Tough Times don’t Last, But Tough People do…
Are you an investor trying to keep your head above the waters of this economy? Our smart investment tips are designed to help you make sound investment decisions in this tough economic clime. Please see below; Borrow less Think twice about taking on more debt, focus on business opportunities that do not require more capital […]
6 Life-saving Tips for Harmattan
Yaay! It’s January, that time of the year that always comes with the joy of giving, bright lights, shiny presents, and loads of food. It is also a time that comes with cold, dry winds, haziness and a lot of dust. Harmattan is coming and these are six life-saving tips to help you stay productive […]
8 Steps For Turning Your Viable Business Idea into a Fundable Business
There is an old saying that investors bet the jockey over the horse. Horses come and go, but a really good jockey is a rare thing and lasts a lifetime. The discourse about lack of funding being the most critical challenge facing small businesses seem to have been overestimated to a degree that it’s been […]
2017, Bring it on!
It’s the fourth time you are getting the Whatsapp message making the rounds; ‘This new year will favour you…’ Your eyes wander to the new calendar on the wall and you realise 2017 is gradually progressing. Drawing up a mental to-do list, the thought hits you that this January is like none other. Usually, your […]
My 2017 financial resolution
2016 turned out to be quite surprising, albeit unpleasantly. Due to the nation’s economic challenge, the year is closing with many people’s finances in worse state than anticipated. As 2017 approaches, the realisation dawns that one cannot sigh in relief yet, the new year may be no different. Hence, the need to draw up a […]
Financial literacy and you
Series 01 was about Financial Psychology. Developing the right financial psyche however requires 2 essential ingredients: Discipline and Goals. SERIES 02: GOAL SETTING This is not anything strange at all. Many of us have at one time or the other set a goal before ourselves, either consciously or unconsciously. It is simply a dedicated determination to […]
Is this the gift you got me?!
Kunle has been confused for days. Despite all the thought and planning he puts into picking out gifts for his wife, he somehow always manages to end up buying the ‘wrong gift’. One time, he assumed a new set of jewellery would make her smile only to discover she already had the exact piece at […]
Recession proof…
People have devised several means to cope with the trying times. However, managing your income and living on a budget are only possible when you have an income. Retiring with nothing saved to fall back on is a risk no one should take. That is why we are here, to partner with you today so […]
What if it does not rain?
Stephen had always been that guy. The one who went to the village prepared, ready to spend. And he was determined to keep up his reputation this year. Even though over fifty percent of his customers owed him money and his account was hardly bulging. His wife shared her opinion ‘Everyone knows it was a […]
With Rising Costs, Here’s How to Increase Prices Without Losing Your Customers
“Every sale has five basic obstacles: no need, no money, no hurry, no desire, no trust.” – Zig Ziglar Production and business costs have been rising for some time, and a lot of strategies for managing costs are getting less effective in current reality. With the increase in market conditions, price inflation and weak economic indicators; […]
