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I appreciate the feedback and commendation. My greatest satisfaction will however be to see you practise importation as a business and income generating activity.

To all those who are asking for another session, I would have to disappoint you at this time as my hands are pretty full. Devoting 3-4hrs daily for almost 2 weeks is something I have to plan for, and plan I will. So till then... its au revoir.

Jumia has to tweak its business model if it needs to keep pace with the competition. They particularly need to democratise their merchant system: from being the sole merchant to allowing the public to trade therein. Konga operates this model (just like the Alibaba group) hence they will always be ahead.

mindtricks:
So unfortunate people think politeness means nothing. Little wonder you could afford to break into such inappropriate language.

Op, your initiative is a very commendable one. Maxxy will really like have a small talk with you. Kudos for your courage.

I responded to your PM

mindtricks:
So unfortunate people think politeness means nothing. Little wonder you could afford to break into such inappropriate language.

Op, your initiative is a very commendable one. Maxxy will really like have a small talk with you. Kudos for your courage.

When I set out to do this, I knew for a fact that I would run into people like this, hence part of the criteria was a review of each individual's previous posts in order to get a feel of the person's attitude. At the end, some people were dropped for what they have previously posted on NL. If he had only couched his grievance in different words, then....

Anyway, classes started in earnest yesterday.

oluplus:
@Maxxy: How far na? is the training not starting again today?
Have you done your selection?

Training starts today by 7pm.

RESULT

I eventually had to make 15 difficult choices, chosen for various reasons. However, because my initial goal was 10, any display of non-compliance with house rules will immediately result in eviction, as the goal of the training is to groom importers that will not only import from Alibaba, but also sell their products easily with significant profit. Post-training mentoring will also be provided.

The 15 house members of the Maxwell Circle Importation Class Alpha are:

Judeede
Aademi
Oluplus
ProffT01
Born2wyn
Sto
Iamkim7
Sirhenry007
Ibnquasale
Igala4life
Skrhema
Marydaniel
Ganjafama
Mykelbrown
Olaide721.

The house members will shortly get whatsapp invites. My regrets to all that did not make the list.

Applications close by 12.15pm today.

If you need to flesh up your statement of purpose, this is the time to do it.

Only 7 spots left.

Names of those that made the cut will be published here, and they are free to provide feedback on the training here.

luvlyoracle:
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Your number is incomplete

PROGRAMME CONTENT

1. How to find and import low cost hot selling items
2. How and where to buy low quantity items at wholesale price
3. How to ship your goods from China to Nigeria in a cost-effective way
4. Various payment options for paying your supplier
5. How to verify the genuineness of your supplier without leaving Nigeria
6. How and where to market your goods - winning selling strategies

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

1. Have access to the internet
2. Have whatsapp chat
3. Able to participate in the training between 7pm and 9pm daily
4. Have or able to raise N20,000 to start importing goods

THINGS TO NOTE

1. Mentorship and training is absolutely free
2. Training and mentoring will take place primarily via whatsapp
3. Unserious/poor participation in the training is not acceptable, and participant will be removed from the training if such behaviour is observed.
4. Training commences on Wednesday, 8th October by 7pm.
5. Participants will be allowed to asked questions from other areas of concern not included in training curriculum.
6. Only ten people will be selected to participate in this programme.

Interested participants should drop their whatsapp contact number. A short note as to why you should be selected and what you intend to achieve with the training may be favourable for selection purposes.

Powered by The Maxwell Circle... an intentional drive to give back to the society and participate in nation building.


UPDATE

Applications close by 12.15pm 07/10/2014.

If you need to flesh up your statement of purpose, this is the time to do it.


UPDATE

APPLICATIONS ARE OFFICIALLY CLOSED


RESULT

I eventually had to make 15 difficult choices, chosen for various reasons. However, because my initial goal was 10, any display of non-compliance with house rules will immediately result in eviction, as the goal of the training is to groom importers that will not only import from Alibaba, but also sell their products easily with significant profit. Post-training mentoring will also be provided.

