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The management of Bellafricana is officially announcing their first edition of Bellafricana African Creative Exhibition and Awards coming up on the 17th of April, 2017. This Annual Creative Exhibition and Award (termed Bellafricana ACE Awards) is fully endorsed by Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) and the Nigeria Britain Association.</div>
<br />The theme is “Celebrating Creativity and Innovation”, as it is time to encourage and reward the hardworking creative business owners for impacting lives and the economy.<br /><br />Bellafricana is an initiative with a focus on Made-in-Nigeria (Non-oil) products where customers and suppliers engage and transact to bridge the buyer-seller gap and create a wider outreach for Nigerian products locally and globally. <br /><br />Bellafricana has enabled African creative businesses a platform to receive the recognition they have long deserved. They aim to laud the creative works of Nigerians (Africans), which makes open competition affordable and accessible.<br /><br />The organisers believe the time has come where we should all come together to recognise and encourage hardworking and greatly skilled men and women who are making a significant impact through their various Industries/sectors.<br /><br />This event is proudly sponsored by Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and supported by other organisations such as Sovereign Guards Limited, Vibe Web Solutions, Noah’s Ark, Labule Restaurant, ASSETS, Lara Rose, Mensam Prints, Bakers Options, Inside Watch Africa, Timeless, and much more<div>
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<br /><br /><b>What To Expect At Bellafricana ACE Awards 2017</b><br /><br />This will be a three phase event in which two of the phases will run simultaneously while the third phase will be held as the peak of the event. <br /><br />The phases are; Exhibition, Conference and Awards dinner. <br /><br />Both the Exhibition and the Conference will be held simultaneously and the Awards will be held in a dinner fashion to close the event.<br /><br /><b>Exhibition</b><br /><br />The watch-word at Bellafricana is Quality, to this effect; the organisers of the Bellafricana ACE Awards have assured the availability of top quality creative Afrocentric businesses to exhibit. <br /><br />You will be able to access a wide variety of discounted quality made in Nigeria products all under one roof in these 5 focus categories are; Arts & Crafts, Fashion, Health & Beauty, Home & Living and Food Produce & Snacks. <br /><b><br />HERE IS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND AND NOT MISS THIS EVENT?</b><br /><br />· Mouth-watering BBQ Chicken, Fish and Steak at the Sea Front<br /><br />· Free Massage<br /><br />· Free Spa Treatment<br /><br />· Free Health Check<br /><br />· Get up to 25% discount to shop.<br /><br />· Get giveaways worth over ₦1,000,000.<br /><br />· Fun Area for Kids – Games, Dancing Competition, Arts and Craft Making, T-shirt Painting and many more<br /><br />· Painting Competition for Adults<br /><br />· Make New Friends and Connection<br /><br />· Free WiFi to browse all day<br /><br />· ₦1,000 off Taxi Ride<br /><br />· Highly Secured<br /><br /><br />To register and find out more, go to <a href="http://event.bellafricana.com/shopping">event.bellafricana.com/shopping</a><br /><br /><b>Conference</b><br /><br />Themed: Practical Steps to taking your business Global<br /><br />Key Note Speaker: Mr Olusegun Awolowo (CEO, Nigerian Export Promotion Council)<br /><br />Bellafricana is always finding ways to help both budding and established creatives to harness the resources available to build their businesses stronger.<br /><br />To this end, the conference will feature enlightening and engaging talks from renowned business men and women who have quality experience in these fields;<br /><br /><br />· Marketing Your Creative Business Globally<br /><br />· How to Monetize your Creative Idea<br /><br />· Branding that speaks for you<br /><br />· Taking Your Non-Oil Product Global (Export)<br /><br />· Sustainability and Succession Planning for Creative Businesses<br /><br />· Perfect the Quality of your Craft and Evolve<br /><br />To register and find out more, go to <a href="http://event.bellafricana.com/conference" target="_blank">event.bellafricana.com/conference</a><br /><b><br /></b></div>
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<b>Awards</b><br /><br />Theme: Celebrating Creativity and Innovation<br /><br />This African Creative Exhibition & Awards opens for nominations in various categories and Award competition.<br /><br />Participants are offered a unique opportunity to showcase their talents and to have their work judged by the consumers and experts.<br /><br />1) Best Indigenous Textile Designer<br /><br />2) Best Emerging Beauty Brand<br /><br />3) Best Emerging Fashion Brand<br /><br />4) Best Creative Solution (ICT)<br /><br />5) Best Supportive Made-in-Nigeria Celebrity of the Year<br /><br />6) Best Eco-friendly Product Innovation<br /><br />7) Best Innovative Product of the Year<br /><br />8) Best Pioneer Craftsman/woman of the Year (Over 10 years)<br /><br />9) Best Food Produce Innovation<br /><br />10) Best Creative Kid Entepreneur<br /><br />11) Best Creative Social Enterprise of the Year<br /><br />12) Best Creative Kids Brand<br /><br />13) Best Emerging Artist<br /><br />14) Best Emerging Home & Lifestyle Brand<br /><br />15) Best emerging African Brand<br /><br /><br /><b>VOTING IS CURRENTLY ONGOING FOR THE AWARDS AND ENDS 05/04/2017. NOMINATE YOUR BRAND TODAY. </b><br /><br /><br />Go to the event website: <a href="http://event.bellafricana.com/">event.bellafricana.com</a> for more information.<br /><br /><b>Why You Should Participate</b><br /><br />· The event is an important annual occurrence aimed at attracting an audience that include Captains of Industry, Investors, Upwardly Mobile Youths, Marketers, Trade Delegations & Missions, Procurement Officers, Brand And Business Managers, Art Lovers, Governmental Representatives And Key Decision Makers.<br /><br /><br />· The event is for enterprising Nigerian MSMEs seeking wider access to both internal markets and International markets and investors seeking joint-venture partners.<br /><br /><b>EVENT FACTS</b><br /><br />Theme: “Celebrating Creativity and Innovation”<br /><br />Conference Theme: "Practical Steps to Taking Your Business Global"<br /><br />Date: April 17, 2017 (Easter Monday, Public Holiday)<br /><br />Venue: D-Venue, Water Corporation Drive, Off Ligali Ayorinde, Oniru, Lagos, Nigeria.<br /><br />Time for Exhibition: 10 - 4pm<br /><br />Time for Awards Dinner: 5 – 9pm<br /><br />For partnership and sponsorship details, please contact the organisers;<br /><br />Call: +2348086363970 or +2348184457403<br /><br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@bellafricana.com">info@bellafricana.com</a>, <a href="mailto:community@bellafricana.com">community@bellafricana.com</a> <br /><br />Register: <a href="http://event.bellafricana.com/">event.bellafricana.com</a><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Arial; 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Mofolusadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888085031473727269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214263766461935584.post-59199435481740560872017-03-06T00:20:00.000-08:002017-03-06T00:22:41.483-08:002016 Highlights - Passion and Prudence was lit!Happy new year people! (This is long overdue *covers face* lol)<br />
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Despite the recession, we made it this far and we are still here, that's enough to be thankful for. An attitude of gratitude is one the keys to success. So in the spirit of gratitude, I am sharing one of the milestones I achieved last year and drawing lessons from it. I hosted my first major event on the Global Entrepreneurship Platform and it rocked! See a few pictures below;<br />
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Can you feel the excitement? Hehe....<br />
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It started as just a thought in August, I was chatting with my adopted son, <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/100208859751254511208" target="_blank">+Olabode Emmanuel</a> and he said, can we stage a play this year ma. It was like a lightbulb moment, immediately I started to see a stage production on entrepreneurship and it came just in time to submit as a global entrepreneurship week event. Note, at the time of conceiving this idea, I didn't have a dime and I am not even joking. Lol.<br />
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I called up <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/105273917559068458874" target="_blank">+Akinola Akinlade</a> and broke down the concept to him, trust the fella, in less than two days I had a script! The way he fleshed out the short narrative I gave him ehn! I was eggcited! We are doing this yo! Now to get the actors and buy in from the <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/113506175666981244439" target="_blank">+Enterprise Development Centre</a> I called up my friend, Bukola Ogunsanwo ever agile and ready to support my grandiose ideas and we jumped in the car and drove all the way to the Ajah campus to meet with them. They bought the idea pronto. Next hurdle crossed. Next was funding. We pitched a partnership arrangement to them, but that didn't fall through, so we targeted some big names and started the chase. Just to get a minute to pitch this idea, at some point I event thought my husband would send me packing. We went to an event just to see this one "big man" and were practically dozing in our seats around past 12 midnight while his wing man kept assuring us that he would see us? Shuooo na me kill Jesus! Abeg by 12:30, we got up and left. Which kain wahala be dis.<br />
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At some point, we had lost hope of ever pulling this off, but one day during aerobics class, my trainer, <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/112941410765645262639" target="_blank">+Anthony Olubiyi Boyede</a> Overheard me talking about staging a play and he said to me, this is what I do ma'am, leave the play to me, I'll bring it to life. This was after I had been waiting on some popular entertainment person to put the play together for me and got snubbed. Anyway, we came up with the cast for the play, mainly people I knew from different groups I am in, many who had never been on stage before and we started rehearsals, Friday nights at my place. The dedication and support from these guys blew me away. There was this day, my end was totally blocked as a result of road constructions; you won't believe that some of the actors had to walk a fair distance to get to mine, while those that drove, drove through hours of traffic. I can't say how much I love these guys.<br />
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Watch the play here if you missed it - Here's the link to the full <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgTP0549Mim2ZPo1YO90BawOngM02e9k_" target="_blank">play</a><br />
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This post is getting so long, let me just wrap up with my lessons here<br />
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1. Building strong Relationships is everything.<br />
2. When you decide to do something and you want to do it bad enough, it will happen.<br />
3. Money is not the only factor in making things happen.<br />
<br />Mofolusadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888085031473727269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214263766461935584.post-39242648844193798882017-01-26T13:28:00.001-08:002017-01-26T13:28:59.486-08:00It’s a digital world….we all just live in it.<br />
