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chinosxl:
Interesting thread, keep up the good work. You might need to branch out to Lagos as soon as your company is ready to expand. I own a shipping company in Houston and i have a thread here on nairaland also. If ever you need to procure and ship any items from the U.S feel free to contact me.

Okay, thanks. I definitely will, only you didnt drop any contact details.

Ewenla202:
@OP, I need your business advice as regard the registration of students for NECO and WAEC examination ,how does one go about it ? Already, I have contact within the proprietors of private schools in my state and I can also find my way into the midst of the ANCORPS . Similarly, explain more on the 'Documentation business' too. Thank you. God will grant us all success beyond measure.

We can talk more on the WAEC and NECO thing when am less busy. As for the documentation business, the website says it all. It's pretty easy to understand; www.officemanager.com.ng

still here

hectic week...

***UPDATES***

Despite some hiccups on the way, i believe my efforts will not go unrewarded. Several times last week i was drenched in the rain, i couldn't give up. If i can go through stress for another man's company (when i was an employee) why cant i go through stress for my own?

WIKO MOBILE www.wikomobile.com
Yes, this is the name you will be hearing very soon in Nigeria. They are getting set for a mass roll out across Nigeria and have confirmed 350 outlets across the country. Let me tell you guys about the company;

[b]The French company, Wiko, holds a unique place in the mobile phone industry.
In just 2 years, Wiko has firmly established itself in the market, making mobile phones and the latest technological innovations accessible to all.
The 3rd* largest smartphone vendor in France, Wiko has experienced strong growth, including 2 million in sales to the end of 2013, a significant increase in market share and the opening of subsidiaries in over 10 countries in Europe and internationally: Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, UK, Algerie, Morocco, Asia and France. Wiko has launched its first octa-core smartphone, the HIGHWAY : eight cores at 2 GHz each, a real challenge ! The design is meteoric, with its aluminium contour, back in hardened glass and slimline shape of only 7,7 mm thickness. Its 5 inch Full HD screen with incomparable resolution is protected by CORNING GORILLA Glass 2 scratch resistant technology. its 16 GB memory provides carefree storage and the super efficiency of its 2 GB provides a finishing touch to the exceptional prowess of the HIGHWAY. [/b]
Basically, all their phones comes with gorilla class and they are affordable. My company is in charge of all the selected outlets in Warri and Benin (we are also an outlet). I just got a call from the regional supervisor from Wiko that some equipments will come in on Monday or Tuesday and my team will go round installing the Wiko smart tables, wall racks, etc in these chosen outlets to prepare them for their launch. My company will also be in charge of sales monitoring, logistics, and supervision of these outlets under my jurisdiction. So......loads of work this week.

***
I was doing some marketing some time ago trying to convince an oil servicing company to let us produce their company official documentation (profile, DPR registration, Tax papers, etc) the director insisted that he's got someone he will use for the job so i relaxed and committed it in the hands of God. The extra-ordinary happened over the weekend. I was in my office on Saturday and i got a call from the company that they needed to see me urgently. So i invited them over. The company manager and another staff came and the report i got was that the guy they were relying on to produce those documents disappeared into thin air. They have paid him about half a million naira and he just vanished. So right now they have no choice but to come looking for me. I told them i will do the job and will try to deliver in time because they are supposed to begin a new pipeline project next week and without those documents there will be a problem. I gave them my consultation fees and i am still waiting for an update as they had to go and confer with their director to approve the money. So.....am waiting with my arms akimbo

***
By the Grace of God my team is dedicated and growing. Currently there are;

Me- the Boss (Principal Consultant/CEO)
An intern
An (Computer/Tech) Engineer

Am trying to see if i can retain the services of an accountant (very necessary). You cannot do without one in a company especially a new start-up. Your books need to be looking good at all times, you have to do good monthly balancing and reconciliation no matter how small so at the end of the year you can produce an audited account. You might think these things dont matter but by the time you land yourself a big contract, things like these might let the contract slip by your fingers.

