Are you low on cash but looking to learn a skill to increase your income this new year? Do you need a skill that rewards you with a certificate afterwards? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you’ll most definitely want to grab any of these free online courses with certificates. These…
2020 was a difficult year for everyone and entrepreneurs were not left out. As an entrepreneur, regardless of whether you run a small business or a large enterprise, there are several mistakes you must avoid in order to succeed in 2022. Here is the list of mistakes that you must actively avoid this year as…
Dear Vendor, Your past customers are a huge asset to your business, so it’s crucial to maintain a strong relationship with your past and existing clients so they stay loyal. Acquiring a new customer can cost five times more than retaining an existing customer. It is important to learn customer retention. If you do not…
If you’re not selling on social media these days, you are being left behind. [Factos 👍 👀] Most of the traditional businesses we used to know and think cannot thrive on the internet are now being rebranded and sold all over social media, even on Facebook. The other day, Akan Imoh sold bread and Akara….
It is no news now that instant messengers like WhatsApp, Telegram are now becoming the favourite communication channels of vendors and small business owners. While Facebook, Instagram and Twitter serve as a medium to reach a wider audience and truly sell to a large group of people, nothing trumps the direct communication and sales platform…
There’s nothing as frustrating for a vendor than prospects that end up being time wasters. You know, those prospects that you would spend time explaining and trying to convince. You send pictures, videos and even call only for them not to buy. One recurrent issue I’ve noticed with certain vendors is that they do not…
In a conversation with my boss yesterday, he said something that struck me. Quickly I jotted it down and told myself I’d research more on it and write about it. It is something so simple and common that we have gotten so used to but no one seems to see the ingenuity there. What do…
Be clear about why you want to be on social media As an internet vendor, you should be able to outline why exactly you’re on social media. This would help you define how you approach it’s usage. Below are three primary and key reasons you should take your business online. Exposure: so people find you…
It is often said that the key to selling is identifying what consumers want. What better way to do that than design thinking. I was in a voice session yesterday, and the speaker highlighted some key points in design thinking. It opened my eyes to the possibilities that abound and how SMEs can explore design…