HOW TO BECOME PROFITABLE DOING BUSINESS BLOGGING

When I started blogging in 2009, it seems to me like a tall dream but being a very optimistic business oriented person I never doubted my ability to succeed in it. During those early periods, I was just having fun posting my thoughts and feelings on the internet without any recourse to profiteering or becoming popular like Linda Ikeji, Seun Osewa of nairaland, Ladun Liadi, naij.com, etc. But today, at least I have crossed the six figures mark in earnings when it comes to business blogging. My articles and blog posts appear on Page 1 of the Google search engines and other search engines.

Do you remember the old ways of keeping in touch with your clients? You usually patch them through telephone; fax machines, direct mail marketing, and even personal meetings. But now, entrepreneurs are just smart enough to use the existing Internet technology to be regularly updated of the latest trends in business and at the same time keeping in touch with their clients. There is now text and voice chat, exchanges of e-mail, website forums, and others.

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One of the most online business innovation ever made is the transformation of the regular blog posting into an online business tool. Before, blogging is just used for showing different thoughts and ideas. Some are just for fun, while others are for promotion of something that others think is beneficial to other Internet users. In other words, it is just a bunch of personal diaries and bulletin board for those people who want to share their knowledge and thoughts to others.

But think again, it is not just for diary writing or whatever. It is now a promotion tool you can use to boost your business. You can set up blogs in your website and have it with an associated RSS feed. In other words, you can constantly keep in touch with your clients and potential customers as well. In addition, you do not have to e-mail them—your blogs will be responsible in getting the latest news without actually having to visit your website.

From Regular Blogs to Business Blogs

From regular blogs that you post for nothing, now it is called the business blog that can help you save thousands of dollar and providing you great business opportunity with just one click. Not only is it free to use but also it is user-friendly, can be customized, and can be a flexible medium for circulating useful information for effective positioning of your products in the market.

Ø More than half the world now uses a Smartphone;

Ø Almost two-thirds of the world’s population now has a mobile phone;

Ø More than half of the world’s web traffic now comes from mobile phones;

Ø More than half of all mobile connections around the world are now ‘broadband’;

Ø More than one in five of the world’s population shopped online in the past 30 days.

 See also....5 PROVEN WAYS TO BOOST YOUR BLOGGING CAREER

There are some noted advantages of entrepreneurs who engage in business blogging. Here are some of these advantages:

Ø 4.77 billion global internet users in 2020, equaling 50% penetration;

Ø 4.80 billion global social media users in 2020, equaling 37% penetration;

Ø 4.92 billion global mobile users in 2020, equaling 66% penetration;

Ø 2.56 billion global mobile social media users in 2020, equaling 34% penetration;

Ø 4.65 billion global e-commerce users in 2020, equaling 22% penetration·

           

Through blogs, you allow your clients to post their comments with regards to the

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TOP 10 TRENDY BUSINESSES WITH HIGH EARNING POTENTIALS FOR THE YEAR 2017

As the year 2016 comes to an intriguing conclusion, there are hues and cries in some quarters while some people became successful in the midst of the global recession witnessed in major parts of the world. In 2016, there were so many job losses while some few jobs were equally created, online businesses witnessed massive boost and booms, just like we had in 2015 the entertainment and media industry also witnessed a revolution and there were greater improvements in contents and revenues from the media universally.

In line with the usual rituals of predictions from preceding economic year, here are lists of business opportunities that will make headlines in 2017:

1.     INFORMATION MARKETING BUSINESS: Many people will be hungry for as much information as they can get and absorb in their brain. When you position yourself out there, and give people the information they want, they will come back for more. This is not to say that Google and other search engines will not be there for people to explore but they will rather have someone do the search, sieve the information, summarizes and serve to them in their mails or mobiles. At least, I have made more money from information marketing compared with the periods I was earning monthly salary working 9-5hours.

2.     ONLINE COACHING BUSINESS:  Everyday, human beings are required to learn something new either as a skill or for knowledge and there are times when we are interested in something for the fun of it and we want to learn more about it. That’s why a coaching business offers a vast way to make some nice earnings. If you are skillful or knowledgeable in a particular field of human endeavor, the year 2017 presents an array of opportunities for online coaching and video courses.

3.     SOFTWARE MARKETING: Software will disrupt most traditional industries in the next 5-10 years. Uber is just a software tool, they don't own any cars, and are now the biggest taxi company in the world. The year 2017 will even prove more rewarding for software development companies and marketers.