More updates will come soonest......pray for me folks.

naughtylagosguy:
That's quite thoughtful of you. I admire your passion and thoughtfulness. It takes a lot of effort to be able to start something. Procrastination has really made me loose out on so many things. I really need that BIG PUSH.

Lol....i quite agree and thanks. Most times the only person to push you is yourself.

naughtylagosguy:
Have you thought about people who might want to pirate your CD? I think its best you leave it as an online business. With proper marketing, I'm sure it will go places.

The web aspect remains and will receive undivided attention. As for the CD aspect i am aware of pirates but am not gonna do a wide spread sales on it. In my immediate environment, there are some peeps and bosses who will pay for the CD and just store it in their office. This set of Ogas are not really fans of online stuff (apart from read and sending emails). On the other hand, when am ready to do nationwide launch i should be able to convert it into desktop software with some good anti-piracy programs on it. So by then it's going to look somewhat like microsoft encarta but a little more sophisticated.

Like i said, i am interested in producing the OfficeManager product in a CD and do some offline marketing. What i need is the CD with a black plastic pack where i can just insert the label.....you know, like the types used in packaging movies. Please if you have any ideas on how to get them or the price, it will be of utmost help. I dont think they are sold here (except Lagos). I have also designed the CD Label (its attached below). Please preview and tell me what you think. The label has a front and back design.

still here..

lifestyle1:
Go to a printing press or a music studio.

I would prefer using a flash drive to a VCD.

Flash Drives............hmmm.........nice idea

Does anyone know how to brand VCD packs? I want to produce a CD version of Office Manager with all the documents and templates inbuilt. But i want it nicely packaged. Any ideas?

etcme:
databoy247....... Nice work on! Conderning your Office Manager, how to you intend to market the project.....print media, online, one on one meeting etc. I studied Office Tech. & Management.

I intend to use every means available to do the marketing. It's going to grow gradually.

Q. What other types of documents, templates and solution would you guys love to see in Office Manager?

omoola007: Very good site. much needed. keep it up.

Thanks bro

lynx200: Great job you are doing Databoy. Just checked out your officemanager website and I must say it's very professional. Wishing you more power to your blows bro.

I appreciate. make una patronize me oh.

madridfc: Nice thread, just read form page 0!
Following.

Thanks man.

Enahi post=/post/26825058:
Following

Thanks, you can also make suggestions.

adaemeka245: pls ans

I have answered him via email. But for the benefit of others here, i learn't it in about six to seven months on my own with the help of Google. People always ask me questions like this and that is why i decided to put together a handy step-by-step manual on learning how to design websites. The manual has been available for a few months now and it's really a complete personalized tutor with pictorial descriptions. Lets say it's a compendium of all i know on website design and marketing for the past 3 years. If you are interested in learning how to design websites and start making some money from it, you can order for it. It's N2,500 and i know it's better than paying someone 25k to teach you.

Anyone who ask me about website designing, i always refer the person to the manual. I really wont have the time to start explaining how to learn it. If you need the manual text me on 08064062045. Cheers.

alakara: Keep it up databoy ure a source of inspiration to other start up biss. Hope land agreement docs is part of the docs?

That will be uploaded soon.

Your comments and reviews are welcome.

Introducing: Office Manager (www.officemanager.com.ng)

For a long time i have always been called upon to prepare one form of official document or the other like company profile, HR policy documents, Employee handbook, business plans, official letters, proposals, etc. I have an extensive background on administration and i have been well trained on it (with almost 4 years working experience). Now i decided to prepare complete official document templates and forms. The ones i cant do i outsourced to other professionals. Now these are not just blank templates but they are complete documents such that when you download all you have to do is input your company name and logo where necessary. The long and lengthy details have been taken care of.

There are practically hundreds of these documents, templates and forms. They are grouped into different categories or bundles which means you can not download just one document but the whole bundle. Now instead of paying a consultant to prepare a particular document be it HR or safety policy, admin docs, business plans, etc and pay over 50k or more, you can just go to the office manager website and download a bundle (which will contain the exact document you need and many others) for just 2k or 3k (depends). The advantage of this solution is to help you save cost, hep you get the kind of document you need, and even help you make money cos you can charge someone like 25k to prepare an agreement document then come here to download it for less than 4k and submit to the client.

