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Fun And Interesting Things To Know And Do In UNILAG

The University of Lagos, popularly known as Unilag, is a federal government research institution in Lagos state, and was established in 1962 by the Nigerian government.

Asides from being one of the most popular University in the country, and having produced dignitaries who have made the country proud due to its level of educational excellence, the University has its highlights, and much more, that makes it great and beautiful to explore.

This post will identify the interesting things that make Unilag a delight to experience, and hopefully, you can experience it too.


INTERESTING FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT UNILAG

Scholarships
Did you know that the University offers various scholarships to at least 500 students yearly with outstanding abilities? Yes, these scholarships are available to both undergraduate and postgraduates.
To get a postgraduate scholarship, one must be a graduate of the University of Lagos and must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or the equivalent.

Counselling Services
Unilag provides counselling units for students on various subject matters which include information about preparing your own curriculum vitae, seeking for job opportunities, helping students get immediate interviews and jobs after graduation, social and personal life, career and health.

Student Union Unit
This is a student activities’ unit which provides for students to be able to plan and resolve ideas and issues with student representatives, elections are organised for different activities and unions daily. Also, this unit also takes on the responsibility of assembling graduate students for National Youth Service Programme (NYSC).

The Work and Study Programme
The work and study programme (WSP) is a scheme created by the University, which allows the students work whilst also getting an education, and to enable students who lack the opportunity to get an education before working. This way, two birds are killed with one stone; the financial burden of handling academic expenses are reduced, and students can also get an early start in enhancing their business because of the large customer base at the university.

INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT IN UNILAG

Unilag FM
This is the University’s first radio station 103.1 FM, as well as the first campus radio station in Nigeria. It is located at the mass communication department behind Afe Babalola hall. The station carries feeds of the school’s activities every morning, done by amazing student presenters.
Recently, falzthebahdguy, a popular Nigerian afrobeat artist, visited the station for an interview to mark its 15th anniversary. Unilag Fm is definitely a place to visit on campus to see how broadcasting is done or at least give it a listen because information passed are very helpful.

The Coffee Shop
Just like every other regular coffee shop, Unilag has one of its own where students can grab a cup of coffee, sit and chit chat with friends, have a quiet time by yourself, and it’s also perfect for formal meetings.

Lagoon Front
Oh, just thinking about the lagoon makes you want to get a dose of that fresh air and enjoy the waves that give you a moments’ peace of mind! Well, nothing’s stopping you now that you know the lagoon front is on Unilag’s campus. It is located behind the library which stretches down to the back of faculty of business admin to the left, and at the back of the faculty of sciences to the right.
The lagoon front is a good view to oversee the 3rd mainland bridge, and a nice spot to chill with your significant other.

The Adetokunbo Sofoluwe Park
The park was built in honour of the late vice chancellor, Adetokunbo Sofoluwe, who died while in office. It is located directly opposite the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs. The park is a cool hangout spot which can be used to study, chit-chat or just chill. However, what makes this park unique is that it has a charging spot directly under the Adetokunbo Sofoluwe statue, where students usually come to hang and charge their phones as well. Talk about having the best of both worlds.

The Senate Love Garden
If you need a nice romantic spot for a date with that special one, but need to keep it casual, then the Senate love garden is perfect. It is a serene environment especially in the evening, and is quite popular with Unilag students, as the name serves its purpose. Students also meet here to talk over assignments, and chill. Interestingly, the Senate love garden was seen used in various scenes of the popular Nigerian tv series[b] ‘Shuga’[/b].

2001 Café
The 2001 cafeteria is the biggest and most popular food joint in Unilag. It is located right at the heart of the university, called “new hall” which is directly opposite access bank. It is popularly known for the wide variety of African dishes cooked and served at the café, which is attested to by Unilag students.

So, when your tummy starts to rumble, you know where to find happiness.

If you know any other cool hangout spots in Unilag, you can share with us down below in the comment section.

Credit: https://www.kwaba.ng/blog/interesting-things-to-know-about-unilag/

Fun And Interesting Things To Know And Do In UNILAG

The University of Lagos, popularly known as Unilag, is a federal government research institution in Lagos state, and was established in 1962 by the Nigerian government.

Asides from being one of the most popular University in the country, and having produced dignitaries who have made the country proud due to its level of educational excellence, the University has its highlights, and much more, that makes it great and beautiful to explore.

This post will identify the interesting things that make Unilag a delight to experience, and hopefully, you can experience it too.


INTERESTING FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT UNILAG

Scholarships
Did you know that the University offers various scholarships to at least 500 students yearly with outstanding abilities? Yes, these scholarships are available to both undergraduate and postgraduates.
To get a postgraduate scholarship, one must be a graduate of the University of Lagos and must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or the equivalent.

Counselling Services
Unilag provides counselling units for students on various subject matters which include information about preparing your own curriculum vitae, seeking for job opportunities, helping students get immediate interviews and jobs after graduation, social and personal life, career and health.

Student Union Unit
This is a student activities’ unit which provides for students to be able to plan and resolve ideas and issues with student representatives, elections are organised for different activities and unions daily. Also, this unit also takes on the responsibility of assembling graduate students for National Youth Service Programme (NYSC).

The Work and Study Programme
The work and study programme (WSP) is a scheme created by the University, which allows the students work whilst also getting an education, and to enable students who lack the opportunity to get an education before working. This way, two birds are killed with one stone; the financial burden of handling academic expenses are reduced, and students can also get an early start in enhancing their business because of the large customer base at the university.

INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT IN UNILAG

Unilag FM
This is the University’s first radio station 103.1 FM, as well as the first campus radio station in Nigeria. It is located at the mass communication department behind Afe Babalola hall. The station carries feeds of the school’s activities every morning, done by amazing student presenters.
Recently, falzthebahdguy, a popular Nigerian afrobeat artist, visited the station for an interview to mark its 15th anniversary. Unilag Fm is definitely a place to visit on campus to see how broadcasting is done or at least give it a listen because information passed are very helpful.

The Coffee Shop
Just like every other regular coffee shop, Unilag has one of its own where students can grab a cup of coffee, sit and chit chat with friends, have a quiet time by yourself, and it’s also perfect for formal meetings.

Lagoon Front
Oh, just thinking about the lagoon makes you want to get a dose of that fresh air and enjoy the waves that give you a moments’ peace of mind! Well, nothing’s stopping you now that you know the lagoon front is on Unilag’s campus. It is located behind the library which stretches down to the back of faculty of business admin to the left, and at the back of the faculty of sciences to the right.
The lagoon front is a good view to oversee the 3rd mainland bridge, and a nice spot to chill with your significant other.

The Adetokunbo Sofoluwe Park
The park was built in honour of the late vice chancellor, Adetokunbo Sofoluwe, who died while in office. It is located directly opposite the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs. The park is a cool hangout spot which can be used to study, chit-chat or just chill. However, what makes this park unique is that it has a charging spot directly under the Adetokunbo Sofoluwe statue, where students usually come to hang and charge their phones as well. Talk about having the best of both worlds.

The Senate Love Garden
If you need a nice romantic spot for a date with that special one, but need to keep it casual, then the Senate love garden is perfect. It is a serene environment especially in the evening, and is quite popular with Unilag students, as the name serves its purpose. Students also meet here to talk over assignments, and chill. Interestingly, the Senate love garden was seen used in various scenes of the popular Nigerian tv series[b] ‘Shuga’[/b].

