Last week, I got chatting with a friend on Whatsapp. Here’s a message he sent me: “Do you know the impact of your touch on that report? They said the report is short but it’s the best. For that reason, they assigned me to Victoria Island were the elite consumers are.” His company sent them […]
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How I sold 83 UK Used laptops on Facebook in Six Months – 7 Business lessons
Note: this article was previously published in August 2013. I updated and republished it because I think the lessons I shared here is still relevant and valuable today. And oh, I’m no longer in the business of importing and selling used laptops. I love to try new things; especially in business. Many times it works […]
Do you Write Web Content Smarter than Albert Einstein? Why (not) to
After a church service, the pastor shook hands with members of his congregation, and one of them commented on his sermon, saying, “Pastor, you are smarter than Albert Einstein.” The pastor was surprised and flattered by that statement, but he didn’t know how to respond. In fact, the more he thought about the comment, the […]
Don’t follow Your Passion – Let your Passion Follow You
You’ve got to follow your passion says Oprah Winfrey and a host other success authorities. I agree. Good advice. Except for one thing… Unless you are exceptionally gifted, this advice will likely leave you more confused than convinced. Most people find it torture-some figuring out the one thing they are passionate about that will lead […]
This One Lesson From “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” TV Show Will Help You this Year and Beyond
Like me, you would have, so many times, watched WWBM: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, that Sunday-Sunday MTN show in Nigeria. There is one thing I like about the show which is the ‘lifeline’ system being used. The answers provided by the people in the lifeline do not stand helpful all the time. But, […]
Part 2: 3 years Publishing on Kindle, Total Income Can’t Even Pay My Rent, But…
Weeks ago, I wrote about my experience publishing books on Kindle. I mentioned that one of the most common questions I get asked by potential authors is if publishing on kindle is really profitable. And when I say “really profitable”, I mean something one can live on and not some change. My answer was Yes […]
After 3 years Publishing on Kindle, Total Income Can’t Even Pay My Rent, But…
If you really think about it; why publish a book in the first place if hundreds of people don’t buy it every month? Why put yourself through the torture if it can’t even pay your bills? I’ve been privileged to discuss with and help a hand full of authors publish ebooks on Kindle. One of […]
How to Break through Kindle Restriction for Africa and Get any Kindle Book in 3 mins (Video)
When Robert Kiyosaki (one of my favorite personal finance authors) released his book, Why A Students Work for C Students, in 2013, I was eager to get a copy. I visited every available bookstore in Lagos but couldn’t find a copy. I had two options. One: Order the paperback version from Amazon, pay for shipping […]
7 Important things to know before you Hire a Designer to Create your Business website
To create a website, rather than be like the wind trying to forcefully take the man’s jacket off, be like the sun that gently shines him into warmth. And he will willingly take off his jacket for you. Putting up an online brochure kind of website on a crowded place like the internet is like putting up a sign post on a commercial vehicle and hoping the passengers shows up. As a business owner online, it is your duty to attract and keep an audience. This brings us to the next point.
Want to Succeed a Writer? Shamelessly Steal these 7 Secrets of Great Writers
This content is written and submitted by Stephen Abiodun. For every one of us who has business online, either as blogger or any other online presence, writing stand as the major skill that determine success or failure in our business. You may not be a great writer yet, just as I am not. But there […]