The bundle categories currently available are;

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Outsourcing Agreement document
Worksheet - Evaluating Management Performance
Office Supplies Request
Purchase Order Letter
Internal Memo Template
Minutes template for a formal meeting
Minutes Template for meeting of Directors
Minutes Templates for Meeting of Shareholders
Board Resolution template
Resignation of Office Template
Shareholders Resolution Template
Stock Option Agreement Document
Time Sheet
Employee Suggestion Form

BUSINESS PLANNING AND START-UPS
Checklist Start-up template
Ways to communicate
Start-up Costs worksheet
Business Selection worksheet
Executive Summary Template
Business Plan Guide
Minutes template for a formal meeting
Minutes Template for meeting of Directors

CONTRACTORS & CONSULTANTS
Acknowledgement of Independent Contractor document
Agreement Between Owner and Contractor document
Agreement for Professional Services document
Agreement with Accountant document
Confidentiality Agreement for Consultants Document
Consultant Non-Disclosure Agreement Document
Independent Contractor Agreement Document
Request for Contractor References
Subcontract Agreement Document
Consulting Agreement Document

EMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYEES
Absence Form
Employee Emergency Notification Form
Employee Reference Release Agreement
Post-Employment Information Release Agreement
Acceptance of Resignation
Announcement of a Retirement
Employee Dismissal Letter
Letter of Resignation
Mutual Termination of COntract
Notice of Termination
Resignation Letter (Going Back to School)
Resignation Letter (Moving to another company)
Severance Agreement
Notice of Layoff
Commission Sales Agreement
Cover Letter Employment Agreement
Employee Non-Disclosure Agreement
Sales Representative Agreement
Job Applicant Interview Script
PreInterview Questionaire document
Questions to Avoid During and Interview
Checklist strategies for hiring the best
Applicants Appraisal Form Evaluation for Recruiters
Employment Letter template
Letter of Receipt of Resume

HUMAN RESOURCES AND POLICY DOCUMENTS
Computer Use Policy
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Drug Testing Policy
Employee Handbook
General Safety Policy
Non-Discrimination Policy
Personal Leave Policy
Pregnancy Policy
Prohibited Activities
Sales Commission Policy
intimate Harassment Policy
Sick Leave Policy
Smoking Policy
Third Party Confidential Information Policy
Vacation policy
Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
Code of Ethics Document
How to be an Excellent Employee

AGREEMENT
Consignment Agreement
Distribution Agreement
Extension of Agreement
Indemnity Agreement
Letter of Intent for Joint Venture
Notice of Dissolution of Partnership
Partnership Dissolution Agreement
Retainer for Attorney

POWER OF ATTORNEY
Attorney Approval document
General Power of Attorney document
Limited Power of Attorney document
Revocation of Power of Attorney document
Unlimited Power of Attorney document

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Accounts receivable
balance Sheet
Balance Sheet Monthly
Bank Reconciliation
Cash Receipts Summary (Monthly)
Expense Statement
Expense Statement (Yearly)
Financial Projection (3 Years)
Financial Projection (12 months)
Financial Ratio Calculator
Financial Record Storage Guidelines
Income Statement (Daily)
Income STatement (Monthly)
Trial Balance

Learn more on how to access these documents and templates on www.officemanager.com.ng

Introducing: Office Manager (www.officemanager.com.ng)

For a long time i have always been called upon to prepare one form of official document or the other like company profile, HR policy documents, Employee handbook, business plans, official letters, proposals, etc. I have an extensive background on administration and i have been well trained on it (with almost 4 years working experience). Now i decided to prepare complete official document templates and forms. The ones i cant do i outsourced to other professionals. Now these are not just blank templates but they are complete documents such that when you download all you have to do is input your company name and logo where necessary. The long and lengthy details have been taken care of.

