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BusinessRe: Businesses That Can Never Go Out Of Fashion by nigflute(m): 12:52pm On Jul 28, 2016
Wow that was a great piece of article.
As business environment change, some ideas die, giving room for new ones.
But certain in certain business, these ideas only get refined. Meaning nothing, even technology can kill such business.

Here are also some business that nothing will affect there growth too:
school business
real estate
water business
block business
consulting
translational business
fashion
www.sandalili.com
BusinessRe: 7 Home Business Advice To Help You Get Started by nigflute(m): 3:03am On Jul 25, 2016
Wow this was a nice piece and i really commend you for sharing the advice.
We're in a competitive world and once you're in business, you have to strive to keep on developing in other to maintain your momentum. It's easy to do it. All you have to do is to know the trend your industry is heading towards and position yourself towards that.

Some sectors will require to grow daily others monthly. The truth is not everyone knows about it. But here are some of the business you'll need to grow daily. Some maybe what you're already doing or want to go into it.

Freelance writing

Graphic design

Consulting

Blogging

Tutorial services
The Web and mobile development
Internet marketing

Source: http://sandalili.com/top-8-profitable-small-businesses-you-can-grow-daily/

With the advice, above, the sky will be the begining.
BusinessHow To Start A Rice Farming Business by nigflute(op): 3:39am On Jul 24, 2016
Rice farming business is one of the lucrative business anyone can do. With the dwindling oil prices, the focus has been shift entirely to agriculture as the solution to growing the economy.
Want to start a rice farming business? Is starting a rice farm worth it? Then read to get all the answer. That’s why am bringing in the detailed ways of how to start a rice farming business and it’s viability.
Rice been a tropical and subtropical plant requires a fairly high temperature ranging from 20 to 400 degrees.
Commercial rice farming requires modern rice farming techniques to make it a profitable agribusiness. Even though rice farmers are enormous, but the demand is high and the supply is not enough.
One major factor that makes rice farming so viable and environmentally friendly is because from start to finish it takes about 4 to 5 months.

Why start a rice farming business


Why should someone venture into rice farming business? Below are some of the reasons that will amaze you.

1. The demand will continue on a high
Rice is a staple food. It’s consumed by virtually every household irrespective of their status in the society. Even in restaurants, hotels, and food hawkers, to provide daily delicacies like jollof rice, fried rice and so on.
The rise is the major stable food provided in occasions because it’s the food that is known and many eat. Making the demand for rice continue to be high.

Again, there are more people starting rice milling companies. Such companies will buy rice directly from buyers which are there major source raw material.

2. Yields early
Rice is not like other crops that need 6 to 1 year to mature and ready for harvest. Rice grows between 4 to 5 months. With improving variety, the rice will grow even quickly than you think.

3. High yield
rice farming is among the crop that provides one of the high yields. When you employ good farming activities and plant the best rice seeds on the right soil, your yield will surprise you. With an acre of land, you should be expecting about 100 bags.

4. You can do it even if you’re not an expert
Starting a rice farming business can be done by anyone who is serious and has passion without any formal education about the rice farming.

But it’s important to research and get the knowledge that will help you in starting the rice farming business.
In other words, the rice farming business is pretty strength forward, needing to apply minor techniques to start and run the business.

5. High return on investment
With the best farming practices, you should expect a high return on investment from your rice farming business.

6. There will always be market
There will always be a market for your rice. Irrespective of the season, you will get market all year round either from individuals, rice milling companies or businessmen. You’ll need no much marketing to sell.

7. Capital might not be huge
Rice farming is not overly capital intensive compared to other forms of crop farming.

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Challenges of starting a rice farming business


1. Getting the right variety
Without the right variety to plant, it will be difficult succeed in the rice farming business. Many middlemen desperate to make money have lots of fake rice variety in the market that make it difficult to know it, especially if you’re new in the business.
To escape it, you’ll need to consult an expert or someone who have been in the business a long time to make a recommendation for you.

2. Disease
Disease and pests are what can affect rice farming. Again best farming practice is what will stop the disease from spreading.

3. Bird invasion
Birds are what pose the greatest threat to your rice farming business as they tend to start feeding on the rice when it starts yielding. These bird comes in the group and reduces the yield significantly if nothing is done. Several farmers employ several means to stop it.

