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Christianity EtcRe: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by PMIcon(m): 10:50am On Jun 12, 2015
Great day house.

I want to thank God for providing me a tastefully finished and furnished five bedroom duplex in Magodo. I prayed for it and God has done it.

Please thank God with me and ask Him to perfect everything He has started on this. I have to move my family in before this month ends.

Thanks
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Blogger/ writing Vancancies by PMIcon(m): 7:31am On Jun 10, 2015
Yevgeny:
Do you love to write?

Are you interested in earning money for your articles?

This is an opportunity for bloggers and writers who are interested in earning money for their articles

A friend is setting up a news website and he is looking for writers for his blog section.

criteria :
* Nigerian politics , sports , entertainment , Fashion and Tech articles.
* Be ready to send in at least 2-3 articles a month
* No plagiarism


How to Apply:

Email your cv and one of your written articles to abimbola@mailfence.com
State the amount you are willing to charge per article and if it is open to negotiation
What is the remuneration like?
CareerWhat Can Make You Feel Excited About Going To Work,feel Loyal To Your Employer? by PMIcon(op): 6:20pm On Jun 09, 2015
We all know we will rather paint our workplace good before others soo that people will not say "What kind of a place are you working?"

I realise that many people feel like they are treated as slaves by their employer and senior colleagues at work who are just after meeting targets and making more money.

Now, we all have different things that can make us enjoy going back to work and contributing our part to the success of where we work. For you, what will that be? If your boss will genuinely listen to you about this issue, what will you tell him/her? Is it only money? Even if it is money-related, how will you advise your boss so that in meeting your need the business will not suffer financially?
PropertiesRe: TO LET @ Magodo Phase 2 (it A Brand New 4bedroom Duplex) Pics For 2m by PMIcon(m): 11:34am On Jun 09, 2015
gloryhouse:
Yes is still available and am dealing with the Direct agent in charge of it and are you an Estate Agent of Clienthuh
Searching for my own house o. Whoever is taking care of it should release it to me ASAP!
PoliticsRe: Buhari Drove In German Keke NAPEP(photo) by PMIcon(m): 11:29am On Jun 09, 2015
mikolo80:
Enjoy it while it lasts
This is disrespectful. You've been logical but this... You are talking about the President of Nigeria? This is not right please.
PoliticsRe: Buhari Drove In German Keke NAPEP(photo) by PMIcon(m): 11:24am On Jun 09, 2015
rozayx5:
you dey mind am


we are waiting for "change" not pictures of fake humility undecided
Are you sure you are waiting for change? I think we ourselves should change.

Like anyone else, the OP has the right to express admiration for the President whether logically or not. The responses I see here looks like there are people who are waiting to sing about the failure of another regime. This is about Nigeria not tribes please. We can't afford a failed state!
PropertiesRe: TO LET @ Magodo Phase 2 (it A Brand New 4bedroom Duplex) Pics For 2m by PMIcon(m): 7:56am On Jun 07, 2015
Is this house still available? And is your contact with the owner direct?
InvestmentRe: Steps To Owning A Pharmacy In Nigeria by PMIcon(op): 7:28am On Jun 07, 2015
sonnie10:
They probably have 2 pharmacists.
You are right. It's not about the company. Every premises/branch must be registered and supervised by a superintendent pharmacist
InvestmentRe: Why Big Pharmacies 'close Shop' In Nigeria by PMIcon(op): 9:04pm On Jun 06, 2015
elohorayodele:
Goodwill on it was virtually negative as patronage was low, a lil bit inaccessible due to bad roads too
hmmm
InvestmentHow To Legally Invest In Retail Pharmacy As A Non-Pharmacist In Nigeria by PMIcon(op):
Don't bother.
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InvestmentRe: Steps To Owning A Pharmacy In Nigeria by PMIcon(op): 7:28am On Jun 06, 2015
lagcity:
I know that not everyone wants to be an employee, and I have nothing against pharmacists wanting to be business owners. But it shouldn't be on someone else's capital. It is absurd for government to tell you that you have to give part ownership of your business to an employee.
I get you but it's not the Government saying so. What the Government says is, you can't own a retail Pharmacy if you are not a Pharmacist but you can open a wholesale pharmacy, pharmaceutical company and import drugs in partnership with at least a Pharmacist.

If you want to invest, it will be between you and the Pharmacist (just like lending). I guess the way I put it in the post is misleading but I couldn't edit it when I realized.
InvestmentRe: Why Big Pharmacies 'close Shop' In Nigeria by PMIcon(op): 5:31pm On Jun 05, 2015
euromilion:
We were one of the big player in this biz,I spent all my childhood in it,I can tell u that staff is biggest cause of failure
1, staff stealing yr money and goods.
2,Competitions,when people see you re doing well they'll come looking for shop near you.
3,location
4,death,the death of owner spelt closing down
5,pricing,if yr prices are too much more than yr neighbours,then forget it because customers actually talk to each other's more than u think.
6,fake drugs,if u sell fake and you re found out punters will stop coming .
I can go on and on,this business to do well on it,you must spend years to learn it being a pharmacist is not a guarantee to succeed.
1. I'm aware that pilfering is a major issue. We have cctv, security personnel and devices, workplace policies, regular stock-taking and use of appropriate software to put a check on that. These are important investments that must be considered when going into the business.

