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Good day guys, some months ago, I came on this forum to solicit for partners who will join me in taking my CV writing business, CV Wizards to the next level. Here's the thread: https://www.nairaland.com/1480977/need-9-nairalanders-join-me A lot of people responded. Unfortunately, they had no value to add to the business and they were also not willing to contribute a kobo. Which means they were seeking for an opportunity to reap where they did not sow. Even the two holy books we know, the Bible and the Quran condemns that. I have since decided to manage the business alone.

Now to the issue at hand. An idea has occured to me to establish a management consulting firm. I have developed detailed strategies that can be implemented to turn this idea into a business empire worth millions of naira. I have gone as far as obtaining a consulting file from a reputable American consultant who specializes in consulting for small and medium-sized businesses. The file contains all the reports he has submitted to his clients in the past 43 years and other consulting tools (I don't want to go into details). It's going to be an overwhelming task running the consulting business on the side with CV Wizards. But dropping CV Wizards is not an option. So, I need partners onboard. Individuals who have got something to offer, management acumen, b2b marketing expertise, consulting experience, funds (Don't get scared. The startup capital is not up to a million naira, since the major expenses is rent and marketing). If you're in, kindly indicate (Serious people only). My email address is patrickokunima@gmail.com if you'll like to contact me privately. Thank you.

@ Seun: Please check your email. You've got an urgent message.

When will women stop deceiving men?

Great Thread.

The one students have been paying, What is it called?

1. Project research business (Selling of project topics and materials): Writing of projects, dissertations and theses is an integral part of every HND, B.Sc., Masters and PhD programme in Nigeria. Most students who are unfamiliar with their research topics will turn to you for help if you have a collection of project topics and materials. It’s a very lucrative business that requires little startup capital and will earn you good income continuously for the rest of your life if managed properly.

2. Statistical analysis service: This business is related to the project research business in that it provides statistical/ data analysis service for final year projects, Masters degree theses and PhD dissertations. You don’t need to be a statistician or an economics to establish your own statistical analysis service. There are specialized softwares that are designed to do the analysis for you. E.g. SPSS, SAS, PASW, Stata. All that is required of you is to enter the raw data into the software and write the reports after the results have been generated.

3. Ebook writing: These days, ebooks have become a very common commodity on the internet. If you’re a good writer and have interest in internet marketing, you may want to consider creating and selling informational ebooks on topics people are willing to acquire knowledge on. The top three niches in ebook writing business are topics on wealth creation, health and romance/ relationship. If you choose to write on any of these three, you won’t have much problem marketing. If you are not a writer, you can pay a professional writer to write for you.

4. Event management: This is one industry that has grown tremendously in the past ten years. According to research, event management generates an annual revenue of over $500 billion worldwide. This business is not regulated, but requires strong networking and organizational skills.

5. Home/ office cleaning service: The cleaning industry has two primary market groups: consumer and commercial. The consumer arena consists primarily of residential maid services, along with carpet cleaners, window cleaners and a variety of other cleaning services required on a less-frequent basis. The commercial arena is dominated by janitorial services, which typically provide a wider range of services than maid services, along with other cleaning companies, such as carpet and window cleaners that target businesses rather than individual consumers. While it's recommended that you decide on a niche and concentrate on building a business that will serve your chosen market, it's entirely realistic to expect to be able to serve multiple markets successfully. This business can be operated on a part time or full time basis, from home or a commercial location and has a short pay-back-period.

6. Dry cleaning/ laundry services: If you're serious about starting a business, laundry service is one of the business you should give serious consideration. I know a friend whose father used money from this business to build a house, buy a car and trained all his children in the university. That friend of mine is now a medical doctor. Dry cleaners in Nigeria presently make between N150,000 and N180,000 monthly. You can earn more revenue by adding other services like fumigation and waste removal.

