senator bruce , lai Mohammed and other dignitaries graced the premiere of Genevieve's movie,"road to yesterday"@ silverbird cinema in abuja last week. It takes passion and hard work to get to this success point. She and some other entrepreneurs of Hollywood had to put extra effort and singleness of the eye (focus) to climb the ladder of success. See also Omoni oboli in the premiere of a movie ' first lady 'in London.

many are looking for jobs while others are creating jobs and wealth. Which group do you belond? Step up and so something positive. Look beyond yourself.

Pro Biafra agitations

pls can you give a decent comment on what you think the pro Biafra groups are agitating for? No insults please. Just be civic and responsible in your comment. Thanks

Abuja agropreneur seminar

Highlights of the free agropreneur seminar include: *exposition on lucrative areas to invest in agric business * practical solutions to raise capital to start your agribusiness *working strategies to brand and market your agro produce *merger agropreneur scheme Don't miss this special seminar! If you are tired of looking for job!

Abuja agropreneur seminar

If you are living within abuja and its environ, attend this free agropreneur seminar coming up this December ,sat. 12th.2015. Its a seminar that can launch you into greatness. Enough of complaints, its time to take steps to actualise your dream! Tell your friends , its a free seminar. You can send inquiry mails to this blog page. Send SMS for seat reservations here too. Venue Ushafa, bwari,abuja.

Senator Bruce sponsor a bill to encourage entrepreneurship

Nigerian senator Bruce on 22nd November 2015 in his speech during the 35th anniversary of silver bird group talked about his involvement in politics not motivated by money but to impact on his generation and Nigerians as a whole. He talked about a power bill he is pushing at the senate which when realised can empower young entrepreneurs. He further stated his in tensions on the bill which will make power available to all Nigerians with special reference to entrepreneurs. Suffice it to say that when the right leaders are in position, you have the right atmosphere for entrepreneurship. Nevertheless, entrepreneurs thrive more when there is limitation or challenge . An entrepreneur creates a niche ,builds on i5 and makes a company or conglomerate from it. To become successful, you need *seperation * focus *preparation/training. Leave a comment if you like this write up.

BOI sponsors entrepreneurial training for youth corpers

Bank of industry just recently organized an entrepreneurial training for about one thousand corpers to support those whose who have the vision to start their own businesses. A small start up loan payable within the span of five years and above were also given out. If you have a vision of starting your own business seek advice and guidance from people who can mentor you to success. Feel free also to comment on this blog

You are the next Nigeria -made entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs are made not born. Can you give three reasons people or you resist the dream to become entrepreneurs. Better still ,why do you think we don't have young focused entrepreneurs in their teeming numbers in Nigeria?

Bank loan for starting your own business

If you are waiting for a bank loan to start your business, you are among the few who are making a big mistake. Only a few people have succeeded through that. It is an established fact that you don't need a loan not from anyone not from any bank to start your business. One basic way to start a lucrative business or company of your own is to start with what you can afford to loose without loosing your sleep. Whatever business you want to start must be scalable. There is no point starting a business from its tail end. A business well started will have an ability to expand. Do not yeild to the pressure of borrowing to start your business.
            You can save to start a business. In fact some people saved for some years before they could start their dream business /company. What do you think?

Have you started your own business yet?

No matter how much you study how to start a business you will never start one except you took step to start it. You can start small and then work on expansion. You don't need to break a bank to start a lucrative business. Basic requirements for starting a business of your own in Nigeria :
      Passion
      Resilience
      Research/test running
      Kicking off
      Establishment
      Expansion
 Above all, get a mentor. Someone to share your ideas with. Of course he/she should be someone who's ready to talk with you and someone you are willing to trust and listen to. Pls make comments on your opinion so that other readers can learn also. Success to your endea

You can be your own boss

Nigeria is a blessed country resource wise. It only takes  an inspiring entrepreneurial spirit and passion to empower yourself and others. Do you desire to own your own company? Let's talk about it.

Improve on your listening skill

You cannot develop your people skills without consciously working on your listening skills. It is essential to a leadership that is responsive,attentive and empathetic. You can sharpen your listening skills by:
*being fully in the moment when one is talking. When one is talking pay attention to both their words, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. Practice active listening by focusing totally as if you are going to write an exam on what the speaker is saying. Show that you are listening. Use your own body language and gestures to show that you are listening.
 Conclusively, you can sharpen your people's skills to help you maintain relationships, build new ones and further your career. Do not forget, emotional intelligence and self awareness are necessary tools to cope in the world we live in. Note also that in order to flow with people well, you need to flow with yourself first, understand your emotions and keep them balanced.
       Furthermore, you also need to respect and be aware of other people's culture. When dealing with people expect some misunderstandings and be prepared to handle it positively.
 Finally, maintain healthy relationship s as this helps to boost your confidence and make your life more rewarding. Respect yourself so you can respect others, note the important people in your life, have the right attitude , having  a sense of humour and not taking yourself too seriously. Go ahead and take practical steps to develop your people skills.
 Pls add your comments or observation to this blog☺

Building up your soft skills

USING HUMOUR ( LAUGHTER AND PLAY)
       You can use humor to build and maintain successful relationships. Over the time we have been told that  laughter is the best medicine. This is because laughter relieves tension and stress, it  elevates mood,enhances creativity and boosts energy. You can learn to use this tool ,humour, to build or strengthen your relationship with people. Another truth is that laughter is contagious, just hearing someone laugh primes you to a smile.
          Conflict is an inevitable part of all relationship. How you manage conflicts can determine how successful your relationship can be. Humour when used skillfully and respectfully can quickly turn conflict and tension into an opportunity for shared fun and intimacy. You need to develop an effective use of this tool  and while using it ,be sensitive to the other person.

