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I discovered I had passion also for selling, So I started prospecting. Discovered the used computer market too! Wow! this is a whole community on its own.

While checking out one of those markets, I discovered a guy I could get goods from to sell, I dropped some cash and took some laptops to market, started prospecting to my church, family members, friends, neighbours ( helped one of my neighbours to sell her laptops back then using OLX and made a good profit), It was not easy but I was getting recognized.

All was going well, then, I got a job as a contract staff. Because of the nature of my job, I abandoned my business. The work was interesting but family responsibilities was increasing as against my salary, had to look for an alternative, I picked up my business again.

Now came another challenge, the customers I sold laptops to also needed someone to replace bad parts and repair their laptops. I saw this as another opportunity and went to my supplier who introduced me to my mentor. He taught me a lot.

Combining my job, business and training together was not easy back then, it was back breaking. I had to learn on Saturdays mostly, utilized social media for sales and ensure my job was not suffering. It was done.

I completed my training, but alas, I was moved to another department where my job was very demanding and had to abandon my business again for the second time.

To be cont'd!

Hi guys,

Hope your day is going great. Okay, this is basically a thread on how I started my business.

Well, first, I have a passion for computers. Yes, asides a means of making a living, I am interested in what makes a computer work, how it works, putting it together, using it to solve problems, etc.

So yeah! It is more than a business for me.

Back to how I started my business! Got a job as a sales representative for a computer firm at Ikeja, while selling, my customers also wanted me to install software for them. Back then, I knew zilch in software installation, not to talk of repair. I had to involve our tech guy then but this got me interested so I did a lot of research online that taught me some stuff.

Then, the owners of the company I was working for re-located abroad so I was out of a job. While job hunting again, one of my customers wanted to buy a laptop, I had no capital, knowing that I must supply before I would be paid, so I went to a guy I met at Ikeja, explained everything to him, he agreed to accompany me to the company to do the supply, that was how I made my first sale for myself.
( this is a lesson, if you do not have the capital, find who has the goods, discuss with the person, split the profit, remember, if you are thinking of keeping the whole money for yourself, no money is zero money in your account).

To be cont'd!

Edipet:
do you mean any system will be okay as a beginner? Am about to get one

Yes, if what you want to use it for is what I listed above.

Ray02:
Good evening boss.
Pls, do you know if ASUS laptops are good?

Yeah. They are very strong and good.

It's on Windows 7. It's an Intel atom with a 2GB RAM, running windows 10 on it will make it extremely slow. But, it should run windows 8.

Acer Aspire mini laptop for sale
160GB HDD
2GB RAM
4 hrs battery life
Intel Atom processor
Ready for use
38k

Call or dm 08062451494 if interested.

Thanks

Clean USA used Asus Zenbook UX31A Notebook PC
Core i7
256GB SSD
4GB RAM onboard
keyboard light
13.3 inches
Flat
Sliver colour
2.4Ghz speed
Slim and clean
+ Laptop bag
+HDMI micro-converter

Call or dm 08062451494

145k

udemzyudex:
You don't even need a laptop with dedicated graphic for programming unless you intend going into graphic design/ video editing.

All you just need is a fast laptop.

Core i5,3rd gen( even a laptop with 2nd gen will do), 4gb RAM ( you can buy another 4gb RAM by yourself to reduce cost) and SSD (256GB at least)

The SSD will help boost the speed plus the total RAM of 8gb and you're good to go as long as it is for programming.

This is the most reasonable answer so far. If the video editing you are referring to is just the ones that cuts and adds voice notes to video, you don't even need a dedicated graphics system. Premiere pro 2020 works fine on a core i5, 8GB RAM system with ssd or hdd, your pick.

If you are a beginner in programming, any system will do.

My Dm is open. Get this system, it's a good deal

certifiedvik:
₦70k

75k for the one without keyboard light

Trade fair complex. Lagos badagry expressway.

There's a policeman at that Ojo Police station who is always on the road checking smugglers, he has been there for a very long time to the point that I wondered if they don't transfer officers. Was he the one that was killed? Can someone share his pix?

Zanzibar1:
i prefere the former. i want to use it to learn programing and graphics

This laptop is not for the price you are offering. Thanks for asking!

Zanzibar1:
i have 70k

Nope! Have one for 70k. Lenovo X260. 12 inches, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD, core i5, keyboard light, over 3 hrs battery life. Dm for pix

Jirilistic:
Does it have dedicated graphics card

Nope. I have one with 1GB dedicated. Lenovo U400. Dm for pix and spec

Very ready for use

You'd enjoy the laptop. It's quite light for it's size

American used Fujitsu Lifebook series
4th gen
Core i3
500GB HDD
6GB RAM
15.6 inches
4 USB ports
HDMI port
Windows 10
Necessary apps installed.
75k
Call or Whatsapp 08062451494

Laptops still available. Start that course today!

blakid:
Can this sell for 75k... Serious and ready buyer

Yes Dm

Sent to your dm

peropoliet:
Upload more I need something with a small screen

Pls chat on Whatsapp

peropoliet:
which generation

3rd

More pix

More pix please

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Hp 15
Touch screen
8GB RAM
1 TB HDD
15.6 inches
Core i3
7th Gen

90k

See more please!

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See laptops below:
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Dell Inspiron 15
7th Gen
15.6 inches HD screen
1TB
8GB RAM
Core i3
2.7Ghz

85k

Asus Q502LAB
Core i5
500GB HDD
8GB RAM
15.6 inch HD screen
Keyboard light
5th Gen
Touch screen

130k

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