7. Business consulting: How can I attract more customers? What can I do to increase sales? How can I reduce my business expenses? If you’ve managed a business before, whether small, medium or a large enterprise, You’ll know that these and many more are some of the problems business owners and managers are faced with on a daily basis. If you can provide answers to some of these questions, then you’ve got what it takes to break into this profitable business that commands a lot of respect. You don’t need any degree or certification to become a business consultant. That’s because CEOs are not interested in your paper qualification. Good communication skills is a must in this profession.

8. Web designing: In this 21st century, for any business to remain relevant, it must have a strong internet or online presence. The reason is simple – That is where people spend most of their time. One of the maxims of marketing is that you must be where your customers are, otherwise, you’ll be losing out sales opportunities. Hence, owning a website becomes a necessity for businesses of all kinds, creating a business opportunity for individuals and companies offering web design and development services. If you’ve got the skills to design an attractive and search engine friendly website, you have no business looking for a job. Politicians and religious organizations are also part of your target clients.

9. CV writing service: With the unemployment rate on the high side, there’s no better time than now to start your own CV writing business. This business does not require any certification or license and it has the potential of being nurtured into a multi-million naira business empire from the comfort of your home. It is also straight forward and easy to setup. If you are organized, methodical and detail oriented, it could be a perfect idea for you. CV Wizards (www.cvwizards.com) is a typical example of an indigenous CV writing service that earns millions of Naira annually writing CVs for fresh graduates and experienced professionals. (The business plan for CV Wizards is also available if you’re interested in having it, contact the CEO, Mr. Patrick Okunima on 07038492553)

10. Travel agency: This business involves making necessary arrangements for travelers, especially the booking of airline tickets and hotel accommodations. Setting up a travel agency is easy and does not require much capital. You can start from home or rent an office space if you’ve got the fund. You will be dealing with a lot of people from different background via telephone or in person, so you need to have a lot of stamina to withstand the pressure. The travel agency in Nigeria is regulated by the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agency (NANTA).

11. Tutorial Video Production: This is a variant of the information marketing business. Unlike the ebook, it’s not in print but video format. If you have strong presentation and communication skills, you can produce a tutorial on any academic course or any topic people are willing to exchange money for. Store it on DVD or other soft copy format for easy download, and sell to the end users.

12. Bookkeeping service: Every business requires the services of a bookkeeper but not all can afford to maintain one on a full-time employment. This gap creates business opportunities for individuals with bookkeeping skills and others who do not know a thing about bookkeeping and accounting but are willing to learn. Bookkeepers are responsible for maintaining the books of account of businesses. They identify, classify and record the financial transactions of entities on a daily basis. Their services enable business owners and other stake holders to assess business performance over a specific period of time and in making decisions. Their services can also help businesses identify issues that could jeopardize success e.g. fraud.

A bookkeeping business is a simple, low-cost and profitable venture. It can be operated from home, on a small scale or on a large scale with many employees and large client base. The business is not regulated. Hence, does not require any degree or certification.

13. Car wash business: This business can be easily setup, but requires detailed feasibility studies. The purpose of the study is to ascertain if the proposed location would be suitable for the business, since that’s the major factor upon which the survival of the business depends. It is very viable and can be run by a single individual as a sole proprietorship or a group of people as a partnership.

14. Popcorn production: Who doesn’t like pop corn? Of course, everyone does. Your target market is unlimited – That’s why it’s a good business to venture into. Pop corn production is one of the most lucrative businesses you can start with little capital in Nigeria. You may be surprised to hear that some individuals in this business earn as much as N250,000 monthly depending on the volume sold. You too can earn even more if you are determined and creative.

15. Billboard advertising: Nothing beats the level of visibility that advertising on a billboard can bring. For a relatively small investment, a company can get years of visibility, with thousands of potential consumers viewing the ad each day. Starting a billboard advertising business could prove lucrative. You can even go further to make use of digital billboards in showing your clients ad if you have enough resources to finance it. This business does not consume much of your time and you can get all the job done without having to employ anybody.

About the author: Patrick Okunima is a graduate of Accounting from the University Of Benin. He's the Founder & CEO of CV Wizards (Professional CV Writers).

