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Agriculture / How To Initiate A Storage Business In Nigeria by bbemmanuell(m): 12:07pm On Sep 02, 2023
HOW TO INITIATE A STORAGE BUSINESS IN NIGERIA
Engaging in farm produce storage business is an economical means of potentially earning substantial profits within a year. The process involves acquiring farm produce during periods of surplus and waiting for a scarcity to arise, subsequently selling the produce at a profit. Certain agricultural goods appreciate in value over time due to market shortages and increased consumer demand. While food is typically abundant during harvest, it quickly diminishes in availability. Some farmers lack the means to preserve their crops, while others are compelled to sell their produce immediately due to pressing financial needs. This situation presents an attractive opportunity for agricultural investors. Farm produce storage business can be exceptionally lucrative, with the potential for returns on investment exceeding 100%.
Over the past five years, farm produce prices have consistently risen, often appreciating between 50% and 100% from local farm gate prices to both local and international markets. This trend offers a promising opportunity for potential investors in the agricultural value chain, which includes seed companies, farmers, middlemen (market traders), processors, distributors, retailers, and consumers. While all segments of this chain can yield profits, market traders, distributors, and processors tend to make the highest margins, with market traders having significant influence over pricing.
Surprisingly, those involved in farm produce storage business often end up earning more profits than actual farmers. This venture proves to be a more attractive option than traditional bank investments, as banks rarely offer returns of 50% within six months.

BUYING AND SELLING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE IN NIGERIA
Agricultural storage business entails purchasing commodities at lower prices, either directly from farmers or wholesalers, storing them, and selling when the market experiences scarcity or a significant price increase. Most farm produce is abundant during harvest and becomes scarce within a few weeks.

TYPES OF FARM PRODUCE FOR STORAGE
There are numerous farm produce items suitable for storage, including melon, soybeans, sorghum, beans, maize, millet, ogbono, bambara nut (okpa), sesame seeds, groundnut, palm oil, cashew, ginger, dry pepper, and shear nut. These can be categorized as follows:
1. Mainly for Export: Sesame, ginger, cashew.
2. Feed Mill Sector: Soybeans, maize, sorghum, guinea corn, millet.
3. Commodity for Retailers/Consumers: Beans, melon, pepper.

BEST TIME FOR PURCHASING FARM PRODUCE (ENTRY POINT)
• November to December: Bambara nuts (okpa), beans, sesame, sorghum, soybeans.
• October to December: Pepper.
• September to November: Maize.
• August to September: Melon.

BEAN STORAGE BUSINESS
Cowpea, also known as beans, comes in various varieties with differing protein content and pricing. The type and quality of the seeds, as well as market demand, influence the price. Nigeria primarily produces white and brown beans, with white beans mostly grown in the northern regions. Effective preservation is essential in bean storage to prevent a drop in value. During the harvest season, a bag of beans can be purchased for N20,000 and sold for over N40,000 during off-season. Proper storage methods include sealing beans in drums kept in a garage or under a well-ventilated area. Some investors use chemicals with expiration dates, waiting for the chemicals to expire before selling the beans.

WHERE TO BUY BEANS
Brown beans are readily available in Adamawa (Mubi) and Taraba. Beans can also be purchased from Kaduna, Nasarawa, Niger, Yobe, Bauchi, and Kano States. However, the use of chemicals in preservation has raised concerns about potential health risks from residual chemicals in the produce.

MAIZE STORAGE BUSINESS
Maize is another profitable farm produce suitable for storage and later sale. Maize can be processed into various products such as pap, agidi, corn flour, and more. Proper drying is crucial to prevent mold growth and maintain quality. Maize that is not adequately dried can turn black due to the activity of Aspergillus fungus, which produces a harmful liver carcinogen.

SESAME SEEDS STORAGE
Sesame seeds, known as Beni seeds, are globally used for pastries, bread, and hamburger toppings. Sesame oil, rich in antioxidants, is used in cooking and massage therapy and is highly valued in the pharmaceutical industry. While less common in local markets due to its status as a major export commodity, sesame seeds can be purchased for as low as N18,000 and sold for as high as N70,000. Purchasing prices are often set by sesame seed agro commodity agents, with availability in the North Central states.

MELON STORAGE BUSINESS
Melon storage is another lucrative venture, with commercial production in Nassarawa and Niger States. Properly dried melon can last until the next planting season while maintaining its shelf life. A bag of melon purchased for N30,000 during abundance can be sold for as much as N60,000 or more during scarcity.


TIPS FOR SUCCESS
It's crucial to understand when to store specific farm produce, typically during the surplus when supply exceeds demand. Equally important is knowing when to sell your stored goods, ideally within four to six months from the harvest date to maximize profits. Waiting too long to sell can result in missed opportunities, as demand may decrease. Avoid being overly greedy, as market dynamics can change unexpectedly.

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER FARM PRODUCE STORAGE BUSINESS
Anyone with an interest in farm produce storage business can successfully engage in it, provided they have the necessary capital. This business does not require constant attention; instead, you buy in bulk during surplus periods and sell during scarcity. Individuals living abroad seeking profitable investments can also benefit from this business, as they can determine when to sell their stored goods. Retirees looking to remain active and financially stable can consider this venture as an alternative to idle retirement.

PROFIT POTENTIAL IN FARM PRODUCE STORAGE BUSINESS
Farm produce storage business is highly profitable. For example, purchasing a bag of farm produce for N30,000 and selling it for N60,000 could result in a profit of N30,000 per bag. Even after accounting for expenses such as transportation, warehousing, security, and miscellaneous costs, substantial profits can be realized. Profits increase with the quantity of produce purchased. Retailing these goods can yield even higher returns.

HOW TO PROPERLY STORE FARM PRODUCES
Store farm produces in airtight containers like drums and jerricans with secure lids, ensuring they are kept in well-ventilated areas or rooms. Preventing oxygen exposure is crucial for safe storage.
CONCLUSION
Farm produce storage business is an encouraged practice, as it prevents food waste and ensures consistent food availability throughout the year. Given Nigeria's growing population, storing produce for the future is essential, making farm produce storage a valuable and encouraged business opportunity. Buyers do not necessarily need to travel to the states for purchases; reliable agricultural commodity agents can facilitate the process."

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Business / Re: The Secret Wealth In Storage Business by bbemmanuell(m): 5:00pm On Nov 21, 2021
true
OGWILLS123:
After setting up my company and real estate, this is another business I will heavily key into.

