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 Science/Technology › Simple Tips To Make Your Home Eco-friendly by sleeksavbvy(op): 1:24pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
https://idealhomeinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/environmentally-friendly-houses.jpg The dilemma of developing countries like Nigeria are facing right now is whether to ignore warnings on climate change and go ahead with industrialization or cut back on development at the detriment of the environment. Deciding is not helped by the fact the already advanced nations are pressuring these emerging nations to reduce carbon emissions. Besides, research shows that the impact of climate change is worsening. 2016 was recently declared the hottest year ever. The same was done for 2014 and 2015. Other impacts of climate change include the rapid expansion of the Sahara desert, severe flooding and earthquakes and food shortages. At the end, developing countries will be most affected by this phenomenon called climate change. So, it is pertinent that you make efforts to make your environment more eco-friendly. A viable and reliable tool to use is technology. The government cannot do it alone. You can start by making your home eco-friendly. In line with this, Jumia travel shares tips to help you make your home eco-friendly. Get rid of incandescent light bulbs Incandescent light bulbs generate a lot of energy to produce light. Thus a lot of energy are wasted. Why waste energy when you can use light saving bulbs? There are LED bulbs that can help you preserve energy which you can use later. Install prepaid meter The manual meters are gradually being phased out in Nigeria. Beyond the fact that electricity companies have refused to read the manual meters, it has allowed Nigerians to use power indiscriminately. In some homes, they do not switch off their light bulbs. This will never happen if they had a prepaid meter in their homes. These meters will make Nigerians cautious of how they use energy. Use Gas instead of charcoal or stove Gas is now used in many homes today. But at the same time, charcoal and kerosene stoves are still used especially in rural areas and in a number of homes in the city. It is better to use gas because of it very clean. Turn off devices on the wall Don’t leave your TV and other appliances on because it is on standby mode. Turn it off when you are not watching or using them. If you don’t know, you are wasting energy by leaving it on. Solar panel An environment-friendly way to generate energy is via a solar panel. This alone should make it attractive but it is quite costly. But if you can afford, you should get rid of your carbon emitting generators and go the way of solar panels. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Travel › Top 5 Lagos Traffic Hacks You Should Know by sleeksavbvy(op): 2:22pm On Jan 18, 2017 |
https://howng.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/traffic-in-Lagos-758x426.jpg One thing that visitors to Lagos always complain about is the traffic. A notorious traffic that was never there in the 1980s. However, due to population explosion, traffic has become a thorny issue which has defied solutions so far. It must also be said that the lack of diversity of the Lagos and Nigerian transport system has put so much pressure on the road. Thus, the monster everyday traffic in the city. For those who reside in Lagos, they are already used to it even though the cause of the traffic is often times man-made. As for first-time visitors to the city, Jumia Travel shares 5 traffic hacks that can easily help you find your way around the commercial nerve center of Nigeria and help you get through. Leave home early for appointment If you have an appointment with anyone in Lagos, you should leave home as early as possible. What you should simply do is to leave home early to avoid traffic. For an 8am appointment, you should leave home 5am. This is the daily routine of an average Lagosian who resides in the Ipaja area of Lagos and works on the Island. Don’t waste your time with Danfo drivers Whether you are in a commercial bus (popularly called danfo) or driving your own car, you should not waste your time with the danfos. They are one of the major causes of the traffic as they pick and drop passengers right in the middle of the road. Do not talk to them when they pick passengers on the highway and you should let them go when they hit your car especially when the damage is not serious. Use your seat belt Lagos State Traffic Management (LASTMA) officials are always on the prowl searching for traffic offenders to use as scapegoats. Often times, some Lagosians get rid of their seat belts due to the traffic. You shouldn’t do this if you don’t want Lastma palaver. Leave your car at home There are some impossible traffic situations you will encounter in Lagos that you regret not leaving your car at home and using a commercial bus. Truth is, you cannot always abandon your car at home. However, depending on where you are, you can decide to leave your car at home or go with your friend or neighbour. At least, there will be one less car on the road. Enjoy the traffic Lagos traffic can be very boring and frustrating at times. Despite this, you will always find something that will make you laugh and lighten your mood. Is it the conductor fighting the passenger because of change or the Lastma official who jumps into of a moving car? This will help you worry less about the gridlock. |
| Science/Technology › Tips For Connecting With The Right Target Audience On Social Media by sleeksavbvy(op): 2:01pm On Jan 18, 2017 |