Oh Africans, where did we get this mentality from. If it were the "Oyibos", a simple "Thank You" will do.

Greetings,

Have you been looking for ways to increase customer patronage, boost sales, increase profit, reduce business expenses, beat the competition, improve business performance or solve any kind of business-related problem? I could be of help!

My name is Patrick Okunima. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from the University of Benin. I am the Founder & CEO of CV Wizards (www.cvwizards.com), a leading firm of professional CV writers. I have spent the last couple of years helping small and medium-sized businesses to identify ways to reduce overheads, increase revenue by attracting more customers and increasing sales volume, invariably boosting their profit margins. Hundreds of businesses have benefited from my expertise.

I can help you identify areas that are negatively affecting your business profitability and growth and develop practical and proven solutions to overcome them. I also offer advisory services to management to enable them make the right decisions. The following are just a few of the areas in which I offer consulting services:

1. Profitability improvement

2. Customer acquisition/ retention

3. Sales/ revenue maximization

4. Cost reduction

5. Business turnaround

6. Business analysis (A complete health check of your business)

7. Competitive advantage

8. Business performance

9. New product development

10. Merger & acquisition

11. Buying/ selling a business

12. Business valuation

13. Investment appraisal

My multifaceted approach to identifying the problem is what distinguishes me from my competitors. I’ll begin my consultation with a review of your current situation, conducting a needs analysis, determining project specifics, conducting a gap analysis (to identify the gap between “where you are” and “where you want to be”, identifying possible solutions, presentation of report, implementation of recommendations and post project review. My services are also affordable – so you don’t have to be scared of losing an arm and a leg.

I would like you to give me an opportunity to work with your company and amaze you with results. Kindly get in touch if you are interested in my services.

Kind Regards.

Patrick Okunima
patrickokunima@gmail.com
07038492553

@Seun: I've started seeing some Ads but my a/c is yet to be credited.

Hello,

If you’ve been looking for ways to increase customer patronage, boost sales, increase profit, reduce business expenses, beat the competition or solve any kind of business-related problem? Then search no further! I believe I am the perfect person to guide you as you work to fix these problems.

My name is Patrick Okunima. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from the great University of Benin and an MBA in Human Resources Management. I am the Founder and CEO of CV Wizards (www.cvwizards.com), a leading firm of professional CV Writers. I have also spent the last five years helping small and medium-sized businesses to identify ways to reduce overheads, increase revenue by attracting more customers and increasing sales volume, invariably boosting their profit margins. Hundreds of businesses from big cities like Lagos, Kano, Ibadan, Abuja, Warri and Port Harcourt have benefited from my expertise.

My multifaceted approach to identifying the problem is what distinguishes me from my competitors. I allow the clients to decide the pace of the project. As such, I’ll begin my consultation with a review of your current situation, conducting a needs analysis, determining project specifics, conducting a gap analysis (to identify the gap between “where you are” and “where you want to be”, identifying possible solutions, presentation of report, implementation of recommendations and post project review. My services are also affordable – so you don’t have to be scared of losing an arm and a leg.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Patrick Okunima
patrickokunima@gmail.com
07038492553

Note: I only deal with serious-minded people.

@Seun: When will our Ads start showing?

1. Project research business (Selling of project topics and materials): Writing of projects, dissertations and theses is an integral part of every HND, B.Sc., Masters and PhD programme in Nigeria. Most students who are unfamiliar with their research topics will turn to you for help if you have a collection of project topics and materials. It’s a very lucrative business that requires little startup capital and will earn you good income continuously for the rest of your life if managed properly.

2. Statistical analysis service: This business is related to the project research business in that it provides statistical/ data analysis service for final year projects, Masters degree theses and PhD dissertations. You don’t need to be a statistician or an economist to establish your own statistical analysis service. There are specialized softwares that are designed to do the analysis for you. E.g. SPSS, SAS, PASW, Stata. All that is required of you is to enter the raw data into the software and write the reports after the results have been generated.


