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CrimeRe: Heavy Gunshots In Lekki 1 As Police Battles With Armed Robbers! by Alaroro(m): 6:59pm On Mar 12, 2015
MadCow1:
Pictures asssshole... angry


You are on a rooftop hiding instead of covering the shootout for eyewitness news.
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grin ah oga na so you hate the op reach? Make e dey do eye witness so stray bullet to hit am for head abi? Abeg op lay low o
LiteratureRe: The Writers Thread by Alaroro(op): 6:53pm On Mar 12, 2015
HOW TO APPROACH WRITERS BLOCK

So, some advice:
- Decide when you're ready to commit to a particular
writing project. Then keep your commitment. On
days when you're not inspired, treat your writing as a
job.
- If ideas for new projects come up while you're in
the middle of a manuscript, make a note of the ideas
in a separate notebook so that you can come back to
them later.
- For some (not all) writers, advance planning can
help prevent a project from losing steam in the
middle. If you're working with an outline or detailed
notes, then even when you don't feel inspired, you'll
always know what you can write next.
- Keep in mind the reward waiting for you at the end
of the process.
"Success is a finished book, a stack of pages each of
which is filled with words.
LiteratureRe: The Writers Thread by Alaroro(op): 6:48pm On Mar 12, 2015
QUESTION:
I'm an aspiring writer and I enjoy what I do the only problem I have however is writers block. I may start out enthusiastic
about what I want to write and along the line, after
about a thousand words, I don't feel like looking at it
any more. It just feels old and boring and then I stop
writing. I try thinking up new ideas but I've just lost
the fire."
HOW TO APPROACH WRITERS BLOCK I

New ideas are exciting. When that newness is gone,
the ideas lose some of their glamour.
The bright, shiny surface wears off, and it's easier to
see the imperfections underneath. That's just what
happens to ideas over time.
So, as a writer, how do you stay inspired long enough
to finish something like a screenplay or a novel?
The most important thing to remember is that *you
don't have to stay inspired*. It's not necessary to feel
inspired all the time. You can write anyway.
If you have a job, you probably don't always feel
inspired to go to work, but you do it anyway. If you
are raising children, you probably don't always feel
inspired in your parenting, but you do it anyway.
You do it because you've made a commitment. You
do it because the rewards are worth it.
Inspiration is wonderful. Inspiration is fun.
Inspiration makes writing easier. There are
techniques you can learn to help keep that fire
burning.
But you don't need the fire. Knowing that is
liberating. It puts you in control.
Do you want to finish that novel? Then you'll sit down
every day and work on it until it's finished.
Some days, you may feel inspired. Other days, you
may not. But you keep working anyway.
If you keep working, the inspiration tends to come
back. You nurture what's left of the fire, that tiny
flickering flame, and one day, it blazes back up.
But you don't need it. With or without it, you're going
to finish what you've started.
And what you'll have at the end of this process is a
poem or a story, a screenplay or a novel!
That's a reward that's well worth the effort.
To be continued
FoodRe: The Food Business Thread by Alaroro(op):
QUESTION:
I've heard the best way to promote a business is through the ever growing trend of social media however my question is how do I use this social media to my advantage?
Restaurant Marketing
6 Ways To Promote Your
Restaurant On Social Media
Promote Restaurant Social
Media

Social media is the key to reaching large numbers
of people at a minimal cost.
Social media greatly increases awareness about
your restaurant. Adding social media to your
marketing mix can generate more engagement with
your restaurant and get more customers in your
door.
In this post, we’re going to show you six ways
to promote your restaurant on social media. We
encourage you to create a social media planning
calendar so it becomes an integrated daily task.
If you are already taking advantage of social media
platforms, it’s time to step up your interactions. If
you haven’t taken the social media leap, we’ll give
you some examples.
52% of online adults now use two or more
social media sites, showing a significant increase in
the last two years. This statistic shows that social
media is key to reaching large numbers of people
at once, and generally at a low cost to your bottom
line.
It’s important to understand the relevant social
media platforms for promoting your restaurants.
Let’s talk about the platforms and ways to promote
your restaurant using them.
1. Create a Facebook Fan Page
You absolutely need a Facebook page for your
restaurant. A recent study found that Facebook
continues to be the most popular social media
platform.
Create your Facebook business page carefully. You
have 851×351 pixels to market your restaurant for
free in your timeline image. Carry your brand
identity through all of your social media so you are
easily recognizable to users.
When posting on Facebook, include either a video
or image with your text. Images and video grab
their attention. Become familiar with the different
options for posting. Feel free to create your posts
for the week using the schedule tool.
Most important for your restaurant on Facebook is
consistency. Listen to what your users want. Be
careful with too much self-promotion. Give your
fans useful information, share tips and offer
discounts and special promotions.

2. Tweet, Tweet, Tweet
Twitter, the second most popular platform, is
basically a micro-blogging site. You are limited to
140-character tweets.
Twitter is great for short messages such as daily
meal deals, promotions, last minute menu
additions and changes, fun facts and photos, and
more. Include links to your website’s menu items.
If you craft messages that your Twitter followers
like, they can re-tweet them enabling you to reach
an even broader audience. Add hashtags to your
posts; this is good to remember for other social
media platforms, too. Here’s an example of a
hashtag: #lovesemolina.
3.Blog About It
It can be daunting to step into the world of blogging, but it has many great benefits for your
restaurant.
Search engines like fresh website content, and your
blog provides the perfect avenue for this. Blog
about anything that has to do with your restaurant.
Share facts, recipes, photos, staff favorites and
more. Link your posts to all of your social media
networks.
When blogging, find your niche and your voice.
What makes you unique? Tailor your
blog posts. Depending on your
audience, write your content for them. Listen to
your social media users. Learn what they want, and
then give it to them on your blog.
Consistency is key. Once you’ve established a
routine, your blog visitors will come to expect it, so
don’t disappoint them.
4.Showcase Videos on YouTube
Create a YouTube channel for your business. Make
sure you use the same branding for your header
photo so it matches your website and other social
media.
What videos should you share? Here are a few
ideas:
Recipes – create your own “cooking show.”
Interview with guests – the customer video
testimonial is widely popular
Cooking tips
Chef highlights
Once you’ve posted your videos on YouTube, they’ll
be visible on your Google+ Page. You’ll need to post
them on all of your other social media platforms.
Post them anywhere you can including your blog.
This visual interaction is sure to increase your
visibility.
5. Share and Promote on
Instagram

