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 Webmasters › Re: Domain Name Business; The Easiest & The Most Profitable Online Venture by CPriest: 2:26pm On Jan 12, 2016 |
wisehouse:Good one. |
| Business › Re: Hot And Valuable Domain Names - Domainers Business by CPriest(op): 5:17am On Jan 12, 2016 |
jammeyboy:How so jammeyboy? Thought you were following. Was waiting for you to get set again so more namw could get into your portfolio. |
| Business › For Life's Lessons, Failure Is More Important Than Success by CPriest(op): 5:43pm On Jan 11, 2016 |
Have I failed before? Yes. Have I failed many times? Yes. Let me share some with you - without sparing much details causes of my failures. 1. My greatest failures are due to lost opportunities. I can go on and on listing the great opportunities I have let slip by. Once a man came from Canada and when we were discussing, he said "If you were doing all these stuff you mentioned, you should not be here" and he had not even heard much of what I had been involved with. 2. No partnership. Some opportunities can not just be run alone. Any good entrepreneur must learn to pursue whatever would make their vision a reality. Partnerships with strategic individuals could sometimes mean getting off or remaining static. 50% of N50m is better than 100% of 2.5m! 3. No concerted action. Just like #2, there is only so much you can do by your own efforts. Some business ideas require a gamut of skills and inputs to real take off well. Most times I try to do everything. And end up failing. 4. Going big. Most people would love to grow their businesses. A lot of businesses die when owners attempted to grow big. In my case I was setting up satellite locations and this ended up affecting the business. 5. Lack of focus. Some of my failure was due to not letting some ideas be. Rejecting some moves may be much more profitable than taking them. 6. Naira. I have done business when Naira was 80 to the $. Did it when it was 115. When it became 145 to the $, I had to bow out. I was dealing US and at those levels, it was impossible to continue the business. Quantifying what could have been is hard, the value of losses in term of time is over 10 years effort. In terms of cash, several millions. Of my 6 reasons for failing, 5 had to do with me (internal factors). But I am grateful to God I could still do something again. Not easy, but that doesn't matter. |
| Business › Re: NAIRALANDERS! A Sister Needs Your Help! by CPriest: 5:07pm On Jan 11, 2016 |
Karmatyra:... she sometimes does storage business (food stuff) hence her saving capability Let her go find another job, while she is at it, let her continue whatever got her N1.5m. If she is desperate to do business, 0k to 50k is enough for her. Also, business isn't all/only about capital. Factors of production? Land, Labour, Entrepreneurship, Capital. Am I right? So she has got only capital and capital alone isn't enough. 1 Like |
| Business › Re: Hot And Valuable Domain Names - Domainers Business by CPriest(op): 4:50pm On Jan 11, 2016 |
ollykay619:One is registered now. Awure.com |
| Business › Re: Hot And Valuable Domain Names - Domainers Business by CPriest(op): 4:42pm On Jan 11, 2016 |
ollykay619:Recreational Vehicle
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| Business › Re: N5000 Business Challenge 2 - Help Me Select! by CPriest(op): 4:37pm On Jan 11, 2016 |
Tunagee:Thanks! I will strike that out of my list then. |
| Business › N5000 Business Challenge 2 - Help Me Select! by CPriest(op): 7:16am On Jan 11, 2016*. Modified: 4:40pm On Jan 11, 2016 |
[size=13pt]It's 2016. You've got N5k. What will you do?[/size] So far I have got - 1. Laundry 2. Forex Binary 3. Honey Business 4.[s] SMSBusiness (not sure N5k will do this. Not so much interested, too many players too)[/s] - 1 Downvote Update (from my own research) 5. Snail farming (I wonder why I didn't add any food related stuff though Honey is there) 6. Articles (content) Thanks, Okwori12, falad4u200 Thanks, Tunagee, ptoall100 Updated, moved laundry to #1. Good people, do you have any more ideas for me? If no, help me select which one of them I should go for. |
| Business › Re: Hot And Valuable Domain Names - Domainers Business by CPriest(op): 7:04am On Jan 11, 2016 |
aim5:There are so many niches, but I will rather say go for any nice name. Even if it is only a few thousands of potential users, it is still worth it if it is a good name. Someone on NL wants to sell BuyBackup, I posted FindYourRV yesterday. In my own case, I shop for good name, niche or no niche. |