4.     AGRICULTURE: There is serious global campaign already for amplified agricultural practice due to the food shortage and declines experienced in some parts of developing and poor nations. Government at all levels is driving massive support towards agro-economy as this is the best alternative in the drive for self reliance goal of any nation. Thomas Robert Malthus was the first economist to propose a systematic theory of population. Malthus was of the opinion that food output was likely to increase in a series of twenty-five year intervals in the arithmetic progression 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and so on, population was capable of increasing in the geometric progression 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, and so forth.  This scenario of arithmetic food growth with simultaneous geometric human population growth predicted a future when humans would have no resources to survive on, this I believed we have been experiencing in this millennial era and sustainable agricultural practice is the only solution to avoid catastrophe. Between 1900 and 2000 the increase in world population was three times greater than the entire previous history of humanity– an increase from 1.5 to 6.1 billion in just 100 years. (Source…www.ourworldindata.org)

5.     RECYCLING OF WASTE MATERIALS: The search for raw materials and production inputs are becoming increasingly costly because access to foreign exchange through the official route was near impossible while getting it via the black market is a cut-throat venture. The present economic reality serves as energizer for venturing into recycling business due to availability of waste materials in abundance.

6.     VIDEO MARKETING: We are living in the age of video as a matter of fact it is the most compelling way to engage and sell online.  Videos make sales and people are asking for it. Almost all the social media platforms had incorporated videos in their

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5 HIDDEN SECRETS THAT EARNED ME THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FROM BLOGGING

Many aspiring bloggers desires to be like linda ikeji, ladunliadi, Seun Osewa of nairaland, Jide Ogunsanya of Ogbonge blog, Abiyamo, naij.com, hollalaycan.com and a host of others. However, many of the so called newbie relies solely on adsense and cpa/cpc as a way of making fortunes from blogging and they failed to understand the logic and secrets behind every successful blogger out there. As for me and just like every other successful blogger mentioned above, there are a whole lot of earning potentials in blogging aside from pulling traffic, adsense, adverts,etc. 

One of the best way i earned from blogging is through commissions, whenever i write about a particular business the readers sees me as an authority and they either send me a mail for further information or call to book an appointment, the moment an appointment is booked, i charged for a consultancy fee(minimum 30k) and should there be an opportunity for the client to take the business further, i will recommend him/her to trusted companies who will supply the requisite skill or materials to execute the projects and i get paid for commission which sometimes runs into hundreds of thousands.

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Blogging is a sure way to magnify your brand. Blogging requires an individual to first obtain a domain name and a blog host. This is followed by creating a blogging avenue such as Wordpress or blogger platform. Once this is achieved, embark on a journey of formulating content that will add value to your followers. Let me now divulge more information about how to start blogging and stick with it.

Formulate a purpose

Blogging requires precision and a prior plan. It is crucial to decide on the topics you will blog about. Understand your short term and long term blogging goals with regards to the topics you write about. Have a clear purpose that communicates what you intend to write during the first few months of blogging as well as the rest of the blogging period.

Create quality visual content

The photos, images and other graphics that you integrate in your blogging endeavors can either undermine or magnify blogging. Have unique images and photos that make your posts stand out. To achieve quality visual content, solicit for the services of an expert.

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Accrue email subscribers or ardent followers

Creating and increasing a mailing list plays a fundamental role in similar measure when starting and sustaining blogging. A mailing list enables a blogger to access

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7 BUSINESSES YOU CAN DO AFTER 9-5 HOUR SALARY JOBS.

1.     BUSINESS CONSULTING: Many people do not understand the concept of business consulting and as a matter of fact, we sometimes believed that a business must have a physical office space to render services to prospective clients. I have learnt over time that if you are an expert in a particular field, clients will never mind to meet with you at any convenient place other than a corporate office. So, as a business consultant, you can schedule meetings and inspections till the close of work from your salary jobs.

2.      E-COMMERCE: I carried out a marketing exercise for a client in June, she has an online store called MARTLOUNGE, what I found amazing about her is the zeal which she put into the business despite her having a well paid job. She closes around 5pm and set for a shop at Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos-State where her store manager handles the many requests of the buyers. This business does not require you to be on ground from 9am-5pm to be successful in it. Why not give it a shot today.

3.     INFORMATION MARKETING: In this present age and time, information and time is a big income earner, I have sold a number of e-books, reports and information products even in the middle of the night. All that is needed is the knowledge of a particular problem and the solution crafted in writing, software or apps. People are always ready to pay for information they can’t source themselves. Take advantage of the internet after the close of work to source for trending issues and problems confronting the society, tap into such niche and provide an e-book, reports and manuals and see how the residual income flows in.