2,3&5 Competition, Location& Pricing are very important but inseparable issues and should be considered in business plan.

4. Death of owner: that's what happens when one runs a pharmacy without a system. But it is very real challenge especially with PCN regulation of a Pharmacist-only ownership

6. Why person go open pharmacy come dey sell fake drugs (why would one open a pharmacy to sell fake drugs)?
I give you 159% grin
PoliticsRe: Senate Makes 11 Years The Legal Age To Have Sex In Nigeria by PMIcon(m): 8:33am On Jun 05, 2015
Chijosky:
No b una vote GMB, say make him rule why una dey complain, una neva see any tin, just one week for office mtcheww
Aba it is the outgoing Senators that passed the bill o. U neva get over GEJ's lose? Why not wish your country well?
PoliticsRe: Senate Makes 11 Years The Legal Age To Have Sex In Nigeria by PMIcon(m): 8:23am On Jun 05, 2015
The new Senate had better amend it. Are they ignorant of the prevalence of vesicovaginal fistula- did they consult pediatricians and gynecologists before making that dangerous decision.

I'm expecting the reaction of the first lady because she was involved in advocacy against child marriage recently.
InvestmentRe: Why Big Pharmacies 'close Shop' In Nigeria by PMIcon(op): 7:35pm On Jun 04, 2015
Youngmaster0:
i don't know how to begin by telling you how good ur write up is to me, poor staff motivation using them as if they are your properties is killing me in my boss pharmacy, as why sometimes too i no longer care about taking good care of his pharmacy for so f**k him

Second is the poor customers services , anyway that's his business him should do with it whatever he pleases
He go beta
InvestmentRe: Why Big Pharmacies 'close Shop' In Nigeria by PMIcon(op): 7:32pm On Jun 04, 2015
Imanuelle:
NEPA wahala nko?

You buy a drug which needs steady refrigeration for it to be preserved, NEPA shows working, fuel scarcity strikes, everything gets ruined, you dispose, capital is affected.
many things I didn't mention but from my observation, I gave the most virulent killers
InvestmentRe: Why Big Pharmacies 'close Shop' In Nigeria by PMIcon(op): 7:29pm On Jun 04, 2015
ihesiuloa:
I guess you should add " going for entrepreneur training and learning skills in leadership" this would enhance pharmacy owners and business owners in general cool
yea, what I meant by grooming oneself
InvestmentRe: Why Big Pharmacies 'close Shop' In Nigeria by PMIcon(op): 7:27pm On Jun 04, 2015
grin
ibkgab001:
Fake Drugs
InvestmentRe: Why Big Pharmacies 'close Shop' In Nigeria by PMIcon(op): 7:26pm On Jun 04, 2015
elohorayodele:
almost bought one a while back but backed out
I'm interested in your reason for backing out pls.
InvestmentRe: Why Big Pharmacies 'close Shop' In Nigeria by PMIcon(op): 7:25pm On Jun 04, 2015
rawtouch:
Applies to all businesses
You'r right
InvestmentRe: Why Big Pharmacies 'close Shop' In Nigeria by PMIcon(op): 7:23pm On Jun 04, 2015
DjHypno:
Hopefully things will get better.
Amen.
InvestmentRe: Why Big Pharmacies 'close Shop' In Nigeria by PMIcon(op): 7:22pm On Jun 04, 2015
toyetade:
Your points are valid for all businesses and not just for pharmaceutical
100% right, just that that's my field and it pains me to see Pharmacies put on sale or just run down by "experienced pharmacists".
CareerRe: She Wants To Quit Medical School For Arts&designing(please Help) by PMIcon(m): 5:17pm On Jun 04, 2015
Jazzgreen:
It came to me a shocker when one of my coursemates told me she would be leaving medicine for arts and designing. Asked her the reason for that she said its just what she wants to do. Though all her life she has dreamt of being a doctor until late last year she developed this sudden love for arts. Her parents dont support her idea one bit but she is becoming so adamant,now she asked me for advice and im so confused.
Please guys what do you suggest i tell her which she would never have to regret later. Thanks for your valued contribution
CareerRe: She Wants To Quit Medical School For Arts&designing(please Help) by PMIcon(m): 5:11pm On Jun 04, 2015
Mohitto:
let her finish her medical cause first den go for her passion which is arts. No matter what one does in life later, its always good to have a first degree - it gives u more respect, more confidence, more prestige.
I'm not sure you know 1. the rigors of med school 2. the cost (in time, money and relationship) 3. the missed opportunities in schooling outside your passion (first degree is good but why not in the area of ones passion that is the mistake most people make) and 4. which is the worst, the way people isolate you and think you are overqualified or unreasonable (as the case may be) and how you may have to spend the rest of your life trying to convince people close to you that you are not stupid.