I rather do this than dumb my money in some worthless bunch of stocks and mutual fund undecided.
Business / Re: The Secret Wealth In Storage Business by bbemmanuell(m): 4:59pm On Nov 21, 2021
Mide3367:
It is very very lucrative but capital intensive.. Thank you op... You omitted palm oil

11th on the list sir
Business / The Secret Wealth In Storage Business by bbemmanuell(m): 9:47pm On Jul 27, 2021
How To Start Storage Business In Nigeria

Farm Produce storage business is a very cheap way of making millions within a year. You purchase the Farm Produces during surplus then fold your hands and wait for scarcity, you sell the Farm Produces and pocket your profits. Some agricultural produce appreciate overtime because of shortage of the produce in the market and increase in consumption rate. Food is largely or excessively available during harvest but reduce within few days. Some farmers don’t have the way withal to preserve crops and others because of pressing needs have to sell out their produce anyhow. It now presents opportunity for agriculture investors to grab. Farm Produces storage business is very lucrative you can make 100% and above returns on investment.

For about 5 years now the prices of farm produce has consistently been on the increase.

Appreciating between 50% -100% local farm gate to local markets even up to international market.

Thereby creating opportunity to would be investors in the Agricultural value chain. The list of agriculture value chain are; seed companies, farmers, middle men, (market traders), processors, distributors, retailers and consumers. Whichever one you take part in provides profit but the margin differs. Market traders, distributors and processors make more profit in this chain. But in all market traders make the highest profit because they dictate the prices.

Do you know that people who engaged in Farm Produce storage business end up making more profit than farmers? It is better, than fixing money in the bank. Which bank will give you 50% of your fixed deposit within 6 months.

BUYING AND SELLING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE IN NIGERIA
Agricultural storage business is a process whereby commodities are purchased at a relatively low price either directly from farmers or wholesalers, stored and sold when the produce are no longer in the market or price shoots up drastically. Nearly all Farm produce are in excess during harvest time and become scarce in few weeks.

FARM PRODUCES TO STORE
There are many Farm Produces that can be stored. These includes:
 Melon
 Soya beans
 Sorghum
 Beans
 Maize
 Millet
 Ogbono
 Bambara nut (Okpa)
 Sesame seeds
 Groundnut
 Palm oil
 Cashew
 Ginger
 Dry pepper
 Shear nut

We can share them into groups
1. Mainly for export
 Sesame
 Ginger
 Cashew

2. Feed mill sector
 Soya beans
 Maize
 Sorghum
 Guinea corn
 Millet


3. Commodity: for retailers/consumers
 Beans
 Melon
 Pepper

BEST TIME FOR PURCHASE OF FARM PRODUCE (ENTRY POINT)
November – December
 Bambara nuts (okpa)
 Beans
 Sesame
 Sorghum
 Soya beans

 October – December
 Pepper

September – November
 Maize

August – September
 Melon

BEANS STORAGE BUSINESS
Cowpea also known as beans come in different varieties with varying protein content and price variations. Types of beans are: company, honey, orobo, iron etc. Seed quality and market demand determines the price. White and brown beans are the two major colours available in Nigeria. The white beans are predominantly grown in up North while very few regions grow the brown beans which are highly priced


To succeed in beans storage business, preservation is a major factor. You can easily lose money if you do not use effective preservation method. Because once beans is infested the value drops automatically.

During beans harvest you can buy a bag of beans for N20,000 and sale at over N40,000 during off-season. My sister usually go to village market in Adamawa State sometimes as far as Taraba State to buy beans for storage. We stored some in drums kept at the garage and under tree but the drums well sealed. The ones in bags were stored inside a well ventilated room.

Investors in Farm Produce storage business preserve beans with chemicals that has expiry dates; Either that of 3 months or 6 months duration. You must wait for the months to pass before you start selling the beans. But some investors because of sudden rise in price and demand starts selling their beans before expiration those chemicals.

WHERE TO BUY BEANS?
Brown beans can be purchased in large quantities in Adamawa (mubi) and Taraba. You can purchased beans also from Kaduna, Nassarawa, Niger, Yobe, Bauchi, Kano States etc.
This has been a major challenged because of the cancerous effort of those chemicals Residual of the chemical is known to be retained in the Farm Produces and can be transferred to consumers. You can actually preserve beans and any other Farm Produce without the use of chemical.


MAIZE STORAGE BUSINESS
Maize is another good Farm Produces to store and sell later. So many things can be gotten from maize. It is processed into pap (powder/ wet), agidi, corn flour for baking for alubo like semovita etc. A bag of maize can be bought at N and sold costly during scarcity. About 68-75 modu make a 100kg bag of maize depending on the modu size. Maize is preserved just like other Farm Produces. Make sure the maize is dried, when it is not well dried it turns black. This is the activity of Aspergillus fungus that produces a liver carcinogen which is dangerous to health.

SESAME SEEDS STORAGE
Sesame also known as Beni seed ae used globally especially for prickled pastries applied o bread and hamburger. It is medicinal, the oil from it, is used for cooking and massaging of the body. The oil has the highest anti-oxidant, when compared to other oil sources ad are used in Pharmaceutical Industry. It may not be found in most local markets because it has become a major export commodity. Sesame seeds can be bought as low as N18,000 and sold as high has N70,000. It is predominantly sold in the North central: Nasarawa, Bauchi, Kaduna, Niger, Kwara. The purchasing price is majorly set by sesame seed agro commodity agents.

MELON STORAGE BUSINESS
Melon storage is another good business to start it is grown commercially in large quantities by the people of Nassarawa and Niger State. Provided the melon is dried and kept in a ventilated place it can last till the next planting season with the shelf life intact. You can buy a bag of melon N30,000 during plenty and sell it as much as N60,000 even more during scarcity.
TIPS:
You must know the time to store a particular farm produce, it should be during harvest when supply outweighs demand.

It is important to know when to sale your stored Farm Produces, it should be 4 months or at most 6 months from the time of harvest. When more than 50% of a produce have been consumed, supply will invariable increase while demand will decrease. You can store up your commodity for the next planting season.

When price goes up and you refuse to sell but wait for it to skyrocket it means you are planning to fail because of greed. You never can tell if demand will drop. I remember 2016 when the price of palm oil was outrageously high people make 3 times the amount they used in buying the oil. So in 2017 the number of people who stored oil increased. Coupled with the fact that red Palm oil from Malaysia and other African countries penetrated and flood the market. As at the time of Palm oil c=scarcity investors were making N1,000 – N2,000 which didn’t go well with some of the investors who refused to sell. When eventually they sold the oil some of them loosed. So avoid greed.

WHO SHOULD DO FARM PRODUCE STORAGE BUSINESS
Anybody that has interest in Farm Produce storage business can do it successfully, provided you have the money. It doesn’t take all of your time. You only buy in bulk during surplus and sell them during scarcity.