4.     BECOME A TRAINER: If there is a particular skill, hobby or leisure activities you are known for, why not make arrangement to teach people for a small fee. It does not only bring residual income aside your salary, it also makes you an authority in that field. A dog trainer, music teachers, fitness instructors, motivational speakers, etc are many of the ventures that can be done after your regular salary 9am-5pm jobs.

5.     DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES: At least I have more than 5 facebook pages I manage even though not all belongs to me, I write articles, drive traffic and manage these social media accounts and get rewarded afterwards. Most often than not, I do all these after I have finished the day’s work.

6.     BLOGGING: Blogging is one of the easier methods for building residual income. Thousands of bloggers create content daily on topics as diverse as entertainment, health, marriages, arts, education, lifestyle and more. Through a combination of marketing to subscribers, affiliate marketing, ad revenue and sponsorships, these bloggers are growing revenues daily, and you too can have a bite of the pie if you have the requisite skills. You can blog for just 2-3hours after work and still earn a decent income.

7.     WEDDING AND EVENT PLANNER: There are more than enough professional event planners out there than anyone could imagine, and needless to say, the industry is competitive. At the same time, however, millions of people host different events each year, so the opportunity to succeed and profit is available to those willing to get out there and make things happen. You can become a brand name by just planning and organizing one or two successful event in the society. You don’t need all the day to become an expert in event planning. 

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7 MOST IMPORTANT GUIDELINES FOR FIRST TIME ENTREPRENEURS: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR STARTING CORRECTLY

 The current economic reality is a Tonic to being a good entrepreneur because technology has created a global business platform as well as propelled a great entrepreneurial trend. As a business owner, you now convey more access to info that enables you to definitely make smart decisions more quickly. You might have an advantage over the established companies because you are lighter, way more versatile, and quicker in your preferences. You can focus on new marketplaces more quickly, and you may turn on out of pocket.

By looking at the main issues and complying with plans from starting to the end is a condition to being a successful entrepreneur. Here are some useful guidelines that will help you as a beginner in the business world:

1.      AVOID JUMPING THE SHIP:  Don’t stop your salary work abruptly, Consider beginning your business part-time, especially if it can be transacted online while you’re operating and have a stable income. This usually takes 6 months to 12 months to get a company going and you do not want your own ability to pay your house rent rest upon your new business being an instant success. Begin with what you can manage, monetarily and time-wise, and range up as your company grows.

2.     DISCOVER AND IDENTIFY YOUR AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: It is better to identify a particular niche market where you have a competitive edge in terms of skill, expertise and knowledge, most especially if the business will start online; people are always looking for companies that focus on their needs or problems. You have to look for a need or something a particular group of people would like, but cannot get from what your bigger firms offers and fill this need. Since you cannot compete with the top guys, it therefore, means you have to discover where the established companies are not and go into such market. A friend of mine Adebiyi OLanrewaju who owns Fadeex Express and Logistics started his courier and logistic business 3years ago by identifying areas where top firms such as FEDEX, DHL, UPS, EMS SPEEDPOST, EPS, ERRANDEX, etc fails to ply their trade, his company is already growing in leaps and bounds  

3.     BEGIN SMALL TO GROW LARGE: It is always better to start a new entrepreneurship project in a small way and learn the ropes, watch the trends and build on the experience you have gathered in order to make your business a successful enterprise. The stories of Dangote, Eleganza, Facebook, Microsoft, Apples, etc are just few of the many big brand names that have become a phenomenon in the business world today. Instead of building castles in the sky with your tall dreams, it is better to start small and grow big.

4.      BUILD AN ONLINE BRAND WITH FOR EASY ACCESS: Even if you are not going to start an online retail enterprise, consider that this internet can play a very important marketing role for your company. Getting an online presence removes the limitations associated with physical area and broadens your consumer bottom by millions. It is also a useful thingy for marketing yourself and also letting individuals, even in your own personal area, realize that you’re generally there.

5.     BUILD TRUST AND BE CONSISTENT: For new entrepreneurs to succeed in the volatile business environment of the 21^st century dominated by the market leaders, you need to build a long lasting trust of your brand in the hearts of your target audiences. And trust alone will not achieve the overall objective but one also needs to be consistent in your dealings with new and existing clients. Once your business is built on utmost good faith accompanied with consistency, the sky is the starting point to greatness.

