One Thing That Will Make You Irreplaceable
If you failed to show up today, how easily would you be replaced? Do this one thing and you will be irreplaceable.
Business Life
Category: Business
Since 2002, I have ran a few businesses and learned and experienced so much in the process.
While I am still learning, there is a lot you can learn from me about business.
Business Tech Stuff
How to Woo a Technical Co-Founder
Sometimes people have businesses or ideas that need some kind of technical know-how. Whether the business utilizes tech, or it is a tech company, some ideas are very dependent on some form of tech. And while one can outsource the technical aspects of their business, having a technical co-founder could be a great asset. But how do you woo a technical co-founder to join your founding team or executive team? How do you approach a…
Business
Could It Be Better?
“That is how it has always been done” I know! But spare a few minutes to hear me out. I have always considered myself an innovative person. I have always thought I was innovative, and if you know me, you would also agree. But even if you are not innovative, you too can be… if you want! So what does it mean to be innovative? What is the meaning of innovation? Innovation is finding new…
Business
How I Funded My Businesses
I have run a few small businesses in the past, and I still do right now. I’ve always believed in bootstrapping, even before I knew the meaning of the word. Taking loans to start a business has always been a NO for me. But a loan for expansion, I can support. I think that many people don’t understand “capital” and “starting a business”. Most people I speak with talk about not having the funds. When I…
Business Thoughts
Are You a Startup or an Innovative Small Business?
Unfortunately, people use the word “startup” as a synonym for “business” or “company”, when in fact they mean different things. So in giving advise to startups (especially in Nigeria), entrepreneurs should first know this difference I’m talking about.
Business Life Thoughts
About Sharing Ideas and Idea Theft
When it comes to ideas, I see things quite differently. Over a decade ago, I thought up this illustration of where I think ideas come from, and how they manifest in the real world. So go with me for a moment here…
Business
Free Business Lessons from the Game Two Dots
Whenever I play the game of Two Dots, I am reminded of how much there is in common between playing Two Dots and running a business. If you have not tried the game out, I suggest that you do sometime soon. When playing the game, you will find the following business lessons: Do Not Overestimate Your Skills/Strengths Every Problem Has a Solution You Cannot Win All The Time It is Okay to Fail You Only…