Our brothers and sisters who stay abroad and are looking for what to do to produce good dividends should start Farm Produce storage business. You can determine when to sale your Farm Produces. Buy the commodities and store them with the sellers or rent a safe place for storage. It can be inside the market, every market have paid securities.
Another set of people who can do this business are the retirees. Instead of leaving your gratuity in the band and be withdrawing it small-small until you exhaust it, you can engage yourself in this business. At least you will have something to hold on instead of idling away. Most pensioners who are not doing anything but sit in one place day in day out become prone to sickness and die quick compare to those who are active you can verify my claim.

PROFIT IN FARM PRODUCE STORAGE BUSINESS
Farm Produce storage business is very profitable as said. Imaging buying a bag of Farm Produce N30,000 and sell at N60,000. Assuming you bought 100 bags of Farm Produce that should give you N6,000.000. Lets say you spend N500,000 for transportation, warehouse, security and miscellaneous. You will be left with more than 3 million Naira for your pocket. Can you now see how profitable Farm Produce storage business is?. The gain increase as the number of purchase increases. If profit is this much when you sell on a wholesale basis how much more when you retail them! Your guess is as good as mine.

HOW TO STORE FARM PRODUCES
Store Farm Produces in airtight containers such as drums, jerricans that has cover and make sure the openings are tightened. As long as you don’t allow oxygen inside, the Farm Produces will be safe keep the containers in an airy environment or a well ventilated room.

CONCLUSION
Farm Produce storage business is encouraged because instead of allowing food to waste away, it can be stored for money.

Also as a result of our population is ideal we store for the future in other to have every food at all season. That is why Farm Produce storage business should be encouraged.

You may not go to the States to purchase the Farm Produces by yourself. There are trusted agriculture commodity agents you can use.

For further inquiries and consultancy

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Business / The Man Who Desired Gold by bbemmanuell(m): 6:42pm On Nov 26, 2017
Bansir, the chariot builder of Babylon, was thoroughly discouraged. From his seat upon the low wall surrounding his property, he gazed sadly at his simple home and the open workshop in which stood a partially completed chariot.

His wife frequently appeared at the open door. Her furtive glances in his direction reminded him that the meal bag was almost empty and he should be at work finishing the chariot, hammering and hewing, polishing and painting, stretching taut the leather over the wheel rims, preparing it for delivery so he could collect from his wealthy customer.

Nevertheless, his fat, muscular body sat stolidly upon the wall. His slow mind was struggling patiently with a problem for which he could find no answer. The hot, tropical sun, so typical of this valley of the Euphrates, beat down upon him mercilessly. Beads of perspiration formed upon his brow and trickled down unnoticed to lose themselves in tie hairy jungle on his chest.

Beyond his home towered the high terraced wall surrounding the king's palace. Nearby, cleaving the blue heavens, was the painted tower of the Temple of Bel. In the shadow of such grandeur was his simple home and many others far less neat and well cared for. Babylon was like this — a mixture of grandeur and squalor, of dazzling wealth and direst poverty, crowded together without plan or system within the protecting walls of the city.

Behind him, had he cared to turn and look, the noisy chariots of the rich jostled and crowded aside the sandaled tradesmen as well as the barefooted beggars. Even the rich were forced to turn into the gutters to clear the way for the long lines of slave water carriers, on the "King's Business," each bearing a heavy goatskin of water to be poured upon the hanging gardens.

Bansir was too engrossed in his own problem to hear or heed the confused hubbub of the busy city. It was the unexpected twanging of the strings from a familiar lyre that aroused him from his reverie. He turned and looked into the sensitive, smiling face of his best friend—Kobbi, the musician.

"May the Gods bless thee with great liberality, my good friend," began Kobbi with an elaborate salute. "Yet, it does appear they have already been so generous thou needest not to labor. I rejoice with thee in thy good fortune. More, I would even share it with thee. Pray, from thy purse which must be bulging else thou wouldst be busy in your shop, extract but two humble shekels and lend them to me until after the noblemen's feast this night. Thou wilt not miss them ere they are returned."

"If I did have two shekels," Bansir responded gloomily, "to no one could I lend them—not even to you, my best of friends; for they would be my fortune—my entire fortune. No one lends his entire fortune, not even to his best friend."

"What," exclaimed Kobbi with genuine surprise, "Thou hast not one shekel in thy purse, yet sit like a statue upon a wall! Why not complete that chariot? How else canst thou provide for thy noble appetite? Tis not like thee, my friend. Where is thy endless energy? Doth something distress thee? Have the Gods brought to thee troubles?"

"A torment from the Gods it must be," Bansir agreed. "It began with a dream, a senseless dream, in which I thought I was a man of means. From my belt hung a handsome purse, heavy with coins. There were shekels which I cast with careless freedom to the beggars; there were pieces of silver with which I did buy finery for my wife and whatever I did desire for myself; there were pieces of gold which made me feel assured of the future and unafraid to spend the silver.

A glorious feeling of contentment was within me! You would not have known me for thy hardworking friend. Nor wouldst have known my wife, so free from wrinkles was her face and shining with happiness. She was again the smiling maiden of our early married days."

"A pleasant dream, indeed," commented Kobbi, "but why should such pleasant feelings as it aroused turn thee into a glum statue upon the wall?"
"Why, indeed! Because when I awoke and remembered how empty was my purse, a feeling of rebellion swept over me. Let us talk it over together, for, as the sailors do say, we ride in the same boat, we two. As youngsters, we went together to the priests to learn wisdom. As young men, we shared each other's pleasures.

As grown men, we have always been close friends. We have been contented subjects of our kind. We have been satisfied to work long hours and spend our earnings freely. We have earned much coin in the years that have passed, yet to know the joys that come from wealth, we must dream about them. Bah! Are we more than dumb sheep? We live in the richest city in all the world.

The travelers do say none equals it in wealth. About us is much display of wealth, but of it we ourselves have naught. After half a lifetime of hard labor, thou, my best of friends, hast an empty purse and sayest to me, "May I borrow such a trifle as two shekels until after the noblemen's feast this night?" Then, what do I reply? Do I say, "Here is my purse; its contents will I gladly share?' No, I admit that my purse is as empty as thine.

What is the matter? Why cannot we acquire silver and gold—more than enough for food and robes? "Consider, also, our sons," Bansir continued, "are they not following in the footsteps of their fathers? Need they and their families and their sons and their sons' families live all their lives in the
midst of such treasurers of gold, and yet, like us, be content to banquet upon sour goat's milk and porridge?"

"Never, in all the years of our friendship, didst thou talk like this before, Bansir." Kobbi was puzzled.

"Never in all those years did I think like this before. From early dawn until darkness stopped me, I have labored to build the finest chariots any man could make, soft- heartedly hoping someday the Gods would recognize my worthy deeds and bestow upon me great prosperity. This they have never done. At last, I realize this they will never do. Therefore, my heart is sad. I wish to be a man of means.

