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Online Market Place For SMEs In Nigeria.

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS: STARTUP WORKSHOP

This accelerator program is designed to assist you in developing your business plans, business skills and future aspirations for growth.

Day 1: Awareness
This session aims to make you aware of the various requirements involved in setting up a business.

The workshop will provide you with the opportunity to network with other business owners and will also highlight useful sources of information, advice, and guidance.

Day 2: Business Planning
This session will help you create a robust business plan.

The workshop will look at:

creating a description for your business
the business planning process
efficient ways of obtaining skills and resources
presenting your business plan

Day 3: Marketing
This session will help you identify your customers, understand your competitors and plan an effective marketing strategy.

The workshop will look at:

the role of marketing in your business
identifying your target customers
identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors
market research

Day 4: ICT In Business
This session aims to give you the knowledge to recognize where information technology can help you operate more effectively.

The workshop will look at:

identifying where your business could benefit from information technology
hardware and software requirements
planning your website and how best to market your business
choosing the right internet provider and service
keeping your data secure

Day 5: Finance
This session gives an introduction to the role of finance in business.

The workshop will look at:

managing a profit and loss account
producing a cash flow statement
working capital
the different sources of finance
the different legal structures of a business

Duration: 3 Hours per class

Location: Online

One to One Support:
A suitable time will be arranged to chat through your plan via telephone and conduct your market research together.

To sign up click here

Hurry, #Ade0RimsOffer ends this week; Saturday 17th of June at 23::59Hrs

This was our discussion on the 11th episode.

ATTRACT, Serve and Retain High-Net Worth CLIENTS

It took me a while to understand what my first business partner and mentor was trying to achieve. Little did I know that his words and deeds were just a reflection of his teaching style. I will like to share some of his tactics while we assess the benefits together;

1. My abandoned car was repaired.

2. I got a standby driver.

3. I had to opportunity to use my mentors car, depending on outing type.

4. I got my wardrobe changed.

5. Enrolled in another Masters class, even when I was already a graduate in that field.

6. Registered with industry associations and chambers of commerce.

7. Delegated to represent or escort my mentor to any party, dinners or event with distinguished personalities.

8. I was always given mints (Money, Kudi, Owo) to spray at the events.

9. I got a golf kit as a birthday gift

10. I had free access to the golf course and club house.

11. My office was furnished.

12. A personal assistant was paid for on a monthly basis.

13. Hired meeting rooms when expecting VIP clients.

14. All his business cards and contact list were handed over to me till date.

15. I was introduced to all contacts prior to initiating contact – wife inclusive

16. Frequent participation in business plan reviews

17. Meeting Angel investors regularly etc

To be honest, it’s an unending list.

The most important of it all was I was privileged to hear his success stories and learn from any of his past mistakes in business.

What am I getting at?

ATTRACTING HIGH-NET WORTH CLIENTS – Absolutely yes !

I have succeeded in getting the attention of VIPs in the mining industry and my contact list is still growing. Thanks to my wonderful coach and name sake – Ade Ojuoko.

What’s your value proposition?

Who are your customers?

Where do you find them?

How can you find them?

If you are on this platform you must be privileged to have direct contact with me.

I have a lot more to share, just like I got served by my mentor who believed so much in me.

Enterprise hour avails you all the opportunity to discuss how lessons learnt by others can be

COPIED, ADAPTED to suit your type of business before considering to PASTE it into your business model

On this episoe, I am hosting Joseph Philip who is so desirous of scaling his business.

Based on my experience and yours, What would you recommend?

Key Words: Niche, Party, Dinner, Networking, Research, Philanthropy, Country Clubs, Neighborhood

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Based on my trading experience and research findings, I noticed continuous support is not readily available for entrepreneurs in without a price tag.