3. Ebook writing: These days, ebooks have become a very common commodity on the internet. If you’re a good writer and have interest in internet marketing, you may want to consider creating and selling informational ebooks on topics people are willing to acquire knowledge on. The top three niches in ebook writing business are topics on wealth creation, health and romance/ relationship. If you choose to write on any of these three, you won’t have much problem marketing. If you are not a writer, you can pay a professional writer to write for you.

4. Event management: This is one industry that has grown tremendously in the past ten years. According to research, event management generates an annual revenue of over $500 billion worldwide. This business is not regulated, but requires strong networking and organizational skills.

5. Home/ office cleaning service: The cleaning industry has two primary market groups: consumer and commercial. The consumer arena consists primarily of residential maid services, along with carpet cleaners, window cleaners and a variety of other cleaning services required on a less-frequent basis. The commercial arena is dominated by janitorial services, which typically provide a wider range of services than maid services, along with other cleaning companies, such as carpet and window cleaners that target businesses rather than individual consumers. While it's recommended that you decide on a niche and concentrate on building a business that will serve your chosen market, it's entirely realistic to expect to be able to serve multiple markets successfully. This business can be operated on a part time or full time basis, from home or a commercial location and has a short pay-back-period.

6. Dry cleaning/ laundry services: If you're serious about starting a business, laundry service is one of the business you should give serious consideration. I know a friend whose father used money from this business to build a house, buy a car and trained all his children in the university. That friend of mine is now a medical doctor. Dry cleaners in Nigeria presently make between N150,000 and N180,000 monthly. You can earn more revenue by adding other services like fumigation and waste removal.

7. Business consulting: How can I attract more customers? What can I do to increase sales? How can I reduce my business expenses? If you’ve managed a business before, whether small, medium or a large enterprise, You’ll know that these and many more are some of the problems business owners and managers are faced with on a daily basis. If you can provide answers to some of these questions, then you’ve got what it takes to break into this profitable business that commands a lot of respect. You don’t need any degree or certification to become a business consultant. That’s because CEOs are not interested in your paper qualification. Good communication skills is a must in this profession.

8. Web designing: In this 21st century, for any business to remain relevant, it must have a strong internet or online presence. The reason is simple – That is where people spend most of their time. One of the maxims of marketing is that you must be where your customers are, otherwise, you’ll be losing out sales opportunities. Hence, owning a website becomes a necessity for businesses of all kinds, creating a business opportunity for individuals and companies offering web design and development services. If you’ve got the skills to design an attractive and search engine friendly website, you have no business looking for a job. Politicians and religious organizations are also part of your target clients. Read more here: http://startupbusinessguideng..com/2014/06/great-business-ideas-you-can-start-from.html#more

@ Seun: Sent you an email. Kindly reply.

Can you write a powerful sales copy to help convert website visits into sales? I've got a project for you. Send proof of your work to patrickokunima@gmail.com

Your services is urgently required. Send proof of your work to info@cvwizards.com.

Nelsonia100: who told u dat merchant navy ar civilians after dey pass through Regimentation wen dey were cadets and y do dey use military uniform if dey ar civilians guys wise up

The Nigerian Military comprises of Army, Navy and Airforce. Any organisation besides these are civil organisations.

Ddy: Why is Nigerian Navy not recruiting this year. i mean DSSC 22 after collecting #2500 from us.conducted exam then cancel the recruitment. I need an urgent reply cos am nt happy abt that.

False info you got there. The recruitment is not cancelled. By Jan or Feb 2014, the list of shortlisted candidates will be published.

fuckluv: So many unanswered questions here now.
Where is OP?

The Op is on AWOL.

@ Seun: I sent you a mail. Pls check your box and reply ASAP. Thanks.