Instagram is the perfect place to share your menu
and restaurant photos. It seamlessly integrates
with Facebook so your images show on both
platforms.
High quality photos are a must. Take your menu
photos one step further – encourage your
customers to upload their favorite items. This helps
build your menu of images while increasing
engagement.
Always use hashtags on Instagram. They are
relevant and prevalent. Use trending hashtags. For
example, use #amaladay. Be sure to include photos of different dishes. Use niche hashtags.
Try photo contests on Instagram. They can
generate customer loyalty, as users take and
submit photos and come back often to see if they’ve
won.
6. Nairaland
Arguably one of africa's largest social forum and definitely a good idea to reach africans if especially if they are your target demographic, to set up shop log on to www.nairaland.com and follow the sign up instructions.
You have the option of promoting your restaurant by opening threads or by using paid adverts option.
Jokes EtcRe: The Comedian Thread by Alaroro(op):
QUESTION:
If you are an upcoming comedian without an agent or any audition at sight, how do you market yourself as a comedian
Tips For Marketing Your
Stand-Up Comedy


Get good. Then get seen

Job #1 is to get to the point where you can
consistently go out and get laughs on stage. If
you’re hit-or-miss with your performances,
you’re not ready to market yourself. Take the
time to develop a solid set and get some stage
time under your belt. Don’t burn bridges by
performing on shows that are above your
experience level. Doing badly at an open mic is no big
deal. Doing bad at a show that people paid money to
see (i.e. a showcase) is a big deal. You can be
sure that your booker/client isn’t going to want anything
to do with you again… even if you’ve gotten
better since.

Be remarkable

It doesn’t matter what medium you use to market
yourself, if you’re not worth talking about you’re
not going to get the YouTube views, the Twitter
followers, or whatever. It goes back to “Get good".
Then get seen.” But being remarkable isn’t simply
about having high enough quality material. Just
because you get the audience to laugh doesn’t
mean that they’re actually going to remember
you long after the show or become a fan of
yours. Remarkable is all about becoming “sticky”
in the mind of the audience. The number one
way of doing this is by being highly creative.
Be around the scene. Not an outsider
The more often you’re seen by other comedians
the more comfortable there are going to be around
you. If you’re an "outsider" then they’ll likely
give you a slot on their show. However, if
they’ve seen you perform several times in the
past and like your material, they’ll likely come to
you when they have an opportunity.

Don’t be too pompous

Don’t be too pompous to anyone: fellow comedians,
bookers, audience members… anyone. It’ll come
back to you every time. The easier you are to
work with the more people are going to want to
work with you. That means more jobs and more
opportunities for your career.
EventsRe: The Event Planners by Alaroro(op): 9:03am On Feb 27, 2015
Agree Next Steps
Hopefully after gathering all of
the information you will have a
few ideas for how you can put
the situation right and you can
now share these with the
attendee to collect their
thoughts.
Sometimes it may be
appropriate to ask the person
directly how you can put the
situation right for them; “What
would be a fair solution?” “What
course of action do you want to
see?”
It is important that you jointly
agree what is a fair and suitable
next step to be taken.
Resolve the Situation
Once a course of action is
agreed make sure you move
swiftly to put things into place.
Ideally the person that has
heard the complaint will
personally take the necessary
action and remain the main
point of contact.
If for any reason the actions
taken are not immediate and will
take some time, ensure that you
keep the unhappy attendee
informed or the negative
feelings could escalate again.
Let the person who voiced the
complaint know what changes
and measures have been put in
place to ensure this doesn’t
happen again and to show how
seriously you took their
concerns.
For some it may be enough to be
heard and to receive an apology
and assurances. Only you can
judge the gravity of the situation
though and whether
compensation should be
offered.
Apply it in future
Make sure that all of the team
are aware of the complaint and
steps are taken to put things
right and avoid the same
mistake happening again in the
future. Be grateful for the early
warning sign and the chance you
have been given to rethink and
redesign for the future. The
most important lesson is to
learn from the error.
In Conclusion
If you deal with a complaint at
your event successfully you may
secure yourself a customer for
life and turn a negative
experience into a positive one.
Nearly all customers would
recommend a company to their
friends if a complaint had been
resolved efficiently.
EventsRe: The Event Planners by Alaroro(op): 9:01am On Feb 27, 2015
QUESTION:
I understand that gaining helpful feedback is a way of keeping customers however what next? What happens when I get the feedback? What do I do when I get complaints or feedback?
In nigeria, dealing with customer
complaints effectively is an
important skill, many nigerians ignore this skills or don't have it especially particularly if the
feedback comes in the middle of
a live event which causes them to
lose valued attendees as well as clients
forever. People seem to be too emotional when accepting feedback It seems to be
distressing when they receive
complaints – they expect the guests to realise
how hard they worked to avoid
For things to go on great or sometimes they feel like everything
is going great and
"Bad-belle" attendee may still voice a
complaint just to cause unnecessary problems. All these are relatable but you need to understand one thing “the
customer is always right.”
Whatever the circumstance of
the complaint you should struggle to respond to complaints and feedbacks, so how can
you turn a negative situation into
a positive?

Think Positively
Perhaps this sounds strange but
try to think of the complaint as a
gift. The attendee has taken time
to feed back to you so that you
have the opportunity to rectify it
for the complainant but also
potentially for others before the
situation escalates. In essence
you have been given a valuable
second chance to put this right.
Moreover if they didn’t bring this
to your attention they could have
just disappeared without saying
a word, which would have left
you no opportunity to put the
situation right and probably
having lost a customer forever,
without ever being any the wiser
about their dissatisfaction.
Stop Everything
This is a tricky one but the
person complaining wants to
have their say right away, they
need you to stop everything and
take note.
Anger will rise if you try to
dismiss or delay someone who
is primed to have their say.
Try to ensure that all workers know how to handle
complaints and that any junior workers know how
important it is to pass it over to
a Manager promptly and with
care.
At a live event you do of course
need to consider your location
and potentially minimise the
impact on the rest of the event
and other attendees. If you can
suggest a suitable and
convenient location close by to
discuss the scenario in private
this may be a wise move.
Listen
Make sure that you gather the
full facts of the situation before
jumping in. Give the attendee
the opportunity to vent their
anger and frustration as this
may help them to calm
down, as well as filling in the
gaps for you as to what has gone
wrong and the crux of why the
person in front of you is so
upset. The information you
gather here will help to ensure
you can suggest the best
possible solution and outcome.
Keep Calm
Like I said, it is natural to feel defensive
when listening to a complaint,
particularly if their facts are
wrong or unfounded, but try to
remember this isn’t a personal
attack on yourself and never
argue back.
If tensions are high you are
potentially not going to deal with
the situation with a clear head
so it may be best to suggest
some time out for both parties
to simmer down before
reconvening? Or perhaps you
need to escalate the situation on your workers instead? wink that's why they are there(just kidding)
Put Yourself in Their Shoes
Nobody really enjoys complaining and so going
back to the first point,
appreciate that the individual
has taken the time to give their
opinion to you and that this
probably isn’t easy for them.
Look at the whole situation from
their point of view and see it
through their eyes.
Ask Questions
Not to discredit the attendees claim but rather to prove that the attendee has your
full, undivided attention. Ask
questions to be sure that you
understand the full facts of the
situation and to get them to
clarify anything that is unclear.