6.     DO NOT QUIT. Effective entrepreneurship needs creativity, power, and the zeal to keep moving when you fall short of your initial plan.  “Arm yourself along with optimism to obtain beyond the actual ‘No’ as well as trouble. There is nothing

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HOW TO SECURE LOAN CAPITAL FROM N220BN CBN INTERVENTION FUNDS

In President Buhari’s democracy day speech to Nigerians was a mention and emphasis on the special intervention funds that will create job opportunities and lift many people out of penury.

He said “So, today, I am happy to formally launch, by far the most ambitious social protection programme in our history. A programme that both seeks to start the process of lifting many from poverty, while at the same time creating the opportunity for people to fend for themselves. In this regard, Five Hundred Billion Naira has been appropriated in the 2016 budget for social intervention programmes in five key areas. We are committed to providing job creation opportunities for five hundred thousand teachers and one hundred thousand artisans across the nation”  

The CBN has a provision for N220b Micro and Small Medium Enterprises Fund

60% of the fund is earmarked for women owned businesses at 9% interest rate.

Most women are not aware of this and have not even applied for it.

All of us should check it up on Google, especially ladies. Further note that it is an intervention fund, so you don’t pay market interest rates for the loan.

Finally the Central Bank of Nigeria has published the procedure for accessing the fund.

See list of HOT PROFITABLE 40 SMALL BUSINESSES YOU CAN START WITH LITTLE OR NO CAPITAL IN 2016 here… http://hollalaycan.blogspot.com.ng/2014/12/details-of-40-small-businesses-you-can.html

Is your business in any of the following areas?

Ø Agriculture

Ø Manufacturing

Ø Cottage Industries

Ø Artisanship

Ø Services

Ø Trade and general Commerce

Ø Renewable energy/energy efficient products and technologies

Ø Other income generating projects as may be prescribed by the CBN

If “Yes” then congratulations!

With a detailed business plan or statement on how much you want for your business, you can get loan of up to:

(a) N500,000.00 for your micro-business; and

(b.) N50 million for Small & Medium Enterprise (SME)

See sample of a Nylon Business Plan here… http://hollalaycan.blogspot.com.ng/2014/04/a-business-plan-for-set-up-of-nylon-and.html

Go to your bank or any of the following institutions to access the Fund:

ü Microfinance Banks

ü Commercial Banks

ü Cooperatives

ü Finance Companies

ü NGO-Microfinance Institutions

ü Development Finance Institutions, i.e. Bank of Industry and Bank of Agriculture

Tell your bank how much you need and your bank will discuss your request and provide you the money.

The max interest rate of 9.0%/p.a (charges inclusive) is applicable

Repayment Period:

a) For micro business, it is a maximum of 1 year

(b.) For small and medium enterprises, it is a max of 3 years

NOTE: 60% of the Fund is reserved for enterprises owned by women; 2% for persons living with disability and 10% for start-up businesses.

ü If you don't have collateral try out some financial institutions that you can deposit 20% of the loan to be borrowed as equity to access fund?

ü The loan is also easier to get through a recognized national associations like cooperative

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HOT 40 SMALL BUSINESSES YOU CAN START WITH LITTLE OR NO CAPITAL IN 2020

It is becoming increasingly difficult to make ends meet with just one income source. Thus more and more people are investigating the possibilities of starting their own extra income home business. Most of these part time endeavors are started and operated from the comfort of their home.

Before you start: the first thing you must do however is some basic market research. Find out for yourself, first-hand, just how many people will be interested in your proposed products or services, and would be willing to stand in line and pay money for it.

This is known as defining your market and identifying your prospective customers. If after checking around telling people about your ideas, with a whole lot of people over a period between 1 – 3 weeks, you get the idea that these people would be paying customers; your next effort should be directly towards the “detailing” of your business plan.

IF CRAFTING A BUSINESS PLAN WILL NOT LET YOU KICK-START A BUSINESS, I WILL TRY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TO GIVE A STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN AND ALSO GIVE YOU SAMPLE OF A BUSINESS PLAN I DEVELOPED.

The more precise and detailed your plan covering all the basis related to how you will do everything that you needs to be done- the easier is going to be for you to attain success. Such a plan show your start-up investment needs, your advertising plans, your product costs and procedures, your sales program, and how your time would be allocated.

Too often enthusiastic and ambitious entrepreneurs jump in on an extra income project and suddenly find that the costs are beyond their abilities and the time requirements are more than they can meet.

It pays to lay it all out on paper before you get involved, the clearer you can “see” everything before you start the better your chances for success.