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Have you ever wondered where the world you lived in went? When we were younger, we were never warned that growing up is a trap. Alas, we find ourselves all grown up and there’s really nothing that can be done about it.<br />
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I usually ask myself this question, “How come everything seems to have changed?” from how we communicate, to how we interact, from how we do business to how we sell…the advent of mobile technology has changed the game on us and many people are still playing by the old rules.<br />
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The world has changed….deal with it. I am dealing with it by sharing my journeys through Digital Marketing.<br />
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Warning: Some of the info will seem conjured; but trust me, it will all be backed up by facts and opinions will be shown as purely opinions.<br />
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My personal goals are to help individuals and organizations transform their Image and brand personas to reflect the world that we live in. I am out to ensure that you know what you are up against. I also hope to help you achieve some of those great goals you set for 2017.<br />
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To do things the same way and expect a different result is the definition of Insanity. If you own a growing business…Please watch this space. You will spend less and make a lot of money before the year runs out.<br />
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My name is ‘Debo Ajayi…and I am the digital whisperer.<br />
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<b><br />About ‘Debo Ajayi</b><br />
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A seasoned Project Management expert, Startup engineer and Serial Entrepreneur. I am a Google certified Online Marketing Expert. Consulted for a few Multinationals in Nigeria. Worked with close to 100 Startups.<br />
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'Debo Ajayi, PMP<br />
Senior Sales Executive, Ringier Digital Marketing<br />
Google Certified Online Marketing Fundamentals Expert<br />
M: +234 (0) 809 576 3213<br />
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A compilation of my journey from my early blogging days.<br />
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This gives a brief insight into how I got here..... It's not complete yet though. I will get back to it soon hopefully. I like to hear from you. Send me a message at mofolusadesonaike@gmail.com<br />
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<a href="http://mofolusades.blogspot.com.ng/2013/06/the-beginning.html" target="_blank">Fresh graduate</a><br />
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<a href="http://mofolusades.blogspot.com.ng/2013/06/my-first-resignation-integrity-in.html" target="_blank">My very first Job and resignation</a><br />
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<a href="http://mofolusades.blogspot.com.ng/2013/06/baptism-of-fire-some-great-news.html" target="_blank"> First City Monument Bank experience</a><br />
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<a href="http://mofolusades.blogspot.com.ng/2013/06/banking-consolidation-asktrezorlandia.html" target="_blank">Banking Consolidation Season</a><br />
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<a href="http://mofolusades.blogspot.com.ng/2013/06/i-am-freelekealder-and-his-jesusmba.html" target="_blank">Goodbye FCMB</a><br />
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<a href="http://mofolusades.blogspot.com.ng/2013/06/the-lagos-business-schoolday-1-cchub.html" target="_blank">Hello Lagos Business School</a><br />
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<a href="http://mofolusades.blogspot.com.ng/2013/06/shell-internship-hunt.html" target="_blank">Shell Internship</a><br />
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<a href="http://mofolusades.blogspot.com.ng/2013/06/the-shell-disappointment-market-day.html" target="_blank">Heart Break from Shell</a><br />
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<a href="http://mofolusades.blogspot.com/2013/06/tony-hadley-slim-dancer.html" target="_blank">Dangote Cement experience</a><br />
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<a href="http://mofolusades.blogspot.com.ng/2013/06/oluwa-is-involvedpaying-customers.html" target="_blank">A new department, new experience</a><br />
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<a href="http://mofolusades.blogspot.com.ng/2013/06/the-birth-of-trezorlandia-abraham.html" target="_blank">Trezorlandia - My first business</a><br />
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The spate of domestic violence reported (as thousands would go unreported) since the beginning of the year has been alarming. There has been a prevalence of spousal abuse and violence resulting in some women being badly maimed while others lost their lives. Everyday we wake up to terrifying headlines that leave you not only gob smacked but completely distraught and agitated.</div>
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In view of this, The <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/109732224081355475682" target="_blank">+Amazon Amazing</a> AMAZING AMAZON INITIATIVE a support group for women from all walks of life living in different countries across the world, dedicated to their empowerment, enhancement, uplifting, personal growth and development, is putting together a conference to educate women on domestic abuse, its signs, causes and help available. <br /><br />The conference is themed "LAGOS AND THE WOMAN”. In Partnership with the Lagos State Ministry Of Women Affairs, the programme will educate women on the provisions of the law in Lagos State for the victim of domestic violence and sexual abuse.<br /><br />"We would also hear from women who are survivors of domestic abuse and how they rose above their situation'" said <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/115552781581587074023" target="_blank">+Mercy Makinde</a>, founder of Amazing Amazon Initiative and the convener of the conference.<br /><br /><div>
"Other issues affecting women who are resident in Lagos that would make them well-rounded individuals, help them live a fulfilled life and compete favorably with their contemporaries in other parts of the world would also be discussed," Makinde added.<br /><br />The Commissioner of Women Affairs Lagos State, Honorable Lola Akande will be delivering the Keynote Address. Other Speakers include Nigeria’s foremost advocate against domestic violence, Mrs. Josephine Effah of Project Alert,</div>
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Mrs <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/109194173203196301997" target="_blank">+Ini Onuk</a>, the Founder/Group CEO, Thistle Group – a leadership, change management, projects and innovations management icon, Nigeria's premier wealth coach <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/117346295874411832822" target="_blank">+Omilola Oshikoya</a> and <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/105417825850949546451" target="_blank">+Otefe Edebi</a> a Psycholigist and Behavioral Health Consultant. </div>
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<a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/115560876871051299590" target="_blank">+Omotola Jalade Ekeinde</a> one of Nigeria’s foremost Actors; exemplary wife and mother will be also be one of the speakers at the conference amongst other notable women leaders and captains of industry.</div>
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The date for the event is Saturday, September 24, 2016 and will be held at Best Western Hotel, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.<br /><br />Lagos And The Woman Conference is proudly supported by Helping Hands International, Unity Bank, Beko Electronics and of course the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs.</div>
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I remember when I saw the list of items banned by the CBN from accessing forex for imports, toothpicks jumped at me! I was like what! How hard can making toothpicks be. Why o why must we just resort to importing everything and anything. While we were out discussing it though, some were working ... :-)</div>
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People like Amadin Ogbebor. Imagine my excitement when I saw a facebook post about someone manufacturing toothpicks. I hunted him down to hear this story (Okay, hunt is an exaggeration, lol) but hey, it makes the story sweeter... hehe.</div>
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My name is Amadin Ogbebor, I studied mechanical Engineering at Ahmadu Bello University. I have always enjoyed designing and building things.<br />
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When I was in secondary school I had a fan that the plug was always getting bad so I made a new one using nails, melted nylon bags and wires. Using a match box as the mould. I never had a plug problem with that fan again. <br />
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I manufacture toothpicks from bamboo<br />
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I got funding through personal savings and loan from the U.S. I am fortunate to have lived in the United States so I had access to some funds. <br />
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I was able to network with some people that had one time done the business most of them were not helpful but I managed to get a few information here and there. But there is really no mentoring system that I could draw from and most people where looking out for themselves. <br />
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I had tried doing other businesses but I didn't really enjoy them, so I had to ask myself what do u really enjoy and I said making things so I decided to go into manufacturing. Initially I wanted to go into nail manufacturing then I heard the CBN Governor on radio saying we import all our toothpicks I decided it wasn't right so I researched the manufacturing process and decided to go into toothpick production instead.</div>
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The first set I tried introducing into the market was rejected because of the quality so I went back to the drawing board and came out with an improved quality. Because I had mechanical problems with the machines it helped me understand the principles of the working of the machine that when I am going to expand manufacturing I intend to design and fabricate my machines here in Nigeria. <br />
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Have a dream or vision but know that life will throw every obstacle your way but you should just keep going and you will be rewarded. Nothing good comes easy. <br />
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Even without the statistics, the buzz on weight management a.k.a #fitfam - ness in Nigeria these days is on another level. Before now, it was strange to see people jogging on the road, now its becoming the norm, so much so that<a href="http://www.naijasinglegirl.com/" target="_blank"> naijasinglegirl</a> listed <a href="http://www.naijasinglegirl.com/25-places-to-meet-a-rich-husband-in-lagos/" target="_blank">Lekki link bridge</a> as one of the hottest spots to catch a boo .... Lmao!</div>
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Now that everybody is a fitness coach/trainer, it takes some effort to separate the wheat from the shaft! But trust me, when you see Olufunmi's before and after picture, you yourself will ask her to coach you! Whaaat! She opens up on how it all began below.</div>