There are practically hundreds of these documents, templates and forms. They are grouped into different categories or bundles which means you can not download just one document but the whole bundle. Now instead of paying a consultant to prepare a particular document be it HR or safety policy, admin docs, business plans, etc and pay over 50k or more, you can just go to the office manager website and download a bundle (which will contain the exact document you need and many others) for just 2k or 3k (depends). The advantage of this solution is to help you save cost, hep you get the kind of document you need, and even help you make money cos you can charge someone like 25k to prepare an agreement document then come here to download it for less than 4k and submit to the client.

The bundle categories currently available are;

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Outsourcing Agreement document
Worksheet - Evaluating Management Performance
Office Supplies Request
Purchase Order Letter
Internal Memo Template
Minutes template for a formal meeting
Minutes Template for meeting of Directors
Minutes Templates for Meeting of Shareholders
Board Resolution template
Resignation of Office Template
Shareholders Resolution Template
Stock Option Agreement Document
Time Sheet
Employee Suggestion Form

BUSINESS PLANNING AND START-UPS
Checklist Start-up template
Ways to communicate
Start-up Costs worksheet
Business Selection worksheet
Executive Summary Template
Business Plan Guide
Minutes template for a formal meeting
Minutes Template for meeting of Directors

CONTRACTORS & CONSULTANTS
Acknowledgement of Independent Contractor document
Agreement Between Owner and Contractor document
Agreement for Professional Services document
Agreement with Accountant document
Confidentiality Agreement for Consultants Document
Consultant Non-Disclosure Agreement Document
Independent Contractor Agreement Document
Request for Contractor References
Subcontract Agreement Document
Consulting Agreement Document

EMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYEES
Absence Form
Employee Emergency Notification Form
Employee Reference Release Agreement
Post-Employment Information Release Agreement
Acceptance of Resignation
Announcement of a Retirement
Employee Dismissal Letter
Letter of Resignation
Mutual Termination of COntract
Notice of Termination
Resignation Letter (Going Back to School)
Resignation Letter (Moving to another company)
Severance Agreement
Notice of Layoff
Commission Sales Agreement
Cover Letter Employment Agreement
Employee Non-Disclosure Agreement
Sales Representative Agreement
Job Applicant Interview Script
PreInterview Questionaire document
Questions to Avoid During and Interview
Checklist strategies for hiring the best
Applicants Appraisal Form Evaluation for Recruiters
Employment Letter template
Letter of Receipt of Resume

HUMAN RESOURCES AND POLICY DOCUMENTS
Computer Use Policy
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Drug Testing Policy
Employee Handbook
General Safety Policy
Non-Discrimination Policy
Personal Leave Policy
Pregnancy Policy
Prohibited Activities
Sales Commission Policy
Sexual Harassment Policy
Sick Leave Policy
Smoking Policy
Third Party Confidential Information Policy
Vacation policy
Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
Code of Ethics Document
How to be an Excellent Employee

AGREEMENT
Consignment Agreement
Distribution Agreement
Extension of Agreement
Indemnity Agreement
Letter of Intent for Joint Venture
Notice of Dissolution of Partnership
Partnership Dissolution Agreement
Retainer for Attorney

POWER OF ATTORNEY
Attorney Approval document
General Power of Attorney document
Limited Power of Attorney document
Revocation of Power of Attorney document
Unlimited Power of Attorney document

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Accounts receivable
balance Sheet
Balance Sheet Monthly
Bank Reconciliation
Cash Receipts Summary (Monthly)
Expense Statement
Expense Statement (Yearly)
Financial Projection (3 Years)
Financial Projection (12 months)
Financial Ratio Calculator
Financial Record Storage Guidelines
Income Statement (Daily)
Income STatement (Monthly)
Trial Balance

Learn more on how to access these documents and templates on www.officemanager.com.ng

1money: Bros, I wish you the best.

eninaija: I like ur zeal... your office Manager idea is awesome. Nigeria definately needs more creative youths like u....wishing u more success!!!

Thanks..

Barely 3 hours of releasing the Office Manager, i just got about 4 orders. Signs of a good project.