Say Sorry
If the complaint is justified
ensure you give heartfelt
apologies to the attendee and let
them know that is not how
you like to do business/your
events to run.
If the complaint isn’t justified in
your opinion you should still
empathise with them, for
example “I am sorry that you
feel that way” or “I understand
how upset you must feel” or
simply “I can see that this must
be inconvenient for you.”
Inspiration
The person complaining truly
believes that you have done
something wrong so resist the
temptation to pass the blame.
The person complaining doesn’t
want to hear you passing the
buck, they want to hear what you
are going to do for them and it is
unprofessional to accuse others.
It is your event and therefore it
is your full responsibility if some
element has been
unsatisfactory.
To be continued
FashionRe: The Fashion Thread by Alaroro(op): 8:56am On Feb 27, 2015
QUESTION:
I always wanted to be a model because I thought it
was so exciting and glamorous for a girl to do; I've got my ears on the streets and this is what I've been hearing
. It’s a lot of work
. Tough industry just like being an actress
. Too much competition and everyone will do anything to get at
you
I have just one question how do I get work and stay competitive
You’ve seen them thousands of times in magazines
and newspapers and on billboards and posters —
the “real” faces that entice you to buy everything
from food to recharge cards. Many of them are trained
and skilled actors, but they’re also commercial
models.
Commercial modeling is a still picture of a commercial. It’s acting without words. Photographers love hiring actors because they can take direction
and provide a variety of layers of believable emotions. One of the great aspects of commercial modeling,
unlike fashion modeling, is that there are no height,
weight, or age restrictions.
There are many beautiful women and handsome
men who are commercial models. However, you do
not need to have the “perfect” look to succeed. They
are cast to appear in ads as the doctor, student,
teacher, plumber, athlete, banker, farmer, nurse, etc.
Open any nigerian newspaper and you will see
commercial models working in many different types
of ads.
Here’s the Trick to Creating Eye-Catching
Commercial Photos

Deciding on your “image” might be the hardest part
of the process of putting together effective
commercial shots. You must figure out how people
will perceive and cast you. You want to create
powerful photos that allow others to see you as those
types. Sexy shots can make a great photo, but they
won’t necessarily get you commercial model
bookings. Do you look right drinking beer , or
feeling sick at an office desk – or both?
You want to create the right images for yourself, and
make the shots look like ads (without any headlines,
copy, logos or brand names). To guide you into
creating shots that look like ads, peruse existing ads
in non-fashion magazines, newspapers, and what’s
available on stock photography websites.
Planning Your Shot
Since your new commercial photos won’t have any
words, make sure each photograph itself tells the
story. Take your time and be creative in thinking of
different scenarios for your shots.
The most important thing to keep in mind is to make
the photos look like ads. Do not pose for the camera.
Show a wide range of believable expression and
emotions for the different photos.
Having strong commercial photos that look like ads
will give you your greatest chance for success.
So, here are the steps you want to take to create
strong commercial photos:
1. Figure out your type
2. Get ideas of shots that will sell you by looking though
non-fashion magazines and stock photography
websites.
3. Make a list of the expressions you need to show in
the shots you will be creating.
4. Practice creating those emotions in a believable way.
5. Figure out your location for the shoot (if you are not
shooting in a studio)
6. Decide if any props are needed to help make the shot
look like an ad (no logos or brand names should be
visible)
7. Find a number of photographers through Model
Mayhem who are also interested in building their
commercial portfolio.
8. Interview them to make sure they are a good fit for
you.
9. Have a fun time on the shoot and make sure you get
copies of the shots.
FashionRe: The Fashion Thread by Alaroro(op): 8:51am On Feb 27, 2015
QUESTION:
Hi I want to be a fashion designer is it necessary I
Attend fashion school even though I know the basics already?
What can fashion school do for me?
It is true that not every famous person has gone to
a school or have a degree, but enrolling in fashion
Apprenticeship programs is a sure way to perfect your design
skills. While it is entirely possible (with hard work and
unwavering determination) to become a successful,
world renown fashion designer without learning under someone- it is more likely
that you will reach the same end by attending fashion
design schools or apprenticeship programmes.
There are plenty of those that made it big with the
help of a these tools. But, in case this is not enough to convince
you that you should seek out the benefits of fashion
design institutes/apprenticeship programmes, here is a list of reasons to go.
1. Learning will prepare you to reach
your big picture career goals; attending fashion
design school/apprenticeship programmes will give you the building blocks for the
steps to achieving your dreams. Natural talent is one
thing, but when combined with formal training, it
makes a winning package.
Fashion training will help bolster your credentials and
build your portfolio. The fashion industry is extremely competitive and you will have time to develop the necessary edge to succeed. Fashion training programs will allow you to explore a
full range of possible careers. If you have an eye for business as well as design, perhaps a career in
fashion merchandising would suit you; become a
textile buyer, a product promoter, or a wholesale
merchandiser, among other great options.
Fashion design school is an excellent environment to
network within the industry. If you are even lucky ,you will be surrounded
by aspiring artists as well as established designers
who you can not only learn from, but also make
connections with. Networking is a huge part of success in the fashion industry
RomanceRe: 3 Steps Of Making A Girl Fall In Love Without Spending by Alaroro(m): 3:15pm On Feb 23, 2015
Hmmm I'm so going to bookmark this thread