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My name is Olufunmi Edna Adesokan, a native of Ogun by descent and of Oyo by marriage. My academic background went on the normal climb and I graduated from the Polytechnic Ibadan as an accountant with some professional courses alongside.<br />
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Life for me has been both fortunate and 'I wish more fortunate' as I lost my dad at a young age and I always felt if I did not, probably my life would have taken a faster and bigger route. I met God at a younger age in my life and that has taken(still taking) me through the greatest route ever existed.<br />
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Fat2Fit_Klub came into actualization May 26, 2015. It began with two members and myself as the fitness coach, it's a virtual class and all instructions regarding exercises to be done, meal plans, video workouts, nutrition lectures and weekly weight loss monitoring is done there. Fat2Fit was born out of passion to help people overcome the fat the right and sure way. By eating healthy and working out!<br />
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Fat2Fit_Klub is more like my baby because I give it so much attention like I would my family. It all began in April 17, 2015. After some polite and true comments from someone who meant a lot to me, I looked myself in the mirror and I gave myself a grand lecture. I got married as a size 16 weighing between 70 and 80kg and after marriage and two kids via caesarian section, I grew to a comfortable size 20 and weighed a whooping 93kg. I had no control over what I ate because I ate it all, ranging from sharwarma to pizza to taking two carbonated drinks a day, I knew the newest restaurant in town and I sample enough dishes(most of which are fatty), once I can imagine it, or my eyes sees it, or I can perceive or perhaps I taste it, then I gobble it. And yes, I kept buying the next big size and the next and the next thinking of when I will one day wear a small sized dress(heavy joke).<br />
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But that one polite and simple but true comment changed my life. I stood before my dressing mirror and I said 'Olufunmi Edna, your life has to change, you must take your destiny in your hands and change your looks, behind all that folds of fat is a beautiful you, bring it out by all means'. So I met a candid and firm young woman who decided to work on me (she was in Canada while I was in Nigeria so we communicated mainly online). I began to eat healthy and exercise a whole lot, and gradually, the weights started coming off. In the first week, I lost a whooping 8kg and I knew there was no turning back, I shifted from wearing a size 20 to a size 18, then size 16, 14, 12, 10 and 8. It seemed like a miracle in the eyes of many especially those who knew me before, but it took me 4months of determination, discipline and focus to lose the excess 33kg I carried around town.<br />
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Everyone wanted to know my story, what I did, the drugs I used, so I decided to start a small group where I can train plus sized women as well, it was free at first cos it was born out of passion to help women who had low self esteem due to fat like I used to have. But of course we know how valueless cheap things look to people so I attached a fee when a lot where not serious about it. Finally I knew this was the direction God was pushing me towards, to reach people, to help people, to beautify people inwards and outwards, cos believe me, ur beauty is enhanced when the ugly fat is gone. I had peace from God doing this, and that was how Fat2Fit_Klub came into actualization May 26, 2015. It began with two members and myself as the fitness coach, it's a virtual class and all instructions regarding exercises to be done, meal plans, video workouts, nutrition lectures and weekly weightloss monitoring is done there. And in over a year, the Klub has trained and is training about 200 women all together some of which have graduated and doing fine in and out of the country.<br />
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Being a virtual class, the business required no huge funding. The money saved up over time enabled me set up the basic things needed to ensure the class was run effectively. But plans are in place for bigger prospects.<br />
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The greatest challenge is people management. But with work experience as management staff in few companies I've worked with, it gave no much hassle.<br />
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Fat2Fit has being and is still fulfilling for me. When I see the happy faces on my clients, their testimonies, the joy they experience when they get to wear a new and smaller dress size, I feel like, you have once again saved a life from am unhealthy path. That alone brings me fulfillment.<br />
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This is beyond me. People are dependent on me, peoples lives are being changed through God making our paths cross. I spend sleepless nights doing researches and studies and a whole lot more so as to bring about maximum result in my clients. I will do this over and over again given the chance!<br />
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Consistency is my biggest lesson. And my definition of consistency is "doing the same thing everyday with a new vigour". I have never done a business and stay in it for more than 3months. I end up giving up. This will be my first ever that we celebrated a one year anniversary and looking forward to a December party. Wow, I've learnt to be consistent, in good times, in bad times, if you are convinced about a vision, don't give up, keep doing it, with new daily energy, and just one new day, will bring about a better phase!<br />
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To achieve anything, you first should be focused on your goal, be disciplined enough to get it, and be determined to achieve it. I call it my FDD(Biggest partners) in my 4months of weightloss. Finally, let God guide you. I have made so many mistakes not knowing what I should be doing until I allowed God to guide me. Giving yourself such great opportunity, would save you a world of stress. Thank you.<br />
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<br />The current challenges facing the country and businesses operating in the country are multifaceted. We are grappling with a perfect storm of challenging issues and unfavorable developments beyond our control. These have been further exposed by our longstanding failure to strategically plan for the future by developing tailored solutions, build required and sustainable structures and properly implement enabling policies. In the end, small businesses and entrepreneurs are caught in the middle; vulnerable on business and social front with little control on determining how to effectively escape the nightmare.<br /><br />As stated previously, recovery from economic recession on macro and micro levels are out of the control of the SMEs, Micro Entrepreneurs and Startups. Fundamentally, the resolution of the current economic situation is at governmental levels and dependent on a well-balanced, structured strategic approach; suitable fiscal and monetary policies, grassroots integration, enabling environment for doing businesses etc. that provide for both short term and long term scenarios. <br /><br />So, while we wait, pray and hope for more favorable returns (improved revenue, FDI, FPI, better policies etc.), here are some suggestions on how businesses survive (and thrive?)<br /><br /> <br /><b>Reconcile with Reality </b><br /><br />The truth is, our current woes were not really a surprise; any following, concerned or discerning individual would have seen it a mile away. All forecasts and trending developments indicated the inevitability (which makes it more alarming that we were caught pants-at-knees). Unfortunately our dithering and befuddling fiscal and monetary policies dug us deeper. The wise business man/ woman needs to wake up and accept the current reality; it’s going to get worse before (if even) it gets better. The economic forecasts and projections that guided your quarterly or monthly assumptions need to be reviewed and adjusted. The business needs to take to mind a conservative approach by keeping at pace with projections.<br /><br /> <b><br />Reduce Loan Exposures </b><br /><br />In these times, reduced liability is an important approach and should be a key watchword. As much as possible, do not look for new loans and actively seek to restructure existing ones. Reduced exposure would help your business's ability to survive the challenging situation, plan for the future and position for the right adjustments without looking over your shoulders all the time; this is a race that can't be run in halves and distractions of any kind (especially capital related) have extinction level significance. Though some may reason that what you’ll be paying back at the time of repayment would be worth less, it should be noted that what you borrowed would also have depreciating power to achieve your objectives, sinking one deeper in hole.<br /><br /> <b><br />Use Equity </b><br /><br />To raise money for your business you'll need to give up a part of your business. Valuation will be an issue and it would be good to quickly execute a valuation report (adjusted for forecasts and trends). Now I know that establishing valuation can be tricky and seem technical but in the simplest terms, it means how much is your business (assets, liabilities, contacts, etc.). So, to survive, you may need to spread your risks to raise the funds required to do business. You may use a transaction partnership, profit sharing model or a full on equity for cash model (amongst others). Remember, 50% of something is better than 100% of nothing.<div>
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<br /> <br /><b>Change Operating Business Model </b><br /><br />You may need to take a second look at your operating business model. For ease of understanding, an operating business model is a plan for the successful operation of a business on how you deliver value to your customers and beneficiaries; it identifies sources of revenue, the intended customer base, products and expenditure (Capex and Opex). Leaner resources mean it can't be business as usual. You will have to critically review key areas such as suppliers, credit system etc. to manage your resources, customers, sales channels and risk exposures.<br /><br /> <b><br />Adjust Expenses </b><br /><br />Times are tight and tough decisions will have to be taken with all the fortitude of a beleaguered general. Luxuries and non-essentials would have to eliminated; some of these may be staff, change of office space, adjusted working hours etc. Non critical payments may have to be deferred and/ or re-negotiated. Merge operations and activities under single, simple channels and block waste. It must be noted however that only an honest, critical evaluation will aid in making the right decisions one which expenses to prune.<br /><br /> <br /><b>Adjust Expectations </b><br /><br />Businesses are built on projections and expectations. However, what was projected from the beginning and the foundations/ assumptions have also changed significantly; your expectations should take a similar review. Further, this review would help you plan and make inform decisions on some of the other issues identified in this guide. This adjustment will also help you see how quickly you can realistically return to profit and how long you can survive. We cannot stress enough that while ambition is a requisite for any entrepreneur, this is a period for managed expectations.