Tito Philips, Jnr.

CASE STUDY: How I Made Close To 1Million In Sales Within 3 Months Of Selling Online!

My first experience with e-Commerce was selling my business consulting and internet marketing services through this blog, you can read about the results here. Then in January 2013, I came across Kaymu.com.ng while it was still in its early stage trying to break her way into the Nigerian e-Commerce terrain. It didn’t take me long to see the market potentials of such a platform where sellers can be connected to over 60 million Nigerians online. I instantly became a kaymu evangelist. This is partly due to my passion for entrepreneurship development in Nigeria and my successful experience … [Read more...]

The Paradox Of Business: HUSTLEpreneurship VS Entrepreneurship

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As an entrepreneur, while trying to build your business, never forget to do business. And while trying to do business, never forget to build your business. This is the paradox of business; to do or to build? Mastering it is the definition of business success. Ignoring it is the definition of business failure. To help you master this paradox of business is what this unusual article is about, read on! What Is The Paradox Of Business? If you’ve been in business for some time now, you will begin to notice some certain re-occurring trends; while pursuing more business you … [Read more...]

Unusual Entrepreneur Interview With Mike Morris Of Triplefy.com

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Welcome to another edition of the unusual entrepreneur interviews and today we have with us Mike Morris, the founder of Triplefy – an online platform for small business to create and instantly sell Daily Deals and Gift Cards. Enjoy! Interview Questions Part One ENTREPRENEURSHIP – Awakening the Spirit of business 1. Can you please tell us a little about yourself and your business? What do you do?, how do you do it?, why do you do it and who do you do it for? Hi, my name is Mike Morris and I graduated from the University of Rhode Island and the … [Read more...]

Profit Maximization: Strategies To Make Your Business More Profitable

by Tito Philips, Jnr. 19 Comments

Continuing our discussion on cracking the profitability code, in this unusual article, I will be sharing some very simple tips you can immediately put to use in your business to increase profitability. It doesn't matter whether you are a small startup or an international corporation; every business is looking to grow its profits. So when it comes to increasing your profitability in business, after considering both the universal laws of profitability and the peculiar elements of profitability, there are two simple options open to you; 1. Increase Revenue [sell more]: There are … [Read more...]

7 Turnaround Strategies To Revive A Dying Business

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Sad as it may sound, the health of a business is not guaranteed forever. Virtually all entrepreneurs will face the daunting task of managing the recovery of a failing business. Every business during the course of its existence will experience a near death experience. This is a period characterized by harsh business conditions; low sales, low morale, low cash, low market share, and low innovation. Some recover from this and bounce back stronger than before, and some don’t. There are many factors responsible for this near death experience; those that are self inflicted like; a major … [Read more...]

Competitive Intelligence: 12 Sure Fire Ways To Strip Your Competitions Naked!

by Tito Philips, Jnr. 4 Comments

In a competitive marketplace, up-to-date information can make the difference between keeping pace, getting ahead, or being left behind. Business is a game and only the team with the best players wins. To win, you need to know your strengths and weaknesses as well as that of your competition. Knowledge of thyself alone is no longer sufficient to remain competitive. According to Sun Tzu, the ancient author of the Art of War; “If you are ignorant of both your enemy and yourself, then you are a fool and certain to be defeated in every battle.” No matter how much you think you … [Read more...]

The Profitability Code: How To Unlock The Profit Potentials Of Your Business

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I am yet to come across any entrepreneur who seems to have had enough when it comes to making money through their business. Especially if you are an unusual entrepreneur [purpose-driven], you realize that the more money you make, the more purpose you can fulfill. So, making money in business is not a luxury only a few should enjoy, but a necessity for every unusual entrepreneur. But wanting more money in your business is not enough. The real questions is; “how do you make that ‘want’ a reality?” To answer this question has been the age long quest of every entrepreneur, business … [Read more...]