KDULAR: As a short service or direct short service commissioned officer you can rise as high as Major General or its equivalent however that would have been after your conversion to either Regular , or Direct regular commissioning and you passed all your prerequisite courses along the ladder age still on your side, li you find yourself in the right specialty other political considerations and ultimately God on your side. Some officers who started as Short service commission had risen as high as Service Chiefs ( 3 in the Airforce) and infact one of them became the CDS, that may not be possible in the at this time.
The 6 0r 9 months training for the Direct short service, short service is an intensive military training covering All aspects of the presently 5years regular training and bet you its no joke. The major advantage a regular commissioned officer have is that he has the opportunity to know at least members of courses 3-4 years ahead of him and equally same years below him thus have enough God fathers to feather him in his career than short service course but in terms of military knowledge, competence drive intelligence, capability and maybe capacity there's no difference on the field. Though the short service commissioned officer tend to show more social and temperamental maturity by virtue of rowing up in the larger society than the regular commissioned officer.
There are all professions in the military as we have in the larger society including clergies who receive the same training and can do same thing like any other officer whenever there's a need but they are all highly revered ( Clergies).

I disagree. I belong to the other rank, so I don't know a thing about Officer Training (Regular or DSS), but from experience, the Regular Officers have more confidence and are more combatant than their DSS counterparts. They are also more humane towards the other ranks.

Slimmos: Navy has d highest salary
Followed by air force.
na army dey collect small money pass oo for force oo..d tin dey pain me oooo no b small..but me no dey even Go my station but i dey collect salary for flexing..all thanks to Nigeria military school....(ex Boy tinz)

Guy, Navy collect money pass. For where? May be in the UK. But here in 9ja, salary in the Army, Navy and Airforce is the same. The only difference is allowance. Talking about that, the Airforce earns more. Followed by the Navy and Army. In that order.

bufness: can a lawyer be involved in any part of d military

Of Course, we have Lawyers, Doctors, Engineers, Pharmacists, Chaplains (Imams, Pastors and Reverends), Journalists. Name any profession in the civil world, the military has it.

Don Demu: pls do not swallow this man's words hook line and sinker cos most are not true.. I doubt if he has ever been in the military

If you know better, why not enlighten us.

Pipsland78: I'm leaving my lecturing job in March because I'm relocating to the US and I intend to give them one month notice. Hope this is right?

Lecturing or teaching? If it's the former, I think you should make an arrangement with the school to take up your job whenever you return rather than resigning.

Whether or not we admit, he remains one of the few patriotic Nigerians. Happy Birthday Sir.

UNIBEN: N7,500. I graduated 2010, so I don't know what the current tuition is.

Can you write articles that'll help improve a site's ranking on search engines? I have a job for you. Call 07030949450 Now!

A professionally-written CV is an indispensable tool for job seekers.

Those who say Boko Haram members are not true muslims are either uninformed or trying to divert attention for the group to gain more grounds. This is a Jihad, a holy war and is in line with the teachings of Prophet Mohammed, who himself led several Jihads against non-muslims. The only difference is that he encouraged his men to loot, leading by example. If you are in doubt, do a thorough research.

Sincere 9gerian: Shame on the Nigerian military. How can they be on ground for over 6 months yet the ragtag bandits called Boko Haram still have the boldness and freedom to attack places that should have been no go areas. I'm highly disappointed. I wonder what would have happened without the civillian JTF. Maybe its time we started looking for mercenaries to fight this battle for us(after all all the major projects currently going on got the country are being done by mercenaries). Very shameful

Those in the military are not extra-ordinary human beings. They are normal people with blood running through their veins. In case you are not informed, the fight against Boko Haram is a religious war, and religious wars are the most difficult to fight. We are fighting a group of people who have been brain-washed to believe they are fighting for Allah, and that if they die in the course, paradise awaits them with 72 virgins and other goodies, and you think it will take just physical weapons to stop them.

[quote
author=Sissie]If islam is violent we have over a billion Muslims, you
lion'sheart won't be alive to even answer the question, you would have
been killed.

So what is the percent of the violent Muslim, less than 1% of its
population.

So much noise about bokoharam, what's the percentage of Christians
killed compared to the Muslim, it's a know fact that they've killed more
Muslims than Christians.[/quote]Who told you that Boko Haram has killed more muslims than christians?