Enterprise☆Hour is an ideal platform to discuss the following topics in favour of startups and existing SMEs;

Websites; Getting Results and Improving your Search Engine Ranking
Disciplined Entrepreneurship: FOCUS! FOCUS!! FOCUS!!!
Crafting and perfecting your elevator pitch
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Tools
Managing research and development
Retain and grow your customer base
Prepare a business plan for growth
Using innovation in your business
Tactics, strategy and mindset
Choosing your exit strategy
Advertising and Promotion
Why are you in business
Mastering Selling skills
Business gamification
Who is your customer
Intellectual property
When to kill an Idea
Time management
Brand recognition
Employing people
Value proposition
Health and safety
Cash flow is king
Risk awareness
Crowd sourcing
Crowd funding
Trading online
Credit Control
Sustainability
Negotiations
Bookkeeping
Think global
Insurance
Tendering
Taxation etc

It's an unending list...

MODERATORS 'N' VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Why: To solve entrepreneurial problems

Where: Enterprise☆Hour

When: Every Monday 8pm - 9pm GMT

How: Follow this url www.enterprisehour.eventbrite.co.uk

Do you wish to help create more jobs and wealth for our nation?

Are you skilled or knowledgeable in any of the areas stated above?

Would you like to join the team creating more value for the unemployed youths?

Can you sacrifice an hour from your valuable time to help a struggling entrepreneur?

YOUR BENEFIT;

Brand Recognition
Get known, liked and trusted.
Expand your network home and abroad.
Be the to first hear about opportunities that will appeal to you, your business and loved ones.

What employees do we intend to take now or in the near future?
1. Accountant
2. Administrators
3. Business Advisors
4. Communications Manager
5. Business Development Manager

LIKE, SHARE 'N' COMMENT If you are interested,

Let's get to know your area of COMPETENCY and LOCATION;

Introducing Enterprise Hour...

The ideal platform to flaunt your area of COMPETENCY.

A forum to solve entrepreneurial problems, share your experiences, views and engage with like minded individuals.

YOUR BENEFIT;

Brand Recognition

Get known, liked and trusted.

Expand your network home and abroad.

Be the to first hear about opportunities that will appeal to you, your business and loved ones.

Make a Date With Us - It's a LIVE chat on facebook

www.enterprisehour.eventbrite.co.uk;

I look forward to hosting you on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hurry, ask for the registration password - now!

Amara Nnaji Director, Zinariya Int'l Services Ltd have practical international trade skills and knowledge. She is a specialist in Export Marketing Operations, Finance of International Trade, eBusiness, customs practice with extensive coverage of Transport and Logistics.

If you have any questions for the International trade adviser, I would love to hear them!

Feel free to ask the right questions in favor of your business.

KEY WORDS:

Documents of Trade, Transport, Financial: Bills of Exchange, Customs Practices

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Government Agencies and Scanning Companies.

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This heap of rice behind me is in one of my bonded warehouses.

I have a buyer in Portsmouth, England and we have sealed the contract.

I have all my export documentation ready except for one and at this point, that man on top is from one of the scanning companies and has come to inspect my products before issuing a clean certificate to me.

That certificate determines if I can still ship this product or not.

Now, how do you tell if he is a government employee or not?

Within the past two days, while chasing an Export License for a client I heard so many people muddle up a Government Agency with a Scanning Company.

Funny thing was, these are people I expected to know better.

A government Agency is wholly owned by the Govt (SON, NAFDAC, NDLEA) while Scanning companies are independent private firms which are appointed by the government Agencies to partner with them for Trade purposes.

For example, take our SON (Standards Organization of Nigeria) and their numerous Scanning companies like SGS, Intertek etc.

SON is Govt owned and issue out certificates after an inspection, via the Scanning Companies they partner with to carry out inspections.

So for Exporters within Nigeria, Cobalt is not a Government Agency but a scanning company. They are responsible for inspecting your products just before shipment.

They do not issue Export License.

When in doubt, always seek expert advise.

Is there any Trade related concerns you have? Amara Nnaji and I will help.

Ask a question; get an Answer ASAP! Verified Lawyers Available

Enterprise Law with Olubunmi Arokoyo & Co

Legal Practitioners and Consultants

LLB, B.L, LLM

Olubunmi Arokoyo, Ibidun Olude, Alhassan Idoko Omachoko and other knowledgeable entrepreneurs; here is your chance to flaunt your skills...