https://1hkm4medu221xja9o1jrkwq1573.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/social-media.jpg Social media is a big deal today especially if you are using it to market your business and get potential customers. Regardless, you will want to ensure that your social media marketing efforts get to the right audience. This will no doubt make it very effective. Expectedly, since you are not paying to sponsor or promote your business, you will still want your message to get to your target audience. Jumia Travel gathers ways you can effortlessly create a social media buzz for your brand and it will get to the persons interested in the message. You have to define your target market This will largely depend on the service you are offering. You have to first of all, determine or decide who the people who need your services are. What gender? Age? This is the first thing you should do. So, if you want your social media campaign to bring results, you have to define your target market. Determine where to find them on social media Since you have defined your target market, the next thing you should probably do is to determine where you will find them on social media. Are they on twitter, Facebook or Instagram? After you have found them, you can now develop interesting content targeted at them. Check what your competitor is doing Competition is good for any business. It encourages you to do something different and you can also get sterling ideas from them. How is your competitor reaching their market? You can determine this by looking at their followers on twitter and the groups they joined on Facebook. On your part, you can also follow them or join the groups. Don’t stop refining Social media is very dynamic. It keeps changing and if you don’t keep tabs with these changes, you may discover that your present target audience is outdated or a whole lot of people who need your service have joined social media. So, if you don’t refine your target audience, you will miss out. The rule of thumb is that you should regularly refine your target search. |
| Science/Technology › 5 Things Employees Do That Expose Your Network To Hackers by sleeksavbvy(op): 11:34am On Jan 17, 2017 |
Hackers are having a field day in this present digital era because many organizations are moving their businesses from offline to online. This automatically makes them susceptible to hackers especially if their security is weak. Regardless, before hackers have access to your network, there must be a loophole which they will take advantage of. Oftentimes, than not, it is the online activities of some employees that allow hackers easy access to your network. Jumia Travel, identify 5 things employees do that expose your network to hackers. You can put checks in place to streamline the online activities of your employees. They use weak password This is one of the crudest things employees do which using a weak password or the same password for all their accounts. For example, using a password like 1234 or QWERTY is the simplest way to invite hackers. It may be difficult for you to recall passwords. If this is the case, you can use apps like LastPass which can help you save your different passwords. You share your login details Your login details are exclusive to you alone. You don’t have to share it with anyone. This is important for persons who deal with money. Try as much as possible to protect your login credentials to prevent illegal access to your company or personal network. If this happens, you may lose large sums of money. They are not careful with emails You click every email that hit your inbox without vetting it. Even if you receive thousands of email daily, you should vet them before opening. This will ensure that you don’t open a virus infected email that has been disguised by hackers to appear like a normal mail. You use unapproved cloud storage to save files Many businesses today use cloud storage services like Google and Dropbox to save important files. But without any reason, some employees will save company files on their own personal cloud storage which may be vulnerable to being hacked. Hence, always save files on the company cloud which is security-proofed. Unsafe download Downloading from an unsafe website is also one of the things employees that may compromise a company’s network. Employees download movies, photos and music from high risk sites which means hackers don’t have to stress themselves in accessing your data. The best you can do is to block these websites that may be used for these downloads. |
| Business › 5 Reasons Your Bank Loan Application May Be Denied by sleeksavbvy(op): 11:12am On Jan 17, 2017 |
https://www.getstockbrokeronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Loans.jpg [color=#000000] An important and viable avenue for businesses to generate capital/funds is via bank loans. Today in Nigeria, the measures for granting loans have been tightened due to the recession. So, it is naturally difficult to get loans from banks if you are not a Dangote or Otedola. This doesn’t mean banks don’t grant loans at all. You just need to satisfy their requirements. Besides this, there are other reasons why your bank loan application may be denied. Jumia Travel shares some of them. You have too many debts Banks will always scrutinize your books no matter how much you want as a loan. If you have too many debts, your loan application will definitely be rejected. This is because your debt profile will continue to rise and at the end, you will be unable to settle the debts. Your Collateral can’t suffice The collateral must be at par with the loan. In other words, in case you fail to pay back your loan, your collateral which may be a land or a house should be a perfect replacement when the bank eventually sells it off. Irregular cash flow If your cash flow is irregular, it is a recipe for loan rejection. Your business must have a steady amount it’s earning every month. This is to ensure the smooth running of the business as well as ensure that you repay the loan. No watertight business plan Your business plan is the key that opens the door for you to attract investors and ultimately get a bank loan. This is when your business is still at the idea stage. Your bank will no doubt ask for your business plan and if it is not detailed, it is likely to be rejected. Your business is a startup Even with the agitation for banks to support startups as well as small and medium scale enterprise, they will arguably not because it is a risk they are unwilling to take. This is because they are uncertain about the prosperity of the business. They prefer to grant to well-established businesses with solid corporate governance. If the bank agrees to grant the loan, the startup may be unable to meet the requirements. Alternatively, you can approach the Bank of Industry for a loan. [/color] |
