December 28, 2020

Covid-19: Three Nigeria Based Startups Recieve $40,000 Mentorship Grants

Vanguard reports that, The American Business Council and the US Chamber of Commerce’s US-Africa Business Center, USAfBC, recently recognised three Nigeria-based start-ups for positively impacting job creation and pandemic recovery in the country. The start-ups got Digital Innovation Awards, $40, 000 cash and are to receive mentorship. The three start-ups include: an education technology platform, […]

6 Strategies For Finishing 2020 Strong As An SME
December 28, 2020

6 Strategies For Finishing 2020 Strong As An SME

One pertinent question as we round off this year is “Does 2020 still have a silver lining, and how can we find it?” Amidst the confusion brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, most businesses had to go through a compulsory pause for several months. And for you as an entrepreneur, an extended period of forced […]

How to Leverage the Gig Economy for Effectiveness
December 24, 2020

How to Leverage the Gig Economy for Effectiveness

The gig economy is an emerging phenomenon in the modern business environment that is charting the course for work and the workplace of the future. While the term “Gig” is relatively new, the market for wage payment per job and freelance is not. Over the years, the advent of digitization and globalization has created a […]

Different Ways Social Media can Help Reduce Operating Costs
December 23, 2020

Different Ways Social Media can Help Reduce Operating Costs

Do you know that social media can help you cut down on operating costs? Managing a business can be a daunting task and growing a successful one requires scaling through the myriad challenges in the complex business environment. Financial issues are one of such common business challenges. The availability of funds or otherwise often impacts […]

December 23, 2020

FG To Fund Registration For 250,000 MSMEs

Nairatmetrics reports that , The Economic Sustainability Plan was born with the constitution of a 10-man steering committee to drive the implementation of the various support schemes for small businesses especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. The Federal Government has said that it is funding the registration for 250,000 Micro, Small […]

7 Facts About Poultry Farming You Should Know
December 23, 2020

7 Facts About Poultry Farming You Should Know

Poultry farming is an industry that has gained more traction in Africa over the past few years. It is the summary of the entire process involved in the rearing of birds for commercial purposes. Successful SMEs in Africa who are poultry farmers understand that the one vital factor in this industry is the realisation that […]

7 Tips On Writing Your AGSMEIS Business Plan
December 22, 2020

7 Tips On Writing Your AGSMEIS Business Plan

You need an AGSMEIS Business Plan to get a loan from AGSMEIS. In a previous post, we listed this body as one of the provisions made by the government to support Nigerian SMEs. Writing a business plan can be quite challenging especially when you need to submit it to AGSMEIS. In this post, we will […]

December 22, 2020

Founder Institute Lagos Cohort IV Begins February 2021

In times of change, entrepreneurs get to work building the future. As the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, the Lagos Founder Institute can help entrepreneurs grow. The institute is committed to launching impactful businesses that will leverage the force of technology to tackle some of Africa’s most intractable challenges. Tech build reports, The Lagos ecosystem […]

10 Tips On Planning Your Company Retreat
December 22, 2020

10 Tips On Planning Your Company Retreat

Your company retreat is important to the development process of your business. Whether you are one of the executives of a large business or you own a small business, you need company retreats to enhance work relationships and encourage teamwork. SMEs in Africa can take advantage of company retreats to enhance morale, strategise, and create […]

Generate more customers in 2021
December 21, 2020

Generate more customers in 2021

The new year requires planning if you intend to stay in continuity and for businesses to stay afloat, then you need customers or clients. One of the best ways of getting more customers at a low cost is going online. To get started, you need to ramp up your online presence through social media and […]

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