Do you have an unresolved issue with;
Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Partners, Agent, Customers,
How do you protect yourself in business?

Ask a Lawyer Online Now!

Key words: Commercial Law, Corporation, Registration, Contracts, Agreement, Risk.

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Patrick Odiegwu looking for advice

Hello Wande Adalemo and other experienced entrepreneurs, this question is for you;

Can the progress of a high growth business be dependent on the government?
I need further clarification please.

An entrepreneur in the mining sector claims the major challenge for business progression is
access road; "I have been running from pillar to post to get the government buy in" says Patrick Odiegwu

Do you perceive an underlying problem?
Can anyone proffer other reasonable approach?
Your opinion or suggestions will be appreciated - Thank you.

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Introducing Anita Okanigbe-John...

She is a performance coach and business strategist. Anita helps emerging entrepreneurs and businesses build systems and sustainable structure for high performance and growth.

Here's your chance to ask her questions about turning your talent into profits.

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Introducing...
Simon John Umaru
CMAOHUB NIG. LTD
GWAGWALADA-ABUJA

Services: Customer Service Training and and Consulting

Background: BSc. Economics University of Abuja 2014

Affiliations: Chartered Institute of Customer Relationship Management

Business Start Date: 2016

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Dear Simon John Umaru,

My team and I recently launched a social enterprise project in service to mining engineering graduates and students earlier on this year. In as much as it appears as though we're making progress, the negative feedback is higher than the compliments.

Customers (beneficiaries and volunteering staff) are complaining, some are unhappy and others are not just satisfied irrespective of the selfless service offered.

I need your professional assistance. I have more background information, but unsure which I should share. How can you add value to this ongoing project?

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Introducing Alex Iheanacho...

He has recently launched his own business;

LEXNUEL Solutions - A Financial Education and Research Company.

His area of competency includes financial research, business strategies and financial intelligence.

I have got loads of questions to ask him on behalf of entrepreneurs in my network but feel free to ask the right questions too.

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Oluwadamilola Fagade claims to be worried and confused but with reference to this profile picture, her appearance doesn’t reflect nor match her claims. I will appreciate if any concerned individual on this forum can offer some constructive feedback and advice. Thank you.

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Hello Ade, Thanks for adding me to your group.

l am very worried and confused. I need your feedback and advice.

I am 38 years old, I hail from Ondo state, married with children and a Christian.

I have HND and OND in accountancy, PGD in economics, certified personal financial planner.

I have years of experience in accounting, marketing and client relationship management.

I worked with a stockbroking and training company where l got all my experience and more.

I resigned when the market was bad into my passionate business which is catering.

I love cooking for event, making sure my client eat and they are happy. But patronage was poor.

I lost all my savings when l took up a catering job with a company as there canteen food supplier. Bribe here and there so l had to quit the catering business.

My husband is a business man, his business too was been taken over by technology, so no money to take care of the children and pay our bills. I had to get a job for any stable income.

l eventually got employed as the accountant in a guest house but my sister it is like war. No constant salary, poor working condition and remuneration is very poor.

l want to go back to business but have not been able to save up anything.

I don't know what to go into and no money as start-up capital.

I don't feel comfortable anymore in catering business but l know am good in marketing and training, talking to people.

l don't know if you can make up anything from my write up and help me thanks.

If you have any suggestions, I would love to hear them! Thank you.

SIGNED: Oluwadamilola Fagade

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TRENDING QUESTIONS

I have the business idea and the necessary skill to start the business but I am scared. What can I do?
As an entrepreneur, is the tax man my friend?
What are the various types of taxes in Nigeria and which tax type concerns me?
What are some of the reasons why small business owners don’t pay tax?
How can these reasons be overcome?
How many percent is Tax from my profit?
The company I work for pay tax, but they pay far less than expected.What can I do to change this as an employee without getting sacked?
Why should I pay tax?
When should I start paying tax?
What are some of the fears entrepreneurs must conquer?
What is the tax process like? Would it be wise to hire a taxman to help with the process?

Enterprise☆Hour - is the forum to ask business related questions, share your experiences or views and engage with like minded individuals.If you have any more questions or comments, I would love to hear them!

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