I wish to own lands and cattle, to have fine robes and coins in my purse. I am willing to work for these things with all the strength in my back, with all the skill in my hands, with all the cunning in my mind, but I wish my labors to be fairly rewarded. What is the matter with us? Again I ask you! Why cannot we have our just share of the good things so plentiful for those who have the gold with which to buy them?"

"Would I knew an answer!" Kobbi replied. "No better than thou am I satisfied. My earnings from my lyre are quickly gone. Often must I plan and scheme that my family be not hungry. Also, within my breast is a deep longing for a lyre large enough that it may truly sing the strains of music that do surge through my mind. With such an instrument could I make music finer than even the king has heard before."

"Such a lyre thou shouldst have. No man in all Babylon could make it sing more sweetly; could make it sing so sweetly, not only the king but the Gods themselves would be delighted. But how mayest thou secure it while we both of us are as poor as the king's slaves? Listen to the bell! Here they come."

He pointed to the long column of half-naked, sweating water bearers plodding laboriously up the narrow street from the river. Five abreast they marched, each bent under a heavy goatskin of water.

"A fine figure of a man, he who doth lead them." Kobbi indicated the wearer of the bell who marched in front without a load. "A prominent man in his own country, 'tis easy to see."

"There are many good figures in the line," Bansir agreed, "as good men as we. Tall, blond men from the north, laughing black men from the south, little brown men from the nearer countries. All marching together from the river to the gardens, back and forth, day after day, year after year. Naught of happiness to look forward to. Beds of straw upon which to sleep—hard grain porridge to eat. Pity the poor brutes, Kobbi!"

"Pity them I do. Yet, thou dost make me see how little better off are we, free men though we call ourselves."

That is truth, Kobbi, unpleasant thought though it be. We do not wish to go on year after year living slavish lives. Working, working, working! Getting nowhere."

"Might we not find out how others acquire gold and do as they do?" Kobbi inquired.

“Perhaps there is some secret we might learn if we but sought from those who knew," replied Bansir thoughtfully.

“This very day,” suggested Kobbi, "I did pass our old friend, Arkad, riding in his golden chariot. This I will say, he did not look over my humble head as many in his station might consider his right. Instead, he did wave his hand that all onlookers might see him pay greetings and bestow his smile of friendship upon Kobbi, the musician."

"He is claimed to be the richest man in all Babylon," Bansir mused. "So rich the king is said to seek his golden aid in affairs of the treasury," Kobbi replied. "So rich," Bansir interrupted, "I fear if I should meet him in the darkness of the night, I should lay my hands upon his fat wallet" "Nonsense," reproved Kobbi, "a man's wealth is not in the purse he carries. A fat purse quickly empties if there be no golden stream to refill it. Arkad has an income that constantly keeps his purse full, no matter how liberally he spends."

"Income, that is the thing," ejaculated Bansir. "I wish an income that will keep flowing into my purse whether I sit upon the wall or travel to far lands. Arkad must know how a man can make an income for himself. Dost suppose it is something he could make clear to a mind as slow as mine?"

"Methinks he did teach his knowledge to his son, Nomasir," Kobbi responded. "Did he not go to Nineveh and, so it is told at the inn, become, without aid from his father, one of the richest men in that city?"

"Kobbi, thou bringest to me a rare thought." A new light gleamed in Bansir's eyes. "It costs nothing to ask wise advice from a good friend and Arkad was always that. Never mind though our purses be as empty as the falcon's nest of a year ago. Let that not detain us. We are weary of being without gold in the midst of plenty. We wish to become men of means. Come, let us go to Arkad and ask how we, also, may acquire incomes for ourselves."

Thou speakest with true inspiration, Bansir. Thou bringeth to my mind a new understanding.

Thou makest me to realize the reason why we have never found any measure of wealth. We never sought it. Thou hast labored patiently to build the staunchest chariots in Babylon. To that purpose was devoted your best endeavors. Therefore, at it thou didst succeed. I strove to become a skillful lyre player. And, at it I did succeed.

"In those things toward which we exerted our best endeavors we succeeded. The Gods were content to let us continue thus. Now, at last, we see a light, bright like that from the rising sun. It biddeth us to learn more that we may prosper more. With a new understanding we shall find honorable ways to accomplish our desires."

"Let us go to Arkad this very day," Bansir urged, "Also, let us ask other friends of our boyhood days, who have fared no better than ourselves, to join us that they, too, may share in his wisdom."

"Thou wert ever thus thoughtful of thy friends, Bansir. Therefore hast thou many friends. It shall be as thou sayest. We go this day and take them with us."

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Business / Steps To Start Your Business by bbemmanuell(m): 2:03pm On Nov 23, 2017
Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, and completing a series of legal activities. Scroll down to learn about each step.

ONE: CONDUCT MARKET RESEARCH.

Market research will tell you if there’s an opportunity to turn your idea into a successful business. It’s a way to gather information about potential customers and businesses already operating in your area. Use that information to find a competitive advantage for your business.

TWO: WRITE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN.

Your business plan is the foundation of your business. It’s a roadmap for how to structure, run, and grow your new business. You’ll use it to convince people that working with you — or investing in your company — is a smart choice.

THREE: FUND YOUR BUSINESS.

Your business plan will help you figure out how much money you’ll need to start your business. If you don’t have that amount on hand, you’ll need to either raise or borrow the capital. Fortunately, there are more ways than ever to find the capital you need.

FOUR: PICK YOUR BUSINESS LOCATION.

Your business location is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Whether you’re setting up a brick-and-mortar business or launching an online store, the choices you make could affect your taxes, legal requirements, and revenue.

FIVE: CHOOSE A BUSINESS STRUCTURE.

The legal structure you choose for your business will impact your business registration requirements, how much you pay in taxes, and your personal liability.

SIX: CHOOSE YOUR BUSINESS NAME.

It’s not easy to pick the perfect name. You’ll want one that reflects your brand and captures your spirit. You’ll also want to make sure your business name isn’t already being used by someone else.

SEVEN: REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS.

Once you’ve picked the perfect business name, it’s time to make it legal and protect your brand. If you’re doing business under a name different than your own, you’ll need to register with the federal government, and maybe your state government, too.

EIGHT: GET FEDERAL AND STATE TAX IDS.

You’ll use your employer identification number (EIN) for important steps to start and grow your business, like opening a bank account and paying taxes. It’s like a social security number for your business. Some — but not all — states require you to get a tax ID as well.

NINE: APPLY FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS.

Keep your business running smoothly by staying legally compliant. The licenses and permits you need for your business will vary by industry, state, location, and other factors.

