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Common Mistakes to Avoid Before Opening for Business

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you’re eager to start a business, here are common mistakes to avoid before opening for business. You’ve established your business, so what’s next? Maybe you are thinking about opening your doors? Understand how you can avoid these costly pitfalls faced by many new entrepreneurs. Be smart as we highlight what you need to know — from sales, human resources, to running your business to success. Below are 25 common mistakes to avoid before opening for businesses. We have included also the 25 corrective activities on how you can [...]

July 1, 2019 By Abbakin Startup Businesses business startup, How to Start Online Business, Starting a Business 0 Comments

8 Things To Do In 2019 That Can Change Your Life

We hope you are enjoying the holidays and resting up for the New Year. Given the trendy 2018 was, we’re all preparing for an exciting and eventful year 2019. Here are 8 things to do in 2019 that can change your life. If you recall, most people were tired of hearing about Recession and tragic killing experiences across Nigeria in 2018. Of course, the political storms surrounding the 2015 election, the economic downturn and change of power didn’t get much better as the years passed [...]

June 29, 2019 By Abbakin Career Development Small Business Ideas, Starting a Business 0 Comments

How to Write a Vision Statement for Business

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This article focus basically on how to write a Vision Statement for business. A unifying business idea that transcends the company’s profit motive or vision is a vital ingredient to all organizational decision making and most effective corporate cultures. One of the basic principles of business is to make profits. But this session is going to emphasize on the importance for companies to build a brand on ‘purpose’ and not only for making money. This is because many CEOs and funders are [...]

April 15, 2019 By Abbakin Startup Businesses Entrepreneur Ideas, Small Business Ideas, Starting a Business 0 Comments

How to Develop a Winning Business Plan in Nigeria

How to Develop a Winning Business Plan in 5 Easy Steps

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The best way to start a business is to set out your ideas in a proper business plan, with costs and returns on investments well analyzed. This post outlines how to develop a winning business plan in 5 easy steps. It includes free access to our Sample Business Plan, Worksheets, Tools and other Resources to help you create a wining business plan that your potential investors or partners would get excited about and willing to invest in. First, What is a [...]

March 13, 2019 By Abbakin Career Development, Startup Businesses How to Write a Business Plan, Small Business Ideas, Starting a Business 0 Comments

Things to Consider When Starting Up a New Business

This post outline key things to consider when starting up a new business right from scratch, it is usually an uncharted territory for most inspiring entrepreneurs. However, owing a business or perhaps becoming your own boss offers great rewards; and yet equally high risks. Research shows that about 80% of small business falls within the first five years. And with this in mind, it is important for one to evaluate the reasons and requirements as an individual who wants to start up a [...]

May 26, 2018 By Abbakin Startup Businesses Brainstorming Business Ideas, How to Register a Business in Nigeria, Starting a Business 0 Comments

Top 20 Most Visited Nigerian Websites in 2018

This post is taking a look at the top 20 most visited Nigerian websites in 2018. You will recall that we gave you a report about the top 20 most visited Nigerian websites in 2017. Which saw Naij.com, Bet9ja.com, Jumia.com.ng, and Mmmoffice.com among the top visited websites last year. However, with the rise and fall of MMM Nigeria (a form of the Global Fund of mutual aid) and the unfortunate death the Russia’s greatest Ponzi schemes mastermind, Sergei Mavrodi; this [...]

April 26, 2018 By Abbakin Tech & Productivity Business Ideas, How to Start Online Business, Starting a Business, Top 20 Most Visited Nigerian Websites, Web Designers in Nigeria, Website Ranking 1 Comment

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Basic Computer Training Course for Beginners & Managers

If you are looking for basic computer training course to start and upgrade your computer and communication skills in today’s technology oriented workplace, then we are glad to introduce Abbakin Computer Academy Courses that can formulate your future career. We teach computer skills that are prized by employers in a way to measure employee’s skills, as well as to guarantee credibility that they can perform their jobs successfully. Since, companies are demanding for IT professionals to provide the highest standard of performance [...]

October 25, 2017 By Abbakin Career Development Business Ideas, Online Business Ideas, Starting a Business 1 Comment

Nigerian Business Permits and Licenses, State Regulations

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To operate a business legally in Nigeria, every Nigerian and intending foreigner must be licensed to carry on businesses, including obtaining the Nigerian Business Permits and Licenses. Irrespective of the location or nature of your business in Nigeria, you need these business permits. For example, a home business owner as well as an online business owner will need a license as this is similar to having a physical office location. This article will discuss the key Nigerian Business Permits and Licenses required [...]

August 17, 2017 By Abbakin Startup Businesses Starting a Business 60 Comments

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