Have you always wanted to become your own boss and take control of your time, work at home using your spare room/space, backyard or your one room apartment as an office and residential but never had a clue of money making ideas to pursue your dream? You do not have to wait for manners to fall from heaven before you take first step to financial liberty, just one of these money-making idea can be your blueprint for success. The list is not exhaustive but I believed you can pick an interest in one or two of the businesses listed

1. CONSULTANCY SERVICES: - This is the foremost of the small businesses one could ever think of; one can basically consult on almost anything and everything. Just think of any special skill in your possession and pronto, you can make a reasonable income from it. E.g. marriage counseling, business consult, legal consult, property consultancy, educational consults media consultant, etc. One do not have to possess any capital to start consulting, just some contacts on your phone, email addresses and referrals from family and friends, you are good to go.
   

   
2. RESTAURANT: - No matter how poor people may be, food still remains the number one basic necessities of life before clothing and shelter. If you can do it right, it’s one of the surest way to crossing the poverty line. If you are still in doubt, please visit Equal Right in Somolu, Amala Sonola in ogba Aguda, Ewa-Agonyin palace in Unilag etc. With a capital between N50K – N100k, you should be making a residual income from it.
   

   
   
   
3. FASHION AND TAILORING SERVICES: - From time immemorial fashion business has been dynamic and ever present. From Paris to New-York, Milan to Lagos, Beijing to Joburg, fashion statements defies national/ethnic boundaries. Different occasions demand special outfits, one easily take advantage of the trend in fashion consciousness of the people to earn a decent living. See https://www.facebook.com/bazzancouture?ref=hl
   

   
4. REAL ESTATE AGENCY: - By finding properties for prospective clients, you perform a valuable service for both landlords and tenants. Advertise that you have listings available for houses, apartments, flats, rooms, offices, etc. You can either charge a one-time fee for finding accommodations or work on a commission. In this line of business, capital or professional qualification is not really required as a start-up, just have the right information.
   

   
5. RENTAL BUSINESS: This has mushroomed into an attractive new business opportunity. People like to borrow, do-it-yourself rent professional equipment. Many people are doing well these days by acting as rental agents for all manner of things - power tools, trucks, cars, electric generators, etc.
   

   

6. LAUNDRY/IRONING SERVICE /CLOTHES CLEANING: Everyone has dirty clothes for laundry and ironing, but many of us do not have the time to do it all, this is where you would come in and make money by doing all the laundry, especially areas where power supply is erratic. If your backyard is large enough to store all the clothes, sort the clothes and start making money, then this business could just be for you. With a capital between N20K – N100K this business could turn you to a millionaire over a period of time.

7. HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE: Many home-owners and apartment dwellers will welcome help at "house cleaning'. Charge a flat fee for the amount of work that must be done. Make arrangements with firms that provide workers for washing windows, cleaning carpets, washing walls, painting, etc. and collect a commission from them. Tell your friends and family who are moving to a new house or changing offices, with the help of flyers or handbills you could reach out to a large audience.
   

   
8. MAKE AND SELL CUSTOMIZED JEWELLERIES AND BEADS: Home-made costume jewellery sells, sell directly to jewellery outlets, gift shops, hairdressers shops, clothes boutiques, and by direct mail. It is possible to start with limited capital of N5K- N20k.
   

   
9. GAME CENTERS: The game center concept is good both for those who have jobs and those who want full time involvement. A game centre is a place where people mostly young come to play computer basic games like play station, Nintendo, Atari, etc. You will also provide avenues for refreshments like ice cream, snails drinks etc. Gaming centers charge customers who come to their centers between N100.00 – N500.00 depending on the area, and the types of customers you are dealing with. If you start small, you can make between N5k – N20k per day. There is a classical game center at Mende by Maryland, it is built with a portal cabin and looks beautiful as well.
   

   
10. FISH FARMING: If you have been contemplating on a small business and haven’t heard about fish farming, then you are missing something. Over the years, quite a few people have made fortunes from fish farming; as the population is swelling and protein needs are far outstripping the available supply, fish meal is always a winner if done well. Fish farming is a sure bet business if you put the right structures in place. More and more people like fish due to its low cholesterol protein, All you need do is to get a space, buy or construct tanks, buy finger lings for between N10 to N20 and feed them for 4 to 6 months, then sell from between N1500 to N2000 depending on weight and size. But you need to have a basic knowledge of fish farming to start this.
    