<br /><br /> <br /><b>Seek Alternatives </b><br /><br />You may need to review all your chain of service and actively explore alternatives in every area of operation either it is your supplier chain channels or raw materials (which can be close substitutes). It is important in the spirit of full disclosure to advise your clients of the challenge and share your plan of action; their support and on-boarding is very critical. Alternatives are quite plentiful, what is needed is the desire to see them and the courage to attempt. For example, you may be struggling to meet server obligations with your longstanding preferred partner while a little work would reveal close alternatives who can give similar services without hampering your service quality. <br /><br /> <br /><b>Consolidate Existing Customers </b><br /><br />Rather than using limited resources to obtain new customers, deploy more of your resources to keeping your existing customers happy and patronizing; this is a sure way to guarantee your continued existence as a business. You must remember that your customers are going through the same rough challenges and would be similarly looking for alternatives for any product or service. Devise non-threatening avenues to show appreciation of their committed patronage, appreciation of shared plight and incentives for continued support. A little leaven can go a long way.<br /><br /> <br /><b>Don't Spread Yourself Thin </b><br /><br />With an acknowledgement of the current reality, the business must focus on deploying a leaner approach towards doing business as has been stressed repeatedly. There is no point stretching your resources, you just become sub-optimal on all fronts and this could prove more damaging to the state and corporate survival of your business. This strategy involves focusing on a particular product line, customer niche or suppliers. This will aid your ability to deploy your resources effectively as well as build consolidated relationship with key partners. This does not mean you leave yourself flagrantly exposed to the associated risks, it means you chose to concentrate your energies and resources at the most optimal point. The decision should be well informed and use metrics such as greatest impact on bottom-line, greatest exposure, quickest to implement etc. <br /><br /> <br /><b>Apply for Help </b><br /><br />There are several funding, management support and advisory opportunities and services available, don't be shy to explore all. Some are available at no cost while others may come with manageable fees. For those with fees, it is important to remember that resources are scarce; every support to manage your risks and reduce your exposure is a lifeline that should not be ignored. Further, every expense must provide measurable value; either in avoidance of sunk cost by reducing avenues for errors (proper/ professional evaluation) or by accessing support structures and assistance (capital or otherwise) when made available for free. Management is a key part of any business and asking for help should also extend to seeking mentoring or advisory team guidance. These must be carefully chosen based on professionalism, shared values, achievements and peer recognition as they may open other doors of opportunities for your business.<br /><br />This is not an exhaustive list; they are just suggestions and definitely do not assume to be all knowing nor a panacea for all woes. Finally, we would like to point out that this is not a wholesale solution; the nature of business, industry/ sector and regulatory constraints would determine which of the above would be applicable to your business.</div>
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Mofolusadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888085031473727269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214263766461935584.post-79090964255556776112016-08-02T13:43:00.000-07:002016-08-02T13:47:05.211-07:00Nigeria: Boys are not smiling<div class="MsoNormal">
Hi guys. I have been scarce and the reason is captured in
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I was at a seminar recently on a panel session talking about
how capital is not really the main challenge in starting a business (and it is
not, I still insist). Anyways, some man from the audience almost got on the
stage to beat me up, I am exaggerating a bit though, but he was very angry,
Lol! Of course, I am not that insensitive, we are all in this Nigeria together,
so I can understand the frustration. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Over time, I have come to realize that entrepreneurship is
not for everybody, to be honest. As much as we promote entrepreneurship and
glamorize it, it is not a walk in the park anywhere in the world, not to talk
of Nigeria… hmmm! I have recently decided; we cannot continue to have these
entrepreneurship conversations, without tackling issues of the environment we
operate in. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Let’s face it; the operating environment of a business
affects its success either positively or negatively. You can have all the grand
ideas and be resilient as ever; if the environment stifles you, you can’t
sustain it. This is not to say that nobody can be successful in a hostile
environment, after all some billionaires of the world today emerged during the
greatest recessions and some others in the midst of war.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides, as I type this, someone is just
dedicating a new house or cruising a brand new car from legit business, in this
same Nigeria (They should come and tell me how o, lol).<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am not a politician, but I can see that things are indeed
rough right now in Nigeria. What makes it worse is, we don’t even know what the
plans are to alleviate the struggle, if any. Ladies and gentlemen, I cannot be
pushing people to go into entrepreneurship, without at least doing something to
address these issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every little drop
counts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is why I was excited to see the vision and mission of
the column, an editorial aimed at drawing out solutions to our country’s
challenges. As part of her launch activities, the COLUMN is calling for entries from Nigerians to identify what our greatest challenges are and proffer solutions on how to address them, one challenge at a time. <br />
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We have too many brilliant Nigerians (I know a lot), for
us to be struggling for air like this! Haba!<o:p></o:p><br />
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Someone reached out to me when I posted the release
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If you are Nigerian and live in Nigeria, but think that everything happening in the economy does not concern you, think again. I am not asking you to become an economist or activist overnight, but if we must progress as a nation, all hands need to be on deck. We need to discuss the issues with a view to find solutions.</div>
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I remember when the floating forex policy was announced, Femi (you'll meet him in a minute) said to me, this is not the solution. I was looking at him like a pessimist at the time, until the dollar started to become scarce again! See yawa. What are we going to do ooo... people! Lol. </div>
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With all the brilliant people we have in this country, surely we can come up with solutions. By the time we challenge ourselves and drive discussions that help us think, I am hopeful that we will find a way out of the myriad of problems our Facebook commentators remind us of daily (as if we do not know already! shio).</div>
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Enough with the highlighting and amplifying of the issues. We need a plan and we need it fast! Femi has come on board to take us through from the root of the matter. He is not an economist neither am I, you know this already :-), but Femi is one of those efikos that like to read and follow trends in economics and politics. He's not here to force his opinion down our throats, but to start conversations that will lead somewhere.</div>
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I want to read your thoughts, whether you agree or disagree. Let's start this journey to solutions for Nigeria.</div>
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The CBN’s announcement of a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floating_exchange_rate" target="_blank">floating foreign exchange model</a> was wildly welcomed in many circles and heralded as the panacea to all our economic woes. The apex bank was hailed for such an obvious and ingenious approach to solving a critical problem. To be fair to the CBN in the light of the prevailing challenges, this policy stance made sense on first look. <br />
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Devaluation is an economic monetary tool used to “officially lower the value of a country’s currency within a fixed exchange rate system relative to another currency, or group of currencies”. Significantly, this tool is used as a measure of achieving a favorable balance of trade by a country as it favors increased local production capacity for exports and self-sustenance and reduce dependence on imports through an attendant increase in cost of importation.</div>
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- Fleeing <a href="http://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fdi.asp" target="_blank">FDI</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_portfolio_investment" target="_blank">FPI </a> against a backlog of dollar transaction payments</div>
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It becomes clearer therefore that inflation was only going up, unemployment will increase and recession becomes prescient. Furthermore, it becomes extremely disingenuous for an import based economy to pursue the path of asura (devaluation) in such testing circumstances to provide temporary reprieve to meet short term dollar mandates, in the hope of successful appeals for FDI and favorable loans. The long term repercussions are devastating. <br />
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First off, for devaluation to work we must have an export based structure or provide such environments and incentives as to encourage local production and use of local alternatives to meet local demands for self-sufficiency. In the absence of these foundations, the spectra of recession stretches towards the gloom of depression. </div>
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The much vaunted market forces which would determine the “real” value of the Naira are painfully skewed against any immediate or long term benefit to the people. Further, the anomaly called the <a href="http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/07/25/cbn-targets-rate-convergence-with-directive-to-sell-remittances-to-bdcs/" target="_blank">BDC</a> would only continue to strain the Naira as it is unfortunately worryingly dependent on speculative valuation. Thus, as the interbank rate seeks to find a balance (whilst dancing to the rhythm of the phantom market forces) and inches towards it, the parallel market will pull away (the clue is in the word “parallel”) further due to the vagaries of demand outstripping supply, remittance constraints and arbitrage. The utopian hope of market forces quickly turns into shades of dystopian nightmares in an import based, revenue starved and recession sunk economy. </div>
