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Fundraising is a pivotal milestone in the journey of any startup, and an effective pitch deck serves as your gateway to attracting potential investors. A well-structured pitch deck not only captivates attention but also conveys the essence of your business succinctly. Here are the key sections your pitch deck must…

In the rather rapidly evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, staying ahead requires harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer, offering innovative solutions to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and boost overall efficiency. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of utilising these tools as well…

The Federal Government, through its Ministry of Communications, has announced the launch of the Startup Support and Engagement Portal, a platform identified as a key requirement for the implementation of the Nigerian Startup Act. You would recall that the Nigeria Startup Act was signed into law by former President Buhari…

The art of pitching is not an easy one, especially given the fact that, as an entrepreneur, you are trying to convince a group of individuals that your business idea is indeed sellable and holds potential for scalability and profitability. For entrepreneurs seeking investment to fuel the growth of their…

Global contactless purchases are expected to more than quadruple between now and 2027.  This is according to a recent report by KnowBe4. Contactless payments are apparently just more than a trend and are becoming a vital component of our everyday lives. The Convenience of Contactless Payments: Contactless payments, facilitated through…

Nigeria’s national grid experienced a total system collapse, marking the first such incident in over a year. The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) Plc confirmed the collapse, stating that it occurred at about 12:40 am. Ndidi Mbah, the spokesperson for the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), also verified the development,…

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is home to some of the richest men on the continent. From Femi Otedola to Aliko Dangote, billionaire Mike Adenuga, and even Tony Elumelu. But this is just a little scratch on the surface. Others like Sayyu Dantata however are the new kids on the…

You can supercharge your sales by understanding the difference between your customer and consumer. There’s so much noise between what a...

It’s often said that it’s a lot harder to succeed here in Africa than in most other parts of the world. We live in a continent plagued by poverty, bureaucracy and several unnecessary roadblocks that make living a lot more difficult. While you might not have control over certain challenges…

Algorithm. This is a keyword you should keep in mind if you want your small business to thrive on social media. We’ll expatiate on this in subsequent paragraphs. You probably already know that the internet, precisely social media, is the new sales driver for small businesses and not-so-small ones. It…