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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 … [Read More...]

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The Paradox Of Business: HUSTLEpreneurship VS Entrepreneurship

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, … [Read More...]

Founder Mike Morris

Unusual Entrepreneur Interview With Mike Morris Of Triplefy.com

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 … [Read More...]

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Profit Maximization: Strategies To Make Your Business More Profitable

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, … [Read More...]

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7 Turnaround Strategies To Revive A Dying Business

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 … [Read More...]

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

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 … [Read More...]

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

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’ … [Read More...]

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How can I unlock my purpose as an entrepreneur?

Discovering Your Purpose As An Entrepreneur (Part 2)

How can you tell what your purpose is? This is a sequel to a previous post, i strongly suggest you read that first for complete understanding. 1. Find out what kind of person you ARE: as far as I know, there are only two kinds of people in the world; those who like doing things ‘with people’ and those who like working ‘with things’. … [Read More...]

How can creativity be harnessed for business success?

How To Unlock The Power Of Creativity For Cutting-Edge Innovation

It is said that the only constant thing in life is change. Entrepreneurship is about thriving on change. A business cannot continue to do the same thing every day and hope to remain competitive. In business as well as in life, change is not a choice, it’s a must. The options are very clear; innovate or die!   If there’s one … [Read More...]

How Did Jesus Do Business?

How To Do Business Like Jesus Christ

What is Jesus Christ to you? To some, he's the greatest human who ever lived. To others, he's the saviour of the world. To me, he's the greatest entrepreneur ever! WHY? Because he invented SALVATION and helped mankind solve our greatest problem ever; eternal life! Jesus didn't just die so you can make HEAVEN. He died so you can also reign on … [Read More...]

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Unusual Entrepreneur Interview With Babatunde Oladele Of TRWconsult.com

Welcome to another edition of the Unusual Entrepreneur Interviews and today I am very honoured to have gotten this Unusual Entrepreneur in question. He’s been one of my friends online since 2008, we met when he was still an employee and he shared his entrepreneurial dream with me. Today, I am glad he is making that dream a reality!   If … [Read More...]

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Unusual Entrepreneur Interview With Dane Maxwell Of TheFoundation.io

Welcome to another edition of the Unusual Entrepreneur Interviews and today I’ve got another unusual entrepreneur on the hot seat. His name is Dane Maxwell.  He is the 29 years old founder of the Foundation, a bad ass tribe of unusual entrepreneurs building lucrative software companies from scratch with no idea, no market knowledge, no coding … [Read More...]