TEN: OPEN A BUSINESS BANK ACCOUNT.

A small business checking account can help you handle legal, tax, and day-to-day issues. The good news is it’s easy to set one up if you have the right registrations and paperwork ready.

OPEN BUSINESS.

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Business / Money Has Relocated by bbemmanuell(m): 1:42pm On Nov 23, 2017
A couple of weeks ago, I was with some friends discussing about life in general. One of them made a very strong statement that "Money has relocated to a strange land"* and since then I have been doing some research on finding where exactly this strange land is.

After my thorough research and survey, I finally found where money has relocated to. Believe me, truly money is no longer where it use to be, it is in the strangest of all places that one can ever imagine.

I would like to share my findings with you. If you don't mind taking some time to read on.

Just this morning before I decided to put this piece up, I came across a similar write up with almost the same view as my findings and I thought it is time to share my little findings with you all.

A lot of us educated folks are busy looking for a good paying job here and there everyday. But the truth is, the world of work is shrinking by the day and as such there are no jobs to absorb the number of graduates been produced by our universities any longer.

*The government CAN NOT and WILL NOT create jobs.*

Truth be told, our Universities are just reproducing job seekers and not job creators. They train you to become employees and not employers because our learning syllabus has not changed and it is the same old stuff they keep teaching over the years.

The white collar jobs are no longer there, they are disappearing everyday. In fact the bank workers will tell you that there is nothing special in the banking sector any more. The counter is becoming empty and the queue are becoming longer in the banks, simply because they can not pay staffs any longer.

These are facts we know. Some years back, we saw how banks were making every other job look inferior and one would wish if only I can get a bank job I will be made. Today the case is different, banks are downsizing and has become a pitiable profession and same as other sectors.

Now straight to my point; money is now found in entrepreneurship and skilled jobs.

The mechanic who calls you Oga sir, makes at least 2000 to 3000 for fixing your car, so if he fixes an average of 3 cars, he goes home with at least 7000 plus. In a month, he makes a minimum of 150 to 200k. Yes he calls you Oga. He has built his house from calling you Boss and you the boss can't even afford to pay your rent any more.

The woman who sells food by the road side, makes a profit of of 2000 to 3000 on a daily basis and in a month makes a minimum of 60 to 90k.
The man who sells pure water in bags makes 1000 a day and sometimes 1200 so in month he makes 30k.

The taxi driver takes you to the Airport and collects 6k per drop in a day, if he does 2 to 3 trips and goes home to save 5k daily, in a month he makes over 100k.

My point is, there is still money in the economy but not where it used to be. It is hidden in businesses you will never thought of doing. But trust me, that is where the money is now.

Stop looking for white collar jobs and dirty yourself.

Start that online business, Network marketing and grow it over time. Don't keep waiting and wasting. Start farming, poultry, cosmetics making, fashion and design, laundry, flower garden etc.

*This is where the money you have been looking for has relocated to.*

Remove that suit and tie that is suffocating you, so you don't commit suicide and pick up that job.

Who cares if you are a mechanic, at least you can pay the bills. That is what matters. So dirty your hands my good friend and put food on the table.

Stay blessed.

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Business / Building A Profitable Internet Business by bbemmanuell(m): 1:33pm On Nov 23, 2017
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The problem begins and ends with their mindset.

Every one of these people I know that failed or was struggling believed there was some big hack to actually making money, some think it’s about luck, family ties, exotic education or that you need to discover some ancient voodoo.

But in reality, they couldn’t have been so wrong.

You see making money is really simple once you understand the basics.

For Money to Be Made —— Money Has to Change Hands!

This means for you to make money, money has to leave the pocket of someones else and enter your pockets.

The difference of how rich Mr A or Mrs B will get totally relies on exactly how many people Mr A or Mrs B is able to convince to handover money to him or her respectively.
Think about it for a minute…

Dangote keeps making money because you keep buying those cements The owner of that restaurant you frequent often is still in business because you keep handing him money for every meal Dominos will make money as far as you don’t stop buying pizza Apple will keep getting richer and bigger unless you stop buying iPhones

I make a lot of money because my audience keep buying the automation
apps, training courses and software I create.

The owner of that beer parlor down your street that you chill out at every evening keeps making money because you keep buying his alcohol.

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Agriculture / Re: The Secrets And Riches In Storage Business by bbemmanuell(m): 7:17am On Apr 04, 2016
The reason is because during harvest you get to buy the produce at a very good price. Do you know another period to also buy these produce @ a good price?
Agriculture / Re: The Secrets And Riches In Storage Business by bbemmanuell(m): 5:59pm On Apr 02, 2016
The period to start the storage business is during harvest. Do you know why?
Investment / The Riches In Storage Business by bbemmanuell(m): 3:02pm On Mar 30, 2016
Recently I stumble into a secret wealth called the farm storage business. This is an area where most people don't understand or even invest in because they lack proper orientation about the business.

Farm storage business simply means keeping a farm produce during harvest and later reselling the produce when the price of the same produce has gone up. There are so many farm produce that can be stored for a period of four (4) to six (6) maximum and then later resold when the price appreciates. Examples are:
= Yam
= Mellon
= Beans
= Soya Beans and so on to mention just a few.

Now if you do not have experience in the trade you might end up loosing your money. But with proper guidance and counsel you can make huge profit.

There are farm product that are not susceptible to spoilage and damage that appreciates daily in the market and you can benefit from, there are others that are susceptible to spoilage but with proper guide you escape the swords of these crooked farmers.

Storage business also has its own period when you can buy, keep and later resell. For example if you want to buy some of these produce, you are advice to buy them during harvest, at these point the produce are cheap. Secondly buy during festive period, at these point the produce are also cheap because the farmers are looking for cash to celebrate, so they sell what they have to get what they need; cash.

You can make 500k to 750k on 250k investment from storage business from experience. If you want know to know the produce with less risks and profitable output, where to buy from, when to buy, who to buy from and where and how to sell or who to sell to, kindly in-box me.

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Agriculture / The Secrets And Riches In Storage Business by bbemmanuell(m): 2:53pm On Mar 30, 2016
Recently I stumble into a secret wealth called the farm storage business. This is an area where most people don't understand or even invest in because they lack proper orientation about the business.

Farm storage business simply means keeping a farm produce during harvest and later reselling the produce when the price of the same produce has gone up. There are so many farm produce that can be stored for a period of four (4) to six (6) maximum and then later resold when the price appreciates. Examples are:
= Yam
= Mellon
= Beans
= Soya Beans and so on to mention just a few.

Now if you do not have experience in the trade you might end up loosing your money. But with proper guidance and counsel you can make huge profit.