2001 Café
The 2001 cafeteria is the biggest and most popular food joint in Unilag. It is located right at the heart of the university, called “new hall” which is directly opposite access bank. It is popularly known for the wide variety of African dishes cooked and served at the café, which is attested to by Unilag students.

So, when your tummy starts to rumble, you know where to find happiness.

If you know any other cool hangout spots in Unilag, you can share with us down below in the comment section.

Credit: https://www.kwaba.ng/blog/interesting-things-to-know-about-unilag/

The University of Lagos, popularly known as Unilag, is a federal government research institution in Lagos state, and was established in 1962 by the Nigerian government.

Asides from being one of the most popular University in the country, and having produced dignitaries who have made the country proud due to its level of educational excellence, the University has its highlights, and much more, that makes it great and beautiful to explore.

This post will identify the interesting things that make Unilag a delight to experience, and hopefully, you can experience it too.


INTERESTING FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT UNILAG

Scholarships
Did you know that the University offers various scholarships to at least 500 students yearly with outstanding abilities? Yes, these scholarships are available to both undergraduate and postgraduates.
To get a postgraduate scholarship, one must be a graduate of the University of Lagos and must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or the equivalent.

Counselling Services
Unilag provides counselling units for students on various subject matters which include information about preparing your own curriculum vitae, seeking for job opportunities, helping students get immediate interviews and jobs after graduation, social and personal life, career and health.

Student Union Unit
This is a student activities’ unit which provides for students to be able to plan and resolve ideas and issues with student representatives, elections are organised for different activities and unions daily. Also, this unit also takes on the responsibility of assembling graduate students for National Youth Service Programme (NYSC).

The Work and Study Programme
The work and study programme (WSP) is a scheme created by the University, which allows the students work whilst also getting an education, and to enable students who lack the opportunity to get an education before working. This way, two birds are killed with one stone; the financial burden of handling academic expenses are reduced, and students can also get an early start in enhancing their business because of the large customer base at the university.

INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT IN UNILAG

Unilag FM
This is the University’s first radio station 103.1 FM, as well as the first campus radio station in Nigeria. It is located at the mass communication department behind Afe Babalola hall. The station carries feeds of the school’s activities every morning, done by amazing student presenters.
Recently, falzthebahdguy, a popular Nigerian afrobeat artist, visited the station for an interview to mark its 15th anniversary. Unilag Fm is definitely a place to visit on campus to see how broadcasting is done or at least give it a listen because information passed are very helpful.

The Coffee Shop
Just like every other regular coffee shop, Unilag has one of its own where students can grab a cup of coffee, sit and chit chat with friends, have a quiet time by yourself, and it’s also perfect for formal meetings.

Lagoon Front
Oh, just thinking about the lagoon makes you want to get a dose of that fresh air and enjoy the waves that give you a moments’ peace of mind! Well, nothing’s stopping you now that you know the lagoon front is on Unilag’s campus. It is located behind the library which stretches down to the back of faculty of business admin to the left, and at the back of the faculty of sciences to the right.
The lagoon front is a good view to oversee the 3rd mainland bridge, and a nice spot to chill with your significant other.

The Adetokunbo Sofoluwe Park
The park was built in honour of the late vice chancellor, Adetokunbo Sofoluwe, who died while in office. It is located directly opposite the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs. The park is a cool hangout spot which can be used to study, chit-chat or just chill. However, what makes this park unique is that it has a charging spot directly under the Adetokunbo Sofoluwe statue, where students usually come to hang and charge their phones as well. Talk about having the best of both worlds.

The Senate Love Garden
If you need a nice romantic spot for a date with that special one, but need to keep it casual, then the Senate love garden is perfect. It is a serene environment especially in the evening, and is quite popular with Unilag students, as the name serves its purpose. Students also meet here to talk over assignments, and chill. Interestingly, the Senate love garden was seen used in various scenes of the popular Nigerian tv series[b] ‘Shuga’[/b].

2001 Café
The 2001 cafeteria is the biggest and most popular food joint in Unilag. It is located right at the heart of the university, called “new hall” which is directly opposite access bank. It is popularly known for the wide variety of African dishes cooked and served at the café, which is attested to by Unilag students.

So, when your tummy starts to rumble, you know where to find happiness.

If you know any other cool hangout spots in Unilag, you can share with us down below in the comment section.

Credit: https://www.kwaba.ng/blog/interesting-things-to-know-about-unilag/

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Recently, young people tend to have symptoms of depression or have already gone through depression at some point in their lives, or in college. This is due to factors such as stress with school work, finances, relationship problems or possibly feeling isolated after moving away from friends and family.


How do I know if I’m depressed?


Some of the symptoms of depression include:

- The feeling of sadness, loneliness and helplessness
- Anxiety
- Self-loathing
- Anger or irritability
- Lack of interest in social activities
- Lack of sleep and appetite.


What do I do if I have any of these symptoms?

It is easy to fall into depression but it’s even easier to give into the negativities that come with being depressed. However, there are a few ways one can cope with stress and depression. Some of these coping strategies can go hand in hand and build each other to help you. Hope this helps…

SEEK THERAPY

Most people that go through depression find that they need to talk to someone but don’t know who to talk to and how to explain the way they feel. This is because they don’t feel like anyone understands, and even when they do, the problem gets undermined.

Now, this is where a psychotherapist comes along. It’s been proven over time that therapy has a positive change in people dealing with depression. Most universities have a therapy or counselling sector provided for students on campus at little or no cost. Where there is none available, you could always seek elsewhere. However, if you have been to therapy before and it failed to work for you, don’t give up on it just yet; but find a better therapist that works for you.

MEDICAL HELP

In more severe cases, medical attention may be needed. Anti-depressants or any other prescriptions the doctor deems fit to give will be helpful. Medications that work effectively have been provided globally to treat cases of depression.

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVITY

This might be very hard to do considering your state of mind but it is the most important and effective. This is because depression is a battle of the mind; everything feels and weigh bigger than it is. It is best to surround yourself with friends and family that care about you and stay away from anything or energy that does not protect your peace or bring you happiness.

EXERCISE REGULARLY/ FINDING HOBBIES

Exercising has so many physical and mental health benefits which are underrated. Most universities have resources for recreational activities such as the sports center, which includes the gym. You could engage in any sports activity you wish; although it may be hard finding the motivation; it is still possible. You could walk to class instead of taking a cab, bus or driving. This way, you have some time and space to clear your head whilst also exercising by walking a good mile. On the other hand, you could find hobbies or things that interest you like reading novels, swimming, etc. to keep your mind straight.

IMPROVE SLEEPING AND EATING HABITS

There are physical and psychological setbacks our brains suffer when we do not get enough sleep as well as eat healthily. Eating and sleeping as often as you can go a long way in helping the brain function properly.

PRAYER

This option goes to religious folks. Building a relationship with God and having faith that all will be well with the circumstances surrounding your depression is key. Seeking God’s help through constant communication (prayer) with him is a sure way to find yourself again.

Source: https://www.kwaba.ng/blog/coping-stress-depression-college/

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How many of you are unhappy with your 9-5 Job? We dream of leaving behind the daily job and following our dreams and passions; of leading a life where we get paid for doing what we truly want to do. That’s the idea of entrepreneurship. The desire to love our work and to work anywhere we want to.

