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PropertiesRe: An Untapped And Affordable Goldmine In Lekki, Lagos by johnca(op): 12:46pm On Dec 24, 2016
Still available
PropertiesRe: An Untapped And Affordable Goldmine In Lekki, Lagos by johnca(op): 8:30am On Dec 16, 2016
The whole idea of investing in raw land is to chose property that will appreciate in value and attract a buyer who will pay more for it down the road.
PropertiesRe: With These,you Don't Have A Reason To Be A Tenant 5 Years From Now by johnca(op): 8:29am On Dec 16, 2016
The whole idea of investing in raw land is to chose property that will appreciate in value and attract a buyer who will pay more for it down the road.
InvestmentRe: MMM: 7 Reasons Why Real Entrepreneurs Are Not Interested by johnca(op): 6:42pm On Dec 12, 2016
bettercreature:
Investors and enterpreneurs are doing MMM dont mind the silllly poster infact they are investing millions
My account officer almost cried begging me to do it
Entrepreneurship is all about adding Values
InvestmentRe: MMM: 7 Reasons Why Real Entrepreneurs Are Not Interested by johnca(op): 8:16pm On Dec 11, 2016
All I know is that these Ponzi schemes, MLM etc just kill people's creativity and make them more aggressive financially, albeit on a low level.

The richest people in the world didn't get there by quick-money schemes, they got there by identifying what people needed and meeting those needs.
PropertiesRe: Land Documents You Need To Understand Before Investing In Real Estate by johnca(op): 8:14pm On Dec 11, 2016
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PoliticsRe: Best Way To beat Recession by johnca(op): 4:28pm On Dec 11, 2016
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PropertiesRe: Incredible Real Estate Offer In Ibeju Lekki,lagos by johnca(op): 12:37pm On Dec 05, 2016
In the nearest future people, people who have the money and fail or refuse to own propert(ies) here will regret. Because in the next 2-5years, a plot of land will sell for N100m/plot, like is the case in Lekki Phase1, VGC today

#GetForeSight
#GetEyeForInvestment
PropertiesRe: With These,you Don't Have A Reason To Be A Tenant 5 Years From Now by johnca(op): 12:36pm On Dec 05, 2016
In the nearest future people, people who have the money and fail or refuse to own propert(ies) here will regret. Because in the next 2-5years, a plot of land will sell for N100m/plot, like is the case in Lekki Phase1, VGC today

#GetForeSight
#GetEyeForInvestment
PropertiesRe: An Untapped And Affordable Goldmine In Lekki, Lagos by johnca(op): 12:33pm On Dec 05, 2016
In the nearest future people, people who have the money and fail or refuse to own propert(ies) here will regret. Because in the next 2-5years, a plot of land will sell for N100m/plot, like is the case in Lekki Phase1, VGC today

#GetForeSight
#GetEyeForInvestment
PoliticsRe: Best Way To beat Recession by johnca(op): 12:24pm On Dec 05, 2016
In the nearest future people, people who have the money and fail or refuse to own propert(ies) here will regret. Because in the next 2-5years, a plot of land will sell for N100m/plot, like is the case in Lekki Phase1, VGC today

#GetForeSight
#GetEyeForInvestment
PropertiesRe: Why Are People Rushing To Buy Property In Ibeju Lekki? by johnca(op): 12:23pm On Dec 05, 2016
In the nearest future people, people who have the money and fail or refuse to own propert(ies) here will regret. Because in the next 2-5years, a plot of land will sell for N100m/plot, like is the case in Lekki Phase1, VGC today