| Business › Re: Hot And Valuable Domain Names - Domainers Business by CPriest(op): 4:46am On Jan 11, 2016 |
jammeyboy:My man, it is better to leave them for now, and then study the sales of such names on Namepros and Flippa. Or go to brandbucket and see what sort of names are on sale there (don't bother or follow the pricing per se). Infact I think Brandbucket will show you better things. ollykay619:Ollykay619 is getting it, your idea is right and I love your selection. Konaq, Texfy, Yagdo are nice. Meaningless but useful. Guys, hot domains are real! There are two of those names I hid. Then there was one - I don't know why it's not in the list... It is actually some people's surname. And it is 5-letters. All these names I selected expired yesterday. Am sure by now they are all gone! |
| Business › Re: Hot And Valuable Domain Names - Domainers Business by CPriest(op): 8:40pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
ollykay619:My brother, I wish you the best. Like I always tell friends, list your domains everywhere possible. You do not know which channel will bring in sales. Ok. I hope this week will bring in good sales for us. You will get some cash as the names roll into dollars! |
| Business › Hot And Valuable Domain Names - Domainers Business by CPriest(op): 12:58pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
[size=14pt]For those who do domain investing business, these are some 5 character domain names. Do your analysis before buying.[/size] frbag* rches* Riches / a.rches vazop* o---u* (hidden) a--re* (hidden) ftbay* xsday* yeool* yagdo* texfy* Text usegm* xyict* XY ICT konaq* Konak igot5* I Got 5 gropn* Groping fizot* dapth* depth croed* crowd baavy* ashsq* omeft* befrd* befriend diyoh* DIY hankx* Hanks kyaho* Kya mowpa* Mow PA zoave* Soave myflx* My Flex, My Flaz ekioz* cptie* ouhya* Oh Ya gobcg* henjd* teeaf* ate4* Deal of the day - FindYourRV All .com domain names. A special Sunday gift for @ollykay619, @jammeyboy and all Nairaland Domainers |
| Business › Re: N5000 Business Startup Challenge by CPriest(op): 8:13pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
Okwori12:Thanks, sir. Last questions on the honey thing. 1. How will one be sure it is the real undiluted stuff? 2. Is there a good demand for honey in the South West? |
| Business › Re: N5000 Business Startup Challenge by CPriest(op): 7:15pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
falad4u200:Sharp. |
| Webmasters › Re: Domain Name Business; The Easiest & The Most Profitable Online Venture by CPriest: 6:52pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
andivirus:That domain name is owned by a Chinese entity now. You may approach them. But you can still get the .net or .org. Else get another name. Infact a better one than the cbcsp acronym. |
| Business › Re: N5000 Business Startup Challenge by CPriest(op): 6:49pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
falad4u200:Wish I can do better  . Ok.1. So are you still into binary? And are you still doubling your cash? 2. And seriously the budget for this is 5k. I value training but the challenge is 5k. So what do we do? |
| Business › Re: N5000 Business Startup Challenge by CPriest(op): 4:39pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
falad4u200:Ok, thanks. The screenshots is for which? Binary options? Once lost dough on Forex (my carelessness). Don't like Forex. Okwori12:I love your comments. Thanks. I think the honey is interesting. Are you into it? And can 5k do anything? Drycleaning is also cool. 5k may not even be needed - except to make flyers. Iron is available, bowls to wash etc. You are a master. Thanks. |
| Webmasters › Re: Learn The Domain Name Business - See What Sold, See What Just Dropped by CPriest(op): 4:16pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
jammeyboy:Ok, will wait for your mail. Hope the domain names are rolling into $? |
| Business › N5000 Business Startup Challenge by CPriest(op): 3:51am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[size=18pt]You've got 5k and it's January 2016. What business will you do?[/size] |
| Webmasters › Re: Learn The Domain Name Business - See What Sold, See What Just Dropped by CPriest(op): 3:45am On Jan 09, 2016 |
ollykay619:A big apologies, and thank you for the prompt. Am sorry I failed you. I do not have any space left on my laptop to install the screencast software. Have to delete and delete to even have space for Photoshop scratch disk. Anyway I think I will upload step by step screenshot. I know very soon, I will have 4TB and then I will be free of no space and do all those videos.@ollykay619, @jammeyboy please manage this step by step screenshots for now. 1 Like |
