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Times are indeed hard. Contrary to government agencies quarterly report about a positive change in cost of inflation, the reality on the street and among the masses is different. The common man finds it difficult to feed and entrepreneurs are not left out of this mess too.

However, here are 3 sure and quickfire ways to ensure your business thrives amidst current economic disposition.

1. Take your business digital
There are about 100 million Nigerians online. What this means for your business is that there are at least, 5000 people who needs your goods or services. They are actively searching online but can they find you? You would think you are online but are you on the right platform? Online platforms like Owlette App helps you to connect to the right customers at the right time.

2. Buy and Sell Online
No matter what anyone says, it is cheaper and safer to buy and sell online. What this means for your business is that you can sell at ease and at the comfort of your home. You don't even have to have a physical meeting with any of your client before delivering goods and services. This can be achieved on platforms like Owlette. Back in the olden days, if you needed to sell a laptop, you will start walking around and hawking it to different people. They will even price you anyhow. But you can take charge by setting your own price and you are guaranteed to get interested buyers as soon as possible.

3. Be Reliable
This is the most important. The best form of advertising is "word of mouth". If you have been tried and tested at least three times, you are likely to get more referrals. But some Nigerian entrepreneurs were pushed into entrepreneurship by hunger.. small 100k credit alert like this, they have blocked client and ran away. That money will finish, but that client will spend their last kobo to pull you and your reputation down

Lalasticlala mynd44

Can any small business survive in this present economy?

Small businesses matter.. Nigeria dey kill dreams but we gaz survive..

Lalasticlala, this is fp worthy

I wish I had seen this earlier...it's too late now

These are very helpful tips

I need more advice on my new startup... Can I PM you?

Nice points

akthedream2020:
Can any small business survive in this present economy?

Yes any kind of business can survive even within the harshest economies. Depends on the services and solutions you are offering.

Good writeup

DjSoke:
I wish I had seen this earlier...it's too late now

Too late? That's a wrong thing say

Nothing is ever too late bro

The mods won't move this powerful content to FP o

But if it's yeyebritty gists now

MrInvicible:
The mods won't move this powerful content to FP o

But if it's yeyebritty gists now

or include a photo of snake (dead or alive) to your post then FP is sure for you

The Op forgot to add "avoid procrastination"