But how, exactly, do you do that? How do we take a hobby, like music or photography, and turn it into an income-generating venture?

For most of us, the answer is not as simple as quitting our jobs and going for it. Instead, there are important steps we can take to realize that dream and still get paid on a regular basis.

So, how do you turn that hobby into an income-generating business? here’s how, in 5 steps.

1. Ask for honest feedback

You’re not the best judge of your work, and neither are your family and friends. You need a mentor — an experienced professional –and honest feedback. Before you can make real money, your work has to be remarkable. Everybody knows how to sing but no everybody have the voice or understand voice notes. Even some top Nigerian artist always seems to forget their notes when performing on stage.

You need to know your idea is good enough to succeed and your skills are up to the task. If possible, you need to find a mentor or a community of experts willing to share knowledge and examine your work critically.

One option is Mogul, a worldwide platform that reaches 18 million women per week and provides personalized mentorship in the form of a 24/7 digital advice hotline. Another option is LinkedIn, a platform that is arguably the best place to search out expert mentors and peers, alike. LinkedIn has been touted as a place to help users create a network of trusted allies and mentors that can help you grow professionally.

2. Proof of concept

“Proof of concept” is a business term used by entrepreneurs that are seek funding. Even if you don’t need funds to get started, securing proof of concept is not a bad idea. It helps you find out whether people will use your product or service.

A quick-and-dirty method of assessing your marketability is a crowd-funding campaign. Kickstarter, GoFundMe and Indiegogo are popular.

The key to selling your idea is how you pitch your idea. Thousands of projects launch everyday. The challenge is, being unique and able to offer value to clients. And a crowd-fundging pitch is a fast, and objective, way to find out if people will pay to use your product/services.

3. Do a side hustle

A side hustle is a way to make extra income that allows you the flexibility to pursue what you’re most interested in or passionate about. It can be fashion, bakery, consulting, life coach or whatever you feel comfortable doing without quitting your 9-5 job. You can work on your own business on the weekends. That might entail going for training, marketing, building networks, working on your online brand, building a website until word gets out about what a great fashion designer or baker or consultant you are.

Additionally, tapping into the gig economy can be a viable way for you to supplement your income or even set up a new, full-time gig. Tech companies such as Uber, Jumia and Airbnb have paved the way for many to earn some extra cash, as well as passive income. Many have even reported earning more from the gig economy than from their basic 9-5 job.

When you take orders that are enough to cover or exceed your month’s salary, you can then be sure that it is time to quit your day job and take your side hustle full time.

4. Create a business plan

If you were starting a business, you’d make a plan. Why wouldn’t you do the same to launch your hobby into a career? This is where the main transformation comes starts. With a business plan, you get to understand the market you are entering into and focus your strategy. Don’t overlook the business side, or you’ll quickly become overwhelmed. You’ll need a customer relationship management (CRM) system to keep in touch with your customers, a website, a social media presence and a strong marketing plan.

5. Get a Website

Now that your hobby have been transformed into a full time job, Do you have a website? Having a website has numerous benefits, In this modern era, people and companies are always online for information. Why do you think people visit a website? It’s primarily to find information or buy a product. And if your hobby is now a business, information is critical. You need to have a website for your customers. It needs to contain information about what you can do for them and how they can derive value by using your products or services. Get a website today!!

Conclusion

You are unlikely to succeed in business unless your hobbies are realistic and marketable, But you do have a fair chance of been successful as a fashion designer, a life coach or even a photographer. If your hobby is something in high demand, your chances of success are higher.

So, push your passion, find a mentor and get started.

https://acecubez.com/hobby-into-an-income-generating-business/

How many of you are unhappy with your 9-5 Job? We dream of leaving behind the daily job and following our dreams and passions; of leading a life where we get paid for doing what we truly want to do. That’s the idea of entrepreneurship. The desire to love our work and to work anywhere we want to.

But how, exactly, do you do that? How do we take a hobby, like music or photography, and turn it into an income-generating venture?

For most of us, the answer is not as simple as quitting our jobs and going for it. Instead, there are important steps we can take to realize that dream and still get paid on a regular basis.

So, how do you turn that hobby into an income-generating business? here’s how, in 5 steps.

1. Ask for honest feedback

You’re not the best judge of your work, and neither are your family and friends. You need a mentor — an experienced professional –and honest feedback. Before you can make real money, your work has to be remarkable. Everybody knows how to sing but no everybody have the voice or understand voice notes. Even some top Nigerian artist always seems to forget their notes when performing on stage.

You need to know your idea is good enough to succeed and your skills are up to the task. If possible, you need to find a mentor or a community of experts willing to share knowledge and examine your work critically.

One option is Mogul, a worldwide platform that reaches 18 million women per week and provides personalized mentorship in the form of a 24/7 digital advice hotline. Another option is LinkedIn, a platform that is arguably the best place to search out expert mentors and peers, alike. LinkedIn has been touted as a place to help users create a network of trusted allies and mentors that can help you grow professionally.

2. Proof of concept

“Proof of concept” is a business term used by entrepreneurs that are seek funding. Even if you don’t need funds to get started, securing proof of concept is not a bad idea. It helps you find out whether people will use your product or service.

A quick-and-dirty method of assessing your marketability is a crowd-funding campaign. Kickstarter, GoFundMe and Indiegogo are popular.

The key to selling your idea is how you pitch your idea. Thousands of projects launch everyday. The challenge is, being unique and able to offer value to clients. And a crowd-fundging pitch is a fast, and objective, way to find out if people will pay to use your product/services.

3. Do a side hustle

A side hustle is a way to make extra income that allows you the flexibility to pursue what you’re most interested in or passionate about. It can be fashion, bakery, consulting, life coach or whatever you feel comfortable doing without quitting your 9-5 job. You can work on your own business on the weekends. That might entail going for training, marketing, building networks, working on your online brand, building a website until word gets out about what a great fashion designer or baker or consultant you are.

Additionally, tapping into the gig economy can be a viable way for you to supplement your income or even set up a new, full-time gig. Tech companies such as Uber, Jumia and Airbnb have paved the way for many to earn some extra cash, as well as passive income. Many have even reported earning more from the gig economy than from their basic 9-5 job.

When you take orders that are enough to cover or exceed your month’s salary, you can then be sure that it is time to quit your day job and take your side hustle full time.

4. Create a business plan

If you were starting a business, you’d make a plan. Why wouldn’t you do the same to launch your hobby into a career? This is where the main transformation comes starts. With a business plan, you get to understand the market you are entering into and focus your strategy. Don’t overlook the business side, or you’ll quickly become overwhelmed. You’ll need a customer relationship management (CRM) system to keep in touch with your customers, a website, a social media presence and a strong marketing plan.

5. Get a Website

Now that your hobby have been transformed into a full time job, Do you have a website? Having a website has numerous benefits, In this modern era, people and companies are always online for information. Why do you think people visit a website? It’s primarily to find information or buy a product. And if your hobby is now a business, information is critical. You need to have a website for your customers. It needs to contain information about what you can do for them and how they can derive value by using your products or services. Get a website today!!

Conclusion

You are unlikely to succeed in business unless your hobbies are realistic and marketable, But you do have a fair chance of been successful as a fashion designer, a life coach or even a photographer. If your hobby is something in high demand, your chances of success are higher.

