The story is told of a blind man who sat on the corner of a busy street begging for money. He held up a sign that read: Blind, Please help! No one took a second look at him; lest give him money.Some told him to stop begging and go get a job.

Who knew something as easy as saving money could be so complicated?  Let me share this story with you and you will see what I mean. Diana* a young lady I know decided it was time to get financially savvy. She made plans for her future, which included a goal to save money each month. […]

I am convinced that running a business profitably is only a means to an end, and that perhaps success means something much more than profits. Take for instance Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey or Warren Buffet; who are known to donate huge chunks of their profits to charity and humanitarian causes. Some of them have gone […]

1. Remember they are right, (even when you think are wrong).  2. Spend as much time as you can listening to as many of them as possible.  3. Give them unexpected treats to say ‘thank you’ for being loyal- never take them for granted.  4. Never stop wooing them and romancing your brand.  5. Try and find out those little […]

Rewarding customers can sometimes be tricky. It gets even trickier when you want to reward them for bringing you a customer(s). For the business owner, word of mouth is very important. A referral says that the customer is very satisfied and trusts you enough to put his reputation on the line for you. How do […]

Saturday June 21, 2014 was a turning point for leadership in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Former impeached governor, Peter Fayose defeated incumbent John Fayemi in the governorship elections. Unlike previous elections conducted, there were no cases of violence and more importantly ballot snatching which would have been an indication that the results were manipulated. The election […]