#GetForeSight
#GetEyeForInvestment
InvestmentRe: MMM: 7 Reasons Why Real Entrepreneurs Are Not Interested by johnca(op): 12:34pm On Dec 04, 2016
That was an opinions from one man, you can tell me your own opinion
FavoredGuy:
Op, so, what have u told us now?
InvestmentRe: MMM: 7 Reasons Why Real Entrepreneurs Are Not Interested by johnca(op): 10:32am On Dec 04, 2016
MMM is taken away the entrepreneur Ethos in people that have what it takes,
I have a friend who wants to change his car and what he did bemused me, He sold his car and put the money in MMM and He told me that with MMM, He is moving from Corolla to RX in Three months THAT I SHOULD WATCH OUT(in his own word) I was disappointed
InvestmentMMM: 7 Reasons Why Real Entrepreneurs Are Not Interested by johnca(op): 9:41am On Dec 04, 2016
MMM is trending here in Nigeria. Every week, I get an average of five invites across all social media platforms to join the MMM ‘movement’. In the unlikely event that you have not heard of MMM, having just emerged from a cave to miraculously run into this article, MMM is a platform which in summary claims to operate a mutual aid programme requesting participants to provide money to others and promising returns of 30% of such monies after 30 days.
It is a global platform touted as a Ponzi scheme (as it obviously is) and reported to be operated by Sergei Mavrodi, a Russian jailed in his home country in the late 1990’s when his earliest schemes ripped Russians millions of Dollars and led to multiple suicides.
The Nigerian adaptation is an ingenious creation displaying an understanding of the culture, beliefs and thought processes of the typical Nigerian. Its model stands out as a lesson for all entrepreneurs looking to push their products into new markets.
Apart from these lessons however I have had the opportunity to discuss the platform with colleagues and there seems to be no debate on the status of the platform as a Ponzi Scheme as it does tick all boxes. See here for hints.
Regardless of its status as a Ponzi scheme however, I still get people telling me how it is still a useful source of quick cash before it crashes. For the following reasons, this position as pragmatic as it sounds does not quite resonate with me and, I believe, a lot of entrepreneurs out there trying to build a product.
(1.) Promise of big money consistently with little work.
Entrepreneurs know that there are of course things that you can do to make money without having to work all that hard. But, it’s just not possible for everyone who joins a business to be able to make so much returns without working. Making money takes work. Entrepreneurs also know that NO business on earth can consistently provide such returns. Businesses have ups and downs simple.
(2.) The Principle of value.
Real entrepreneurs understand that real wealth is generated from the creation of value and not from instantaneous windfalls resulting from concocted trade-offs. They understand the paradox of the lottery winner…money minus value does not equal wealth.
(3.) Understanding Money.
Real entrepreneurs understand that money is really not valuable in itself. It is valuable because people agree to make it a medium of exchange for REAL value. Its utility lies in its use as current (hence currency) for the movement of value thereby obviating the need for barter. A system running merely on the exchange of money for profit is nothing but a SCAM. Participating in such a system like that only lends credence to the scam.
(4.) Not an investment.
I have heard people liken the MMM system to investing in shares. The comparison is laughable. When an investor buys shares, he is taking real risks to contribute into an entity that undertakes in the creation of some sort of value.
Investing in shares takes careful thought, analysis, and assessment. He does not expect consistent returns. By buying shares, the investor expresses faith in the vision of the company and faith in the management to execute the vision. It takes knowledge to avoid serious burns. So NO, MMM is not comparable to investing in shares.
(5.) The issue of focus.
Entrepreneurs are busy trying to create and perfect systems, solve problems, devise innovative answers to challenges. They are bound to look at a get rich quick scheme as a mere distraction in terms of the time and resources to be expended into chasing a venture that provides no ultimate value addition to themselves or the society.
(6.) The moral question.
If you are sure that a system is a scam propped up by the resources of naïve but trusting participants being manipulated by experienced “confidence men” with an uncanny understanding of human greed and a history of taking advantage of it, would you still support it with your money?
(7.) The understanding of risk.
Proponents of the scheme tout the cliché; “Nothing ventured, nothing gained” because it paints the contrarian picture of a daring risk taker. Entrepreneurs however understand the difference between gambling and enlightened risk taking. A gamble is taken without the understanding or control of the variables which determine the desired outcome.
Investing involves enlightened risk taking premised on an understanding of key variables and a reasonable grasp of possible eventualities. If I commit to give my money to a scheme over which I have no control, because of returns of which I have no sight, I am not investing, I am gambling.
The times are hard. Nigerians are seeing the MMM scheme as some sort of saviour from the harsh realities of the current recession despite the obvious signs that it is not. To all those who cannot resist the temptation of quick easy cash, please proceed with extreme caution. To all those who do not participate in the scheme as a matter of principle, know that you are not alone.