| Webmasters › Re: Learn The Domain Name Business - See What Sold, See What Just Dropped by CPriest(op): 3:41am On Jan 09, 2016 |
Yes, you can opt for a free classified listing. There is an option for that below the $9 auction option. Best Wishes* |
| Health › Re: Ebola Killed 7, Lassa Has Killed 35. Please Beware. by CPriest(op): 10:15am On Jan 07, 2016 |
No guys. It is not worth the argument. Everyone just needs to know and beware, whether it is in their state or not. No stress. Bauchi, Nasarawa, Niger, Taraba, Kano, Rivers, Edo and Oyo states |
| Health › Re: Ebola Killed 7, Lassa Has Killed 35. Please Beware. by CPriest(op): 8:57am On Jan 07, 2016 |
titoetal:Would have posted it, but didn't want to cause unnecessary panic. |
| Health › Ebola Killed 7, Lassa Has Killed 35. Please Beware. by CPriest(op): 8:49am On Jan 07, 2016 |
It is amazing that more people have been killed in six weeks by Lassa fever than Ebola killed. There is therefore need to ensure you are aware. Do not panic. Just know something deadly is around and then protect yourself and your family. The facts 1. Outbreak is currently confirmed in about eight states 2. It has killed 35 and infected 74 3. It shows up between 7 to 21 days after infection 4. It is transmitted by rats 5. Can be contacted from an infected human 6. It can be treated especially if diagnosed on time 7. Symptoms are mild and undiagnosed in early states, thus making the disease deadly 8. Nursing mothers are said to be more at risk Symptoms Mild symptoms include slight fever, general malaise and weakness, and headache. In 20% of infected individuals, however, disease may progress to more serious symptoms including hemorrhaging (in gums, eyes, or nose, as examples), respiratory distress, repeated vomiting, facial swelling, pain in the chest, back, and abdomen, and shock. Neurological problems have also been described, including hearing loss, tremors, and encephalitis. Death may occur within two weeks after symptom onset due to multi-organ failure. The most common complication of Lassa fever is deafness. Various degrees of deafness occur in approximately one-third of infections, and in many cases hearing loss is permanent. As far as is known, severity of the disease does not affect this complication: deafness may develop in mild as well as in severe cases. Approximately 15%-20% of patients hospitalized for Lassa fever die from the illness. However, only 1% of all Lassa virus infections result in death. What to do 1. Please maintain good hygiene. 2. If you didn't hate rats before, please do now. Carefully apply rat poison if you are in rat infested zone 3. Cases of fever should not be taken as a visit-the-pharmacy / self medication thing. Try see qualified health practitoners http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/lassa/pdf/factsheet.pdf http://www.punchng.com/lassa-fever-kills-35-infects-76-says-fg/ http://www.punchng.com/nursing-mothers-are-more-vulnerable-to-lassa-infection/ http://www.punchng.com/lassa-fever-kills-mother-child-in-rivers/ Government says - “Healthcare workers seeing a patient suspected to have Lassa Fever should immediately contact the epidemiologist in the State Ministry of Health or call the Federal Ministry of Health using the following numbers: 08093810105,08163215251, 08031571667 and 08135050005." 2 Likes 5 Shares |
| Webmasters › Re: Domain Name Business; The Easiest & The Most Profitable Online Venture by CPriest: 3:40am On Dec 31, 2015 |
GoldStandard:Although you should have responded, but it is nice you took sometime. Suspense is part of this game. However to the pricing thing, it all depends on you. Since we don't know the domain name - is it .com? Is it a high-demand keyword? etc so, I can't advise so much, but a. You can ask the person to make an offer b. Find out how much such domains sold for c. Find out how much such domains are listed for in marketplaces d. Be nice and just sell at 50x or 100x your initial cost (if you bought at $2, sell at $200). But watch, don't let it be too ridiculous. Best Wishes* |
| Business › Re: Making Regular Income Publishing Amazon Kindle Ebooks by CPriest: 5:56am On Dec 30, 2015 |