Except she wants to become a medical artist (which she wouldn't need medical degree for anyway) everybody had better let her be because EVERYBODY involved will suffer the consequences later. I know what I'm talking about.
InvestmentRe: Why Big Pharmacies 'close Shop' In Nigeria by PMIcon(op): 4:53pm On Jun 04, 2015
Ayjos10:
y do i av the feeling to use dis guy as my E-mentor? Mayb followin u will benefit me on d lng run
Hopefully. We are all learning anyway.
Christianity EtcRe: Help!!!what Is The Best Way To Stop Your Child From Becoming An Atheist? by PMIcon(m): 4:49pm On Jun 04, 2015
TheDauraMallam:
I don't want any of my children to be punished by god. As a father of 2 young kids, What is the best way to stop your child from becoming an atheist?

huh cry
Give your own life to Jesus and live a life of faith in a God that loves us- not a God that is looking out to punish. When your children see how God helps you as you pray to Him (including praying for them), when they see how you love them instead of being anxious about them being religious, they will not have an excuse to become an atheist.
InvestmentWhy Big Pharmacies 'close Shop' In Nigeria by PMIcon(op): 12:05pm On Jun 04, 2015
I wrote a previous post on steps to own a Pharmacy in Nigeria here: https://www.nairaland.com/2352771/steps-owning-pharmacy-nigeria

If you ever wondered why, as lucrative a business as running a Pharmacy is, many still run down, I'm about to let you know some reasons. Can you think of some big names that are no more?
Let me give you some insider's clue and, don't mind me, I write with Pharmacists in mind

Why Your Predecessors Close Shop

You can sum the major reasons up under these categories

1. They thought being a good Pharmacist is enough to be a good business owner.

Entrepreneurs have different mindsets than professionals o. If you don't groom yourself and even be willing to pay neutral consultants to learn from (because your should-be mentor is also your competitor) you may learn the hard way

2. Bad location

Location is (almost) everything in any business but you will be amazed how many get this wrong-- may be because it wasn't thought in school? I don't know. What I know is that good location is not just about where you can get many customers. It's about where you can get and retain customers with purchasing power that suit your strategy, get and retain correct staff, spend less on operations etc

3. No or poor business plan

Success comes with its own challenges. A Pharmacy that is making a lot of money can close down because of that- it breeds competition, more tendencies for dissatisfying customers, expansion crisis. You must have a plan to scale through the challenges of the business at every stage

4. Poor staff motivation

This is key and I can tell you this is one major Pharmacy killer. Your staff members are not your resources ! I object to that capitalist language- calling humans resources, and of course, using them as such. If you don't know how to treat your staff like partners and first customers you will soon join those ones big Pharmacies that are now dead or a shadow of their past.

Practically speaking, this entails a lot of discipline and commitment, becoming groomed for effective leadership (for example, understanding what and how to delegate is key), planning for long-term employment and many other stuffs.

5. Bad financial practice

The money you can make in retail pharmacy multiplies with the number of branches you have. If you don't plan long term, you put a cap on how far you can go because your decisions will be poor.

Practical example: Some Pharmacies are very good in owing suppliers and then suppliers avoid them or refuse to sell to them and they can't meet up with demands. Of course, if I come today and you don't have what I want to buy, same tomorrow, same next week, I may not bother again.

One financial error some Pharmacy owners make is treating the company as their ATM machine. You better know where your income to run personal affairs will come from before opening your Pharmacy. Otherwise, you will kill the business before it gets the chance to flourish.
Having a solid financial plan- such that takes as many things as necessary into consideration AND following it is key to keeping your Pharmacy alive and well

6. Ahh! I haven't mentioned poor customer service!

Customer is king is not an entertaining slogan o. And the fact that they are coming doesn't mean they are satisfied sir! One of them may be planning to become a competitor and capitalize on how insensitive you and/or your staff members are. Otherwise, they may be waiting and even praying for that competitor to come and the good God WILL answer their prayers because He wants the best for people while you give them trash services.

You must be deliberate about customer satisfaction. All this promos some Pharmacies so don't keep customers o. If customers don't FEEL like you care about them and not just the money you want to make, sorry they will enjoy your promo and still not be loyal to you.

I hope you'll put these things to heart and use them in business.

If you have something serious to discuss with me please go ahead or send a mail to mailboominn@gmail.com and make the subject obvious so that I can know its not one of those mails.

Thanks.
InvestmentRe: Difference Btw A Pharmacist And A Pharmaceutical Chemist by PMIcon(m): 10:39am On Jun 04, 2015
SANCTO:
Plz house can a person with Masters in Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Chemistry option) be allowed to operate a retail pharmacy shop just like a pharmacist?
Pharmagba said it all.

And these days, even Pharmacists that are not well grounded in Pharmacognosy and Clinical Pharmacology will may not do so well in the business.
InvestmentRe: Steps To Owning A Pharmacy In Nigeria by PMIcon(op): 9:11am On Jun 04, 2015
pharmagba:
I have seen an investor who build an hospital and signed an agreement with a medical doctor, who is to fully manage it, and deliver an amount to him monthly.
It just depend on how you intent to invest, a lot of people are investing and getting good dividend on investment.
You are right 200%

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