This article is the third part of a series of articles on 7 Myths about building a business. Today’s article deals on Myth 4: “Successful businesses make their best moves by strategic formal business plan” If you search for the keyword ‘Business Plan’ on Amazon book store; guess how many books will turned out – […]
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Myth 3: Money is not one of the top 3 reasons real Entrepreneurs start their Business
This article is the third part of a series of articles on 7 Myths about building a business. Today’s article deals on Myth 3: “Successful businesses exist solely to make money” What do you consider the primary purpose of starting a business or pursuing a career? For most people, it is to make a lot […]
Myth 2: Do you need Charisma to build a successful business?
This article is the Second part of a series of articles on 7 Myths about building a business. Today’s article deals on Myth 2: “Successful business requires great and charismatic visionary leaders” I once heard a business analyst describe Aliko Dangote’s speaking style as dull, non-energetic and non-charismatic. “He is not a classic example of […]
5 Entrepreneurs who proved you don’t need a ‘Great Idea’ to start a successful business
This article is the first part of a series of articles on the 7 Myths about starting and building a business. Today’s article deals on Myth 1: “It takes a great idea to start a business” Do you aspire to become an entrepreneur; a business owner? May be you are consistently in a brainstorming session […]
Why I vowed to never get a Job, tried several businesses and write for a living
I could feel the enthusiasm of fellow corps members as we departed NYSC passing out parade ground. Like most of us, I had the untamable enthusiasm to get out there and take dominion over what lies ahead; like Pinky and the Brain – trying to take over the world. I had submitted my CV to […]
2014 –The Year of the Online Writer
Each time I introduce myself as a writer, the responses are often similar, “…Is it that lucrative?” Unless you are Chinua Achebe or Chimamanda Adichie, our society has little economic regard for writers. I’ve met a number of aspiring writers who are worried about the possibility of turning their writing skill into money. The good […]
10 Inspiring stories of Nigerians who quit their career, pursued their passion and Became Successful
Sometimes we find ourselves at the cross road of our career. It used to seem as if you knew where you were going but suddenly, you are left to ask the life changing questions; is this really what I want? Should I go left or right? Should I stick with this or try something different? […]
10 Steps to Build an Online Platform and Make More Money
Atop the list of goals we set each year is ‘Financial goals’. ‘There is no way I’m going to get the same financial result next year’,’ Next year, I’m going to make more money’, we’ll say. Despite all the hopes and optimism, with all its uncertainties, the year 2014 will record financial successes as well […]
8 Most Popular free Online learning Platforms – Take Free Courses
Online learning, elearning, distance education or whatever combination of words you choose, is becoming more popular among students and learners world wide. When a group of online learners where asked what they liked about taking courses only, the predominant response was that it allow for freedom to learn at your own pace. All you need […]
9 Lessons from Nelson Mandela about Building Your Career
I listened to the United States President, Barrack Obama deliver a powerful tribute at the memorial service for late Dr. Nelson Mandela as he said, “Madiba’s passing is rightly a time of mourning, and a time to celebrate a heroic life. But I believe it should also prompt in each of us a time for […]