Posts Tagged Under: business

TOP 5 SECTORS TO INVEST IN NIGERIA – 2019

Let’s look at the top 5 sectors of the Nigerian economy you should consider investing your money in.  Whether you are a micro-entrepreneur or owner of a big multinational company, opportunities abound in these sectors.

1. AGRICULTURE

Agriculture is perhaps, the most important sector of the Nigerian economy.  Experts say investments in agriculture can guarantee significant revenue for the investor. They note that depending on the investment and the type of farm, investors can profit through many different ways. Experts say agriculture can effectively serve as the other source of income for an investor.

They say there are many different ways to generate income on farmland, and many of them are unrelated to the crops being grown. They note that if the farmland

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5 Effective Networking Strategies for Smart People

Networking is a socioeconomic activity by which people meet to create, discuss or act upon business opportunities/relationships. It is sharing information and seeking potential partners for ventures. Business activities thrive on networking- building, maintaining and increasing a steady chain of demand and supply through people

Business Networking is establishing a mutually beneficial relationship with other business people-existing and potential clients. The primary purpose of networking is to tell others about your business and hopefully add them to your clientele.

The following strategies will help you achieve your business goals in a smarter and faster way:

  • Have a goal. Set a goal for what you expect from any meeting you attend. Your goal could be to discover industry trends, new prospects or connect with peers

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Smart Strategies for Successful Networking

The trick with networking is being proactive. This means doing something about it, instead of just talking about it. But then, you also have to be smart to get the kind of results you need.

Networking is a socioeconomic activity by which business people meet to form relationships and to recognize, create, or act upon business opportunities

Networking is developing and using contacts made in business. It is sharing information and seeking potential partners for ventures.

Business Networking is the process of establishing a mutually beneficial relationship with other business people, potential clients and/or customers. The primary purpose of networking is to tell others about your business and hopefully turn them into clients.

Smart Networking Strategies


Building relationships before you pitch

Build a relationship first, then pitch your idea. It is important to build a relationship with potential investors/prospects before you pitch to them.

A business pitch is a presentation by one or more people to an investor or group of investors, though it can also be an email, letter, DM, or even an impromptu conversation. The goal of a business pitch is generally to secure the resources and funding necessary to move forward with a business plan or to continue with an already established business or venture.

Conventional Pitching

Why is it important to build a relationship with potential investors/prospects before you pitch to them?

It shows you are human. We’re social creatures, and humans

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