    
11. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT: Experience, training or licensing may be needed. Many courses exist (many of which, logically, are offered online) where you can learn the language of website creation and can learn about the details, like how to set up shopping cart systems, security concerns, etc. But lately we have seen ready tools on some hosting site like wordpress, ipage, simplesite and so on, on this hosting site are ready tools for even the novice in web design. You will, of course, need to learn about each company you design for. What is the atmosphere of the company that you need to reflect in the website design--is it wild and contemporary, meaning brilliant colors and fun graphics? Or will more classic colors like black, navy blue and maroon is more appropriate? Many small businesses in Nigeria does not have a web presence, even the bigger corporations only possess a web banner or billboard, you can propose an interactive website to small businesses at a cheaper rate of say N10k or more and start building your client lists from there. This business requires little or no capital to start.
    

    
12. DAY CARE: If you are the type that naturally loves kids around, this is an opportunity for you to tap into. Perhaps you have children of your own and the idea of taking care of a few more for part of the day appeals to you. Child-care needs continue to soar in this part of the world as the task of professional career seems to be more demanding. Many people prefer the option of their child being cared for in a home environment while they are at work, opposed to a more institutional-like setting. These things mean that a home based childcare business can get off and running immediately. If you are living in at least a 3bedroom apartment and there is
    

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MY ANNIVERSARY FREEBIES: HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN BUSINESS AND LIFE

I AM CELEBRATING MY ANNIVERSARIES WITH A LOT OF FREEBIES AND GOODIES!

Today 17^th August marks the Wedding Anniversary to my friend now my wife and also exactly six years I left the banking system for an entrepreneurship, Myself and my wife initially planned to go out to a fun place and enjoy the day while thanking God for bringing us to this stage of our union, however, my wife decided to enroll for further training in her business where she would be learning how to use 3D and other sophisticated measuring and cutting edge instruments to improve her business and today coincidentally happens to be the first day of the training course, so we postponed our honeymoon till next weekend for her to start the training. In case you don’t know what my does, find out on her page here……………

https://www.facebook.com/bazzancouture?ref=hl.

Likewise, in order to put a mark to the celebration of my six years sojourn in self-employment, I also decided to share this FREE REPORTS on how to successfully start your own business with little or NO Capital.

Are you thinking about setting up your own business? Have you an idea for a new business but are unsure about how to proceed? If you have answered yes to either of these questions, this article could be of benefit to you. I am going to write about how to plan and create a successful small business. Do you need a second job while still in paid employment? Read on to gain a better insight….

Working two jobs is quickly becoming the norm instead of the exception.  Many people even work three jobs. Getting a Second Job for the Short Term is an essential ingredients to starting a business of your own……Related…..http://bit.ly/1JcxRNG

Many people are looking at ways in which they can become self-employed as they have had enough of being dictated to and fed up of long and frustrating commutes to work. They want the freedom of being their own boss and to be able to choose their own hours of work. I had this unpleasant feeling when I was working with Guaranty Trust Bank plc as a marketing personnel, it was fun at the beginning but as time went by it became a nightmare going to work every blessed day. I had to put in my resignation to avoid the pitfall of regrets that comes with JOB not driven by passion.

See related article.. http://bit.ly/1MwLeuL

Leaving a full time career can be quite a scary prospect however. The security of having a regular income and other benefits such as a pension and a Loan, Health and Housing schemes can seem hard to let go. I am sure many people whether rightly or wrongly have opted to stick with this security and to merely keep their business plan as an idea, which they never see through or use.

Other people are willing and happy to take the risk and see it as a way of getting out of the rat race. When I took the decision in August 2009 to resign my appointment with Gtbank plc, I almost was crucified by my parent, colleagues, family and friends for leaving Certainty for Uncertainty, going from Known to Unknown and leaving a Paid Job to a Self-employed business ventures whose success has not been tested. However, the odds seem unfavorable at first, but it has become more passionate as time passes. I have fallen, failed, rises, succeed and had better experience in managing business, I have equally grown thick skin to the challenges of business, all these I wouldn’t have achieved if I am still in paid employment.

See related article http://bit.ly/1TNm5jD

It has been 6 years down the line and I have not had any cause to apply for a job anywhere apart from my own small business venture which I have been managing after my resignation. In between this little period of transition from employee to an entrepreneur, I have achieved a quantum of experience, knowledge, goodwill and connections that comes with driving your true passion to attain success in life. I cannot begin to count my blessings or mention by numbers how much I have achieved since taking the decision to quit paid job but I can confidently reveal that I have set the stage for the BIG BANG! about to happen very soon. It’s been awesome seeing my humble

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