So, push your passion, find a mentor and get started.

https://acecubez.com/hobby-into-an-income-generating-business/

How many of you are unhappy with your 9-5 Job? We dream of leaving behind the daily job and following our dreams and passions; of leading a life where we get paid for doing what we truly want to do. That’s the idea of entrepreneurship. The desire to love our work and to work anywhere we want to.

But how, exactly, do you do that? How do we take a hobby, like music or photography, and turn it into an income-generating venture?

For most of us, the answer is not as simple as quitting our jobs and going for it. Instead, there are important steps we can take to realize that dream and still get paid on a regular basis.

So, how do you turn that hobby into an income-generating business? here’s how, in 5 steps.

1. Ask for honest feedback

You’re not the best judge of your work, and neither are your family and friends. You need a mentor — an experienced professional –and honest feedback. Before you can make real money, your work has to be remarkable. Everybody knows how to sing but no everybody have the voice or understand voice notes. Even some top Nigerian artist always seems to forget their notes when performing on stage.

You need to know your idea is good enough to succeed and your skills are up to the task. If possible, you need to find a mentor or a community of experts willing to share knowledge and examine your work critically.

One option is Mogul, a worldwide platform that reaches 18 million women per week and provides personalized mentorship in the form of a 24/7 digital advice hotline. Another option is LinkedIn, a platform that is arguably the best place to search out expert mentors and peers, alike. LinkedIn has been touted as a place to help users create a network of trusted allies and mentors that can help you grow professionally.

2. Proof of concept

“Proof of concept” is a business term used by entrepreneurs that are seek funding. Even if you don’t need funds to get started, securing proof of concept is not a bad idea. It helps you find out whether people will use your product or service.

A quick-and-dirty method of assessing your marketability is a crowd-funding campaign. Kickstarter, GoFundMe and Indiegogo are popular.

The key to selling your idea is how you pitch your idea. Thousands of projects launch everyday. The challenge is, being unique and able to offer value to clients. And a crowd-fundging pitch is a fast, and objective, way to find out if people will pay to use your product/services.

3. Do a side hustle

A side hustle is a way to make extra income that allows you the flexibility to pursue what you’re most interested in or passionate about. It can be fashion, bakery, consulting, life coach or whatever you feel comfortable doing without quitting your 9-5 job. You can work on your own business on the weekends. That might entail going for training, marketing, building networks, working on your online brand, building a website until word gets out about what a great fashion designer or baker or consultant you are.

Additionally, tapping into the gig economy can be a viable way for you to supplement your income or even set up a new, full-time gig. Tech companies such as Uber, Jumia and Airbnb have paved the way for many to earn some extra cash, as well as passive income. Many have even reported earning more from the gig economy than from their basic 9-5 job.

When you take orders that are enough to cover or exceed your month’s salary, you can then be sure that it is time to quit your day job and take your side hustle full time.

4. Create a business plan

If you were starting a business, you’d make a plan. Why wouldn’t you do the same to launch your hobby into a career? This is where the main transformation comes starts. With a business plan, you get to understand the market you are entering into and focus your strategy. Don’t overlook the business side, or you’ll quickly become overwhelmed. You’ll need a customer relationship management (CRM) system to keep in touch with your customers, a website, a social media presence and a strong marketing plan.

5. Get a Website

Now that your hobby have been transformed into a full time job, Do you have a website? Having a website has numerous benefits, In this modern era, people and companies are always online for information. Why do you think people visit a website? It’s primarily to find information or buy a product. And if your hobby is now a business, information is critical. You need to have a website for your customers. It needs to contain information about what you can do for them and how they can derive value by using your products or services. Get a website today!!

Conclusion

You are unlikely to succeed in business unless your hobbies are realistic and marketable, But you do have a fair chance of been successful as a fashion designer, a life coach or even a photographer. If your hobby is something in high demand, your chances of success are higher.

So, push your passion, find a mentor and get started.

https://acecubez.com/hobby-into-an-income-generating-business/

How many of you are unhappy with your 9-5 Job? We dream of leaving behind the daily job and following our dreams and passions; of leading a life where we get paid for doing what we truly want to do. That’s the idea of entrepreneurship. The desire to love our work and to work anywhere we want to.

But how, exactly, do you do that? How do we take a hobby, like music or photography, and turn it into an income-generating venture?

For most of us, the answer is not as simple as quitting our jobs and going for it. Instead, there are important steps we can take to realize that dream and still get paid on a regular basis.

So, how do you turn that hobby into an income-generating business? here’s how, in 5 steps.

1. Ask for honest feedback

You’re not the best judge of your work, and neither are your family and friends. You need a mentor — an experienced professional –and honest feedback. Before you can make real money, your work has to be remarkable. Everybody knows how to sing but no everybody have the voice or understand voice notes. Even some top Nigerian artist always seems to forget their notes when performing on stage.

You need to know your idea is good enough to succeed and your skills are up to the task. If possible, you need to find a mentor or a community of experts willing to share knowledge and examine your work critically.

One option is Mogul, a worldwide platform that reaches 18 million women per week and provides personalized mentorship in the form of a 24/7 digital advice hotline. Another option is LinkedIn, a platform that is arguably the best place to search out expert mentors and peers, alike. LinkedIn has been touted as a place to help users create a network of trusted allies and mentors that can help you grow professionally.

2. Proof of concept

“Proof of concept” is a business term used by entrepreneurs that are seek funding. Even if you don’t need funds to get started, securing proof of concept is not a bad idea. It helps you find out whether people will use your product or service.

A quick-and-dirty method of assessing your marketability is a crowd-funding campaign. Kickstarter, GoFundMe and Indiegogo are popular.

The key to selling your idea is how you pitch your idea. Thousands of projects launch everyday. The challenge is, being unique and able to offer value to clients. And a crowd-fundging pitch is a fast, and objective, way to find out if people will pay to use your product/services.

3. Do a side hustle

A side hustle is a way to make extra income that allows you the flexibility to pursue what you’re most interested in or passionate about. It can be fashion, bakery, consulting, life coach or whatever you feel comfortable doing without quitting your 9-5 job. You can work on your own business on the weekends. That might entail going for training, marketing, building networks, working on your online brand, building a website until word gets out about what a great fashion designer or baker or consultant you are.

Additionally, tapping into the gig economy can be a viable way for you to supplement your income or even set up a new, full-time gig. Tech companies such as Uber, Jumia and Airbnb have paved the way for many to earn some extra cash, as well as passive income. Many have even reported earning more from the gig economy than from their basic 9-5 job.

When you take orders that are enough to cover or exceed your month’s salary, you can then be sure that it is time to quit your day job and take your side hustle full time.

4. Create a business plan

If you were starting a business, you’d make a plan. Why wouldn’t you do the same to launch your hobby into a career? This is where the main transformation comes starts. With a business plan, you get to understand the market you are entering into and focus your strategy. Don’t overlook the business side, or you’ll quickly become overwhelmed. You’ll need a customer relationship management (CRM) system to keep in touch with your customers, a website, a social media presence and a strong marketing plan.

5. Get a Website

Now that your hobby have been transformed into a full time job, Do you have a website? Having a website has numerous benefits, In this modern era, people and companies are always online for information. Why do you think people visit a website? It’s primarily to find information or buy a product. And if your hobby is now a business, information is critical. You need to have a website for your customers. It needs to contain information about what you can do for them and how they can derive value by using your products or services. Get a website today!!