girlfromafrica: usermane:Hi, permit me to make a few observations about the last link (well that was the only one I checked). I mean the[i] Wear an Ugly Bra, You're Single: A book for singles couples would wish they'd read[/i] Don't see this as a harsh matter please, take as if I am a "co-investor" keen on you getting happy results with this book. a. If you can, remove the a book for singles couples would wish they'd read. That phrase has no business on your front page. Sounds self-praising, it is poorly constructed, and you aren't keen on couples but on singles. It also shrouds the beauty of the topic. Bylines(is that what its called?) look terrible on Amazon books by the way. It looks good on the cover but on the book order page, it is bad. So the shorter the title, the better. b. To the description of the book, it started with haven - please correct that. I had to go check again and again to be sure I was not wrong thinking you were wrong. Haven is not the right word for what you intended saying there. c. Again on the description - The formatting is terrible. No paragraphs. Please reformat. d. Again on the description - too hard to read. What is the MAIN point you've got in the book? Types of singles? Enjoy singlehood? Single and happy? It should be distinct. This book explores the power and freedom of a single woman and also gives valuable advice to any single woman hoping to find love someday. - This is the best statement of that description (in my own opinion). Though to me it should be reworked and given a stronger punch. For instance hoping to find love someday could be "waiting for her dream guy". Then what age are you writing to? "Single woman" is not for under 21s I think. e. I "looked inside" your book, you've got good material, you've got a nice way of writing too. But you need to make it simpler. Focus is also necessary. You have a lot of things being said in the same space. One point to a space is better. f. I looked inside and saw "double" - I was confused till I read the book the second time. If you can, change it. Why? Even if your market is Nigeria (and I doubt that), we don't use double for people who are in a relationship. I get that you quoted the word, but it makes it harder for your book to flow. This non-fiction, and it may be better to use words that everyone is familiar with. g. Contents - Your table of contents show the same issue I raised in f. Focus. Choose one aspect of what you want to say and beat it to death, resurrect it and beat it to death again. Your book has five parts or so, and within each part are a variety of topics. Typically Nigerian, but you need to refine. I will repeat this, you are good. You have the content, you only need to study how great books read, and flow. If only we had great publishing houses in Nigeria that had systems to turn raw works into gem, yours will have been a great book. But you have to do it all by yourself. It will take time but your book is worth it. Do not compare your book with "books written solely to make money". Yours is a "work", and if you work on it, you may make a name from it. Some of my suggestions are things you can clear up in 5 minutes (e.g Haven, description formatting and rewrite). Others are things that require much work, but even if you don't implement them now, I would advise you take note of them for the sake of the other 20 books you are writing. Do you have a blog? 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Business › Re: We Can’t Reverse ATM Card Ban Abroad – CBN by CPriest(op): 11:01am On Dec 28, 2015 |
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| Business › Re: We Can’t Reverse ATM Card Ban Abroad – CBN by CPriest(op): 9:51am On Dec 28, 2015 |
warrenweste:But how does the dollar debit card / credit card get funded please? |
| Business › Re: Convert Your Flyers(handbills) To Websites by CPriest(op): 9:12am On Dec 28, 2015 |
Forgot to add - they are made mobile friendly. Most people view the web on mobile these days. |
| Business › Convert Your Flyers(handbills) To Websites by CPriest(op): 9:10am On Dec 28, 2015 |
Flyers work, but they are costly. Problem is you also need someone to distribute them. Solution? Just upload your flyer and it will be turned into a website. See a few - ask for more www.fotoman.pro.ng www.needleandthread.pro.ng www.chickendon.pro.ng www.decoratic.pro.ng
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| Business › Re: Imagination - How To Survive "Ba-dollars" As A Foreign Student by CPriest(op): 8:10am On Dec 28, 2015 |
PLANETMARS:Thanks. Will check your profile and note your details. Also I will do more research on the paypal/exchangers setup. I may be doing an article on it so students abroad can get wised about it. Would you mind putting in some ideas with your exchangers experience? |
