The Four Financial Circles
Last week I shared with us how the quest for survival puts emerging entrepreneurs in a difficult position when negotiating payment terms with clients, and how it ultimately inhibits the growth potential of so many…
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Always Have ‘Terms of Service’ to Avoid Scuffles with Clients
Most young entrepreneurs keep having issues with clients when it comes to payment and terms of service (engagement). The reason is mainly because the entrepreneurs are unable to enforce the idea of formal agreements, they deal based on verbal discussions and agreements which often leads to dispute.
Friends, Business and Friendship
We have heard it said times without number not to mix business with friendship, but like most other notions, we rarely examine what is meant by the thought expressed. One of the greatest blessings I…
By All Means, Mitigate Key Man Risk
One major reason (amongst others) it is difficult for business owners and founders in Nigeria to establish sustainable and effective systems/structures is KEY MAN Risk. The core of the venture is centered around one man…
Build Capacity – Your Business’ Life Depends On It
Sometime last year in Port Harcourt, I attended a seminar session tagged #DoItYourself and I picked an illustration which I considered very insightful from the Facilitator. He said [paraphrase]; You can touch a wrist watch…
No Shortcut, Consistency Is Key
There is really no short cut to success outside the path of competence, perseverance and strength of character
The Ubuntu Way – Making A Case For Collaboration
The Ubuntu spirit is about holding hands together and going the journey together, so let’s commit more to helping each other succeed. Whenever you get the chance to help someone, see the larger community in the face of that person.
Carving A Niche: A Practical Way To Survive A Highly Competitive Sector
About two months ago my consulting firm conducted a market research for a client that manufactures and distributes a product which falls within the category of Fast Moving Consumer Goods [FMCGs]. They are aiming to…
ON BUSINESS AND LEAKING TAPS
For a couple of days the shower in my bathroom has been leaking, very slowly. One night I deliberately placed an empty bucket under the shower before going to bed. Drop by drop, hour after…