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21.INTERIOR DECORATION: Market your talents to building contractors. People purchasing new homes can often be overwhelmed with the choices and possibilities in home decorating. Design some questionnaires for each major element and each major room in the house. Find out how the homeowner will use the home--are there children? Pets? How will each room be used? Suggest color separations for the painting of the rooms, try and explore the use of wallpapers in room areas where traffic is high. Get hold of catalogs showing architectural masterpiece, develop an interior model that suites your client budget, give them options and freedom to express their views on what you intend to do. Referral will definitely come your way if you get it right. This business does not really requires much capital, with a good marketing skill and creativity you will succeed.

22.RECHARGE CARD PRINTING : If you have not heard of recharge card business before, perhaps you are still living in the cave of kuvuki land. A recent study shows that the average monthly money spent on voice and data in Nigeria amounts to N445Billion. Even the GSM companies attest to the fact that Nigeria is a Goldmine when it comes to Telecoms business. You can actually start with capital as low as N10k and make a profit of N2k if you do your network well. There are 3 categories of recharge card business anyway, you could either be a Retailer, wholesaler or Dealer. Whichever category you chose, it’s a good venture because as long as people still keeps subscribing and making phone calls you will never be out of business, also it is not a seasonal business.

23.BUSINESS PLAN SERVICES: Just this month alone I have received an Offer to develop a business plan for five clients in the area of NYLON BUSINESS,ICE BLOCK MAKING,CAR WASH BUSINESS; EVENT CENTER and TRAVELS AND TOUR PACKAGES. At least, I receive an incentive of N100K alone on the NYLON BUSINESS PLAN. Choose an area of business you have expertise on, include a market research on it, and write the business plan narrative and the financial statements. Plan your fee around the main one that the client will want and offer the others as add-on services. You can give clients an electronic file and allow them to take it from there, or you can keep the business plan on file and offer the service of fine-tuning it whenever necessary. Have business plan samples to show clients--and make sure to include your own!.You can also start with little or no capital as Google is always your friend on research.

24.A CYBER CAFE/BUSINESS CENTER: Prior to the era of Telecoms proliferation, the cybercafe cafe or business centers used to be the only place ordinary people could visit to carry out some task such as checking/sending emails,Fax,Internet calls(VOIP),Typing of documents,scanning,binding,graphic works,etc. But now,some of these tasks could be done in the comfort of your house,however, due to the economic growth and the competitive nature of modern day business the Cybercafe/business center has refused to go into oblivion. The fact remains that in a business center outfit,you could basically performs all I.T related functions at a glance and with precision. Therefore,it is not going to be a wild goose chase venturing into this line of business as it can be undertaken by anyone. I have a complete business plan for anyone who wish to go into this line of business. You can start with as little as N200K-N500K.

25.FOOTBALL VIEWING CENTER: In the contemporary African setting,having a satellite dish system at home used to be a luxury but with the emergence of DSTV, GOTV, STARTIMES, MYTV and other free-to air satellite stations,watching foreign Television programs has never eluded the Nigerian viewers again. Soccer being a unifying sport has created an avenue for prospect in viewing centers,people love to watch football where they could shout,argue and make fun or jests of other club supporters. Although it is not an everyday business but the weekly income from viewing center could take care of the basic necessities required in the family,all you need is space that can accommodate up to 50 viewers,get a DSTV Dish and decoder,set of TVs and speaker unit for public attention. You can add refreshments such as biscuits,gala,soft drinks to balance the equation. You can start with as low as N200K-N500K capital.

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16. PHOTOGRAPHER: Previous experience and formal training may not be needed to venture into this line of business as there are ready tools available in the market to perform different operations such as editing, printing, framing, styling, Photoshop software, etc. Making money as a photographer can be done in a number of different ways. You can specialize in one area, the most common being weddings and social functions. All you require is a professional camera, a mobile printing device and your call cards, visit any social function dressed as corporate as possible so as not to be bounced by the security guys, take one or two snapshot of guests most especially ladies, quickly find a safe place to plug your printer and extra batteries for charging, before the show ends look for people you have snapped and give to them at N100 or more, you can make as much as N20K-N50K at a particular event. There are niches you can explore for photography: portraits of people and their pets, families and homes; photographs of holiday events, birthday parties or model photo shoots, film makers, students, religious gatherings, etc. The possibilities are endless and the capital to invest is not a cut-throat.

17. WEDDING PLANNER: Before I got married I visited a wedding planner shop on Aromire street Ikeja and I was impressed at how much people pay for the services of  a wedding planner, anyway I didn’t make use of their service but I learnt one or two thing from them which helped in making my wedding event a success. However, the rich and busy type of  people in the society doesn’t really have all the time going to the market to shop for this and that, they prefer to give the service to a wedding planner. You will need to be up-to-date on wedding trends and fads, dress styles, color trends--almost everything under the sun! Offer your customers an ala carte menu of services, from helping pick flowers, the wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses to picking the venue and hiring the caterer. Before you open your business, shop at all the wedding shops, and even pretend you are a bride-to-be to see what kinds of services the wedding gown shop provides and how they treat potential customers. You need to know every detail of the business to give the accurate impression that you are the go-to person for anyone planning a wedding. For you to succeed in this line of business, I advise you to just do one perfect wedding job and others will keep coming like a virus.