grin #TeamAlaroro for life
Music/RadioRe: The Record Artistes and Radio Presenters Business Thread by Alaroro(op): 9:58am On Feb 23, 2015
QUESTION:
Hi I'm a small time wedding singer with prospects of becoming a main stream rapper like MI or ice prince however my team and I always dread rehearsals and meetings because we fight a lot, lots of disagreement, lots of finger pointing, lots of setback and at the end we achieve nothing is it possible to be successful in music without rehearsals or should we hire professionals our handling?
Hiring a professional or a conductor or whatever is a good play however its very expensive and being a small time singer it may hurt your finances, your problems are normal, its a lot easier when you play in conductor-led ensembles,
but when working in small groups you are required to make shared
decisions about what and how you play.
Decision-making comes to a head during rehearsals,
so, in this post, I offer tips to deal with 4 common
rehearsal challenges that collaborating
Musical artistes face.
1. Conflicting Interpretations
It’s normal for musicians to have differing views
about tempo, lyrics and so on. Here are
avenues to tap your differences and fuel creativity in
the process:
Experiment before criticizing. When a group member
proposes an interpretive idea that you deem
unsuitable, try it before commenting.
Use conditional language. Say things like, “What if we
tried it this way?” or “How would it sound if…?” Avoid being an agbaya(bossy) and annoying,
compromise, Balance your opinions to achieve
consensus, contributing and compromising along the
way. But when a solo part has the lead, defer to the
soloist’s choice " I no go gree I no go gree na so accident take dey happen" be careful
2. Consistent Professionalism
Professionalism forms the foundation of an ensemble’s culture, and the following habits will help you
maintain healthy cultures:
Agree to be punctual, prepared, courteous and
honest. Abide by high standards, and apologize if you
miss the mark.
Use “I” statements to communicate
disappointment. If a colleague lets you down, in place
of accusing, say something like, “I feel frustrated
when we can’t begin on time.”
Set up meetings to resolve problems.
3. Repertoire Agreement
What music will you program for a concert? Which
Songs will you rehearse first? Those and other
questions resolve more easily when we live by
guidelines such as these:
Choose multipurpose, accessible
repertoire. Select songs that excite you, support your
group’s goals, and you can learn in a reasonable
amount of time.
Take time to decide. When agreement on a title isn’t
immediate, postpone deciding, revisit the music
again, and come to a consensus about whether to
perform it.
Breathe life into your performance. Give yourself
over to a piece that your colleagues prefer,
regardless of whether it ideally matches your
aesthetic.
4. Handling Criticism
Critical give and take is essential to collaborative
work, and learning to handle criticism is central to
our profession:
Adopt a cooperative approach to listening and
communicating. When you receive critiques, absorb
them objectively without taking things personally.
Use non-accusing words. When sharing your
thoughts, rely on conditional language instead of
pointing fingers
Admit when you mess up. Take responsibility so that
you promote honesty and creativity.
FoodRe: The Food Business Thread by Alaroro(op): 9:27am On Feb 23, 2015
Problem #4: The Dirty Toilet
Although nigerian building structures mostly don't have toilets however imagine a restaurant with a great food,
but filthy restrooms. Your mind begins to wander,
and as you ponder the dirty toilet you envision
the dirty kitchen. Your decision is made – no matter
how tasty the food, you will not return due to the
lack of cleanliness.
If your toilet are ill-equipped – think no toilet(which nigerians are fond of)

customers probably won’t be back. Add on sticky
floors, dirty toilets and filthy stalls, and you’ve not
only lost customers but earned a bad rep
Solution:
This one’s easy. Clean the bathrooms daily and
assign a staff member to monitor them throughout
mealtime.

Problem #5: Poor Customer
Service

Not doubting your effort on customer service but just to be clear, if your servers are stressed, too busy, under-
appreciated and poorly trained, it will reflect badly
on your restaurant resulting in a lack of return
customer visits. Customers don’t return to
restaurants where they weren’t taken care of in a
timely manner and treated with respect.
Slow service, cold food, inattentive workers with
attitude can turn a popular
restaurant with good food into an empty
restaurant.
Solution:
Train staff to go the extra mile. Teach
them how to serve customers and emphasize
customer service. Encourage your servers to treat
each diner like a VIP in your restaurant. A
welcoming smile goes a long way towards repeat
business.
Make sure your staff knows your menu and is well-
versed in a customer’s options to change menu
items. While all menu deviations aren’t possible, do
your best to accommodate special requests.
Encourage staff to greet repeat diners personally
each time they come in. Instruct them to thank the
customer for coming back again. Good customer
service helps create an emotional bond to your
restaurant. If your customers feel appreciated, and
they are treated like guests in your “home,” they’ll
certainly come back again and tell all their friends
about your great service.
Problem #6: Lengthy Menu
Yes variety is the spice of life but come on we are in nigeria hustling, bustling Your and probably to impatient to go through your extra-large menu. If
you’re trying to offer everything your customers
might like, you aren’t giving them more choices and
more reasons to come back. You just might be
confusing them. They’ll be unsure what your
specialties (like mr biggs have their meat pies while KFC has their chicken combo etc) are and what you do well, so they won’t
have a reason to return.
Another problem with extra-large menus is
ordering time. These days, time is at a premium for
most diners. Large menus take longer to order
from. Subconsciously, your diners are keeping
track of how long it takes for them to get their food.
For every minute they perceive the service takes
too long, the likelihood they’ll return goes down.
Solution:
I repeat again nothing against variety just create a better menu. Don’t try to be all things to all
people. Your customers need to know what your
restaurant is about, so keep your menu focused.
Emphasize your “greatest hits.” These are the menu
items customers order a lot and return for often.

Problem #7: Unappetizing Food
The final reason your customers aren’t returning to
your restaurant could just be they don’t like your
menu. Perhaps they’ve even given you a couple of
chances and tried several different items. Perhaps
the food was cold or ill-plated so that items mixed
poorly together.
Solution:
Feedback short and simple,ask customers how they feel about your food. This
will help you discover what’s good and what needs
changing. See if they have suggestions for
improvement. If your food is the problem, work
hard to change it as it won’t only affect your bottom
line but your future
FoodRe: The Food Business Thread by Alaroro(op): 9:25am On Feb 23, 2015
QUESTION:
Hi I've always wanted to be a restaurantprenuer, I've managed to start a moderate food business with the aim of opening more, it has an intelligent structure and good service, however I don't have the benefit of retaining customers and I've checked every corner and made necessary corrections
What am I doing wrong?
Why Your Customers Aren’t
Returning To Your Restaurant

There are some common reasons diners don’t return to restaurants.
Returning diners are vital to the success of your restaurant. If your customers aren’t returning to your restaurant, it’s time to take a look at why and
find solutions.
Why is it so important that customers return
regularly to dine at your restaurant? According to
one source, return customers provide at least 1/3
of your revenue even though they make up a small
portion of your customer base.
While it’s sometimes difficult to decipher why
people don’t return to a restaurant, there are some
common reasons for a lack of return diners. To
increase visit frequency, it’s helpful to understand
why customers aren’t returning.
Let’s talk about why your customers aren’t
returning to your restaurant and offer some
solutions for turning this around.
Problem #1: Lack of Consistency
First impressions are always important, but they
are no guarantee of your future, continued success.
In fact, consider the restaurant that makes a terrific
first impression. That impression sets expectations
for future visits. If you don’t meet those
expectations consistently down the road, the first
great impression is a fleeting memory in your
customer’s mind.
You’ve now lost diners who would’ve come back
again and again. You’ve also lost their word-of-
mouth positive referrals.
Solution:
Pay special attention to your employees’ customer
service. Are they friendly one day and grumpy the
next? Do they consistently treat all of their tables
the same?
Inspect your food quality on a daily basis. If your
customers enjoyed a perfect jollof rice on Friday, only
to come back the following Friday for jollof rice with too much curry and pepper with no spice( wink jollof fans you get the idea), you probably
won’t see them again. Take care that your plates
consistently look and taste the same no matter who
prepares them.