There are farm product that are not susceptible to spoilage and damage that appreciates daily in the market and you can benefit from, there are others that are susceptible to spoilage but with proper guide you escape the swords of these crooked farmers.

Storage business also has its own period when you can buy, keep and later resell. For example if you want to buy some of these produce, you are advice to buy them during harvest, at these point the produce are cheap. Secondly buy during festive period, at these point the produce are also cheap because the farmers are looking for cash to celebrate, so they sell what they have to get what they need; cash.

You can make 500k to 750k on 250k investment from storage business from experience. If you want know to know the produce with less risks and profitable output, where to buy from, when to buy, who to buy from and where and how to sell or who to sell to, kindly in-box me.

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bbemmanuell@gmail.com
Business / 40 Successful Profitable Small Businesses In Nigeria by bbemmanuell(m): 2:13pm On Mar 08, 2016
Best Profitable Small Scale Agriculture Business Ideas
Here are some of the best lucrative agricultural businesses

1. Fish farming business
2. Broiler and layers farming
3. Snail farming business
4. Starting a pig farm
4. Dog breeding and sales
5. Open a veterinary/pet shop
6. Livestock feed sales and milling business
7. Processing of maize, rice, palm oil, cassava, rubber, cotton etc
8. Cultivating vegetables

General Lucrative Business Ideas
9. Haulage business
10. Starting a rental service business and
11. Okada and Keke Napep hired purchase
12. Event planning, cake baking and decoration business
13. Cement business
14. Ice block and frozen food business
15. Mortuary and ambulance service business

Successful Business Ideas In Education.
16. Setting up a tutorial centre and private coach classes
17. Providing catering services to schools
18. Day care and nanny services
19. Establishing self empowerment centres for corpers and graduates
20. Selling past exam questions and cbt softwares
21. Starting a private school or computer training institute

Computer And Technology-related Business
22. Sales and repair of PC and its accessories
23. Mobile phone sales, repairs and charging business
24. Development of mobile and web applications
25. Graphic design and printing business
26. SIM card replacement and mobile money agents
27. Recharge card reselling business
28. Android games development

Profitable Small Production Business
29. Custard production
30. Paint making
31. Making Ankara accessories, beads and wireworks
32. Body cream and liquid soap production business
33. Producing Izal, Dettol and other disinfectancts

Internet-Based Business Ideas
Online businesses to make money online in Nigeria include:

34. Blogging
35. Email and affiliate marketing
36. Forex trading
37. Blog set up and customization services
38. Website and domain name flipping
39. BulkSMS, SEO and article writing services
40. Reselling services on Fiverr

For business plan details contact:
B. B. Emmanuel
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Investment / Learn How To Make At Least N60,000 Weekly Guaranteed!!! With Bulk Sms Biz. by bbemmanuell(m): 1:59pm On Mar 08, 2016
INTRODUCTION

In Nigeria, text message is a big revenue earner in the mobile industry. People love to text and so is money being made by those involved in text messaging business. According to statistics, over 15billion text messages are sent yearly in Nigeria. The number is still growing as the country's tele density grows into 60 and 70 million text messaging subscribers. And since the people love text messaging, both to send and receive, it is growing into one of the most powerful market platforms in the world. Now, not only do ordinary subscribers love text messaging, big and powerful organizations have come into the foray, using text messaging as a marketing tool to reach millions of telephone subscribers, quicker, cheaper and directly with their advertising promotions.

Now with bulk messaging tools online, hundreds of GSM subscribers are reached with the same message at the at the stroke of a button, saving time, energy and company resources that are usually wasted in the old and conventional ways of advertising. On this discovery, hundreds of millions of naira will be spent by small, medium and large companies in sms advertising, marketing and promotion. Apart from the popularity of sms as a quicker, cheaper, personal means of publicity, it has more uses in every business. In fact, any business
that wants to keep customers patronizing them needs to use bulk text messaging service.


Regular advertising like the newspaper takes time to get to the customers, and at times the people you are targeting may not even see your advert. But sms gets directly to their phones and immediately they will read them, while some might even call you back immediately for more enquires. The internet bulk sms is made even more useful as companies can brand their names to make consumers read them immediately they are received. The question now is.......What’s in it for me?.......How do I make money from all these?......What's the market outlook for a sustainable investment? And as these questions juggle your mind, take a look at this business with all possibilities for MEGA PROFIT. If you have been looking for a business that will make you regular income, the bulk sms business is the right business for you! Trust me; it is a BOMB in money making.

-MARKET POTENTIAL
-YOUR PROFIT POTENTIAL
-COMPETITION AND MARKETING
-CHALLENGES
-CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD SMS GATEWAY
-GETTING STARTED
-HOW TO ATTRACT THE BIG PLAYERS LIKE MICRO-FINANCE BANKS, POLITICIANS AND THE WHO IS WHO IN THE SOCIETY.
-HOW TO RUN A FLEXIBLE BUSINESS WITHOUT AN OFFICE AND RECEIVE PAYMENT ANYWHERE IN NIGERIA
-HOW TO ORDER FOR YOUR PACKAGES
-FAQs
-ANSWERS
-HOW TO GET YOUR GET YOUR CLIENTS COMING TO YOUWITHOUT TALKING OR DIRECT MARKETING.
-HOW TO OWN YOUR OWN SMS COMPANY IN
-YOUR OWN NAME OR COMPANY NAME
-THE ADVANCE VOIP TECHNOLOGY GUIDE
-CONCLUSION

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Investment / The Truth About Money You Don't Know by bbemmanuell(m): 6:35am On Mar 08, 2016
Stop believing in what is not considered a fact. Money is more than what you see with your physical eyes. It's just a means of exchange. Money is a reward to a product or service delivered. If you want money then sell a product or render a service. The more of this you do, the more money you get. It's simple.
Investment / Re: Train Your Children to Acquire Wealth by bbemmanuell(m): 5:25pm On Feb 27, 2016
mercylicious:
hahaha.
my mum taught us that. we all had safe's while growing up. she was a teacher, and the small wooden box was collected from her office free of charge. i remember i sometime made extra hole to allow some coins come out of that i i can use and buy sweets. When the safes were opened, the money was used to buy things for the owner. Things like new school bag- knap sack, shoes etc. So my parents saved money that they should have used on us- (to buy those things) by making us save.

Now that you remember isint it quiet an experience? Thanks for sharing.
Investment / Re: Train Your Children to Acquire Wealth by bbemmanuell(m): 2:03pm On Feb 27, 2016
sirbestman:
Is a nice one, may not be the safe thing but something similar to it. It is same as adequate financial planning

Yes, when their savings increases, it can always be fixed in the bank.
Investment / Re: Train Your Children to Acquire Wealth by bbemmanuell(m): 10:01am On Feb 27, 2016
Tundeiab:
Nice one. I think I will give it a try.

