The word ‘recession’ seems to be on everyone’s lips lately. Even if you don’t know what a recession is, you would have noticed that the prices of certain goods have increased – your favourite shirt or perfume costs more. The most telling pointer might be the fact that your salary now gets you less than it used to only a…
How many times have you felt like quitting? just throwing in the towel and wondering but who sent me?! I know I have felt that way so many times, especially when the pressures of my ambitions seem more than my capacity to handle them. I found this article written by Dream Life Specialist- Brandy Booner and felt it was an…
It’s strange but 5 years ago, I never saw myself as an entrepreneur. In fact I still don’t see myself as one. It’s really about having the opportunity to create my future and entrepreneurship seems to be the only way to express my vision and create the future I want. But as a 9-5 girl with more experience in urban…
This week we are crushing on serial entrepreneur and business tycoon Sim Shagaya Aka CEO of online retail giant konga.com. In 3 years, under Sim’s direction Konga has grown to become one of the top online shopping sites in Nigeria. But we aren’t only crushing on Mr. Shagaya’s successes, which are obviously laudable, we are also crushing on his failures.…
Are entrepreneurs born or made? According to Amy Wilkinson is a strategic adviser, entrepreneur, and lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, ‘ the ability to turn ideas into enduring enterprises is available to anyone willing to learn and work’. As part of her research for her book ‘The Creator’s Code’, Amy analyzed nearly 10,000 pages of interview transcripts and…
By Mark Nwani I spotted this article on LinkedIn and I found the list not only inspiring but versatile. Included are a list of bright young men and women who are excelling in entrepreneurial efforts in different fields. It shows the potential in and for Nigeria. Check on it!… Banke Kuku: Founder/Creative Director, Banke Kuku Textiles Banke’s entrepreneurial ability blossomed…
We love when women create opportunities to celebrate other women!!!! The She Leads Africa Team has done a fantastic job of putting together an entrepreneurship platform where women can gain access to mentorship and finance. Below are the details of the top 10 finalists and event information. She Leads Africa is proud to announce its top 10 finalists for the 2014 Entrepreneur Showcase. Selected…