The 15 house members of the Maxwell Circle Importation Class Alpha are:

Judeede
Aademi
Oluplus
ProffT01
Born2wyn
Sto
Iamkim7
Sirhenry007
Ibnquasale
Igala4life
Skrhema
Marydaniel
Ganjafama
Mykelbrown
Olaide721.

The house members will shortly get whatsapp invites. My regrets to all that did not make the list.

wisehouse: gud pm sir, yes I have done so, check ur mail

Have replied you.

texaco1: you have a point .then how will u go about it,the banks don't know ,people are tired of that question so they won't answer it and the sites u want to shop on won't convert it. The best thing to do is to have a base exchange rate which will and can accomodate any fluctuations .that is what business men do all over the world. Instead of asking for exchange rates on a daily basis just fix one . The naira has been between 165 to 167 for sometime . Why don't u just fix ur rate at 170 or 171 to a dollar.that is what I always do,my exchange rate has always been 170 to a dollar so that my calculations can absorb any fluctuations. Make all ur calculations on a base exchange rate ,even the shipment we did last week was based on a base figure and we got it. This is business and in business you must make accomodations for changes and be prepared for them

This is the correct business savvy approach to mitigating exchange rate risk. The poor management of this risk was one of the factors that led to the collapse of Banks in Nigeria in 208-209.

In addition, if you are giving a customer a quote that is valid for say 30days, then you would need to increase the margin to between 175-180naira to a dollar.'

wisehouse: Well I thought it was not true after I ask my reliable production manager and he told me that the machine has not been sold because my boss did not tell him anything of such. Surprisingly, the whole myth turns out to b true! Yes, my boss actually sold d machine but did not tell anyone, neither me nor our PM, my phone has been off since mornin, if not I would have been told b4 now, I planned to go for night shift dis week, but now am stucked. Yes God will make a help to come I know. I don't even know how I fill right now, dis is my first time of 'loosing my job' and I know it will be my last.
I need serious Advice please. Thanks

Pm me if you still need help with your importation

wisehouse: have not gone to work yet (night duty)

Lets Know the outcome. Then we will take it on from there.

wisehouse: yap bro, please I can rise 20k.

Where is your location?

wisehouse: yap I do importation biz. But no capital,

If you can raise N20k, I can show you what to import.

2geez: Yea i did that but still no reply,my worry is i have tried like four other stores and same thing,i noticed most pips are talking about chatting with their sellers using trade manager on mobile could this be the reason cause am accessing aliexpress directly from my chrome browser on a laptop

Are you buying from Aliexpress or Alibaba? Chatting with suppliers is even easier using your laptop (that is if you are buying from Alibaba.

eph12: I am even tired of explaining this.

Most sellers on Alibaba will charge you for shipping to Nigeria, except they have already factored that into the price. They even what to charge you for sending to your agent in China, such as Nonnykings. It makes no economic sense to me to allow the supplier charge me for shipping (and make a profit from that too) when I have more cost effective Nigerian alternatives.

NnamdiN: depends on what you're buying. I wanted to customize leather wristwatches for some politicians, needed 8 samples with different images inside, watch was cheap for the quantity that I wanted(4$) but sample charge for the 8 was 245$. It's a gamble I can't afford to take.

Very true. Your best bet is to engage other sellers through the chat system so that you can quickly get quotes

eph12: Any item that has free shipping definitely has the shipping cost added to the cost of the item.

That's what a lot of buyers do not realise

NnamdiN: sample charges are too expensive

Sample prices sometimes cost qlmost the same as 50pcs of the item. I usually opt to buy 50pcs after enough research of the item

Ymodulus: Have been so busy.

Couldn't update the thread. now let me do.

I recently carried out a deal importing close to 495 Pieces of watch.

From the makers of a well known watch Brand.

During this transaction I wanted the use of Escrow as a form of Payment rather than Bank transfer so I told the seller some lies but it didn't work.. in return I learnt new things.