| Business › Re: How Do I Get A Serious, Motivated, Matured And Trustworthy Business Partner? by sleeksavbvy(op): 3:49pm On Jan 16, 2017 |
ashabi1986:.... I dont really have capital also but we will see what we can work...I just dropped my email. adeniyi.ogunfowoke@gmail.com. Thanks... |
| Business › How Do I Get A Serious, Motivated, Matured And Trustworthy Business Partner? by sleeksavbvy(op): 2:40pm On Jan 16, 2017 |
I have approached friends for us to work on some projects but they do not seem or show any interest. It is very frustrating. So, I need a business partner who is serious, motivated, matured and trustworthy that we can work together on business ideas. If you have good and legal ideas we can work I don't and I also have some ideas also. I will really appreciate if you can contact me via email-adeniyi.ogunfowoke@gmail.com. Looking forward to your email(s). Thanks. |
| Science/Technology › 5 Things You Should Never Do On Someone Else's Phone by sleeksavbvy(op): 11:41am On Jan 13, 2017 |
There are some situations where you find yourself using the phone of a friend, colleague or your significant other. For some people, this may be very uncomfortable because they don't like someone else going through their phones. This is because they store personal information that is not meant for the eyes of just any random individual. And definitely, there are individuals who have the knack for checking other people's phone. What are they looking for? This said, if you find somebody phones in your hands, Jumia Travel shares 5 things you should never do. Do not pick the phone without permission In some love relationships where trust is absent, the tendency of checking phone without express permission is very high. They check received calls, pick calls and read private messages which are not supposed to be the case. This actions rather than remove the cheating suspicion usually intensify it. Beyond relationships, it is awkward to pick someone else's phone or calls without their permission. Don’t guess the password If you do not know the password, don't bother to guess the password. This is because if you enter the wrong password, the phone will be locked temporarily. Due to your actions, the owner of the phone has to spend money to unlock. Why not just ask them for the password? Don't use their data Your friend briefly hands you his phones and the next thing you is to freely use their data to download files and check your emails. You completely forgot that it is not your phone. So, don't use someone else's phone data or WiFi without their consent. Don’t go through their photos There are all sorts of things that people save on their phones including private photos, videos, and documents. So, if someone hands you their phones, it is not an opportunity to go through their pictures because you may see images that are not meant for your eyes. If you do this, you may end up jeopardising your relationship with the owner of the phone. Don’t sign out their social media account You should not sign out the social media accounts of your friend in a bid to sign in yours. Your friend may not remember their passwords because you do not expect them to sign out from their social media accounts or emails when it is their phone. 1 Like |
| Travel › How To Save Money During A Night Out With Friends by sleeksavbvy(op): 9:56am On Jan 13, 2017 |
https://p2.trrsf.com/image/fget/cf/940/0/images.terra.com/2016/06/02/shots-friends1.jpg [color=#000000]For most guys, when they go on a night out with friends, they spend so much that their accounts become red the following day. You don’t want to be in such a position in this recession. So, it is essential for you to party and save money at the same time. Jumia Travel shares how you can save money when you go partying with friends and lovers. Set a budget Items at a club are very expensive that even if you can afford it, may lead you to overspend. You can prepare a budget listing the food and drinks you want to buy depending on the number of friends. It is nice to spell out how much you will spend that night and abide by it. Avoid ordering for more rounds If you are the one bankrolling the night out, friends will be tempted to order more bottles since they are getting it for free. Don’t fall for this. Make it clear to them that they are not allowed to order for more rounds. Oftentimes, the persons who order for more rounds don’t contribute anything than their mouth for drinking and eating. Lol. Stay at home You really want to party and you don’t have enough to spend and your friends are still looking up to you to finance it. If you don’t want to, you should just stay at home and perhaps turn off your phone. Go to club the early Many of us prefer to go to a club very late rather than early. It doesn’t matter if the club is located in near to you or in one of the best hotels in Port Harcourt. There are so many benefits going early to a club because you may avoid paying entry fees as well as buy drinks and beverages free. Leave your debit card at home Most clubs own POS machine for easier settlement of bills. And this is the easiest way to spend money. When you are intoxicated, you may begin to receive inspiration to spend more and if you are out of cash, you call on your ATM. But if you leave your card at home, you will be very conscious of what you do at the club. [/color] |
| Science/Technology › Top 5 Tech Trends To Watch In 2017 by sleeksavbvy(op): 12:33pm On Jan 11, 2017 |