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Given that the only way out of a recession (and depression) is massive government spending, it mocks reason to assume that a limp currency would offer any succor. Thus our current reality is reduced purchasing power of the naira, increased cost of goods and a further impoverished standard of living. While the obvious is that your naira can acquire less, the dollar cannot purchase more since the market of source is still external. Therefore, the vicious cycle of continued devaluation, depreciation and recession creates a binding economic vortex with attendant sickening existential vertigo. <br />
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<li>Abandon the fixation on floating or micromanaged forex and create policies and structures geared towards laying the foundation for self-sustenance and growth. In this belly of the beast which we find ourselves, government and regulatory authorities need to bite the bullet and address the issues head on. </li>
<li>Empower the alternatives and grow local capacity even at a deficit budgetary structure as increased cost of importation will ultimately lead to pursuit of alternatives. </li>
<li>Also, the mythical salvation by FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) needs to be addressed. With woeful ratings on ease of doing business, infrastructure availability and policy inconsistencies, this is not a surprise. However, these issues should be addressed immediately to create a welcoming environment and further garnished with appropriate incentives (tax breaks, access to funds etc.) to encourage investment. It should be noted that the above should apply to all businesses in the country and not the exclusive of some or patronizing FDIs. </li>
<li>The monetary policy oversight and regulatory body(s) should deploy a low interest scheme attached directly to infrastructure development and SME growth. While the previous arguments have been about increased liquidity leading to inflation, the structure should be to attach same facilities to managed support schemes. </li>
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Ultimately, if this is properly pursued, our dependence on foreign imports and single source revenue will reduce and we can begin to tap into, exploit and enjoy the wealth we have been blessed with in resources, people and intelligence.</div>
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What are your thoughts on this? We would love to hear from you.<br />
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Mofolusadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888085031473727269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214263766461935584.post-71951146789969652052016-06-13T06:36:00.000-07:002016-06-13T06:36:08.501-07:00ASSETS and Bellafricana SME Export WorkshopAfrican Sustainable SME Export Trade Solutions (ASSETS) and Bellafricana present Repositioning Nigerian SMEs As A Catalyst To Achieve Rapid, Sustainable Growth In The Non-Oil Export Sector.<br /><br />Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions?<div>
<br />• Can SMEs become major players in the non-oil export value chain?<br />• Should my company get involved in export?<br />• How do I know if my product is export ready?<br />• If I don’t have a product yet what can I do?<br />• If I am a marketer can I get involved in export?<br />• Should I switch from import to export?<br /><br />If you want answers to any of these questions, then you don’t want to miss a golden opportunity at the SME Export Workshop to get practical, down to earth answers to these and many other questions. You will also get the latest information about new incentives and critical issues affecting the non-oil export sector in Nigeria. <br /><br /><br />ASSETS and Bellafricana SME Export Workshop<br /><br /><b>WHERE?</b><br /><br />At a special workshop to prepare SMEs for opportunities and challenges in the non-oil export sector at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.<br /><br /><b>WHEN?</b><br /><br />Wednesday 29th June 2016 from 9am – 5pm (Registration commences at 8.30am)<br /><br /><b>WHAT DOES IT COST?</b><br /><br />Early bird fee: ₦12,000 (If payment is made on or before 17th of June)<br />Fee: ₦15,000 (After 17th of June till 27th of June, subject to availability of space)<br /><br /><b>HOW TO PAY:</b><br /><br />Make payment to Bellafricana, Zenith Bank, Account Number 1013734944<br /><br />Use your company name as reference. Once payment is made kindly scan deposit slip or proof of transfer to info@bellafricana.com, cc: smeexportsolutions@gmail.com with name and phone number.<br /><br /><b>TO REGISTER:</b> Go to <a href="http://export.bellafricana.com/">export.bellafricana.com</a><br /><br /><b>CONTACT NUMBER:</b><br /><br />For sponsorship and more information, call Bukky on 08086363970<br /><br />Participants will also benefit from the following:<br /><br />Presentation on the NEXIM Non-oil export Stimulation Facility and other Export financing packages<br /><br />Information about market access programmes including:<br /><br />• ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) and ECOBIZ<br />• USA – African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)<br />• European Union – EU Export Helpdesk and EPA<br /><br />Assessment of Samples:<br /><br />(One product per participant) and contact with officials from Government and International development agencies who will highlight the special facilities assistance and training available for Nigerian export-oriented SME producers and marketers.<br /><br />Presentations that will cover:<br /><br />1. The importance of market entry requirements and specifications<br />2. Quality Assurance/Control,<br />3. Certification,<br />4. Packaging and Labelling,<br />5. Costing and Pricing,<br />6. Non-tariff Barriers,<br />7. Phytosanitary Issues,<br />8. Use of social media and ICT as platforms to promote and export products made by Nigerian SMEs.<br /><br />WORKSHOP COORDINATOR: Ms Shade Bembatoum-Young, CEO African Sustainable SME Export Trade Solutions (ASSETS)<div>
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Mofolusadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888085031473727269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214263766461935584.post-41199433323800508172016-06-01T07:19:00.001-07:002016-06-01T07:20:37.885-07:00RECAP: Excellence in life series 2.0<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In spite of the current downward trajectory of the Nigerian economy, it is believed that an individual can be economically buoyant by discovering, nurturing and maximizing new opportunities.<br />
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This was the submission of speakers at the Excellence In Life Series (EIL) Series 2.0 held on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at the Standard Alliance Events Hall, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.<br />
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With the theme, Breaking New Grounds, the speakers such as, Dr Femi Paul, who is also the Convener, Excellence In Life; Bukky George – Founder & CEO, HealthPlus Pharmacy; Ibukun Awosika, Chairman, First Bank offered valuable insights and ideas on how to spot, seize and maximize opportunities in the current economic downturn.<br />
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“Most people don’t listen until they are in the classroom. But the best lessons are taught along the way…in the ordinary course of daily life,” said Dr Femi Paul at the event. <br />
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He charged the audience to aspire to break new grounds. He said, “Ordinary people look and admire; winners look, observe and aspire.”<br />
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He further noted that “aspiration fuels Pertinent Enquiries and Propels People; admiration only generates simplistic applause and awe.”<br />
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Another speaker at the event, Bukky George, emphasized the need for an individual to explore his or her passion, noting that it is only when the individual did that he could get to the promised land. She also mentioned that it was important for people to seek to fill the gap that exists in their areas of specialization instead of just making up numbers.<br />
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“Your promised land is where your passion lies. It is where your heart quickens, where you feel an almost supernatural hunger to intervene and improve a situation,” said Bukky George.<br />
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“Seek out a gap in a product or service delivery that you have the qualification, skill, experience, inspiration and passion to fill. Fill the gap excellently.”<br />
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The current state of our nation leaves much to desired. From the plunging Economy to insecurity. The masses are wailing and the rich also cry. From the constant decline of the value of the Naira to the hike in fuel prices which has catapulted inflation and taken it to an all time high, the common Nigerians have had to bear the brunt! </div>
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It is quite convenient to heap the bulk of blame on the government as usual but truth be told the citizens are equally accountable. </div>
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One major syndrome that has eaten deep into the fabric of our society is MEDIOCRITY and it is responsible for most of the pains we suffer today. We did not get to where we are <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_888097616" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">in one day</span></span>. It was a gradual process of letting mediocrity get the better of us and today it has become gangrenous thus becoming an uphill task to mitigate against. </div>
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“I will mange it”, “It’s not so bad”, “It’s fair enough” “What more can I do” “I have tried, jare” “I can’t kill myself joorrr”… are very familiar expressions, aren’t they? We either encounter or even pronounce them ourselves regularly. What belies these otherwise insouciant and unperturbed proclamations is the syndrome called MEDIOCRITY!</div>
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Mediocrity is clearly a negative trait we should avoid like a plague. If you do not actively REJECT mediocrity, you are unwittingly choosing it over EXCELLENCE and will be running life’s relay littered with broken dreams and failed expectations and at the end of the finishing line you will be crowned with frustrations and unhappiness. </div>
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Everywhere you go to today, across our beloved country Nigeria, mediocrity and impunity stare you in the face. This sad development which pervades most facets of our national and private lives has now become a Sub-Culture. This also explains why most Nigerians prefer foreign products to Made-In-Nigeria ones, irrespective of price. The reason for this is that the production of most foreign goods are driven by a Culture of Excellence.</div>
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Thankfully many Nigerians have taken the bull by the horn and have gone all out on the fight against mediocrity. One of such Nigerians is Dr. Femi Paul. </div>
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Dr. Femi Paul, a Lawyer by profession, is the Senior Pastor of Grace Assembly Churches, Lagos. He attended the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Law. He later went on to the University of London for two Masters Degrees in Shipping Law and Intellectual Property. He is also a certified graduate of the Oxford Princeton School of Petroleum Studies. He practiced law in Lagos for many years, before moving into the Shipping & Maritime Industry. His last foray in secular business was into the Oil & Gas Industry, after which he settled into full time ministry in 2001.</div>
