Influence is a powerful tool that gives your business leverage in a fast, changing and competitive marketplace. Since Influence is the capacity to affect the character, development and or behaviour of a person or thing, the marketplace is not excluded. As an entrepreneur, understanding how to amass influence and use it for the benefit of …
“Yeah, the deal’s definitely going to be done this time around”. Twiny and Joe had concluded discussions on how to manage the franchise rights. They seem ready to live happily ever after. So, they would share the costs of the capital expenditure and operating expenses: 50/50 for a period of 4 months after which they …
So what’s the fuss about being an entrepreneur? The idea of entrepreneurship needs to be properly defined for ease of understanding. We’re in an era where we brag about being entrepreneurs as if it’s a special title you wear like a badge or medal. We carry it on, flaunting and violating the rules of engagement …
You are definitely wondering about the substance of the topic, trying to figure out what Ekundayo is up to again… Ekundayo is a shrewd business woman who has improvised and strategized in the past few months to meet her business needs. She so far appears to be mastering her strategy and it’s becoming quite fun …
That a business will or may fail is part of the equation. Truth is, many more businesses fail than succeed so don’t be too hard on yourself. So just before you quit your business, maybe #MondayMarket can offer some ray of hope in form of #MondayMotivation. You may have decided to delete the business into …
Time is an invaluable asset that has been given to everyone everywhere and if you don’t use it you lose it. Ideas, like time, come and go. Juwon (referred to as “Juwon the genius” by close friends) has noticed again, after several experiences, that his delay was going to cost him a lot. The last …
Every business you see today started as an idea at some point in the mind of the entrepreneur. That is why Sam Adeyemi said, “Everything in our world today was created twice, first in the mind and secondly in reality”. Are you looking to start a business? It starts as an idea. From your own …
Born into a poor family of 7 children, Eben struggled through his childhood. He was the first of the pack and a role model for his siblings. Hence, most of the time he was acting under pressure. He seemed to be in a race and struggle. Over time, it became part of him as he …
It’s a beautiful #MondayMarket afternoon after the holiday season. Welcome to a brand new year of opportunities. It is time to sit down and decisively map out your opportunities in the industry you operate. Yes, let’s learn a few lessons from last year but last year is obviously not a place to dwell in. You …
What’s the dream you have for your business? How do you CHASE it and achieve it without giving up halfway? First, assess your current situation and conduct a reality check of the business. Play all the options in your mind and the worst case scenario; confront your fears and tell yourself it can’t be worse. …