1. A Gold Seller on Alibaba will hardly Cheat You of your money.

See transaction below

A gold seller will hardly dupe you, so I stick to dealings with them as a matter of principle.. Other things to watch out for are whether the supplier is a verified supplier and whether onsite operations and legal status have been confirmed by Alibaba

mrhello: It all depends.

Following general procedure, u request quotation & they ask u hw many pcs u would like 2 order. Based on dis, they'll tell u d price per piece on MOQ basis & on sample basis.

And becos u would like 2 test sample product 2 confirm quality, then u would want 2 request sample. Normally, u pay 4 d sample product & most sellers, if nt all, wil let u know dat d money u are paying 4 it is refundable. Dis is hw it goes: when u come back 2 place actual order, d sum wil be deducted frm d total. Invariably, it appears dat d sample product is given u FREE.

Note. Most times, d price of d sample product is always high becos they too assume u may nt come back, esp. in d case all u actually need is dat 1pc u are ordering.

Now, when u say 'free samples', I dont know d qnty u hv in mind. Bt some manufacturers hv no limited MOQ, some can even allow u same price quoted for 1000pcs/MOQ for 5pcs order, etc.

Hope dis helps.

This is correct.

mrhello: Someone asked HOW did u pay in2 a Chinese acct. frm Nigeria, u replied YES. ''Bros, u for take am easy now"


Btw, are u sure did is 4 real? A major chinese manufacturer wt gmail acct.?

Well let's hear d details.

Yes, Sales Representatives of major Chinese manufacturers use Gmail accounts. I have dealt severally with them, even paid via Paypal to the email and got my items sent sharply. The more important thing is the due diligence on the importer.

Pls check out this car:

Lot 62270164

2006 Buick Rendezvous.

I need more info

myads890: Nice one bro. I'm glad you appreciate your father for being there for you. You're really lucky. My dad left me when I was just 3 months old and I don't even know what he looks like. I pray I never become like him and I'm looking forward to the day my own kid will write a letter like this to me.

If your father stayed by your mom to raise you, give him a big hug NOW!

Thank you for sharing. My prayer for you is that you get to meet your dad soon. You guys may not be able to turn back the hands of time, better late than never.

amdman: Congratulations to your Dad... he must be very special to have raised such a smart kid

Thank you for your kind words. I figured I did not have to wait until his funeral to let him know that I appreciate who and what he is.

Dear Dad,

It’s a joyous day today as we celebrate you, giving thanks unto God for His many mercies and grace, and for upholding you with His right hand.

As I look back to the worthy legacies that you have set, I realize that every time you gave to the needy, every St. Vincent De Paul activity you engaged me in, everytime you placed others before yourself, you laid for me a foundation of selflessness. Everyday the family prayed together in the morning, everyday we read from the daily devotional, you were setting the stage for what would later be my spiritual renaissance.

Need I mention your contribution to what I am today? I may not remember you checking my homework or class scores everyday, I do not remember you guiding my hand to learn to write my first alphabets, but I do remember the lashing I received that day I presented my worst result ever; my SS 1 2nd term result wherein I got 4 Ds. You were having dinner that day I stood before you, trembling while handing over the result, fearing what was to come. You did not cast your mind to the A's I got in the other subjects. You did not congratulate me for at least passing all 12 subjects. It only bothered you that I had 4 Ds. You immediately left your meal, and ordered me inside your room; and my behind received many lashes from that famous belt. You returned to your meal, whIle I went away in tears. Yet that event seared into my heart therefrom that it was not enough to succeed sometimes, to succeed halfway, or to succeed even most of the time, but that I must succeed all the time, all the way. Thus, an academic brilliance was and is evident in all your children, such that in school, our surname soon became the symbol of intelligence.

What more can I say of the many values you instilled in us, of love for God and country, of respect for womanhood, of diligence and honest labour, of contentment, sacrifice and integrity. You did not teach us these things via lectures, rather you lived them. And that is why am proud to call you FATHER, and I promise you that I will not do less with my children.

My greatest desire is that the Lord will yet lengthen your days, and make your strength as that of Caleb, who at 85 testified that he was as strong as when God first called him. And I pray that every mention of your children will bring joy to your heart.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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