Please do, and at the end of the year i will love to have the feedback. Remember, discipline is key. You are welcome
Investment / Train Your Children to Acquire Wealth by bbemmanuell(m): 9:35am On Feb 27, 2016
Hello everyone.

What i want to discuss here is probably what you have not heard or read before and probably what you might not have practiced before.
Secondly, the post might not interest you and so will it not interest many. And finally, its not for everyone, only for the very few who are disciplined and responsible when it comes to money. According to Benjamin Franklin who said "he who lives without discipline, will die without honour".

Now to my topic. How do you turn your children to rich and independent kids? The answer is very simple, all you need to do is teach them how to save. Let me share an experience with you. A father has a family of four i.e. the father, the mother two kids; a boy and a girl. During the festive periods he faces the challenges of taking care of virtually all the bills in the house alone and he wanted a way out and he wanted everyone to support him willingly to reduce his burden and that without asking. What he did will blow your mind away.

This is what he did; on the eve of the new year i.e. 31st of December, he requested the services of a furniture maker or the one we all call the carpenter to build for him a strong four (4) safes, what the yoruba people call "kolo" with a padlock and key attached to it. When he got to the house he called a family meeting and said one our new year resolution is to start saving and that every member of the family will have a safe (kolo) including himself. They are expected to put in it any careless legitimate cash that slips into their hands through out the year and that no matter what happens the safe can only be open at the end of the year.

Aside the fact that the safes are strongly built, he only has access to the keys of all the safes well hidden.

The race began, the experience began, the journey began and savings began. Despite challenges, everyone kept a disciplined attitude and no one even talks about opening the safe or anything relating to it. All challenges faced where overcame during the period as they all bonded together to see the outcome of daddy's experiment. As the year go by it turns to be an exciting experience and everyone got use to it and waiting to see what will come out of it.

Once in a while daddy sneaks to the children's room and drop some cash in their safe without their knowledge and sometimes he did with their knowledge just to encourage them so likewise does mummy. The journey continues and so it comes to the end of the year as God was faithful keeping everyone alive. Now this was the result:

On the 23rd of December the next year, everyone gathered round and everyone brought their safe out. The carpenter was invited to break the safes as daddy has dropped all the keys in the pit toilet. You will be amazed to find what was inside each safe as no one would have believed they have saved so much within the period. All the needs of the family and that of each family members where met and even beyond expectation and it turned out to be the very best festive period ever for the entire family. I will not tell you the rest, am sure you can imagine.

After this experience the family continued the tradition until today, house rents were paid without loan, school fees without borrowing, cars bought and houses built without sweat.

In summary, you can do the same, be discipline and teach same to your children and train them on independent saving techniques like the one i taught above. When they get these monies teach them to invest and you will discover in no time your kids will become rich and independent.

If you need my advice on what kids can invest on after saving and become rich and independent buzz me. However, my services are not free. Thank you.

B. B. Emmanuel

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bbemmanuell@gmail.com
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Agriculture / The Wealth And Riches In Storage Business by bbemmanuell(m): 9:36pm On Feb 25, 2016
Recently I stumble into a secret wealth called the farm storage business. This is an area where most people don't understand or even invest in because they lack proper orientation about the business.

Farm storage business simply means keeping a farm produce during harvest and later reselling the produce when the price of the same produce has gone up. There are so many farm produce that can be stored for a period of four (4) to six (6) maximum and then later resold when the price appreciates. Examples are:
= Yam
= Mellon
= Beans
= Soya Beans and so on to mention just a few.

Now if you do not have experience in the trade you might end up loosing your money. But with proper guidance and counsel you can make huge profit.

There are farm product that are not susceptible to spoilage and damage that appreciates daily in the market and you can benefit from, there are others that are susceptible to spoilage but with proper guide you escape the swords of these crooked farmers.

Storage business also has its own period when you can buy, keep and later resell. For example if you want to buy some of these produce, you are advice to buy them during harvest, at these point the produce are cheap. Secondly buy during festive period, at these point the produce are also cheap because the farmers are looking for cash to celebrate, so they sell what they have to get what they need; cash.

You can make 500k to 750k on 250k investment from storage business from experience. If you want know to know the produce with less risks and profitable output, where to buy from, when to buy, who to buy from and where and how to sell or who to sell to, kindly in-box me.

+2348062451455
bbemmanuell@gmail.com

to be continued...
Investment / The First Cure To A Lean Purse by bbemmanuell(m): 9:25pm On Feb 24, 2016
THE FIRST CURE: START THY PURSE TO FATTENING
Arkad addressed a thoughtful man in the second row. "My good friend, at what craft workest thou?" "I," replied the man, "am a scribe and carve records upon the clay tablets." "Even at such labor did I myself earn my first coppers. Therefore, thou hast the same opportunity to build a fortune."

He spoke to a florid-faced man, farther back. "Pray tell also what dost thou to earn thy bread?" "I," responded this man, "am a meat butcher. I do buy the goats the farmers raise and kill them and sell the meat to the housewives and the hides to the sandal makers."

"Because thou dost also labor and earn, thou hast every advantage to succeed that I did possess."

In this way did Arkad proceed to find out how each man labored to earn his living. When he had done questioning them, he said:
"Now, my students, ye can see that there are many trades and labors at which men may earn coins. Each of the ways of earning is a stream of gold from which the worker doth divert by his labors a portion to his own purse. Therefore into the purse of each of you flows a stream of coins large or small according to his ability. Is it not so?"

Thereupon they agreed that it was so. "Then," continued Arkad, "if each of you desireth to build for himself a fortune, is it not wise to start by utilizing that source of wealth which he already has established?"

To this they agreed.

Then Arkad turned to a humble man who had declared himself an egg merchant. "If thou select one of thy baskets and put into it each morning ten eggs and take out from it each evening nine eggs, what will eventually happen?"

"It will become in time overflowing."
"Why?"
"Because each day I put in one more egg than I take out."

Arkad turned to the class with a smile. "Does any man here have a lean purse?" First they looked amused. Then they laughed. Lastly they waved their purses in jest. "All right," he continued, "Now I shall tell thee the first remedy I learned to cure a lean purse.

Do exactly as I have suggested to the egg merchant. For every ten coins thou placest within thy purse take out for use but nine. Thy purse will start to fatten at once and its increasing weight will feel good in thy hand and bring satisfaction to thy soul.

"Deride not what I say because of its simplicity. Truth is always simple. I told thee I would tell how built my fortune. This was my beginning. I, too, carried a lean purse and cursed it because there was naught within to satisfy my desires. But when I began to take out from my purse but nine parts of ten I put in, it began to fatten. So will thine.