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Dr. Femi Paul has delivered various papers, keynotes and workshops on Excellence In Life at several organizations, institutions and conferences around the world. In 2015, he was honored with a Doctorate Degree by Northwestern Christian University for his excellent contribution towards Christian Education. He is also a pastor and the founder of Grace Assembly Church, a ministry committed to inspiring people and transforming lives. </div>
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Dr. Femi Paul is mostly known for his exceptional “Spirit and Lifestyle of Excellence”. This has earned him many accolades and also inspired him to birth the vision “Life Class with Femi Paul”, and also the Excellence-In-Life Series where he shares Life Transforming Principles that shaped his life. </div>
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Dr. Femi Paul is the Convener of the EXCELLENCE-IN-LIFE SERIES, a National Transformation Initiative aimed at eradicating the prevalent culture of mediocrity in our society. According to Dr. Femi Paul, "It is in my patriotic quest to salvage our country, build a culture of excellence and leave a lasting legacy for future generations that I present to you, THE EXCELLENCE IN LIFE SERIES!"</div>
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The EXCELLENCE IN LIFE SERIES, a bi-monthly meeting is the tool by which the visionary, Dr. Femi Paul hopes to eradicate the prevalent Culture of Mediocrity and propagate in its place, the much needed Culture of Excellence. This initiative promises to transform mindsets and inevitably optimize the potential of individuals, institutions and the nation alike.</div>
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Excellence-In-Life, is not another Certification Course, because when it comes to Excellence, you don’t tender certificates. Excellence is simply about doing things well, and it is WAR AGAINST MEDIOCRITY!</div>
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Due to his passion for eradicating mediocrity and extolling the spirit of Excellence, Pastor Femi Paul has made The Excellence in Life Series a Bi- Monthly event featuring world class speakers. The next one holds this <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_888097617" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday the 21st of May 2016</span></span> and speakers like Ibukun Awosika, the Chairman of First Bank PLC and Mrs Bukky George of the Health Plus Pharmacy chains will be some of those imparting the wealth of knowledge and experience in many Nigerian who will be attending.</div>
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Mofolusadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888085031473727269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214263766461935584.post-88898055631047380862016-05-05T03:29:00.001-07:002016-05-05T03:37:39.419-07:00EVENT: Success Circle Africa Conference 2016Success circle Africa has been conceived as a platform to spread the empowering message of what true entrepreneurship is and not just share the motivational success stories but also show practical ways to create a thriving African business enterprise that would contribute real value to the local and global economy.<br />
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<b>THEME</b> : <b>INNOVATION & COLLABORATION AS CATALYSTS FOR GROWTH IN AFRICAN BUSINESSES</b><br />
Our goal through success circle Africa is to spread our message of value driven entrepreneurship across multiple platforms using real media, community groups and social media as drivers of this message of change and transformation to enterprises in Africa.<br />
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Our annual conference would be our yearly gathering to bring together a community of aspiring and established entrepreneurs around the African continent to reinforce this message and celebrate the success stories of triumph and accomplishments against all odds.<br />
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Date: 26th May 2015<br />
Location: The Wheatbaker Hotel, 4 Onitolo (Lawrence road) Ikoyi<br />
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Mofolusadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888085031473727269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214263766461935584.post-40175413571960799312016-04-20T00:54:00.000-07:002016-04-20T00:54:17.761-07:00Unreasonable Lab launches in Nigeria, To Prepare Startups For Investment<b>Unreasonable Ambition: How a movement of entrepreneurship training programs seeks to put a dent on poverty</b><br /><br />Boulder, CO –On 6th of June to 10th of June 2016, 25 startups from across Nigeria will gather in Lagos for 5 days, alongside top investors and business mentors for Unreasonable Lab Nigeria, a five-day intensive training program preparing them to raise capital, replete with seasoned entrepreneurs and investors from across Nigeria serving as mentors.<br /><br />Asked why they wanted to bring Unreasonable Labs to their country, Unreasonable Labs Nigeria’s founding team <a href="http://www.entrepre-news.com/">Olufemi Omotayo</a>, <a href="http://www.naijapreneur.com/">Tito Philips, Jnr</a>. and <a href="http://www.qaspen.com/">Michael Olorunninwo</a> said: <div>
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<br />“For the first time in history, we have adopted a market economy. Our ongoing development cannot continue through aid and donation. There’s no other way to address our challenges but through entrepreneurship, innovation, and private sector. And Unreasonable Labs might be the best avenue to addressing these needs.”<br /><br />“It’s amazing to see entrepreneurs creating companies that can really help a lot of people,” explains Teju Ravilochan, co-founder and CEO of Unreasonable Institute. Unreasonable Institute boasts successful alumni, including: <br /><ul>
<li><a href="https://joinmosaic.com/">Mosaic</a>, the “solar bank” that started as an idea at Unreasonable Institute and now is the largest lender for home solar projects in the United States.</li>
<li><a href="http://enezaeducation.com/">Eneza</a>, the fastest growing mobile education app in Africa, equipping 650,000 students in Kenya to gain access to tutoring and test prep on $10 phones.</li>
<li><a href="http://mananutrition.org/">MANA Nutrition</a>, which has cured over one million kids of severe acute malnutrition through a nutrient-enriched peanut butter.</li>
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The results are striking. 93% of the 150 startups in Unreasonable Institute’s portfolio have raised funding totaling over $100 million. And all together, those companies are benefitting 8 million lives. <br /><br />But to Ravilochan and his team, it wasn’t enough. “We started Unreasonable Institute because we thought the best way to address billion-person problems was by helping entrepreneurs find solutions,” he explains. “But to have any chance of doing that, we need to find thousands of entrepreneurs and get them the people and resources they need to grow.” <br /><br />Ravilochan noted Unreasonable Institute had one key barrier to scale. “Our model is high touch,” he explains. “Mentors spend a lot of time with our entrepreneurs.” Mentors (experienced business and social/environmental change leaders) each pick one company to work with for 6-12 months. “And we carefully match them based on diagnosing our entrepreneur’s needs and understanding the mentor’s skills.”<br /><br />“Entrepreneurs get a lot of attention from mentors who come through the program. That’s what makes Unreasonable Institute so valuable for them.” says Ravilochan. “So we weren’t going to be able to maintain the quality of our support and work with a whole lot more entrepreneurs. So we figured, hey, what if we could just teach other people to do what we do?”<br /><br />Enter Unreasonable Labs. “We packaged up our curriculum and built a way to train teams we think could do what we do,” says Banks Benitez, Vice President of Global Expansion at Unreasonable Institute. “The local teams that we find in new countries to run Labs can then recruit locally-based mentors and funders to support the startups they find.”<br /><br />In 2015-2016, Unreasonable Institute has equipped 25 Labs in the locations below: <br /><br /> <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQKOJ_-NfqTwU1OI0kevyfvqrE-88UGewJyzGWPdPs-AL3eEBOLj-QCgHids5TfEgLUcNyeRQJ1azd9LFihdJVExh1W7t_tBvUIf9QhWNPRcDH-eFdq6Nj7Pnmu9Mvqc3GDXY_zmpTzUX/s1600/FINAL-MAPS.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQKOJ_-NfqTwU1OI0kevyfvqrE-88UGewJyzGWPdPs-AL3eEBOLj-QCgHids5TfEgLUcNyeRQJ1azd9LFihdJVExh1W7t_tBvUIf9QhWNPRcDH-eFdq6Nj7Pnmu9Mvqc3GDXY_zmpTzUX/s320/FINAL-MAPS.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />For more information about the #UnreasonableNaija event, kindly visit: <a href="http://www.unreasonableinstitute.org/accelerator/nigeria-2016/">www.unreasonableinstitute.org/accelerator/nigeria-2016/</a><br /><br />Nigeria Contact: <br />Email: <a href="mailto:UnreasonableNG@gmail.com">UnreasonableNG@gmail.com</a><br />Phone +234 817 672 8769<br />Twitter: @UnreasonableNG<br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UnreasonableNG/">https://www.facebook.com/UnreasonableNG/</a></div>
Mofolusadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888085031473727269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214263766461935584.post-57730294177020859432016-04-17T04:01:00.002-07:002016-04-17T04:03:02.587-07:00ITS TYME Application - Junior achievement and Southern Business Academy<div class="MsoNormal">
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The Junior Achievement (JA) in conjunction with the southern business Academy in Nigeria is currently recruiting interested candidates to register for the following courses;<br />
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<li> Catering & Hotel management</li>
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<li>Building Technology</li>
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This opportunity will train you to understand the core concepts in theory and demonstrated practices to make fantastic use of lessons learned and hence, build the confidence to transform this vocation into a meaningful and potentially rewarding career.<br />
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The program comes with essential resource materials that will inspire you to keep going.<br />
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You will also get opportunities to interact with notable professionals and participate in live projects, exhibitions and excursions.<br />
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Interested candidates must be willing to take trainings and demonstrate basic integrity and discipline. We require Nigerians who are willing to become agents of driving social development to the society.<br />
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Interviews begin on 20th of April, 2016<br />
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Cost of training is <span style="color: red;">FREE</span><br />
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To register, please download form at <a href="http://www.sbang.org/website-admissions/" target="_blank">http://www.sbang.org/website-admissions/</a><br />
