Business, Management

Overcome the Obstacles that Hold You Back From Taking Your Brand Global

What does it really take to take your brand global? We discussed the various challenges and obstacles that can hold entrepreneurs back from achieving their goals. According to a survey by McKinsey, 60% of companies believe that international expansion is crucial for their growth strategy (McKinsey, 2020). However, taking a brand global requires more than …

Management, Plans

Is Your Money Working for You? How to Build Wealth Beyond Just a Salary in this Nigerian Economy

I recall a conversation I had with a friend who, despite earning a decent salary of 500,000 naira in 2017, was struggling to make ends meet. I asked him what he did with his salary, and he told me that he spent it all on expenses, liabilities, and indulgences. I then asked him, “If your …

Tech

How Calendly is Revolutionizing Scheduling: The Inspiring Story Behind A Nigerian’s, Tope Awotona, $3B Startup

I was talking to a friend the other day, and she was complaining about how much time she spends scheduling meetings. She’s a business consultant, and she’s always on the go, meeting with clients and collaborators. I totally get it. Scheduling meetings can be a nightmare. The back-and-forth emails, the missed calls, the rescheduling… it’s …

Management, Tech, Trends

The AI Revolution of 2025: How Technology Will Transform Our Lives

The cafĂ© was warm and inviting, the air rich with the scent of freshly brewed coffee. Naomi and I sat by the window, watching the soft drizzle outside as we wrapped our hands around our steaming cups. It had been a while since we caught up, and as always, our conversations drifted into the world …

Business, Management, Plans, Tech, Trends

The Cheaper AI: How a New Chinese Company is Changing the Game

Imagine you’re at the market, and you see two sellers offering the same quality of tomatoes. One seller is charging N500, while the other is charging N50. Which one would you buy from? That’s basically what’s happening in the world of technology right now. A new Chinese company called DeepSeek has created a powerful artificial …

Business, Management, Plans

Are Customers Always Right?

I was at the bank today, waiting for my turn. As I observed the scene unfolding before me, I witnessed a customer becoming increasingly agitated with a banker. The customer was trying to deposit a check, but the banker was politely explaining that the customer had filled out the wrong form. Despite the banker’s patience …

Business, Management, Plans

The Netflix Effect: What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Their Massive Success

I still remember the day my little niece, Nneoma, spent her entire Christmas break binge-watching her favorite shows on Netflix. She was so glued to the screen that her parents had to limit her screen time. Fast forward to Wednesday, January 22nd 2025, when Netflix announced that it had gained a whopping 18.9 million new …

Business, Management, Plans

Building a strong brand identity for your Business

Four years ago, I had a conversation that changed my perspective on branding. I met an entrepreneur who had built a business empire, and I was curious to know his secret. He smiled and said, “My brand is not just a logo or a tagline; it’s an experience that connects with people on a deeper …

Business, Plans

Agriculture: A Goldmine Waiting to be Tapped

Back in the days of my National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program in the northern part of Nigeria, I recall a conversation with a fellow corps member from the eastern part of Nigeria, Chika. She shared her dreams of venturing into agriculture, despite being far from her hometown. Her determination was inspiring, and I admired …