Just like you, customers have jobs and they are busy people. It’s your job to think about them all the time, but don’t expect they are thinking about your business every minute of the day. That right there is why customer engagement is very important. If you really want and…
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Either invoice or receipt, these are documents you’ve heard about but you might not be aware of the subtle differences that make them exactly what they are. Both invoice and receipt are non-negotiable commercial instruments, which are used during the course of a transaction. So, let’s take a look at what both…
Businesses who can harness the power of social media (especially Instagram) to share what’s great about their business stand a chance grow their online presence and generate more leads among today’s millennials considerably. Instagram is a fast-growing social media platform where businesses and individuals can share photos and short clip…
The world is changing fast and so is the attitude towards work. The Global Business Survey found out that, on average, 54% of the workforce in 1,500 businesses around the world surveyed in 2012 will be online in 2017, while a study by Intuit revealed that freelancers could increase to a…
5 reasons why you should consider starting a business in Nigeria in 2017 by Olaoye Somide.
The internet has evolved the freelance marketplace in unprecedented ways. Freelance websites allow anyone to connect with a staggering amount of specialists (freelancer) to find the one which best suits their needs. As a freelancer, it is important to develop strategies that make you different from everyone else and also…
Most often, many individuals and business owners might need extra cash to handle some financial issues around them. In times like this, when all means of getting money have been exhausted, the best alternative is to consider getting a quick and easily affordable loan online. The process of accessing quick…
As a small business owner, have you ever look at a financial statement and throw your hands up exclaiming, “What do all these numbers mean?” After all, you’re a small business owner, not an accountant. Hiring an accountant is widely considered best practice for small business owners. But delegating financial…
Cash is king when it comes to the financial management of a growing business. Managing cash flow effectively requires significant planning on the part of the business owner. Sometimes, what seems like obvious ways to improve cash flow may result in the opposite. Cash is King! The best indicator of…
In today’s competitive marketplace, customer loyalty is very crucial to small business growth. It’s much harder to find a new customer than it is to retain an existing customer. Restaurants, retailers, grocery stores, salons, fitness centers and more depend on loyal customers and repeat visits to continue growing. Building emotionally…
Billing your customers is very important. Even more critical is getting paid for those bills. Thanks to the ongoing evolution of the Nigerian payments industry, there are more ways to get paid online and more payment tools and platforms to choose from to help find the perfect payment option for…
So many people dream of starting a new venture but are held back by fear, indecision, or any variety of other personal factors. Whether you’re looking to escape the 8-to-5 grind or you just want to earn some money on the side, there are plenty of ways to turn your…