Problem #2: Poor Pricing
Strategy

Price can be a deterrent for many people. Some of
your diners may think your prices are affordable
only for the special occasions(no be everyday be christmas) but not for the
everyday, regular meal. Also, if your prices are
much higher than your direct competitors, you’ll
miss out on the frequent dining crowd.
Solution:
If you want to see your customers more often, offer
meals at different, accessible price points.
Aim for the “everyday low price.” You can include
some higher priced menu items with lower pricing
on popular meals. Consider offering smaller menu
items at lower prices – people can then combine
them to create meals that fit the naija man's pocket

Problem #3: Meal Occasion
Mentality

Customers may not return to your restaurant if
they view you for only one type of meal occasion.
Perhaps they only think of you for the ago-oyin
or semovita and egusi joint. Or, as mentioned above,
maybe you are only their christmas
restaurant.
Solution:
Use subtle imaging to change the way people
perceive your restaurant. Think about the
Labourer/bricklayer down the road
Stick a flyer in the bag and suggest the customer
bring the family for dinner.
You could also use the come-back incentive idea.
Consider the restaurant that’s open for breakfast
and lunch, but most people visit in the morning for
Rice and beans to go. Offer them a discount for a
lunchtime meal. This exposes your customer to
your restaurant at other hours of the day and
encourages the return visit.
To be continued
PropertiesRe: The Real Estate Business Thread by Alaroro(op): 8:26am On Feb 23, 2015
The Downside of Turnkey Investing
Now at this point, you are probably thinking
to yourself, “ Wow, turnkey sounds heaven sent. Why wouldn’t everyone do this?”
There are some potential downsides to
turnkey investing you should be aware of
before you jump into that kind of investing,
so let me walk you through the two big ones:
Financial: A turnkey company is a
business that needs to make money,
and they do this through several
methods. First, turnkey companies
often buy the property at a discount
and sell it to you, for a higher amount, essentially. Then, the turnkey
provider makes a monthly income by
managing the property for you.
Therefore, it would make sense that
you will be paying a “premium” for the
ease of service you are getting. You
generally can’t have your cake and eat
it, too! That said, remember that
turnkey companies DO have a
marketing machine running 24-7, and
as such, are generally able to find
incredible deals in their market, so
even if they do make a profit when they
sell to you, you might still be buying
“below average” and getting a great
deal.

Trust Needed: Perhaps the greatest
risk when choosing to invest in real
estate through a turnkey company is
the level of trust you must place in this
provider. After all, you are relying on
their knowledge and expertise to
choose a location, choose a property,
choose a tenant, and manage that
tenant. That’s a lot of trust you are
placing in someone else who gets paid
whether or not you make a good
investment. It would be fairly easy for a
turnkey provider to take advantage of
investors by encouraging
them to buy bad properties in bad
locations. In fact, I’ve heard many
horror stories of investors who buy a
property through a turnkey provider
only to discover soon after that it was a
Basket that immediately
began costing the investor a lot of
money in repairs imagine experiencing that especially now when the country's economy is tensing up.
So, should you invest in real estate at a
distance through a turnkey company? That’s
a decision only you can make after careful
investigation into a particular company..
There are both benefits and disadvantages,
so I would weigh those against the
possibility of investing in your own market.
If you live in an expensive area and want to invest in lower-priced properties, turnkey
can be a great alternative to being a local
landlord. Just be sure to do your research
and know what, and who, you are investing in.
PropertiesRe: The Real Estate Business Thread by Alaroro(op):
QUESTION:
I always wanted to be in the real estate industry when I was younger.
Unfortunately, I have not much knowledge of the industry

Any information here is really good! I had no idea
about most of it. Can you further explain what "Turnkey Real Estate Investing" really is and is it possible in Nigeria? And can it work?
You see, many people want to invest in real
estate, but they also want to live in a great
location where rental properties don’t make a lot of sense. e.g: banana island where basically everyone is a landlord and its crazy expensive for tenants.
So Instead they end up just enjoying the sun,
the city, the lights — with no want cash flow
from the rental property, bad business. You see people who want to own rental
properties but don’t want to actively manage
anything. They want their "cake… and they
want to eat it, too"

Is this possible?
Well, in recent years a number of Service
providers have emerged that claim they can
help investors do just this. They are called turnkey providers/care takers ,but is turnkey
real estate investing really all it’s cracked up
to be?
Let’s find out.

What is Turnkey Real Estate Investing?
Turnkey real estate investing is a loosely
defined investment strategy in which the
investor buys, redecorate, and owns a property
managed through a third-party, usually from
a long distance away. Their goal is to make
the entire real estate investment process as
simple as possible, so all you need to do it
turn the key

There are hundreds of turnkey real estate
providers in Nigeria (and across the world),
and no two companies are exactly alike.
Some will buy, build, rent and then sell a
property to you, the investor. Others will
simply help you find the property and let
you do most of the heavy lifting on the
rehab/building side (if there is any to do), then
manage the property for you . Again, each
company runs their operation a little
differently, so if you decide to go with a
turnkey company, it’s important that you do
some in-depth research on exactly what that
turnkey company will and will not do.
Benefits of Turnkey Investing
Turnkey investing has several distinct
advantages over doing it all yourself:

Service at a Distance: The first (and
most obvious) benefit to turnkey real
estate investing is the ability to invest in
a good real estate market without you
needing to live there. Being a landlord
is not always easy, and trying to be one
from thousands of miles away can be
even more tough. Many people who
live on the East or West of the
Country e.g: lagos from benin, as well as many who live
outside the country, rely on turnkey
companies (mostly in the commercial and highly populated states like lagos,
where cash flow tends to be higher) to
invest in great markets.
Market Insight: A good turnkey
company knows their market with far
more precision than an outsider would.
You might be able to do some research
on a particular area and check out the
Cool shawarma or chilling spots, crime reports, and price
ranges, but a turnkey provider will
know the heart of an area. They will
know why people prefer one area over
another. They’ll know why this street is
worse than that street. They’ll know the
reputations behind certain
neighborhoods, properties, and
businesses. They’ll have an ear to the
ground about societal changes that
could affect the local economy. It is
very difficult for an outside to gain this
perspective, as it is normally reserved
only for long time locals, which a good
turnkey provider should be.
Professional Staff: Turnkey providers,
because they are property
management companies, will generally
have either in-house staff or work
closely with vendors to make sure your
property is taken care of. When you invest on your
own, you either have to do all these
roles yourself, OR you’ll need to find
them in a market you may not know.