Conclusion

You are unlikely to succeed in business unless your hobbies are realistic and marketable, But you do have a fair chance of been successful as a fashion designer, a life coach or even a photographer. If your hobby is something in high demand, your chances of success are higher.

So, push your passion, find a mentor and get started.

https://acecubez.com/hobby-into-an-income-generating-business/

How many of you are unhappy with your 9-5 Job? We dream of leaving behind the daily job and following our dreams and passions; of leading a life where we get paid for doing what we truly want to do. That’s the idea of entrepreneurship. The desire to love our work and to work anywhere we want to.

But how, exactly, do you do that? How do we take a hobby, like music or photography, and turn it into an income-generating venture?

For most of us, the answer is not as simple as quitting our jobs and going for it. Instead, there are important steps we can take to realize that dream and still get paid on a regular basis.

So, how do you turn that hobby into an income-generating business? here’s how, in 5 steps.

1. Ask for honest feedback

You’re not the best judge of your work, and neither are your family and friends. You need a mentor — an experienced professional –and honest feedback. Before you can make real money, your work has to be remarkable. Everybody knows how to sing but no everybody have the voice or understand voice notes. Even some top Nigerian artist always seems to forget their notes when performing on stage.

You need to know your idea is good enough to succeed and your skills are up to the task. If possible, you need to find a mentor or a community of experts willing to share knowledge and examine your work critically.

One option is Mogul, a worldwide platform that reaches 18 million women per week and provides personalized mentorship in the form of a 24/7 digital advice hotline. Another option is LinkedIn, a platform that is arguably the best place to search out expert mentors and peers, alike. LinkedIn has been touted as a place to help users create a network of trusted allies and mentors that can help you grow professionally.

2. Proof of concept

“Proof of concept” is a business term used by entrepreneurs that are seek funding. Even if you don’t need funds to get started, securing proof of concept is not a bad idea. It helps you find out whether people will use your product or service.

A quick-and-dirty method of assessing your marketability is a crowd-funding campaign. Kickstarter, GoFundMe and Indiegogo are popular.

The key to selling your idea is how you pitch your idea. Thousands of projects launch everyday. The challenge is, being unique and able to offer value to clients. And a crowd-fundging pitch is a fast, and objective, way to find out if people will pay to use your product/services.

3. Do a side hustle

A side hustle is a way to make extra income that allows you the flexibility to pursue what you’re most interested in or passionate about. It can be fashion, bakery, consulting, life coach or whatever you feel comfortable doing without quitting your 9-5 job. You can work on your own business on the weekends. That might entail going for training, marketing, building networks, working on your online brand, building a website until word gets out about what a great fashion designer or baker or consultant you are.

Additionally, tapping into the gig economy can be a viable way for you to supplement your income or even set up a new, full-time gig. Tech companies such as Uber, Jumia and Airbnb have paved the way for many to earn some extra cash, as well as passive income. Many have even reported earning more from the gig economy than from their basic 9-5 job.

When you take orders that are enough to cover or exceed your month’s salary, you can then be sure that it is time to quit your day job and take your side hustle full time.

4. Create a business plan

If you were starting a business, you’d make a plan. Why wouldn’t you do the same to launch your hobby into a career? This is where the main transformation comes starts. With a business plan, you get to understand the market you are entering into and focus your strategy. Don’t overlook the business side, or you’ll quickly become overwhelmed. You’ll need a customer relationship management (CRM) system to keep in touch with your customers, a website, a social media presence and a strong marketing plan.

5. Get a Website

Now that your hobby have been transformed into a full time job, Do you have a website? Having a website has numerous benefits, In this modern era, people and companies are always online for information. Why do you think people visit a website? It’s primarily to find information or buy a product. And if your hobby is now a business, information is critical. You need to have a website for your customers. It needs to contain information about what you can do for them and how they can derive value by using your products or services. Get a website today!!

Conclusion

You are unlikely to succeed in business unless your hobbies are realistic and marketable, But you do have a fair chance of been successful as a fashion designer, a life coach or even a photographer. If your hobby is something in high demand, your chances of success are higher.

So, push your passion, find a mentor and get started.

https://acecubez.com/hobby-into-an-income-generating-business/

ifeelgood:
Business now no comments, if it were to be slayqueen now...

pedel:
Selling Plantain chips by the road side, I guess.
By the way, I was going to ask the same question.

You mustn't sell plantain chips in the streets.

Packaging matters.

olaolutreasure:
Thanks. This is helpful

Thank you, always here to help.

Starting and growing a business is not for the faint-hearted. You need to get a good idea, an idea that has been tested and verified, discover a profitable niche and research your target audience. Whether you are selling your products or offering a service, Getting the word out about your products/services is becoming more difficult and time-consuming. Without carefully planned marketing strategies staying in business and making profit becomes unattainable.

So are you looking for ways to rapidly grow your business this year? Want to know the marketing techniques that can help you generate new customers, retain old customers?

Here are 11 Types of Marketing Strategies that will boost your business growth.

1. Blogging

If you don’t own a blog, you need to start one immediately. You don’t have to own a website or a blogging platform to write your blog, Use platforms like Quora to answer questions, Medium to post contents or better still take advantage of Linkedin publishing platform to write insightful and fresh contents. Leverage on the power of these high authority websites to increase your reach and build your brand.

2. Social Media

You obviously cannot ignore social media in this digital age, Adding social media connections in your marketing strategy arsenal will only benefit your business. It allows you to target your audience more effectively, expand your target audience and brings in new leads, allows instantaneous feedback from customers, Increases website traffic, search ranking, develops customer service relations and loyalty.

3. Video Tutorials

Creating video tutorials is one of the most effective marketing strategies and means of getting your business the needed exposure. It is one of the most marketing strategies for new products, you can offer Step-by-step tutorials, walk through and How-Tos. Solving customer problems with video tutorials will helps demonstrate expertise in your niche, creates a community for your products/services and increase brand loyalty.

4. Search Engine Optimization

SEO can be overwhelming at the onset, there’s no shortcut to success in SEO. But with constant research, analysis and optimizations you will succeed. A careful planned search engine optimization will increase your website trust hence, help your business grow and meet your business objectives.

5. Build A Powerful Lead Magnet

If you want to generate leads online, then your business needs a lead magnet. Lead magnets are one of the best ways to get more email subscribers. Lead magnets can come in form of a piece of digital, downloadable content, such as a free PDF checklist, report, eBook, whitepaper, video, etc. Build a Powerful lead magnet that solves a real problem, promises a free bonus, that is very valuable, super-specific and easily digestible.

6. Linkedin

LinkedIn is important to your business growth because it’s a dedicated business network. According to Statista.com, towards the end of 2016, there were more than 467 million users on LinkedIn, all with the common goal: to connect on a deep, professional level. As a Nigerian business owner you can leverage the growing audience and increase your sales lead by;

- Setting up a LinkedIn Company Page.
- Enhance Your Profile For Search by integrating keywords related to your industry in your profile.
- Grow your network by finding highly targeted customers and connections.
- Promote your business with LinkedIn Groups.

