Fruit vending is one of those silent and mostly overlooked businesses that is sure to put N3,500 daily in your pocket. Everybody eats fruits, this the more reason you should consider starting this mini-business. I was told of a man who made at least, N11,000 daily in the highbrow area of Asokoro, Abuja from retailing […]
Fish for Money: Real Business
Fish farming is certainly one of the most lucrative farming businesses in Nigeria. The government is on the move to ban the importation of fish into the country, so this makes it even more advantageous for anybody who is willing and bold enough to take a dive. Fish farming for money is known as aquaculture. […]
Moi Moi Special : Another Campus Business
If you don’t want to continue depending on that little token you receive monthly from those at home, then consider this side business. Moi moi is a nutritious snacks commonly eaten in Nigeria. It’s made from beans. This snacks, if well prepared can be very appealing to all. This can be a stress-free side hustle […]
Shoe Cobbling: A Business For A Smart Nigerian Undergraduate
Everybody wears shoes. Very few people are aware that shoe cobblers in Nigeria makes an average profit of about N2,000 daily. In the face of limited financial support, it’s advisable for ever smart student to create a side hustle. Simple steps to take: 1. Acquire the skill. 2. Get a good location, preferably at the […]
The Problem With Most Nigerian Barbing Businesses
The biggest turn-off for most people visiting a barbing salon, amongst others, is poor hygiene. When I moved to a new town, I have had to stop patronizing two barbers just because I perceived that they never took hygiene seriously. Irrespective of whether one visits a salon with a personal clipper or not, hygiene will […]
Start Smart And Start It Now!
It is common to hear intending business owners bemoaning lack of adequate funds as being the major set back on their path to entrepreneurship. One of such persons, is Mike. Mike had for some months indicated strong interest in fish farming, but seemed to be limited by: “I do not have enough money yet”. Below […]
Your Only Marketing Strength
There is a saying in my clime: “Good product markets itself”. The question is this: What is a good product? A product can be considered good or bad only when it is compared with other similar products. The important terms here are: Similar and Compare. Your ability to market a product is purely based on […]
Their Weaknesses, My Gain
Every business, irrespective of how developed it is has a weakness. If there were no weaknesses, there would be no need for improvements. “Their weaknesses, my gain” There is no market without competition. If such market ever existed, I wouldn’t advise anybody to take a peep. It’s the place of every smart entrepreneur to find […]
Why Poor Packaging Is Killing Your Business
I often put it this way, “It’s not about how much you know, but how much you package the little you know”. The main reason why most technicians in Nigeria, and other skilled service providers are wallowing in a state of limited possibilities is poor packaging. Most skilled technicians in Nigeria do not understand the […]
Girls In Business
It gives me joy whenever I come across girls, ladies or women in businesses. I mean businesses, generally regarded to be reserved for the male. In the formal sector, there seem to be some level of gender balance, but in the informal sector, there’s is still a great deficit and more to be achieved. The […]