Marketing Machine: Many turnkey
providers buy, sell, and rent dozens or
even hundreds of homes per month.
For this reason, they are required to
consistently drive leads into all the
parts of their marketing funnel. They
might use billboards, radio ads,
newspaper ads, and more to drive both
motivated sellers and tenants to their
business. For this reason, they may find
better deals than you could, as well as
get tenants faster.
Management Experience: Let’s face it,
most people are not good managers.
Turnkey providers, on the other hand,
are usually experienced in dealing with
tenants and contractors. Their
experience helps them make the right
decision more often.

Simplicity: Finally, although each
turnkey company operates a little
differently, they all have the same goal:
to make the investment property easier
for you. When you invest in real estate
by yourself, you are forced to handle all
the moving parts yourself, which can
be overwhelming. A turnkey real estate
investment company attempts to
simplify the process, so you ideally will
only need to write and receive checks.
To be continued
TV/MoviesRe: The Actors Thread by Alaroro(op): 10:42am On Feb 20, 2015
These 10 acting tips for beginners includes the realization that being on stage, in the center of attention, is different from being able to hide from people when convenience strikes. The biggest problem for any newbie to overcome is stage fright. Being in the spotlight will not allow a person to do that. Any problems will be dealt with head on by any director. So, being careful and understanding positive criticism is important to growing as an actor or actress.

Acting the Part. Anyone can say lines in a play but acting the lines out in a story is different and takes hard work. The person needs to become the character who states the lines within the personality of the character who is speaking. This acting tip remains important for any actor or actress newbie who is trying to act the part of a particular character.

Belief in Yourself. Belief in yourself comes with practice and built in confidence. Self help books on confidence are helpful and role modeling with family and other interested actors and actresses will also help in the critiquing process. Find out what you are lacking and need to work on to convince others you are the character you are portraying.

Using your Body to Act out the Character. The body and mind need to work together in convincing others about the character. You must be able to use your body to portray the exact attitude and physical mannerisms of the character. The tip is that the actor must be able to use and believe in many of the emotions he feels while acting.

Understanding the Script of the Character. Not only must the actor understand the role of the character, but he must also be able to understand the script itself. Talking to the director and gaining insight on what the script is really about will help place the person in the right frame of mind when acting out his part of the character. This is a great tip for a beginner at acting.

Knowing the Character Completely. Researching the character to fully understand the character being acted out is important. The actor must fully understand exactly what type of person the character is and what the character believes in as a person. The actress must know the likes and dislikes of the character as if they were her own.

Connection to the Character Emotionally. Understanding the character and his life will help the portrayal of the character emotionally. Knowing the emotions within the character and believing in the emotions as if they were his own will benefit the play’s success. This tip is about knowing what the character is feeling and relating the feelings to his own life as well.

Practicing the Part of the Character. Practicing the part over and over will help to gain strategies in knowing the personality of the character. Being in the form of the character is important.

Concentration. Getting enough sleep and setting time aside to fully concentrate on the character is important and will help the role that is being portrayed to work better and to flow smoothly. An actor’s part in a play or movie must dedicate much time in the concentration of the part to gain depth and full understanding of the project. The tip is that the imagination must seem real and appear real to others.

Losing Yourself in the Role of the Character. Being the character is important, as well as modifying some areas within the play to make it seem real. Sometimes, parts may be changed regarding the character, which flow nicer and are more lifelike within the play or movie. Sometimes, mistakes are blessings in disguise.

Teamwork and Bonding with Coworkers. Everyone who takes part in a play or movie project have importance. The more the merrier as one might say or suggest. The biggest acting tip is getting along with others on the set and finding a way to letting others know that you appreciate their parts in the project.
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BusinessRe: The Business Ideas Thread by Alaroro(op): 10:19am On Feb 20, 2015
What is Social Entrepreneurship?

Social entrepreneurship is 

About applying practical, innovative and sustainable approaches to benefit society in general, with an emphasis on those who are marginalized and poor.

A term that captures a unique approach to economic and social problems, an approach that cuts across sectors and disciplines grounded in certain values and processes that are common to each social entrepreneur, independent of whether his/ her area of focus has been education, health, welfare reform, human rights, workers' rights, environment, economic development, agriculture, etc., or whether the organizations they set up are non-profit or for-profit entities.

It is this approach that sets the social entrepreneur apart from the rest of the crowd of well-meaning people and organizations who dedicate their lives to social improvement.

 

About organizational models

Leveraged non-profit ventures 

The entrepreneur sets up a non-profit organization to drive the adoption of an innovation that addresses a market or government failure. In doing so, the entrepreneur engages a cross section of society, including private and public organizations, to drive forward the innovation through a multiplier effect. Leveraged non-profit ventures continuously depend on outside philanthropic funding, but their longer term sustainability is often enhanced given that the partners have a vested interest in the continuation of the venture.

Hybrid non-profit ventures 

The entrepreneur sets up a non-profit organization but the model includes some degree of cost-recovery through the sale of goods and services to a cross section of institutions, public and private, as well as to target population groups. Often, the entrepreneur sets up several legal entities to accommodate the earning of an income and the charitable expenditures in an optimal structure. To be able to sustain the transformation activities in full and address the needs of clients, who are often poor or marginalized from society, the entrepreneur must mobilize other sources of funding from the public and/or philanthropic sectors. Such funds can be in the form of grants or loans, and even quasi-equity.

Social business ventures 

The entrepreneur sets up a for-profit entity or business to provide a social or ecological product or service. While profits are ideally generated, the main aim is not to maximize financial returns for shareholders but to grow the social venture and reach more people in need. Wealth accumulation is not a priority and profits are reinvested in the enterprise to fund expansion. The entrepreneur of a social business venture seeks investors who are interested in combining financial and social returns on their investments.
BusinessRe: The Business Ideas Thread by Alaroro(op): 9:26am On Feb 20, 2015
If you love gift shopping and are looking for a creative and rewarding retail business to start,
then opening a gift shop is for you.
About a Career as a Gift Shop Owner
When you open a gift shop, you will have a business that lets you get paid to indulge your passion for gift shopping while helping people
celebrate some of the happiest moments in life.
From birthdays to new babies to just because, gift shop owners have the satisfaction of helping people show they care. While gift sales are highest on holidays such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and especially Christmas, spending on gifts for year-round
occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries is growing, offering greater opportunity for giftshop owners.