7. Influencer Marketing

The idea of influencer in marketing is to have people who are influential online spread the message about your business for you. It can be in the form of Social Media posts, endorsements, blogger reviews and various other forms of content. Do you know that 62% of consumers are likely to make a purchase if someone they follow on Social Media recommends a product, and Did you know that 92% of consumers have made a purchase after reading about a product on their favourite blog? Influencer marketing is powerful in that it gives you a wider reach, boosts your SEO, Enhances social media presence, Builds customer loyalty and many more. It is a Fundamental Marketing Strategy for your Nigerian Brand. Add this to your Marketing Strategies arsenal and watch your business soar.

8. Facebook Ads with Re-Targeting

Facebook Ads is one of the most effective ways of selling your products or services. You can reach a specific audience with accurate audience targeting, you target by age, interests, location, relationship status etc. But the catch of getting conversion is by re-targeting with Facebook pixel. Pixel tracks every user that comes into your site and you can take advantage of that to build a custom audience. Use Pixels effectively and your conversion will shoot up.

9. Affiliate Program

Most Nigerians don’t understand the power of affiliate marketing as a marketing strategy. Affiliates can provide a good stimulus for growth and expansion. But approaching the right partners is not always easy. You need to have good conversion if you want the bigger affiliate to take you seriously. Anyways you can start building an affiliate program and start reaching out to potential affiliate who can help your business grow. There are many ways to build a successful Affiliate Marketing Program so you don’t get burnt.

10. Email Marketing

Email outreach is one big business growth tool that delivers maximum ROI, you can’t beat the potential of email marketing. While social media marketing might seem more exciting and trendy, email outreach continues to drive results consistently. Statistics offered by eMarketer highlighted that 86% of marketers surveyed listed email marketing as their most effective tool for customer retention.

11. Finally, Don’t forget about existing customers.

We all know that it is important to source for and get new customers for your products/services to make the business sustainable. But, don’t neglect the customers you already have, they play a very important role to the success of your business. As Belle Beth Cooper notes on the Buffer Blog, you could use the “upside-down funnel” approach. This could include making customers feel like they’re part of the business, part of an exclusive club, giving them something extra, and making them feel like VIPs.



What other marketing strategies are you employing in your business for growth?
Are you getting the required results?


Source: https://acecubez.com/marketing-strategies-business-growth/

Starting and growing a business is not for the faint-hearted. You need to get a good idea, an idea that has been tested and verified, discover a profitable niche and research your target audience. Whether you are selling your products or offering a service, Getting the word out about your products/services is becoming more difficult and time-consuming. Without carefully planned marketing strategies staying in business and making profit becomes unattainable.

So are you looking for ways to rapidly grow your business this year? Want to know the marketing techniques that can help you generate new customers, retain old customers?

Here are 11 Types of Marketing Strategies that will boost your business growth.

1. Blogging

If you don’t own a blog, you need to start one immediately. You don’t have to own a website or a blogging platform to write your blog, Use platforms like Quora to answer questions, Medium to post contents or better still take advantage of Linkedin publishing platform to write insightful and fresh contents. Leverage on the power of these high authority websites to increase your reach and build your brand.

2. Social Media

You obviously cannot ignore social media in this digital age, Adding social media connections in your marketing strategy arsenal will only benefit your business. It allows you to target your audience more effectively, expand your target audience and brings in new leads, allows instantaneous feedback from customers, Increases website traffic, search ranking, develops customer service relations and loyalty.

3. Video Tutorials

Creating video tutorials is one of the most effective marketing strategies and means of getting your business the needed exposure. It is one of the most marketing strategies for new products, you can offer Step-by-step tutorials, walk through and How-Tos. Solving customer problems with video tutorials will helps demonstrate expertise in your niche, creates a community for your products/services and increase brand loyalty.

4. Search Engine Optimization

SEO can be overwhelming at the onset, there’s no shortcut to success in SEO. But with constant research, analysis and optimizations you will succeed. A careful planned search engine optimization will increase your website trust hence, help your business grow and meet your business objectives.

5. Build A Powerful Lead Magnet

If you want to generate leads online, then your business needs a lead magnet. Lead magnets are one of the best ways to get more email subscribers. Lead magnets can come in form of a piece of digital, downloadable content, such as a free PDF checklist, report, eBook, whitepaper, video, etc. Build a Powerful lead magnet that solves a real problem, promises a free bonus, that is very valuable, super-specific and easily digestible.

6. Linkedin

LinkedIn is important to your business growth because it’s a dedicated business network. According to Statista.com, towards the end of 2016, there were more than 467 million users on LinkedIn, all with the common goal: to connect on a deep, professional level. As a Nigerian business owner you can leverage the growing audience and increase your sales lead by;

- Setting up a LinkedIn Company Page.
- Enhance Your Profile For Search by integrating keywords related to your industry in your profile.
- Grow your network by finding highly targeted customers and connections.
- Promote your business with LinkedIn Groups.

7. Influencer Marketing

The idea of influencer in marketing is to have people who are influential online spread the message about your business for you. It can be in the form of Social Media posts, endorsements, blogger reviews and various other forms of content. Do you know that 62% of consumers are likely to make a purchase if someone they follow on Social Media recommends a product, and Did you know that 92% of consumers have made a purchase after reading about a product on their favourite blog? Influencer marketing is powerful in that it gives you a wider reach, boosts your SEO, Enhances social media presence, Builds customer loyalty and many more. It is a Fundamental Marketing Strategy for your Nigerian Brand. Add this to your Marketing Strategies arsenal and watch your business soar.

8. Facebook Ads with Re-Targeting

Facebook Ads is one of the most effective ways of selling your products or services. You can reach a specific audience with accurate audience targeting, you target by age, interests, location, relationship status etc. But the catch of getting conversion is by re-targeting with Facebook pixel. Pixel tracks every user that comes into your site and you can take advantage of that to build a custom audience. Use Pixels effectively and your conversion will shoot up.

9. Affiliate Program

Most Nigerians don’t understand the power of affiliate marketing as a marketing strategy. Affiliates can provide a good stimulus for growth and expansion. But approaching the right partners is not always easy. You need to have good conversion if you want the bigger affiliate to take you seriously. Anyways you can start building an affiliate program and start reaching out to potential affiliate who can help your business grow. There are many ways to build a successful Affiliate Marketing Program so you don’t get burnt.

10. Email Marketing

Email outreach is one big business growth tool that delivers maximum ROI, you can’t beat the potential of email marketing. While social media marketing might seem more exciting and trendy, email outreach continues to drive results consistently. Statistics offered by eMarketer highlighted that 86% of marketers surveyed listed email marketing as their most effective tool for customer retention.

11. Finally, Don’t forget about existing customers.

We all know that it is important to source for and get new customers for your products/services to make the business sustainable. But, don’t neglect the customers you already have, they play a very important role to the success of your business. As Belle Beth Cooper notes on the Buffer Blog, you could use the “upside-down funnel” approach. This could include making customers feel like they’re part of the business, part of an exclusive club, giving them something extra, and making them feel like VIPs.



What other marketing strategies are you employing in your business for growth?
Are you getting the required results?


Source: https://acecubez.com/marketing-strategies-business-growth/

generalbush:
nice. I wonder why business posts hardly make front page sha.

guess we will have to meet lalasticlala for that.