PropertiesRe: Incredible Real Estate Offer In Ibeju Lekki,lagos by johnca(op): 7:57am On Dec 03, 2016
Owning your on home is THE FIRST BUILDING BLOOK in your empire. It is the largest and the most important investment you will ever make.
PropertiesRe: An Untapped And Affordable Goldmine In Lekki, Lagos by johnca(op): 7:11am On Dec 03, 2016
Owning your on home is THE FIRST BUILDING BLOOK in your empire. It is the largest and the most important investment you will ever make.
PropertiesRe: Excellent Real Estate Deal For Low And Medium Income Earners by johnca(op): 7:11am On Dec 03, 2016
Owning your on home is THE FIRST BUILDING BLOOK in your empire. It is the largest and the most important investment you will ever make.
PoliticsRe: Best Way To beat Recession by johnca(op): 7:10am On Dec 03, 2016
Owning your on home is THE FIRST BUILDING BLOOK in your empire. It is the largest and the most important investment you will ever make.
PropertiesRe: Don't Let The Train Of Prosperity Pass You By, CATCH THE CABOOSE. by johnca(op): 7:10am On Dec 03, 2016
Owning your on home is THE FIRST BUILDING BLOOK in your empire. It is the largest and the most important investment you will ever make.
PoliticsRe: Best Way To beat Recession by johnca(op): 9:00am On Dec 01, 2016
Good morning, plots are selling fast. Hurry now and buy before it is too late.
PropertiesRe: Why Are People Rushing To Buy Property In Ibeju Lekki? by johnca(op): 9:00am On Dec 01, 2016
Good morning, plots are selling fast. Hurry now and buy before it is too late.
PropertiesRe: With These,you Don't Have A Reason To Be A Tenant 5 Years From Now by johnca(op): 9:00am On Dec 01, 2016
Good morning, plots are selling fast. Hurry now and buy before it is too late.
PoliticsRe: Emefiele, Bagudu, Ogbeh Visit Ebonyi, Back Umahi's Ban On Foreign Rice (Pics) by johnca(m): 2:31pm On Nov 28, 2016
Stop this nonsense, we are talking about the progress of south east, So what makes you think you brothers will attack you because you are on the right track
Partaker:
Ebonyi ,the strong hold of south east agricultural product, proudly EBONYIAN, Anambra pple will not be happy abt this news,, watch them coming out to attack me
PropertiesRe: Excellent Real Estate Deal For Low And Medium Income Earners by johnca(op): 7:43am On Nov 28, 2016
Everyone wants a piece of land. It’s the only sure investment. It can never depreciate like a car or a washing machine. Land will double its value in ten years. In less than that. Land is going up every day.” -SAM SHEPARD, Curse of the Starving Class
PropertiesRe: Buy Two Plots And Get One Plot Free In A Unique And Secure Estate In Lekki by johnca(op): 2:16pm On Nov 27, 2016
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PropertiesRe: Hot Real Estate Deals Along Lekki_epe Expressway by johnca(op): 7:45am On Nov 27, 2016
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PropertiesRe: Why Are People Rushing To Buy Property In Ibeju Lekki? by johnca(op): 7:41am On Nov 27, 2016
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PropertiesRe: Why You Need To Invest In Ibeju Lekki,lagos by johnca(op): 7:41am On Nov 27, 2016
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PoliticsRe: Best Way To beat Recession by johnca(op): 7:41am On Nov 27, 2016
Opportunity of a life time must be harnessed within the life time of that opportunity that is were speed comes in, to grab this wonderful opportunity contact John Agubata on 08036374420,08173133773
PropertiesRe: Don't Let The Train Of Prosperity Pass You By, CATCH THE CABOOSE. by johnca(op): 7:40am On Nov 27, 2016
Opportunity of a life time must be harnessed within the life time of that opportunity that is were speed comes in, to grab this wonderful opportunity contact John Agubata on 08036374420,08173133773
PropertiesRe: With These,you Don't Have A Reason To Be A Tenant 5 Years From Now by johnca(op): 7:39am On Nov 27, 2016
Opportunity of a life time must be harnessed within the life time of that opportunity that is were speed comes in, to grab this wonderful opportunity contact John Agubata on 08036374420,08173133773

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