It’s not easy to be a gift shop owner in this economy.
For many, sales are down while rents are up, and the
competition from big-name chain stores is discouraging at best. What’s a sharp sharp gift store to do?
As you probably already know, there’s no one simple
answer. But there is help! For this guide, we
surveyed 19 successful gift shop owners to get their
best tips on marketing and branding, and how they
gain and maintain customer loyalty. Read on to learn
how branding can improve your gift shop’s sales and
make for a more enjoyable experience for you and
your customers.
First, what is retail branding?
A brand is the idea or image consumers have when
they think of a product or company. Often, branding
is associated exclusively with imagery such as
company logos, but when it comes to retail, it’s so
much more. Your gift shop’s brand is everything that
comes to mind for consumers when they think about
your shop — think of it as your shop’s personality.

branding is extremely important to
their business, and is at least
somewhat important. The good news is, as a shop
owner, you have a lot of control over how customers
view your shop’s personality. That helps consumers
know what to expect when they shop with you, and
ensures that they’ll think of you when looking for a
specific type of gift or retail experience.
Create a unique, definable retail experience for your
customers, and they’ll remember you and return to
your shop.
Branding is especially important given how much
choice consumers have about where to shop. The
great reaches of the Internet aside, 79 percent of the
retail gift shop owners we spoke with said they have
direct competition locally. Properly branding your gift
shop is what will make you stand out from the
competition and thrive in a time when many retail
shops are in trouble.
Here are the top tips mentioned over and over by our
gift shop owners
To be continued......
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CareerRe: The Career Thread by Alaroro(op): 1:49am On Dec 31, 2014
The Importance Of Feedback When Job hunting
Asking others for feedback is one of the easiest ways
to immediately improve your performance and
happiness on the job. Simply ask those you work
most closely with, "How am I doing?" and you’ll gain
insight into steps you could be taking right now to
work smarter not harder. Why More People Don’t
Ask for Feedback What if you hear from others that
you’re not doing such a great job? What if you are
asked to change the way you do things? What if you
have to own up to your weaknesses in front of
others? What if asking the question highlights for
your boss (or staff) that you’re not really that useful
afterall? You’re Better Off Knowing The truth is,
you’re better off knowing what your boss, coworkers
and subordinates think of your performance even if
you don’t like the answers. Why? Because what you
don’t know can hurt you. I worked with one
executive who’s "direct" style at a new employer was
taken as aggressiveness by the staff. He thought his
team was working well. So he was shocked that HR
had received several complaints. With coaching (and
feedback), this executive was able to adjust his
communication style to one his staff could better
appreciate and immediately his working
relationships improved. An Easy Formula For Asking
For Feedback Stop. Start. Continue. Ask for one item
you might start doing, another you might stop doing
and another you might continue doing when it
comes to working together. We often used this
format when I was a management consultant at
phillips consulting- Arthur A. It was very effective in
getting to specific items to improve and further build
our client relationships as well as deliver quality
work to them. Don’t let fear keep you from asking for
feedback. "How am I doing?" is a simple yet
powerful question that can improve the quality of all
of your relationships, not just work-related ones.
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak;
courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.
FashionRe: The Fashion Thread by Alaroro(op): 1:43am On Dec 31, 2014
The Anatomy Of Fashion Industry
ashion designing is a creative arts industry. Fashion
design is the creative force of the fashion industry,
job growth for fashion designing is expected to grow
exponentially over the 10 year period from 2014 to
2024. Typically design companies look to hire
individuals with the flair for fashion and designing
Even though advancement opportunities exist, few
employment opportunities are expected outside of
mass-market clothing design companies. 1. Design
Assistant Design Assistant is an entry level fashion
design opportunity that is more administrative than
creative, with duties including assisting the design
team with fashion illustration and storyboard layout.
Many new comers start at this level. Typically after
six months working as a design assistant the next
advancement opportunity is an assistant designer
position. 2. Assistant Designer Assistant designers
are similar to design assistants, however the
assistant designer gets more hands on production
experience with pattern making and assisting with
sample garment construction. Typically after
spending three or more years as an assistant
designer you can advance to an associate designer
or technical designer position. 3. Associate Designer
The associate designer participates in designing
garments for the seasonal collections and works
closely with the head designer for creative input and
design approval. With five or more years experience
as an associate designer, you can seek out a position
as a head designer. 4. Technical Designer Technical
designers are responsible for making sure the
fashion designer's sketch can be made into a
wearable garment by overseeing the production side
of creating a fashion line. As with the associate
designer you will need at least five years experience
as a technical designer to advance to head designer.
5. Head Designer The head designer is responsible
for the fashion collections produced each season
regardless if the collections are failures or
successes. Typically a minimum of five years work
experience as an associate designer or technical
designer is needed to progress to this level;
however, it is common for a design firm to require
seven to 10 years experience. 6. Salary The years of
experience you have, job location and employer are
the main factors which determine what salary you
make at each level.
EventsRe: The Event Planners by Alaroro(op): 1:37am On Dec 31, 2014
The Power Of Feedback To Event planners
the importance of obtaining feedback from
customers was discussed. It is a crucial tool for
event planners especially, because it helps plan for
future events. It helps you know what to do next
time, what you did right this time, and what the
attendees really think of your events. After reading
"Ask For Feedback at Every Event", and now that you
know the right questions to ask, what exactly do you
do with all of that data? It's certainly no use if you
collected valuable information, and don't bother to
analyze it, so here's a few ideas. 1. Sort the data by
who gave it to you. While feedback should be mostly
anonymous, try gathering data that allows you to
sort by certain types of customers. Perhaps you can
do this based on how long they've been a customer,
if it was their first time attending the event. Sorting
this way may help you gain more insight to the
feedback they provided. 2. Don't get offended.
Nigerians can be comics sometimes and deliberately
make degrading comments on your form which can
easily turn you off , but don't get discouraged don't
write off any negative comments as "trolls" or "bad
belle". Remember that this information is very useful
to you in the long run. 3. Don't just pay attention to
what went wrong. Be sure to include a section that
gathers positive feedback too, so you know what
you're doing right. You may be thinking of changing
some aspect of the event, but you may not realize
that it's something your attendees appreciate. Ask a
question "what was the best part of the event?", or
"what makes you want to attend each year?" 4. Look
for trends. Use social media nairaland and co then
pay close attention to what everyone is saying and
"obey", if everyone says the event shouldn't be held
on a Monday, listen to them. 5. Use the data right
away. Nigerians react to trends too so don't just take
what you've learned about this one event and save
the changes for next year. Apply it immediately to
your next event, or event your own job. You may
find out something in the way you plan, and may
want to change something. Remember that feedback
is a great tool, so be sure to use it wisely, and as
often as you can (knowing that not everyone will fill
out the feedback survey) It can immensely help your