***rain just dey fall anyhow, whether the devil like it or not, me i must go work oh....Better to be in the office and make some quick bucks than sit at home and stare at the ceiling. The advantages of being in the office are much...

- someone might walk in urgently wanting to print something from his email
- school children might come in wanting to check and print their results
- someone might walk in wanting an urgent passport.

Before you know it, you don get 1 or 2k for pocket.....all this one na if you nor get project for hand oh. So off i go...

****Updates****

Recently i talked about checking JSS 3 results for a particular government school. Well, that has been done and i guess the principal was impressed. So i have been busy preparing admission forms for new intakes, list of books for over 900 students, teachers timesheet (over 500 copies), etc. Government schools in this Local government have an association (like a branch of the main body) and she is the secretary. She promised to link me up to virtually all the other school principals.

The lad working for me is doing a great job BUT he makes alot of errors. The other day i left him in the school i was doing some jobs for to go attend to a client and i instructed him to move our equipments back to the office as soon as he is done. It was the next day he realized that he practically forgot the generator there. I just couldn't get angry but laughed. And most of his errors are costing me money like another day when he was trying to "impress" me by doing God-knows-what on the gen and that cost me over 4k to fix. I hope he learns to stop making errors, otherwise he works hard.

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Now, i promised to unveil my new web project here on this thread. It's not been an easy ride but finally it's ready for use. It's called Office Manager. www.officemanager.com.ng
For a long time i have always been called upon to prepare one form of official document or the other like company profile, HR policy documents, Employee handbook, business plans, official letters, proposals, etc. I have an extensive background on administration and i have been well trained on it (with almost 4 years working experience). Now i decided to prepare complete official document templates and forms. The ones i cant do i outsourced to other professionals. Now these are not just blank templates but they are complete documents such that when you download all you have to do is input your company name and logo where necessary. The long and lengthy details have been taken care of.

There are practically hundreds of these documents, templates and forms. They are grouped into different categories or bundles which means you can not download just one document but the whole bundle. Now instead of paying a consultant to prepare a particular document be it HR or safety policy, admin docs, businessplans, etc and pay over 50k or more (cos thats how i charge ), you can just go to the office manager website and download a bundle (which will contain the exact document you need and many others) for just 2k or 3k (depends). The advantage of this solution is to help you save cost, hep you get the kind of document you need, and even help you make money cos you can charge someone like 25k to prepare an agreement document then come here to download it for less than 4k and submit to the client.

The bundle categories i have uploaded are;

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS PLANNING AND START-UPS

CONTRACTORS & CONSULTANTS

EMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYEES

HUMAN RESOURCES AND POLICY DOCUMENTS

AGREEMENT

POWER OF ATTORNEY

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING


**More documents and templates will be uploaded regularly to the website. A screenshot is below;

Please explore the website and give your thoughts and comments (they will be highly appreciated), cheers.

jify: I think ur website is great and may God bless you and may all ur effort be fruitful. I think u need to adjust the part that reads "we are your NO ONE....". The 'NO ONE' as u wrote it just doesn't fit.

K.....thanks for pointing that out.

***site re-edited***

wow.....lotsa comments. Where are the ladies naw?

I have often been in hot conversations with other peeps, and most of them sound like it's a taboo to get married to a lady who has a child (maybe out of wedlock). It's usually cool when they as guys having one or two kids wants a lady to get married to them but when its the reverse, na war.

Wat's behind this mentality? And are single unmarried ladies who already have a child actually "bad" like the society paint the picture? Am not a traditionalist so i really dont discriminate but my peeps sometimes see me as someone who have "lost it" cos i dont see anything wrong with single ladies (with a kid). Your views pls....

I have been so busy that i barely had time to complete the redesign of my website. But thank God its finally done. A screenshot is attached below.
Also my new web project will be unveiled on this thread tonight....stay tuned.

adaemeka245: pls Hw did u design this banner, I want to design a similar flier, wil appreciate it if u can tel me how to go about it, thanks

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