"Now I will tell a strange truth, the reason for which I know not. When I ceased to pay out more than nine-tenths of my earnings, I managed to get along just as well. I was not shorter than before. Also, ere long, did coins come to me more easily than before. Surely it is a law of the Gods that unto him who keepeth and spendeth not a certain part of all his earnings, shall gold come more easily.

Likewise, him whose purse is empty does gold avoid.

"Which desirest thou the most? Is it the gratification of thy desires of each day, a jewel, a bit of finery, better raiment, more food; things quickly gone and forgotten? Or is it substantial belongings, gold, lands, herds, merchandise, income-bringing investments? The coins thou takest from thy purse bring the first. The coins thou leavest within it will bring the latter.

"This, my students, was the first cure I did discover for my lean purse: 'For each ten coins I put in, to spend but nine.' Debate this amongst yourselves. If any man proves it untrue, tell me upon the morrow when we shall meet again."



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Investment / The Secret Of The Richest Man In Babylon by bbemmanuell(m): 5:40pm On Feb 24, 2016
SEVEN CURES FOR A LEAN PURSE
The glory of Babylon endures. Down through the ages its reputation comes to us as its treasures as fabulous.

Yet it was not always so. The riches of Babylon were the results of the wisdom of its people.

They first had to learn how to become wealthy.

When the Good King, Sargon, returned to Babylon after defeating his enemies, the Elamites, he was confronted with a serious situation. The Royal Chancellor explained it to the King thus:
"After many years of great prosperity brought to our people because your majesty built the great irrigation canals and the mighty temples of the Gods, now that these works are completed the people seem unable to support themselves.

"The laborers are without employment. The merchants have few customers. The farmers are unable to sell their produce. The people have not enough gold to buy food."

"But where has all the gold gone that we spent for these great improvements?" demanded the King.

"It has found its way, I fear," responded the Chancellor, "into the possession of a few very rich men of our city. It filtered through the fingers of most our people as quickly as the goat's milk goes through the strainer. Now that the stream of gold has ceased to flow, most of our people have nothing to for their earnings."

The King was thoughtful for some time. Then he asked, "Why should so few men be able to acquire all the gold?"

"Because they know how," replied the Chancellor. "One may not condemn a man for succeeding because he knows how. Neither may one with justice take away from a man what he has fairly earned, to give to men of less ability."

"But why," demanded the King, "should not all the people learn how to accumulate gold and therefore become themselves rich and prosperous?"

Quite possible, your excellency. But who can teach them? Certainly not the priests, because they know naught of money making."

"Who knows best in all our city how to become wealthy, Chancellor?" asked the King. "Thy question answers itself, your majesty. Who has amassed the greatest wealth, in Babylon?" "Well said, my able Chancellor. It is Arkad. He is richest man in Babylon. Bring him before me on the morrow."

Upon the following day, as the King had decreed, Arkad appeared before him, straight and sprightly despite his three score years and ten.

"Arkad," spoke the King, "is it true thou art the richest man in Babylon?" "So it is reported, your majesty, and no man disputes it" "How becamest thou so wealthy?"

"By taking advantage of opportunities available to all citizens of our good city." "Thou hadst nothing to start with?"

"Only a great desire for wealth. Besides this, nothing."

"Arkad," continued the King, "our city is in a very unhappy state because a few men know how to acquire wealth and therefore monopolize it, while the mass of our citizens lack the knowledge of how to keep any part of the gold they receive.”

It is my desire that Babylon be the wealthiest city in the world. Therefore, it must be a city of many wealthy men. Therefore, we must teach all the people how to acquire riches. Tell me, Arkad, is there any secret to acquiring wealth? Can it be taught?"

"It is practical, your majesty. That which one man knows can be taught to others."

The king's eyes glowed. "Arkad, thou speaketh the words I wish to hear. Wilt thou lend thyself to this great cause? Wilt thou teach thy knowledge to a school for teachers, each of whom shall teach others until there are enough trained to teach these truths to every worthy subject in my domain?"

Arkad bowed and said, "I am thy humble servant to command. Whatever knowledge I possess will I gladly give for the betterment of my fellowmen and the glory of my King. Let your good chancellor arrange for me a class of one hundred men and I will teach to them those seven cures which did fatten my purse, than which there was none leaner in all Babylon."

A fortnight later, in compliance with the King's command, the chosen hundred assembled in the great hall of the Temple of Learning, seated upon colorful rings in a semicircle. Arkad sat beside a small taboret upon whi small taboret upon which smoked a sacred lamp sending forth a strange and pleasing odor.

"Behold the richest man in Babylon," whispered a student, nudging his neighbor as Arkad arose. "He is but a man even as the rest of us."

"As a dutiful subject of our great King," Arkad began, "I stand before you in his service. Because once I was a poor youth who did greatly desire gold, and because I found knowledge that enabled me to acquire it, he asks that I impart unto you my knowledge.
"I started my fortune in the humblest way. I had no advantage not enjoyed as fully by you and every citizen in Babylon. "

The first storehouse of my treasure was a well-purse. I loathed its useless emptiness. I desired it be round and full, clinking with the sound of gold. Therefore, I sought every remedy for a lean purse. I found seven.

"To you, who are assembled before me, shall I explain the seven cures for a lean purse which I do recommend to all men who desire much gold. Each day for seven days will I explain to you one of the seven remedies.

"Listen attentively to the knowledge that I will impart. Debate it with me. Discuss it among yourselves. Learn these lessons thoroughly, that ye may also plant in your own purse the seed of wealth. First must each of you start wisely to build a fortune of his own. Then wilt thou be competent, and only then, to teach these truths to others.

"I shall teach to you in simple ways how to fatten your purses. This is the first step leading to the temple of wealth, and no man may climb who cannot plant his feet firmly upon the first step.

"We shall now consider the first cure."

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Phones / Re: Get A GLO Line by bbemmanuell(m): 1:43pm On Feb 20, 2016
omarithmetics:
The network with the craziest fluctuation. It goes from H+ to no data coverage back and forth plus constant blackouts esp with data services.

Improvement is coming. help them get there
Phones / Re: Get A GLO Line by bbemmanuell(m): 1:42pm On Feb 20, 2016
iyke926:
I just ported my line from Glo to Etisalat. I no fit dey suffer because say na our home network. I still love Glo!!

Am sure with tym they will get dere. Let us encourage them to get there
Phones / Re: Get A GLO Line by bbemmanuell(m): 1:41pm On Feb 20, 2016
2kaybiel:
Can Glo accommodate half populations of mtn, air tel and eti subscribers with their own total number of subscribers?? Their network will breakdown if majority port to Glo. But sincerely speaking they have the best tarrif plans and bundle even if their data bundle is nothing to write home about.

with tym they will get there

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