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Do you want your small business to enjoy a higher profile, greater success, more engaged employees and increased profitability? For a better business begin by making resolutions (I know its not new year's but its never too late to make resolutions) to improve in the 10 areas below.

1. Have a plan. Too often, small business owners get so caught up in day-to-day operations that they neglect long-range planning. If you have a business plan, update it to reflect your current goals. If you’ve never written a business plan, do so—it will force you to think about what you want to achieve.

2. Take action. Don’t put that business plan in a drawer and forget about it. No matter how busy you are, set aside at least one hour a week to assess your progress toward the goals you’ve set. Together with your partners and key employees, create action steps and set deadlines for accomplishing them.

3. Give your website a makeover. Does your business’s website reflect what you do, or is the information outdated? Does it look current, or is it sporting a design template from 1999? Does it load easily on mobile devices so customers can access your business wherever they are? Make the necessary changes to modernize your website. And if you cannot afford one, get a blog (most are free) and make sure you update it regularly.

4. Take charge of your finances. If you’re not already using accounting software, upgrade. A program such as QuickBooks is inexpensive, easy to learn and makes budgeting and forecasting simple.

5. Plan ahead for financing. How will you finance your business growth plans? If you can’t fund growth from profits, investigate options for outside financing, whether from bank loans, private investors, or your friends and family.

6. Start socializing. No matter what your industry, almost any business can benefit from social media. If you aren’t currently using social media, resolve to try at least one social network. If you are active on social media, step it up a notch by learning more about your favorite social network, posting more often or adding more videos and photos to your mix.

7. Delegate. It’s tough for small business owners to give up control, but delegation is essential for business growth. Give employees more autonomy so you don’t become a bottleneck in your organization. Try to structure operations so you can focus on your strengths and delegate the rest.

8. Assess your Human Resources needs. Do your employees have the skills your business needs to grow? Whether you need to provide additional training, hire new employees or outsource to independent contractors, think about how you will fill the gaps.

9. Upgrade your equipment. Whether it’s technology tools like tablets and smartphones or a new pizza oven for your restaurant, small changes can make a big difference to your bottom line. Decide what investment would have the biggest impact on your productivity and profits, and figure out a way to make it happen.

10. Celebrate success. No matter how busy you are, be sure to celebrate when you, your employees and your business achieve important goals. Taking time out to recognize results will re-energize you and your team for the next challenge.

Hopefully, you"ll be able to do at least 7 of the listed points and watch your business grow.

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Everybody loves sweet things, especially those that are cold

Chocolates, ice-cream, the young, middle-aged, the old

There was a time ago when very few people knew what it is

Now everyone says if you take too many sugary things, you’ll get diabetes.

It’s a good thing lots of people today (especially the educated) know of its existence

But very few among them know of its eerie presence

4% which is about 6 million of our population is the estimated prevalence

And many more of us are ignorantly pre-diabetics

Not knowing that the risk of developing it goes beyond genetics

One might not have a single family member with this chronic disease
But with ignorance and carelessness, you could become the 1st to have it with ease

Knowing what a disease is called doesn't necessarily mean awareness

It’s the knowledge of its risk factors, and preventive measures to reduce its incidence

Genetics (family history) as a risk factor may not be in your control

But what you eat, regular medical check-ups and how you live as a whole

Can go a long way in preventing its onset and/or complications



When it comes to Diet with fruits and vegetables, you can never go wrong

These also help kids grow healthy and strong

Avoid as much as possible processed foods and those with lots of calories

Yes they are sweet and tasty but will only bring you lots of worries

Have meals with salad or vegetable soups

And fill your kitchen with snacks made of easily accessible fruits

This way, the young will learn to make healthy eating a habit

And they’ll grow into healthy parents conscious of what they eat



The biggest controllable risk factors are Obesity and sedentary Lifestyle

Be close friends with your bathroom scales and hit the gym once in a while

Regular exercises cannot be overrated just as early morning jugs shouldn't become outdated

Activities like walking, using the stairs, moving around—throughout the day

Aerobic exercises such as swimming, or even dancing

Lifting light weights and Flexibility exercises, like stretching should be encouraged

As these not only lower the risk of diabetes but also relieve stress and strengthens your heart, muscles and bones while improving your blood circulation

Don’t forget that diet is also a huge factor in obesity

This is another reason why you should watch what you eat



The hospitals are not meant for only the sick is what many have not realized

The importance of regular medical check-ups can’t be overemphasized

Make that appointment today

And at least once every year

To remember, pick a date of or around your birthday

So that you will remember when it’s near



Impart these ideas in Nigerian children because they have a right to know

Help them live healthily because it’s also their right to grow



If we can practice most of the tips I have written here then I’m very sure

That we have taken a huge step in PROTECTING THE FUTURE.

GOD BLESS NIGERIA

written by ABDULQUADRI AKINSANYA

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NO LONG TIN: This is soo annoying!!! Why should the government fund people going on pilgrimage?? Shouldn't that be personal?!

We really have a long way to go in this country, the government priorities need to be redefined.

Its not as if sponsoring pilgrimage will reduce the crime rate, corruption or child marriage in the country/state

Any Christian or Muslim that wants to go on pilgrimage should do so from his/her own pocket, God will surely appreciate it more!

The thing that pain me pass be say this same governor said he can only pay a small fraction of all NYSC members serving in state schools/LG because there is no money!


Amosun is trying to tell us that sponsoring and buying phones for these people is more important than NYSC members who come from far and wide....... Who have to survive on 19, 800 per month

Note: money spent on these pilgrims are a luxury but NYSC members need their earned allowances to survive (remember corpers worked for the money)

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