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Mofolusadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888085031473727269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214263766461935584.post-15835085356483560132016-04-05T03:52:00.000-07:002016-04-07T01:44:55.104-07:00ABARI Bamboo sunglasses - Abari Abdulhamid Damilola #inthespiritofenterpriseWho would have thought, all that bamboo growing all over our land could be used to create really cool stuff. A few weeks back I read a feature on <a href="http://digest.bellafricana.com/meet-the-ghanaian-entrepreneur-building-bikes-using-bamboo/" target="_blank">digest.bellafricana.com</a> about a Ghanian lady who makes bicycles with bamboo and I was wowed.<br />
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Fast forward a few days and voila, bamboo again, but this time by a Nigerian making the coolest sunshades ever! You have got to read about him, and I agree with him, "Obe to dun, owo lo pa". Read the main story to find the translation ... lol<br />
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My name is Abari Abdulhamid Damilola, 27 year old (6th March 1989), from Lagos State, Nigeria. I am the first son and child of my Parent, and I have 3siblings. I am a graduate of Igbinedion University Okada, where I majored in Mechanical Engineering and I am currently pursing my MSc in Process Safety and Loss Prevention from University of Sheffield, UK.<br />
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I’m a typical Lagosian, born to hustle (legit), Engineering is my first love before I found business as my side chick, both of which complement each other, “Production and Management wise”, I am very versatile in my thinking and always wanting to solve problems, while I’m doing that I try to increase my source of income to become financially independent.<br />
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My Life philosophy : No body gets lucky unless they take the opportunities that come their way.<br />
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Business Name: ABARI Bamboo sunglasses<br />
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Started : January 2016<br />
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Why: Alternative to plastic sunglasses whose durability is not compared to Bamboo frame sunglasses<br />
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<b>CREAMIE MODEL</b><br />
The Creamie model are made from ecological bamboo which is the original colour of the bamboo. This sunglasses are eco-friendly, water resistant, that float on water and Non-slippery when sweating unlike the plastic frame glasses.<br />
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They come with Wayfarer style, TAC polarized lenses providing full sun protection for your eyes from UV rays and strengthened flex-steel hinges.<br />
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<b>COFFEE BROWN MODEL</b><br />
Coffee model bamboo sunglasses are eco-friendly, look awesome, and they float on water. non-slippery when sweating and more reliable than the plastic frames.<br />
They come in a Wayfarer style shape and suits most face notwithstanding the size of face<br />
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Each pair comes in a hard bamboo case with a silk lens cloth, silk bag and a little gift.<br />
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TAC (Tri Acetate Cellulose) polarized lenses offer superior visual and polarization clarity. They are hard coated to resist scratching and block out 100% of all harmful UV rays up to 400 nanometers, and are also lightweight and highly impact resistant.<br />
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<b>What was your inspiration for starting this business?</b><br />
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I wanted to stand out from the crowd...as far as nigeria is concerned, I think I am one of the first to venture in this line...I have seen a few people also in the field of sunglasses but not with bamboo frames.<br />
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Basically its been from my pocket, my savings from my previous jobs <br />
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None yet as I have been running on my on resources, also the fact I am not presently in Nigeria as I am doing my Masters degree abroad.<br />
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<b>What Challenges have you faced so far and how have you been able to overcome them?</b><br />
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Convincing people that the prize justifies the product...people expect me to sell as the same rate as the once on the street but as the adage goes<br />
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<i>...a pot of soup that is sweet..the money involved is what "killed" it.</i><br />
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I am of the opinion if you can afford to buy a fake at 7000 naira then buying an original at 10000 naira is not too wide for a range. <br />
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<b>How will you summarize the journey so far?</b><br />
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Challenging...mixing studies and business is two tasking but i'm still young and have got the ability to multitask. <br />
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<b>Given the Chance, will you do this again?</b><br />
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Over and over again, infact I should have started earlier before the fake sunglasses flooded the market, with people thinking they are wearing the real deal... An average RayBan cost between $100-300 and what is sold in Nigeria is less than $5...<br />
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When you try to solve a problem you can create a business out of it.<br />
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Everybody wants to wear sunglasses but people don't know the consequence of wearing a FAKE lens which is what is rampant in Nigeria.<br />
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Abari Sunglasses has a C.E and the lens are certified to protect from UV rays that has the potential to destroy human sights.<br />
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Contact details<br />
Email: abaritm@yahoo.com<br />
Instagram: @abaritm<br />
Twitter:@abaritm<br />
<br />Mofolusadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888085031473727269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214263766461935584.post-38591752994628368792016-04-04T00:17:00.000-07:002016-04-04T00:37:03.697-07:00FoodConvee - Tele Ogundipe #inthespiritofenterprise<div class="MsoNormal">
Once in a while, you just want to be treated to a good meal of "swallow" as we like to call it, paired with a correct Nigerian soup that has all the different types of meat and some snails. I know we are all claiming "fitfam" these days, but hey no harm in a good home cooked Nigerian meal. The challenge many of us have though is the time! Oh la la. Boy does it take time to put the soups together. Even tougher sometimes is getting the seasoning mix right, so you don't end up eating bland food or over seasoned food.<br />
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Our feature today is a woman who saw these challenges and decided to tackle them head on. In 15minutes or less you can have your Egusi or Ogbono ready to eat by just adding water and Palm Oil! How cool is that? Let's meet her...<br />
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<b>Tell us about yourself</b><br />
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My name is Tele Ogundipe. I have a Bachelors degree in Agriculture from Obafemi Awolowo university, Ile ife. I also have an MBA from Esut Business School. I have attended the School of entrepreneurship, (Edc) Pan Atlantic university.<br />
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Life is neither a tempest nor is it a midnight summer's dream. Every disappointment is a blessing in disguise. <br />
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Foodconvee is into the Processing of local food items for easy cooking with no preservatives.<br />
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<b>What was your inspiration for starting this business?</b><br />
Several reasons.<br />
I observed that these days cooking is quite a chore due to hectic work life . Hence the resort to Asian easy to prepare and tasty Noddles. I believe in Nigeria and therefore decided to put Nigerian difficult to cook soups together. Process with spices for easy cooking and awesome taste.<br />
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Initially savings, family and friends. I recently took a soft bank loan.<br />
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I have had access to trainings and seminars from EDC, Google, Poize media Association. I am also a beneficiary of the Technology incubation Centre and manufacturers association. I have had Food Processing trainings with the Nigerian stored products research institute.<br />
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I have faced lots of challenges especially in terms of product acceptance. Being a new and unknown product consumers are a bit hesitant. But once the product is tested the feedback is always positive.<br />
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<b>How will you summarize the journey so far?</b><br />
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The journey has been slow but steady<br />
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<b>Given the Chance, will you do this again?</b><br />
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Yes <br />
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<b>What lessons have you been able to learn from your journey so far that others should know.</b><br />
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Never give up on your dreams. The journey may be slow and long, filled with so many obstacles. But with persistent patience your are sure to make it to the end, the finish line.<br />
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Foodconvee. Com.ng, Facebook, Twitter.<br />
017907615, 08140892759, 08173601628Mofolusadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888085031473727269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214263766461935584.post-25761318360874898642016-03-28T04:28:00.000-07:002016-03-28T04:28:03.012-07:00FIIRO, TRAINING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 2016Last year, I published the training workshop schedule for FIIRO because I realized a lot of people were unaware of these trainings. Subsequently I have received emails and requests for an update for 2016. So by popular demand guys, here's the F.I.I.R.O training calendar for 2016.<br />
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In case you don't know who F.I.I.R.O is and what they are about, please refer to my last post on my experience in their techno-entrepreneurship training program <a href="http://mofolusades.blogspot.com.ng/2015/09/fiiro-training-workshop-schedule-2015.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<b>1. Cassava Flour Production </b> Mar 16-18, Apr 13-15, June 8-10 N50,000.00</div>
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<br /><b> 2. Instant Pounded Yam Flour Production</b> Mar 14-18, Apr 11-15, May 16-20, June 13-17 N50,000.00<br /><b><br /> 3. Bread and Confectionary Baking(including Soy Snacks)</b> Mar 7-11, Apr 11-15, May 2-6, June 13-17 N50,000.00<br /></div>