customer service experience at your company, and
make for a more positive impact at your events. Last
but not least, be sure to thank your attendees for
taking the time to give you feedback.
Jokes EtcRe: The Comedian Thread by Alaroro(op): 1:29am On Dec 31, 2014
The Comedian And The Butterfly
If you’re a perfectionist like me, you’ve probably
struggled with this fear of failure on far-too-many
occasions. Most people think fear of failure only
applies to stage fright, but this isn’t the case. It
affects your writing, performing, and marketing
efforts. In this article, I’m going to address how the
fear of failure takes us out of a creative flow. How
does worry of failure affect your writing? If you’ve
read any of my articles on the importance of
creativity in stand- up comedy, you’ve been
introduced to the idea of “differentiation.” That is,
the ability to be different from all the other
comedians working today. Without it, you’re set
blends into the 20 other sets that an audience saw
the same night. But once you differentiate yourself,
fans start seeking YOU out. If differentiating yourself
is important, what does that imply? It implies that
you must be unique and different. In short, you need
to try new ideas out that other comedians aren’t
doing. If you have a fear of failure, you’re simply not
going to take this action. Unfortunately, the best way
to break through a fear of failure is by blending into
the crowd and doing what everyone else is doing. If
you don’t stand out, there’s very little chance of
doing something “dumb” or “embarrassing.” But
there’s also ZERO chance of doing something
amazing, which is exactly what the audience
remembers at the end of a show. This same
principle applies to your actual performances . Are
you scared of moving off-script? I’ll tell you from
experience, the times I’ve improvised on stage have
been some of the most memorable moments of my
performances. But how does having a fear of failure
take you out of flow? First, you continually destroy
your momentum . Would you be an effective stand-
up comedy writer if someone busted into your room
every 2 minutes and asked “bros how far?” Of course
not. But most comedians do this to themselves
constantly. Every time you break your momentum it
takes time to get back into it. When there’s fear of
failure (specifically, when you continually ask
yourself questions due to fear) you interrupt your
momentum. In fact, it becomes almost impossible to
build momentum because every time you think of a
new joke/line/etc. it instantly gives you something
new to worry about, which stops your momentum
yet again. If creativity is 5 gear in your car then
asking yourself “worry questions” is like jamming it
into 1 gear on the highway. Second, these questions
continually distract yourself from your work. If
you’re asking yourself “worry questions” than you’re
not actually thinking about comedy… you’re thinking
about fear. If you spend an hour writing comedy and
45 minutes of it worrying and analyzing yourself
then you didn’t spend an hour working on comedy…
you spent 15 minutes (actually, it’s lower because
you interrupted your momentum and had to keep
rebuilding it). Last, fear of failure makes the process
of writing NO FUN! If a comedian doesn’t have fun
writing their comedy, what’s the chances that the
audience will actually enjoy it? It’s extremely low.
Isn’t it true that the jokes and bits that you had the
most fun writing were also the ones that the
audience enjoys the most? It’s not a coincidence.
How can you have fun while you’re continually
second- guessing yourself? Is there any activity that
you enjoy where you do continually worry about
failure? Probably not. That’s because it’s impossible
to get into flow when you’re worried about failure.
Music/RadioRe: The Record Artistes and Radio Presenters Business Thread by Alaroro(op): 1:24am On Dec 31, 2014
How to Write Broadcast Scripts For Radio
How to Write Broadcast Scripts. Broadcast scripts
are meant to be heard and should be easy to read.
As a writer, it is your duty to make your script
friendly to both the listening audience and the
people reading the script out loud. Follow these
basic guidelines for writing a broadcast script.
Instructions (1)The writing should be casual and
conversational. Broadcast writing is aimed toward
the listener. (2) Create an outline, listing the
highlights and main points of the story. (3) Write the
introduction. This should introduce the story to the
listener in an entertaining way, to "hook" them into
listening to the rest of the story. (4) Write the body.
Include all necessary facts and figures and touch on
all highlights. Broadcast stories are typically 100 to
300 words, based on the amount of time dedicated
to the story. 100 words equates to approximately 30
seconds of air time. (5.) Write a conclusion. This will
wrap up the story in a clear manner. (6.) Format your
script in accordance with basic broadcast script
guidelines which are available online or at the
library. (7.) Edit the script for grammatical and factual
errors. Present to a copy-editor that can find
mistakes you overlooked.
FoodRe: The Food Business Thread by Alaroro(op): 1:20am On Dec 31, 2014
How To Appraise A restaurant
How do you make money from a restaurant? You
can make money from opening 3 road side
restaurants,selling them when they have bumped up
in value and target inputing your flavour into an
existing franchise, its not rocket science there are
many illiterates and low scale SMEs that have
benefitted from such exercises, mama cass and
calabar kitchen are a few examples off the top of my
head. however, a restaurant may be appraised by a
prospective buyer. There are several reasons for
appraising a restaurant, along with many nuances to
the appraisal itself. Let's review how a prospective
buyer can appraise a restaurant for purchase. There
are three general ways that restaurants' sale prices
are established: based on profits, assets, or "key
costs," referring to its location and value. The buyer
should be aware of whether the restaurant is making
a profit and what furniture, fixtures and equipment
(FF&E) are included in the sale. If a restaurant is
profitable, a buyer can take a financial approach to
the appraisal. If the restaurant is not turning a profit,
it still has value in its equipment. In some cases, a
restaurant is sold for key costs: its location, property
etc Keys to appraising your restaurant FOR
PROFITABLE RESTAURANTS
Dust up on your
book keeping
Thoroughly review all books and
records. Review all the financial data available. This
includes a minimum of the past three years' returns
(after tax and levies especially in lagos), profit and
loss statements, and any additional records of cash
sales ,cost of goods sold (COG) is usually around 20
to 40 percent of revenues depending on the type of
restaurant. Gather the Pakos Obtain a list of
all furniture and equipment that will be included in
the sale price. Although the value depends on the
annual profits, the restaurant however loses value
when customers stand to eat or seat on the window
or wash their hands with the same water you just
used to soak a pot of rice, no way not even if you are
iya basira Settle the arrears Knowing
about real estate in nigeria especially lagos, you
have to review the entire lease thoroughly before
signing it. Understand the annual rate and any
common area maintenance (CAM) fees, along with
any other charges and fees. Also, review the term
and option to extend. Check out your annual
profits
Use a multiplier of the annual profits to
determine the restaurant's value. In a good
economy, the rule of thumb for profitable restaurant
value is two to three times the restaurant's annual
profits (or discretionary earnings) plus inventory. In
a bad economy, it is more likely a 1.5 to 2 multiple of
discretionary earnings plus inventory grin don't worry
its more of a hands on approach exercise it won't be
a problem to learn when the time comes. FOR
UNPROFITABLE RESTAURANTS
Examine the
hood, floor drains, three-part sink and permitted
refrigerator units to make sure they are functioning.
The restaurant industry is probably one of the few
industries where you can sell a business that isn't
making a profit, as the biggest barrier to entry is the
initial build-out cost. A restaurant will sell for its
permitted and functioning equipment or sometimes
for its location and entitlement to operate at that
location. Restaurant staff is an asset too. Don't
overlook the employees; they are often an important
asset to consider too. Get a good understanding of
their salary and benefit structure. Make a thorough
review of the lease or the real estate purchase
agreement. Make sure all licenses are in order,
before you sign any binding agreements.
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