4. Importation
Importation of rice is affecting rice farming, people have become used to the foreign rice because it’s cheap and dirt free. But things are changing gradually as rice farming business is getting close to the light at the end of the tunnel.
Now that you know the opportunities and the challenges of starting a rice farming business, let dive into the steps to start the rice farm.
How to start rice farming business

Create a business plan for rice farming
This is everything about the business on paper. You’ll need to be realistic with your business plan for rice farming. These should come from a well market research and feasibility studies. These helps determine the potentialities.
These will enable you to know the required grains to plant, cost acquiring and cultivating the land, the market size, required manpower to work the land, the pesticides and fertilizer required.
The business plan on rice farming also helps the business maintain the vision of the rice farm until the goal has been achieved.

Raise the capital
Like any other business, you’ll need capital to start. With a well-written business plan, you’ll be able to attract investors, venture capitalizes and loan that can finance the business.
If you also look for assistance from friends and family. Most often these group will not ask about your business plan, but you’ll to convince them it will work.

Acquire the land
Not all land are suitable for rice farming. Although some will argue that, but to be able to get a bumper harvest, you’ll need a land that has a good amount of clay and organic matter.

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The land should have the capacity to retain water and should be between 5 to 8 PH range for the rice to find it suitable for normal growth.
If the land has little water, you can make provision of water.

If you don’t have the land, you can buy or leased one taking into the consideration mentioned above.
You’ll need at least one acre of land to start your rich farming business and when you employ the best farming practices enables you to cover your expenses and make a profit.

Get the best variety
A healthy rice variety is what determine the yield the farm will get and disease resistance. This will have to go with the best farming practices.
You can spend your time to get the best variety because the bountiful harvest is dependent on it.

Work the land and plant your seed[/a]
Get the people who can do the job. Here you can hire people to work the land or pay for the tractor to tilt the land. Using tractor cultivation is faster than that done by people.
Then you can start planting the rice seeds.

Planting of seeds can be done in two ways. Some will prepare a nursery bed and the seeds are planted in the nursery until they germinate.
After 3 to 4 works, the germinated rice from the nursery is transplanted to the tilt land.
The second method is to plant the seed directly on the tilt land.

[b]Get a storage facility

Rice farming business will not be complete without a storage facility. These are where you store the rice either during the drying period or for storing it in the time of low prices until the time the market provide the best opportunity for profit.
The storage facility can be located inside or outside the farm. However, the location should be in a secure place to avoid theft.

Applying fertilizer
The best time to start the application is from the third week.


What to do after harvesting
The rice farming business will require you to do the following to be able to get the rice.
1. Sundry the harvested rich
2. Store the rich in sacks
3. Market your rich product

More tip
Here are some more tips that will help you during the farming period.
Never allow weed to grow with the rich. This will make them compete for nutrients and may not give you the harvest required. The weed control practice should be given the utmost priority.

Rice farming business is a viable business you can start. The business can be done on a small scale and still reach your target when modern rice farming techniques are employed.


Read more: http://sandalili.com/rice-farming-business/#ixzz4FE77hPXS

BusinessRe: How Much Did You Exchange The Dollar For Today? by nigflute(m): 3:55pm On Jul 16, 2016
The naira has suffered severe hit to the dollar this week. I've exchange it at 362 to the dollar. But there is a way out to all this.

Instead of getting tired of the naira rate to the dollar, then it's time to look outward.

Looking at how to export rather than import. Those who export make more money than those who import.

There are five ways you can all start that.
http://www.sandalili.com/how-to-start-export-business-in-nigeria-in-five--steps/
PoliticsWorkers Rush As They Battle To Meet The NIMC Dateline In Gombe (photos) by nigflute(op): 1:12pm On Jul 15, 2016
The Gombe state government has given till 15 july, 2016 for civil servant to to register with the national identity management commission (NIMC) else risk there july salary.

This was the seen from the NIMC Gombe office as they try to meet the dateline.

From the number, it's difficult to see how the commission will meet all the demand today.
EducationRe: Eight Ways To Improve Your Writing Skills by nigflute(m): 11:39pm On Jul 14, 2016
Well written and said. Writing has become one of the best thing to do. In the past writing 300 word article seems great but today it's obsolete.
You need to write longer artcle putting statistic, case studies, experiment and personal opinion.
BusinessRe: I Have N500,000 Cash, What Profitable Business Can I Start? by nigflute(m): 2:19pm On Jul 14, 2016
Well there are several businesses you can do with that sum of money in nigeria. But there is one thing you need to know, business is not a get rich quick scheme.