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<b>4. Fufu Flour Production from Cassava</b> Mar 3-8, Apr 21-26, June 9-14 N40,000.00<br /><br /><b> 5. Edible Mushroom Production</b> Mar 14-18, May2-6, June 13-17 N35,000.00<br /><br /><b> 6. Fruit Juice Production from Nigeria Fruits</b> Mar 7-11, Apr 25-29, June 20-24 N40,000.00<br /><br /><b> 7. Zobo Drink Production and Preservation</b> Mar 30-1st April, May 25-27, Jun 29-July1 N25,000.00<br /><br /><b> 8. Palm Wine Bottling and Preservation</b> Mar 21-23, May 11-13, June 8-10. N40,000.00<br /><br /><b> 9. Smoked Fish Production </b>Mar 16-18, Apr 27-29, May 11-13, June 22-24. N50,000.00<br /><br /><b> 10. Cassava Starch Production</b> Mar 14-18, Apr 18-22 N35,000.00<br /><br /><b> 11. Kunu Drink Production and Preservation </b>Apr 18-22, June 6-10 N40,000.00<br /><br /><b> 12. Plantain Flour Production </b>Apr 4 – 8, May 2-6, June 13-17 N40,000.00<br /><br /><b> 13. Electroplating and Plug Refurbishing </b>Mar 14-18, Apr 11-15 N20,000.0<br /><b><br /> 14 Cassava Chips Production</b> Mar 9-11, Apr 13-15. N35,000.00<br /><br /><b> 15. Laundry Soap Production </b>Apr 4 – 8, May 2-6, June 20-24. N40,000.00<br /><br /><b> 16 Toilet Cleanser Production</b> Mar 14-18, June 20-24 N15,000.00<br /></div>
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<b>17 Computer Appreciation Training</b> Apr 18-29, June 6-10. N30,000.00<br /><br /><b>18 Black Soap </b>April 18-22, May 16-20 N50,000.00<br /></div>
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<b>19 Garri Production</b> Mar 3-8, Apr 21-26, June 9-14 N50,000.00<br /><br /><br /><b>FOR WHOM</b><br /><ul>
<li>All those contemplating the establishment of cottage, small and medium scale Industries.</li>
<li>Agro-Industrial/Business Consultants.</li>
<li>Designers and Fabricators of Processing Equipment and Machinery.</li>
<li>Those in Baking, Hotels and Catering Businesses.</li>
<li>Operators of Cottage and Medium scale Agricultural Farms.</li>
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<br />The Director-General<br />Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, Off Agege Motor road, Via Cappa Bus Stop,<br />P.M.B 21023, Ikeja-Lagos State<br />Tel: 01-4531364, 08023414996, 08023164201, 08033863474<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:info@fiiro.gov.ng">info@fiiro.gov.ng</a><br /> <a href="http://www.fiiro.gov.ng/">www.fiiro.gov.ng</a></div>
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<br />For Enquiry on FIIRO Technology contact: <a href="mailto:enquiry@fiiro.gov.ng">enquiry@fiiro.gov.ng</a><br />Enquiry Time: Monday to Friday between 9:00am to 4:00pm daily.<br /><br /><br /><b>PLEASE NOTE:</b><br /><ul>
<li>Participants will be responsible for lodging while course fee covers tea breaks/snacks and workshop materials.</li>
<li>Participants are expected to make full payment preferably a week before the commencement of each workshop.</li>
<li>FIIRO may cancel any of the above workshops in the event of poor response from participants.</li>
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Click to fill "<a href="http://www.fiiro.org/index.php/component/rsform/form/3-workshop-registration-form">Online Registration Form</a>"</div>
Mofolusadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888085031473727269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214263766461935584.post-23169802796939926472016-03-23T03:01:00.000-07:002016-03-23T03:26:16.313-07:00Gbedion - Afe Riches Inegbedion #inthespiritofenterpriseHey fam...<br />
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Been a minute. I have been all over the place. If you follow me on instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/mofolusade" target="_blank">@mofolusade </a> you would already have an idea. Besides.... Omo meeen, you need some extra gangster strength and determination to keep going in this Nigeria, can I get a witness out there! But we must not give up because tough times never last but tough people do as Robert Schuller said.<br />
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Most of the conversations I have been in lately have been around collaboration. The era of one man squads is no more the way, people must come together and build businesses that will last. This is why I was excited when I heard about this idea. Technology has opened up a lot of new opportunities and platforms for us and we need to take advantage. If you have an idea, don't keep it to yourself, look for a co-founder who has what you don't have. There are many ways to find that person and here's one real life example below;<br />
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My name is Afe Riches Inegbedion. I am from Edo State but I am based in Lagos. I studied Industrial Mathematics at the University of Benin, Benin City. I also have a Masters degree in Information Systems Management from the University of Greenwich, London. My philosophy is that there is always a better way to do something. You just have to think hard and observe out.<br />
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The business Gbedion came to be in February 2016 but the concept was conceived in 2012. Gbedion was founded because Nigerians are hard working and have a lot of good ideas but most of them do not have a means to fund their ideas.<br />
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Currently getting a loan from the bank is not easy. They ask for so much detail, collateral and give high interest interest rates. This makes a lot of people give up their ideas. There is also the issue of validating your ideas. Will people like it? Will they pay for it? Gbedion gives you the opportunity to see if people believe in your project enough to donate their hard earned money towards it. That is enough validation in my book. I experienced funding issues too and thought about it. Why not solve the problem instead of complaining about it and hence Gbedion came to be. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRgjW8pe5FFvHX6HrMghguEDhZuqJhLR79bFJlzBxvilEZ0MkAcxYSn3FgvRG-6iXF9xvTbYupB43fPV-P6vcS0Q53vstnw869ic_paxvJ-yo9qGvJAWhevtXY3nDxqO9ophovQS4JOPGz/s1600/gbedion-front-n-back-flyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRgjW8pe5FFvHX6HrMghguEDhZuqJhLR79bFJlzBxvilEZ0MkAcxYSn3FgvRG-6iXF9xvTbYupB43fPV-P6vcS0Q53vstnw869ic_paxvJ-yo9qGvJAWhevtXY3nDxqO9ophovQS4JOPGz/s320/gbedion-front-n-back-flyer.jpg" width="320" /></a> Gbedion is a social crowdfunding platform for Africans. In simple words you can post your inspiring business plans on Gbedion and state how much you need, share to family and friends and receive donations from all of them and more. No interest , no loans. All you need to give them is a reward that is related to your proposed business.<br />
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For example you want to start a unique car wash business, you have drawn your business plan, you know how much you need and how to execute it. All you need is funding. This is where Gbedion comes in, fill the form, get an invite from Gbedion, post your business plan, offer rewards to donors (for example donate N1000 and get one free car wash), reach your stated funding amount and Gbedion will give you the donated about. All transactions will be displayed on the website for transparency.<br />
<b><br />What was your inspiration for starting this business?</b><br />
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I started this business because of the personal frustration I faced in bringing my business idea to life. I also have a lot of friends and relatives that have wonderful ideas that they would like to bring to life but funding is an issue. This is why I founded Gbedion, to change the situation and encourage entrepreneurs to start businesses.<br />
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<b>How did you get funding for your business?</b><br />
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I got funding for my project through personal savings. Funding is still needed however, to make it grow.<br />
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<b>What opportunities have you been able to leverage on in your business so far?</b><br />
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I am currently discussing with Hubbub Foundation (a crowdfunding foundation in London, Boston and Sydney). They are interested in the project. I am looking forward to getting assistance from them.<br />
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<b>What Challenges have you faced so far and how have you been able to overcome them?</b><br />
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Setting up and growing our customer base has been challenging but we are moving forward.<br />
I've faced several challenges while trying to start Gbedion. </div>
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1) <u>The idea:</u> </div>
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Many people said it won't work. There are too many scams in Nigeria and so on. I came to realize that scams exist every where not just in Nigeria. People try to scam themselves in a lot of businesses. Why should I stop for the fear of scams when it exists in every other business. Tackling it is the way forward.</div>
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2) <u>Branching out: </u></div>
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The other issue was people will steal your idea; do not tell anyone. You cannot execute a large business plan on your own, you need people but you have to share your idea so people can assist you make it happen. </div>
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I believe an idea has no value on its own. It needs a good execution and for a business to be successful it needs a combination of a good idea and a good execution. If someone tries to steal your idea. He /she only has the idea, how it is executed will certainly be different from yours. I hope the lovely people with wonderful ideas in Africa realize this and stop being afraid to post their business plans on Gbedion for fear of their ideas being stolen.</div>
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Funny enough this was also an issue for me. Gbedion was supposed to be an app but the cost of building an app is incredibly high. Hence Gbedion was launched as a web platform instead. Which I feel is an advantage because it is easily accessible to anyone that has an internet connection and a browsing device.<br />
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<b>How will you summarize the journey so far?</b></div>
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Wow the journey so far has been enjoyable, frustrating and stressful. From brain storming the idea, carrying out research, reaching out to people, raising funds, getting turned down by a lot of people that think you just want to collect money from them. Its been an eventful journey.<br />
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<b>Given the Chance, will you do this again?</b><br />
Definitely, I will do it again. There is joy in bringing your idea to life and watching it grow.<br />
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<b>What lessons have you been able to learn from your journey so far that others should know.</b><br />
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<li>Believe and be passionate about your idea. People will turn you down but when they begin to see how serious you are, the progress you have made and your consistency. They will begin to believe in your idea too and join you to make it happen. </li>
<li>Validate your business idea at a low level first. It has to work on a small scale for it to also work on a large scale. Do this and you will not waste your resources.</li>
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The business itself has evolved over time. It started out in 2012 as Riap.biz. I do not run riap.biz anymore. It was a website where people could show case their work to the world for recognition. The crowdfunding idea had not come to be then.<br />
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Visit Gbedion website: <a href="http://goo.gl/4dvBBx" target="_blank">http://www.tippinternational.com/</a> . </div>
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Phone No: 08171067640<br />
Office Address: 61 Akeju Street, Off Shipeolu, Palmgrove. Lagos.</div>
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