How to build up your soft skills

A lot of people have written books and articles about this subject matter, but the fact remains that no matter how many books you read,if you don't put up a practical or conscious effort to build yourself up, it will just end up as added knowledge without impact on you. So to stand out in life .you need to :
     1. Connect with people
      2. Learn good listening skills
      3. Study and use body language
      4. Learn to recognise and manage stress
       5. Manage your energy
       6. Use humour
       7. Be kind to yourself
   These skills are skills that will put you in a valuable position in your school, office, business, family,community,place of worship and everywhere you find yourself.
     😀managing your energy : this is all about how you balance hard work with rest and play. All work and no play makes jack a dull boy. To effectively manage your energy , SCHEDULE IT.   Schedule fun or relaxation activities in advance and stick to them. To be effective on this, you can enlist family and friends to help you unplug.
    Manage your energy so you can manage your time. These days, there are just too much work to do in one day that sometimes  a lot of people end up exhausted with half finished tasks.
   The problem lies in how to keep our energy level high to ensure that you finish at least one of your most important tasks for the day. And the fact remains that what we need is more than time management , we need energy management as well. Discover you high-energy hours , your body clock and then prioritise your task. That way you will become more productive.
       😢 study body languages : know that reading body language is a complex task. As people  are complex so are their nonverbal behaviour. To be able to read a person's body language accurately you may need to study that person for sometime. This is because there is no general rule here . some people when lying , break their eye contact while others try to maintain more eye contact than usual ,when lying. Body language can also differ according to culture,  in some culture, a lowered posture may indicate submission while in some culture it may be a sign or invitation for wrestling.
 However, it is important to understand body language when relating to people  such as facial expression. You can actually develop your ability to accurately interpret happiness, contentment, excitement, anger,sadness,fear,disgust , etc
😣😁😇😬😈you can comment on any point that doesn't go well with you.

Leadership skills: developing your soft skills

The need and importance of having solid people sills,also known as soft skills cannot be overemphasized. If you aspire to be a leader with an impact, you need a well formed or developed soft skills as much technical skills to succeed. What are these soft skills?
*Ability to relate to others
*strong communication skills
*patience with others
*the ability to trust others
* Knowing how and when to trust others
*active listening skills
So how developed is your soft skills?
      The list is inexhaustible. The fact remains that you need to have a thriving relationship with people ,if you must make positive impact as a leader.
   People do not only need effective soft skills only in their jobs or businesses, but also in their lives and social circles.
      People who have wonderful or developed soft skills are often people who are good team players. They are people who remain calm and effective under pressure, people who act with grace in stressful situations. People who listen well ,admit mistakes and learn from them; respond well to criticism and of course , who show high self and situational awareness. You must not forget that people who have these skills well developed are said to have emotional intelligence and those who lack them are said to have personality issues.
   Take note therefore that no one was born with high people skills. The people who have these skills built and developed them by themselves. People skills are not natural, they are built or developed consciously.
       If your people skills are really top-notch you will be perpetually in demand in every circle of your endeavor. What is your take on this.? Are we on the same page?

VACANCY! VACANCY !!

If you are a graduate of any tertiary institution in Nigeria,with your NYSC certificate. You are most qualified for this positions. We are looking for job creators in the following fields: 1. Agro producers(crop and animal  executives)
                              2. Agro marketers
RENUMERATION: 150 000 NAIRA/MONTHfor a start
             To apply send in your name,qualifications, age and contact for invitation

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How to start a farm fresh grocery shop

With a little banner to attract buyers, you can start with packaging a basket of tomatoes, okra and pepper in small poly bags in your kitchen freezer or in small plastic disposables. You can start small and raise capital for a much more bigger grocery shop from this. Farm fresh shops in big departmental stores like shop rite and next cash and carry shopping malls can be started in this like manner. What you need is passion to succeed, consistency, focus and continuous improvement.

Money pots in the agro sector

While many Nigerians are seeking white collar jobs,smart Nigerian graduates are making fortunes from their farm's 'money pots'. My recent research has shown that young Nigerians both male and females are making it in agriculture via resilience and tenacity.
      Here are some suggestions to help you in case you are thinking alongside becoming an entrepreneur: Running a farm shop( retail outlet )
       You can actually involve yourself in selling fresh eggs from your home,fresh  vegetables from your backyard or out source or supplying some fruit vegetables in your neighbouring. If you are a work from home mom, (housewife) you can actually start your farm fresh shop right from your home.you can start your farm shop in a unique and creative way. I will be discussing this topic in my next blog.

If you are an unemployed graduate or undergraduate residing in Nigeria, I like you to know that you can actually make money for yourself or float your own company. All you need to do is position yourself to becoming an agro business woman or man.            Follow these simple steps and  start making money in the agricultural sector.
Step 1: observe the agro produce in season in the zone where you are.e.g in the northern zone  ,melon(egwusi)and groundnuts are in season.
Step 2 : raise some money to buy some quantities of the produce. You can start with any amount you can afford. And then preserve these produce very well.
Step 3 : sell off these produce in the next three months and see the profit you will make ! Unbelievable!
What you have done is called processing and storage in agri business. People who have no start up capital are coming together as cooperative society to start this business. You can make as much as five hundred thousand naira in agricultural storage business in Nigeria. Its up to you to make a difference in your finances. If you have any challenge in starting this business write me for advice or direction.