Starting and growing a business is not for the faint-hearted. You need to get a good idea, an idea that has been tested and verified, discover a profitable niche and research your target audience. Whether you are selling your products or offering a service, Getting the word out about your products/services is becoming more difficult and time-consuming. Without carefully planned marketing strategies staying in business and making profit becomes unattainable.

So are you looking for ways to rapidly grow your business this year? Want to know the marketing techniques that can help you generate new customers, retain old customers?

Here are 11 Types of Marketing Strategies that will boost your business growth.

1. Blogging

If you don’t own a blog, you need to start one immediately. You don’t have to own a website or a blogging platform to write your blog, Use platforms like Quora to answer questions, Medium to post contents or better still take advantage of Linkedin publishing platform to write insightful and fresh contents. Leverage on the power of these high authority websites to increase your reach and build your brand.

2. Social Media

You obviously cannot ignore social media in this digital age, Adding social media connections in your marketing strategy arsenal will only benefit your business. It allows you to target your audience more effectively, expand your target audience and brings in new leads, allows instantaneous feedback from customers, Increases website traffic, search ranking, develops customer service relations and loyalty.

3. Video Tutorials

Creating video tutorials is one of the most effective marketing strategies and means of getting your business the needed exposure. It is one of the most marketing strategies for new products, you can offer Step-by-step tutorials, walk through and How-Tos. Solving customer problems with video tutorials will helps demonstrate expertise in your niche, creates a community for your products/services and increase brand loyalty.

4. Search Engine Optimization

SEO can be overwhelming at the onset, there’s no shortcut to success in SEO. But with constant research, analysis and optimizations you will succeed. A careful planned search engine optimization will increase your website trust hence, help your business grow and meet your business objectives.

5. Build A Powerful Lead Magnet

If you want to generate leads online, then your business needs a lead magnet. Lead magnets are one of the best ways to get more email subscribers. Lead magnets can come in form of a piece of digital, downloadable content, such as a free PDF checklist, report, eBook, whitepaper, video, etc. Build a Powerful lead magnet that solves a real problem, promises a free bonus, that is very valuable, super-specific and easily digestible.

6. Linkedin

LinkedIn is important to your business growth because it’s a dedicated business network. According to Statista.com, towards the end of 2016, there were more than 467 million users on LinkedIn, all with the common goal: to connect on a deep, professional level. As a Nigerian business owner you can leverage the growing audience and increase your sales lead by;

- Setting up a LinkedIn Company Page.
- Enhance Your Profile For Search by integrating keywords related to your industry in your profile.
- Grow your network by finding highly targeted customers and connections.
- Promote your business with LinkedIn Groups.

7. Influencer Marketing

The idea of influencer in marketing is to have people who are influential online spread the message about your business for you. It can be in the form of Social Media posts, endorsements, blogger reviews and various other forms of content. Do you know that 62% of consumers are likely to make a purchase if someone they follow on Social Media recommends a product, and Did you know that 92% of consumers have made a purchase after reading about a product on their favourite blog? Influencer marketing is powerful in that it gives you a wider reach, boosts your SEO, Enhances social media presence, Builds customer loyalty and many more. It is a Fundamental Marketing Strategy for your Nigerian Brand. Add this to your Marketing Strategies arsenal and watch your business soar.

8. Facebook Ads with Re-Targeting

Facebook Ads is one of the most effective ways of selling your products or services. You can reach a specific audience with accurate audience targeting, you target by age, interests, location, relationship status etc. But the catch of getting conversion is by re-targeting with Facebook pixel. Pixel tracks every user that comes into your site and you can take advantage of that to build a custom audience. Use Pixels effectively and your conversion will shoot up.

9. Affiliate Program

Most Nigerians don’t understand the power of affiliate marketing as a marketing strategy. Affiliates can provide a good stimulus for growth and expansion. But approaching the right partners is not always easy. You need to have good conversion if you want the bigger affiliate to take you seriously. Anyways you can start building an affiliate program and start reaching out to potential affiliate who can help your business grow. There are many ways to build a successful Affiliate Marketing Program so you don’t get burnt.

10. Email Marketing

Email outreach is one big business growth tool that delivers maximum ROI, you can’t beat the potential of email marketing. While social media marketing might seem more exciting and trendy, email outreach continues to drive results consistently. Statistics offered by eMarketer highlighted that 86% of marketers surveyed listed email marketing as their most effective tool for customer retention.

11. Finally, Don’t forget about existing customers.

We all know that it is important to source for and get new customers for your products/services to make the business sustainable. But, don’t neglect the customers you already have, they play a very important role to the success of your business. As Belle Beth Cooper notes on the Buffer Blog, you could use the “upside-down funnel” approach. This could include making customers feel like they’re part of the business, part of an exclusive club, giving them something extra, and making them feel like VIPs.



What other marketing strategies are you employing in your business for growth?
Are you getting the required results?


Source: https://acecubez.com/marketing-strategies-business-growth/

Starting and growing a business is not for the faint-hearted. You need to get a good idea, an idea that has been tested and verified, discover a profitable niche and research your target audience. Whether you are selling your products or offering a service, Getting the word out about your products/services is becoming more difficult and time-consuming. Without carefully planned marketing strategies staying in business and making profit becomes unattainable.

So are you looking for ways to rapidly grow your business this year? Want to know the marketing techniques that can help you generate new customers, retain old customers?

Here are 11 Types of Marketing Strategies that will boost your business growth.

1. Blogging

If you don’t own a blog, you need to start one immediately. You don’t have to own a website or a blogging platform to write your blog, Use platforms like Quora to answer questions, Medium to post contents or better still take advantage of Linkedin publishing platform to write insightful and fresh contents. Leverage on the power of these high authority websites to increase your reach and build your brand.

2. Social Media

You obviously cannot ignore social media in this digital age, Adding social media connections in your marketing strategy arsenal will only benefit your business. It allows you to target your audience more effectively, expand your target audience and brings in new leads, allows instantaneous feedback from customers, Increases website traffic, search ranking, develops customer service relations and loyalty.

3. Video Tutorials

Creating video tutorials is one of the most effective marketing strategies and means of getting your business the needed exposure. It is one of the most marketing strategies for new products, you can offer Step-by-step tutorials, walk through and How-Tos. Solving customer problems with video tutorials will helps demonstrate expertise in your niche, creates a community for your products/services and increase brand loyalty.

4. Search Engine Optimization

SEO can be overwhelming at the onset, there’s no shortcut to success in SEO. But with constant research, analysis and optimizations you will succeed. A careful planned search engine optimization will increase your website trust hence, help your business grow and meet your business objectives.

5. Build A Powerful Lead Magnet

If you want to generate leads online, then your business needs a lead magnet. Lead magnets are one of the best ways to get more email subscribers. Lead magnets can come in form of a piece of digital, downloadable content, such as a free PDF checklist, report, eBook, whitepaper, video, etc. Build a Powerful lead magnet that solves a real problem, promises a free bonus, that is very valuable, super-specific and easily digestible.

6. Linkedin

LinkedIn is important to your business growth because it’s a dedicated business network. According to Statista.com, towards the end of 2016, there were more than 467 million users on LinkedIn, all with the common goal: to connect on a deep, professional level. As a Nigerian business owner you can leverage the growing audience and increase your sales lead by;

- Setting up a LinkedIn Company Page.
- Enhance Your Profile For Search by integrating keywords related to your industry in your profile.
- Grow your network by finding highly targeted customers and connections.
- Promote your business with LinkedIn Groups.