18. COMPUTER TRAINING: If you have a basic knowledge in computer training and applications you are on your way to become a teacher to many people. It will amaze you to know that only about 20% of Nigerian population is actually computer literate. My brother once offered to train people for free on Sundays after lecture at NASFAT in Ipaja Lagos, he confessed that there was a large turnout even working class people. You should offer training in desktop computers and mini computers such as laptops, palmtops, I-pad and tablets. You could probably make a living helping seniors learn how to use the internet and e-mail to keep in touch with their loved ones, send applications, online exams/TEST, etc. Make the training as much fun as possible; people do not want to know all the details about what makes a computer work. If you overload them with information from the beginning by explaining bits, bytes, and megapixels, they will stick to their paper and pencil forever. You can start this venture with fairly used computers scattered all over Computer village in Ikeja Lagos. Talk to people in your  neighborhood by printing an advert for a free computer lesson, get their database and give them basic trainings afterwards introduce more complex ones and ask for a little fee.

19. ELECTRIC FENCE WIRE INSTALLATIONS: Fences are everywhere and they also add beauty to the structures and buildings in the society. The quest to improve on external invasion, burglary, theft and encroachment has necessitated the need for a more technical way of protection. The electric fence wire is really the vogue now, and the training is not hard to comprehend. Just undergo the training first and the materials for executing your job abound everywhere with installation guide and manuals. The start-up cost is basically the training fee and tools like cutting tools, hand gloves, measuring tapes, plum, etc.

20. GRAPHIC DESIGN: One major landmark about the computer is, you could probably become a professional in any field by accident. Graphic design is one of the “Experts by Accident” job am talking about. At least with the little time I have spent on the computer in the last 2 years, I can create a simple design for anything I want to do. Despite the proliferation of the internet, print media is still relevant to the foreseeable future! Fliers, newsletters, magazines, information sheets, letters and advertisements are just a few of the types of print media that business hires Graphic Artist to create for them. Websites and online advertising need graphic design services as well. Even if your expertise is only in design, offer the works for potential clients, friends, and small businesses. Much software abounds in the market to help you through. I know of a guy who designed my wedding invitation cards, his business name is KUKUGRAFIX, as a student, he does good graphic jobs using just his laptop and pay-as-you-go internet connection.

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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 an extra room unoccupied, please don’t let rat and cockroach take advantage of it, talk to friends in the neighborhood who might need such services, with a simple handbills and short message advert it will surely pay to have kids around.

13. GIFT BASKET/PACKAGING SERVICE: Finding a niche is the best way to start out in the gift basket business.  If you had flare for gifts and souvenirs why don’t you look for clients who could put together baskets that hold the things that people with this interest would like too! You can create a product that a gift basket could be built around, I saw a fruit basket designed by First Bank Plc and presented to a customer at Alausa secretariat Ikeja Lagos, it was a piece of creativity as everybody was taking picture of it. With a capital of N50k-N100k, you can start this business. Marketing your gift basket service is not an arduous task, just talk to friends, families, congregational friends and colleagues, and if you have a little budget for advert and proposal it’s all well and good for publicity.

14. BEAUTY SALON/HAIRSTYLIST: Hairstyling is a popular business that can be quite lucrative. Generally, with the trend in fashion statements nowadays, hairstylists are usually busy. If you already have your apprenticeship training and experience, and loads of friends especially ladies under your belt, you probably have a following that will follow you right home without any hesitation. You can have a unisex salon under one roof, get some boys and girls from cotonou, they are very good in weaving and braids, place them on salary or commission and your life will not remain the same!

15. MUSIC LESSONS:  Some people are naturally gifted in music and sound instruments, either as a result of being in the choir, or family affairs or personal interest in music and sound could be an inspiration. You want to stick to the instrument(s) you know, but you may be a skilled enough musician to offer lessons on several different instruments, or those in a particular class, e.g., stringed or woodwind. You can decide to take on individuals or classes, depending on space and availability of instruments. Public schools are continually reducing their commitment to art and music classes for students, so you can try to work with the public school system to supplement their efforts in those areas. I have a friend, Shina by name, he has been taking advantage of his deep knowledge of the musical instruments to make extra income way back school days, even as comfortable person today, he still plays organ for his church AVM in GRA and private personality when occasion demands. Here, your hidden talent could be your buried treasure.     

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Nigeria-China Business Council to host investors in Lagos.

The Nigeria-China Business Council (NCBC) is set to host a trade delegation of investors from Honk Kong, China, as part of efforts to strengthen business ties between both countries.

Ms Bisola Lawal, Spokesperson for the NCBC told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos that the event is scheduled for March 30 and April 5 in Lagos.

It is also being organised by the NCBC, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

She said the main targets of the delegates were Nigerian businessmen involved in the importation of consumer products/ household goods, toys, home appliances and fashion items.

Lawal said the visit would feature networking programmes, seminars, market visits and meetings with Nigerian entrepreneurs, who are interested in having business partnerships with Chinese Businessmen.

He said that the objective of the visit was to create a networking platform for the Hong Kong delegates to have a one-on-one business meeting with Nigerian entrepreneurs.

Lawal added that 11 Hong Kong companies specialising in electrical home appliances, consumer electronics, diapers and external analgesic products will participate in the expo.

Others are specialists in clothing, building materials, hair care and other household products. (NAN)

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