I run a blog about small business ideas and i've been ask severally about such question: how to invest or start business with 500,000.

An article in respect to that have been written.

Here is a link to it:
www.sandalili.com/top-11-businesses-can-start-500000/
WebmastersRe: Which Niche Is The Highest Paying On Google Adsense? by nigflute(m): 1:07pm On Jul 01, 2016
Well there are many niche you can have high pay per click. Niche like:
weight loss, technology.
The problem is they're competitive.
But the good news is there is no niche that does not have a high paying adsense.

You'll have to know from competitive websites in a niche you choose (i know you most have one)

then using the competitor, you can find which keyword they're ranking and the amount. All you need to do is to copy the keywords and focus on writing contents related to it.

Some of the keywords advertisers are competing with can pay up to $100 or more per click.

I've written more about the steps, you may want to checkout for.
more on how to go abou it.
www.sandalili.com/google-adsense-make-money-with-adsense/
HealthMust Read: If You Eat Garlic And Honey On An Empty Stomach For 7 Days, This Is W by nigflute(op): 3:39pm On Jun 15, 2016
Garlic is true gift from the nature and is one of the ingredients that is used in almost all kitchens around the world. This plant is amazing, besides it gives unique taste to the dishes it is incredibly powerful in treatment of various ailments. In addition, raw garlic is amazing and powerful medicine. One of the many medicinal properties of garlic is decrease high blood pressure and cholesterol, prevent coronary heart disease and heart attack. Also, it can stop the effects of atherosclerosis. Garlic bulb is also beneficial for treatment of everyday health problems such as hayfever, traveller’s diarrhea, cold, flu, bug bites and fungal infections. Moreover, garlic can help you manage the symptoms of osteoarthritis, diabetes, and an enlarged prostate. Another property of garlic is that it can improve your immunity and the body’s ability to remove toxins. When it is combined with onion and ginger, it can aid you detox from chemotherapy. How to use garlic? Certainly the best way to consume garlic is raw. Allicin is active ingredient of garlic and is decentralized by heat. You can crush and slice the clove and leave it for 15 minutes before consuming it. When you crush the bulp, it activates a reaction that makes alicin more bio available. It is important to mention that you should eat the garlic on an empty stomach because if the stomach is overwhelmed with food, it has difficulties to process and absorb all the food’s nutrients. Raw Garlic and Honey Another suggestion is to chop 2 – 3 garlic cloves into small pieces and mix them with 1 tablespoon of honey. If you take this combination every day, you will notice that you feel much more energized and healthy. Garlic Flu Tonic If you have sensitive skin you should wear gloves and don’t rub your eyes when you make this tonic because some of the natural oils can trigger a skin rash or burn. Ingredients: 5 roughly chopped garlic cloves Roughly chopped ½ yellow onion 2 red chili peppers, also roughly chopped Squeezed juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon chopped ginger Raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar Method of preparation: You will need jar of 350 ml – 500 ml. First of all put the roughly chopped onion and after that add the chopped garlic. Next step is to add the red chili peppers, seeds and all. After that carefully place some chopped ginger. In a separate bowl squeeze the lemon, throw away the seeds and then pour the juice. Finally, add the apple cider vinegar and leave about a cm of room at the top. Close the jar and place it on the counter or in a pantry. You can use this great tonic remedy for sore throat, cold, and flu. Source: myilifestyle

Read More at www.newsbitng.com/2016/05/must-read-eat-garlic-honey-empty-stomach-7-days-happens-body.html
BusinessCentral Bank Of Nigeria Announces New ‘flexible’ Forex Regime by nigflute(op): 3:29pm On Jun 15, 2016
The value of the Nigerian currency was today devalued to the dollar as the Central Bank of Nigeria announced a flexible foreign exchange regime that would see the country abolishing the dual exchange rate regime.

Under the new plan, the official exchange rate of the naira will exist in a "single flexible window," which will likely be determined by market forces.

The announcement end months of speculation about the official value of the Nigerian currency.

President Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently on medical vacation in the United Kingdom, had initially opposed any form of devaluation, but his hands appear to have been forced by the necessity of borrowing badly-needed funds to finance a budget hampered by a debilitating shortfall in oil production.

Mr. Emefiele's press conference in Abuja announced a series of measures to manage the new forex policy; these includes the introduction of Forex Primary Dealers, a Futures Market to enable end users to lock down rates and 12 other measures to ensure transparency and stability of the new market.

http://saharareporters.com/2016/06/15/central-bank-nigeria-announces-new-%E2%80%98flexible%E2%80%99-forex-regime
WebmastersRe: How Do I Boost My Site Loading Time by nigflute(m): 1:55pm On Jun 05, 2016
I don't think the number of content you post is the issue. There are several ways to speed up your website.
1. When using images, make sure it's not heavy. You can reduce your images to be at most 30 kilobyte. Use www.tinyjpg.com to do that.

2. Use a catch plugin to help increase your site speed.

3. Use a network distribution service which help distribute your content via different servers. An example is www.cloudflare.com. There is a free and paid service. Although the free service gives you what you want.
4. Use a dedicated server. Shared hosting has it's limitations, but it's the dedicated server that rocks.

You don't need $20 to $30 to speed up your website.

Hope the information will help you
CareerBenefits Of Working For Yourself by nigflute(op): 11:46pm On May 20, 2016
When it comes to work, there are two things you either work under a boss or you become your own boss.

If you’ve tested both, you may see that the flexibility working under a boss is limited and you’ll have to follow the rules and regulations created to guide the organization whether you like it or not.

In his speech to graduating students, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told the student that if you think you have a tough teacher, wait until you get a boss.

But if you’re working for yourself, there are many flexibility and benefits. Here are the benefits working for yourself.

Benefits of working for yourself (Self-employed)

You’re working on your idea
Not every organization will value your idea especially if you just started climbing the ladder. But when self-employed, you have the chance to work on your idea and make it a reality. You can also replenish or change the way you want and to suit your desired aim.

You’re your own boss
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As the boss, you make the decisions, decide who to partner with and create your network.

You decide your own working hours
When working under someone, you have a fix time schedule you must adhere to. Mostly from 8am to 5pm. It simply means during such times, you’re not in control of it, but the organization.

But when working for yourself, you fix your time, in fact, you can even decide not to go to work and no one will question or query you.



You can develop your strategy
You’re free to design the way your business will grow by developing your own initiative and projects. The way your business response to change is critical to your business growth and the ball is in your court.

You enjoy all the profit
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Profit can be 100% yours.

You choose your own location
You decide on your business location. You can work from home or secure a business location.

You’re building influence
As the business grows, it simply means more people are beginning to buy or subscribe to your product or service. As a result, you’re building trust and influence.



We all may start under a boss, but it’s when we become our own boss will be able to make our ideas and strategies a reality.





http://sandalili.com/benefits-working-self-employed/
PoliticsRe: Armsgate: Metuh Was Paid N400m – okupe by nigflute(m): 9:43pm On May 18, 2016
I don't know who to believe in this case...
CareerRe: The Benefits Of Working For Yourself (self- Employed) by nigflute(m): 7:54am On May 18, 2016
Wow this is great and wonderful piece....
PhonesRe: My MTN Data has Been Returned by nigflute(m): 8:10pm On May 17, 2016
This is serious, really fine house..
PoliticsRe: Ajaero’s NLC Faction Backs Out Of Strike by nigflute(m): 8:09pm On May 17, 2016
Funny....we will see what happens tomorrow.
PoliticsRe: Petrol: No Alternative To Deregulation- FG by nigflute(m): 7:05pm On May 16, 2016
Mr Minister what you did was not deregulation...stop deceiving us.
CrimeRe: Fulani Herdsmen Jailed Over Illegal Possession Of Firearms by nigflute(m): 6:57pm On May 16, 2016
Hmmmm...we expect more this. Hope we'll be serious as a country.
CelebritiesRe: Mercy Johnson And Husband In Matching Outfit (Pics) by nigflute(m): 6:55pm On May 16, 2016
Great one...looking dapper
CelebritiesRe: Miz Gold At Kiss Daniel’s Album Launch Yesterday, Stole The Show (Pics) by nigflute(m): 1:46pm On May 16, 2016
Hmmmm....This is serious can't believe it

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