In our “Deadly Funding Mistakes” series, we’ve already covered the critical importance of knowing your true funding needs. Today, we’re diving into another common pitfall: letting pressure be the trigger for fundraising instead of a well-thought-out strategy. I’ve seen it countless times in my over a decade working with small […]
Oops! You Accepted the Wrong Funding. Here’s How to Fix It.
In a recent article, we talked about the critical importance of knowing exactly what kind of funding your business truly needs. But what happens if that clarity comes a little too late? What if you’ve already accepted funding that, in hindsight, just doesn’t align with your business’s true needs or […]
Are You Chasing Capital Blindly? The #1 Funding Mistake Businesses Make
In a recent article, I highlighted three deadly funding mistakes that can significantly impact a business’s growth trajectory. This series will deep dive into each of those critical errors, offering actionable insights and solutions. First up, let’s tackle what I’ve observed as the most fundamental pitfall, drawing from over a […]
3 Deadly Funding Mistakes That Can Sink Your Business
After a decade immersed in the world of small business, especially working closely with incredible female SME owners and founders as a business coach and fintech founder, I’ve seen dreams soar and, sometimes, stumble. Often, the stumble isn’t due to a lack of brilliant ideas or hard work, but rather […]
Go big vs Stay small?
3 factors that determine your progress in business and life I really love my private space and I would rather stay in a quiet room all day and read a book than go out and slay giants. I had this conversation with a friend some time ago and she was […]
5 things you can do today to get to the top of your industry
We admire top performers in various industries and their achievement make them seem super human. You too can become a top performer in your industry. Here are 5 things you can do today. Make learning an obsession: the difference between where you are and where you want to be is […]
Announcing your plans Vs waiting till it happens? Business and life lessons from celebrity mums Adesua, Lala and Gbemi o
Nigerian mothers would tell you to keep your pregnancy close to your chest and obviously our Nigerian celebrity got the same advice from their Mothers or well wishers. I always look at decisions from business perspective and as a business owner what are the pros and cons of announcing Vs […]
How to make money with your knowledge through digital products
You know something other people don’t know I exclaimed to my client! She had spent the last one hour telling me about how she helped her friend who was diagnosed with Cancer heal herself with food. I was fascinated by the topic because I had heard stories and knew of […]
4 online income streams in the social distancing era
In the era of social distancing, a lot of physical businesses have suffered a decline as people avoid going out especially to crowded retail places. People have also lost their job or experienced an income cut. If you are searching for alternative sources of income or looking to expand your […]
5 ways to generate multiple streams of income
After the uncertainties in 2020, it is wise to increase your options and generate multiple streams of income. Here are 5 ways you can generate multiple streams of income. Turn a hobby into a business. Is there something you enjoy doing at the side after work or business? Why don’t […]
