Strategy “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve Jobs I listed Apple Inc because of the innovative style...
Study shows that one major issue small business owners or entrepreneurs face is funding. Is that your case? Do you have a fantastic product or idea...
There have been different conversations on this work-life balance. As pressure in and out of work place increases, female entrepreneurs are wondering how to manage pressure,...
Nigeria is the world’s largest producer of yams, with about 6 million metric tonnes of yams produced yearly. This volume serves the local population and is...
Almost every successful joint effort throughout history has been spearheaded by the actions of a leader. It stands to reason that you should develop your business...
Social media has a massive reach. Billions of people, two billion to be exact, are on Facebook alone. Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn and many others exist,...
As the first quarter starts to come to a close, companies are starting to see whether their plans for the new year work as well in...
Mr. Arnold O. Ekpe served as the Group Chief Executive Officer at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated from 2005 to 2012. Previously, Mr. Ekpe worked in the...
