If you’re an early-stage entrepreneur, you know that everything you do in the first few years of your business can set the stage for a lifetime of successes or failures. Getting your new business off the ground starts with a well-devised growth strategy that covers marketing, branding, product development, and…
*** Before you proceed, please note that Invoice NG is not a loan service provider. Hence, all requests for loans and related services will be ignored. A loan is a financial instrument that helps both businesses and individuals to meet financial obligations. However, most lenders often require a form of collateral to serve…
Should I bootstrap my business or raise a venture fund? This is a popular question for every entrepreneur that has started or planning to start a new business enterprise. It certainly depends on your goals, your industry, how much capital is required to get started, your personality and your relationship…
According to PWC 2017 FinTech Survey Report, over 62% of customers will use mobile applications to access financial services within the next 5 years. The word FinTech is a combination of the words “financial technology”. While the term has been around for several years, it seems that 2015 is really…
Entrepreneurship could be your ideal choice when you are bored with your 9-to-5 schedule in the office. Now, being an entrepreneur, you can build your start-up from anywhere, even from your home! The home-based business is a wonderful plan that can change your life and bring success to your doorstep….
While so many businesses have switched from paper-based invoicing to the online method of invoicing, there are still many businesses that utilize paper invoices, paper-based billing systems, along with paper-based payment processing. Paper-based invoices are quite expensive, difficult to manage and takes longer to manage than online invoicing. Paper-based invoices…
A current accounts and savings accounts are the two most common types of bank accounts offered by banks in Nigeria – but what exactly is the difference between the two and which type of account is right for a small business owner? When it comes to operating bank accounts, most small…
As we head into the new year 2018, there is a great need to acquire some digital marketing skills that help you stand out in business. The need for digital marketing skills has never been higher, yet the digital skills gap has never been wider. This discrepancy can provide you…
If you want to attract funding from an investor, impress new clients or motivate a new employee, knowing how to create a perfect business pitch that grabs the attention of an audience is an essential skill in business. Over the years, I’ve witnessed more than 100 business pitches all across…
Do you desire wealth, riches and fortune in your business venture? Then you need to build a winning team. We all want these and more. “Building a successful business is not beans” though. Certain deliberate and conscious steps must be taken if you are serious about this pursuit. One of the…
Productivity is key to any successful freelancing career. When you’re running a solo business, the more task you can get done on any given day, the more you can earn. Despite enjoying the freedom and flexibility of being a freelancer, it takes a lot of self-motivation to stay productive. There…
Getting a business loan is a major hurdle for most small businesses in Nigeria, mainly due to lack of proper credit facilities for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the country. But obtaining outside financing is often necessary to start or grow a business or cover day-to-day expenses, including payroll…