Be Your Own Boss (Entrepreneur Movement)

      It's happy times for African entrepreneurs as MTN and Jumia have decided to partner to support the business ideas of young entrepreneurs in Africa with their Pan African Entrepreurship Challenge.   MTN Entrepreneurs Challenge.

      Before you ask,  No,  this is neither a fraudulent get rich quick scheme or a bunch of BS. It is facts we all know but for one reason or another have chosen to ignore and relegate to the deepest recesses of our mind.  Let's start with a story of two men Money Growth 

      There are several reasons to open a website.  For a vast majority,  it is to make money,  adding value comes later.  But how do you make money on a website that can not even keep it's readers? You may have tried your best,  paid for ads,  spammed several pages and tried every means necessary,  but it's not working. Internet 

     Too many people are of the opinion that being an entrepreneur pays more when you do it alone.  Let me tell you something about that theory,  it does NOT hold any water.  Gene Marks of The Marks Group once wrote "There was once a time when it was just me. I was providing computer services. I was working a lot of hours but I wasn't making much money at it.... Today I'm making a lot of money because I'm supervising 10 people who are providing computer services for me.  I'm making money off them. "      Sure,  you may be making a couple of bucks here and there but it is nothing compared to what you'll make if you decide to do it with people.  Here's why. Sole proprietor 

     The most important and fundamental need of any organization is the right kind of people with the right attitude to run the business.  They are called committed employees and their well being as well as their growth should be handled meticulously.      Employers should learn to understand the emotions and personalities of their staff in order to get the best out of them.  A successful businesses is made based on the effort of the team and your business will fail irrespective of your level of commitment if your team is not as committed. A great player does not make a great team.     Below are a few tips to help you grow your employees and assist them in their individual careers: Employees 

     Today,  I won't go on and on and on about how useful social media is for business growth.  There have been earlier posts about  harnessing the power of facebook  and  Snapchat .  Today,  I will be teaching you how to grow your social media presence and followership and trust me,  it can be pretty hard without the right guidance. Social media

      As you begin to to journey into the world of business,  you will realize that a name and reputation play a major role in determining the success of the business.  You will have to make a brand, a reputable one, out of your business.  In your attempt to establish yourself as a major player in whatever field you choose to go into,  there are rules you should play by and mistakes avoid.  Here are some common mistakes to avoid when trying to establish a brand.  Brand

      Many people feel that they just aren’t smart enough to be an entrepreneur, yet there seems to be no convincing evidence that a high IQ is a prerequisite for this lifestyle. We all know of successful businesses started by first-time entrepreneurs who dropped out of school, and according to many  sources , “street smarts” (experience) tends to trump “book smarts” (intelligence) every time.

     University life is a giant leap towards adulthood and if you intend to become an entrepreneur after University,  there's no amount of reading or attending of seminars or coaching that can prepare you enough for the real world.  The transition from amateur student entrepreneur to real life business man can be tricky and complicated.      To this end,  i have compiled a couple of lessons I have learnt in my own journey to help smoothen your transition.  I hope it helps. University Of Benin 

     In recent times social media has become an important tool for marketing.  Businesses that have learnt to use social media have seen significant growth  in revenue and reduction in the cost of advertising.     In the first part   of this social media series,  we learnt how to use facebook to widen our reach and expand our audience. Today, we'll be learning how to use Snapchat to grow our market.  Snapchat 

     Leadership in business is not exactly the easiest task in the world, it involves decision making and risk taking. Some days,  the risks pay off,  other days,  it's an absolute failure.  Leaders are put under immense pressure on a daily basis and they need a bit of inspiration every once in a while to help with their tasks.        Below are a couple of quotes I have learnt to live by and adopt in my every day life that has made me a better person and an efficient leader Leadership