7. Influencer Marketing

The idea of influencer in marketing is to have people who are influential online spread the message about your business for you. It can be in the form of Social Media posts, endorsements, blogger reviews and various other forms of content. Do you know that 62% of consumers are likely to make a purchase if someone they follow on Social Media recommends a product, and Did you know that 92% of consumers have made a purchase after reading about a product on their favourite blog? Influencer marketing is powerful in that it gives you a wider reach, boosts your SEO, Enhances social media presence, Builds customer loyalty and many more. It is a Fundamental Marketing Strategy for your Nigerian Brand. Add this to your Marketing Strategies arsenal and watch your business soar.

8. Facebook Ads with Re-Targeting

Facebook Ads is one of the most effective ways of selling your products or services. You can reach a specific audience with accurate audience targeting, you target by age, interests, location, relationship status etc. But the catch of getting conversion is by re-targeting with Facebook pixel. Pixel tracks every user that comes into your site and you can take advantage of that to build a custom audience. Use Pixels effectively and your conversion will shoot up.

9. Affiliate Program

Most Nigerians don’t understand the power of affiliate marketing as a marketing strategy. Affiliates can provide a good stimulus for growth and expansion. But approaching the right partners is not always easy. You need to have good conversion if you want the bigger affiliate to take you seriously. Anyways you can start building an affiliate program and start reaching out to potential affiliate who can help your business grow. There are many ways to build a successful Affiliate Marketing Program so you don’t get burnt.

10. Email Marketing

Email outreach is one big business growth tool that delivers maximum ROI, you can’t beat the potential of email marketing. While social media marketing might seem more exciting and trendy, email outreach continues to drive results consistently. Statistics offered by eMarketer highlighted that 86% of marketers surveyed listed email marketing as their most effective tool for customer retention.

11. Finally, Don’t forget about existing customers.

We all know that it is important to source for and get new customers for your products/services to make the business sustainable. But, don’t neglect the customers you already have, they play a very important role to the success of your business. As Belle Beth Cooper notes on the Buffer Blog, you could use the “upside-down funnel” approach. This could include making customers feel like they’re part of the business, part of an exclusive club, giving them something extra, and making them feel like VIPs.



What other marketing strategies are you employing in your business for growth?
Are you getting the required results?


Source: https://acecubez.com/marketing-strategies-business-growth/

Starting and growing a business is not for the faint-hearted. You need to get a good idea, an idea that has been tested and verified, discover a profitable niche and research your target audience. Whether you are selling your products or offering a service, Getting the word out about your products/services is becoming more difficult and time-consuming. Without carefully planned marketing strategies staying in business and making profit becomes unattainable.

So are you looking for ways to rapidly grow your business this year? Want to know the marketing techniques that can help you generate new customers, retain old customers?

Here are 11 Types of Marketing Strategies that will boost your business growth.

1. Blogging

If you don’t own a blog, you need to start one immediately. You don’t have to own a website or a blogging platform to write your blog, Use platforms like Quora to answer questions, Medium to post contents or better still take advantage of Linkedin publishing platform to write insightful and fresh contents. Leverage on the power of these high authority websites to increase your reach and build your brand.

2. Social Media

You obviously cannot ignore social media in this digital age, Adding social media connections in your marketing strategy arsenal will only benefit your business. It allows you to target your audience more effectively, expand your target audience and brings in new leads, allows instantaneous feedback from customers, Increases website traffic, search ranking, develops customer service relations and loyalty.

3. Video Tutorials

Creating video tutorials is one of the most effective marketing strategies and means of getting your business the needed exposure. It is one of the most marketing strategies for new products, you can offer Step-by-step tutorials, walk through and How-Tos. Solving customer problems with video tutorials will helps demonstrate expertise in your niche, creates a community for your products/services and increase brand loyalty.

4. Search Engine Optimization

SEO can be overwhelming at the onset, there’s no shortcut to success in SEO. But with constant research, analysis and optimizations you will succeed. A careful planned search engine optimization will increase your website trust hence, help your business grow and meet your business objectives.

5. Build A Powerful Lead Magnet

If you want to generate leads online, then your business needs a lead magnet. Lead magnets are one of the best ways to get more email subscribers. Lead magnets can come in form of a piece of digital, downloadable content, such as a free PDF checklist, report, eBook, whitepaper, video, etc. Build a Powerful lead magnet that solves a real problem, promises a free bonus, that is very valuable, super-specific and easily digestible.

6. Linkedin

LinkedIn is important to your business growth because it’s a dedicated business network. According to Statista.com, towards the end of 2016, there were more than 467 million users on LinkedIn, all with the common goal: to connect on a deep, professional level. As a Nigerian business owner you can leverage the growing audience and increase your sales lead by;

- Setting up a LinkedIn Company Page.
- Enhance Your Profile For Search by integrating keywords related to your industry in your profile.
- Grow your network by finding highly targeted customers and connections.
- Promote your business with LinkedIn Groups.

7. Influencer Marketing

The idea of influencer in marketing is to have people who are influential online spread the message about your business for you. It can be in the form of Social Media posts, endorsements, blogger reviews and various other forms of content. Do you know that 62% of consumers are likely to make a purchase if someone they follow on Social Media recommends a product, and Did you know that 92% of consumers have made a purchase after reading about a product on their favourite blog? Influencer marketing is powerful in that it gives you a wider reach, boosts your SEO, Enhances social media presence, Builds customer loyalty and many more. It is a Fundamental Marketing Strategy for your Nigerian Brand. Add this to your Marketing Strategies arsenal and watch your business soar.

8. Facebook Ads with Re-Targeting

Facebook Ads is one of the most effective ways of selling your products or services. You can reach a specific audience with accurate audience targeting, you target by age, interests, location, relationship status etc. But the catch of getting conversion is by re-targeting with Facebook pixel. Pixel tracks every user that comes into your site and you can take advantage of that to build a custom audience. Use Pixels effectively and your conversion will shoot up.

9. Affiliate Program

Most Nigerians don’t understand the power of affiliate marketing as a marketing strategy. Affiliates can provide a good stimulus for growth and expansion. But approaching the right partners is not always easy. You need to have good conversion if you want the bigger affiliate to take you seriously. Anyways you can start building an affiliate program and start reaching out to potential affiliate who can help your business grow. There are many ways to build a successful Affiliate Marketing Program so you don’t get burnt.

10. Email Marketing

Email outreach is one big business growth tool that delivers maximum ROI, you can’t beat the potential of email marketing. While social media marketing might seem more exciting and trendy, email outreach continues to drive results consistently. Statistics offered by eMarketer highlighted that 86% of marketers surveyed listed email marketing as their most effective tool for customer retention.

11. Finally, Don’t forget about existing customers.

We all know that it is important to source for and get new customers for your products/services to make the business sustainable. But, don’t neglect the customers you already have, they play a very important role to the success of your business. As Belle Beth Cooper notes on the Buffer Blog, you could use the “upside-down funnel” approach. This could include making customers feel like they’re part of the business, part of an exclusive club, giving them something extra, and making them feel like VIPs.



What other marketing strategies are you employing in your business for growth?
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dingbang:
Martfrank thank you so much for this.

Thank you too, am always ready to help in anyway.