https://techstockinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tech-trends.jpg Technology is one of the most dynamic industries in the world. It keeps changing and improving at a geometric sequence. So, expect groundbreaking innovation and changes in technology this year. So, which trends should you pay attention to this new year? There are uncountable tech trends you should, but jumia travel, gathers top five tech trends you should watch. Internet of Things (IoT) Writing in Forbes, Jacob Morgan regards IoT as a concept of basically connecting any device with an on and off switch to the Internet. This includes everything from cell phones, coffee makers, washing machines, headphones, lamps, wearable devices and almost anything else you can think of. There will be more research into IoT even if it may not me perfected this year. Today, we have smart homes replete with connected products with so many possibilities to make our living in our homes cosy and comfortable. Artificial Intelligence Simply put, Artificial Intelligence is intelligence exhibited or shown by machines. Many tech companies are aggressively investing in the development of AI which is set to become the next big thing. A good example of AI when Google’s artificially intelligent Go-playing computer system defeated Korean grandmaster Lee Sedol in the final game of their historic match, finishing the best-of-five series with four wins and one loss. This interesting but the more AI become part of our daily lives, the more robots take over human jobs. But be assured that AI is something to look forward to this year. 3 Dimensional printing for everyone According to Wikipedia, 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), refers to processes used to synthesise a three-dimensional object in which successive layers of material are formed under computer control to create an object. Although AI has been around for years, the price of 3D printing is very expensive. But according to projections, the price is expected to become pocket-friendly. Cybersecurity will remain a major concern With Russia and United States at going for each other's jugular when it comes to hacking, cybersecurity will no doubt be a major concern for every country this year. More measures will be announced to combat hacking as nations shore up their cybersecurity. In addition to this is industrial espionage. Innovative wearables Wearables are gadgets that can be worn on our body as an implant or accessory. This year, it is expected that there will be more innovative and amazing wearables produced. |
| Events › 4 Reasons Nigerian Weddings Have Defied Recession by sleeksavbvy(op): 12:23pm On Jan 11, 2017 |
https://travel.jumia.com/blog/ng/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/wedding-top-1.jpg It has been widely reported that the Nigerian economy is in a recession. In fact, economic experts and commentators have apprised Nigerians to cut their spending. Despite this, it seems Nigerians have largely ignored this advice especially when it comes to weddings. This is because, during some weekdays and weekends, event centres are filled out with guests, family members and friends present to witness the grand wedding. And some of them spend had currencies at these weddings. Of course, you know the amount expended on weddings. This has made some people doubt if Nigeria is actually in a recession. So why have Nigerian weddings defied the recession? Jumia Travel shares 5 reasons. Nigerians naturally love to party Although the Ijebus in Ogun state, south-west Nigeria, are born party-lovers, partying seems to be in our DNA. Hence, no matter how difficult things are in the country, Nigerians will find time merry and rejoice. Some do not even mind if they spend their earnings or borrow money to satisfy their party urge. Consequently, it will not stop them from organising weddings. Family crowdsourcing of finance This is one of the exciting things of being a Nigerian. When you organise weddings or any other event, you will never carry the burden alone. Your family and friends will support you. Hence, if you want one of the biggest weddings in Lagos, you will definitely have their support morally and financially. But remember, after the wedding, you are on your own when it comes to settling your debts after all the merriment. It's one of the couple's happiest moment Getting married to your heartthrob is one of the happiest moments in the life of the couples. Even if you are not going to break the bank for your wedding, you will try as much as possible to celebrate to the fullest. So, recession or no recession, the wedding goes on. After the wedding, both you can spend time at Intercontinental hotel Lagos. You can make money from the wedding to settle expenses Nigerians have evolved creative ways to make money during their weddings. How? It is through dancing. Whether the couple knows how to dance or not, they must hit the dance floor because that is one of the ways to make money and settle some expenses. This why there is always a music band and someone who will pick the money on standby. |
| Science/Technology › 5 Reasons Your Smartphone Battery Will Always Be Low by sleeksavbvy(op): 12:31pm On Jan 10, 2017 |
https://gizmochat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Low-Battery-Image-800x450.jpg Smartphone batteries have been reinforced over the years to last longer with lithium batteries. Notwithstanding, there are some phones whose batteries drain within a few minutes. There may be nothing wrong with the battery. But the question is why is the battery not lasting longer than usual? In response to this, Jumia Travel shares five reasons why. The screen is too bright One way that your battery runs out of battery is when your screen is too bright. The brightness will affect not only the battery but also your eyes. It's better to set your phone to automatically adjust to the lighting of the ambience. You can also reduce the time it takes for your phone to go off whenever you stop using it. You forget to switch off your WiFi You are using your phone WiFi where it's actually functioning. After leaving the place, you forget to switch it off. If it keeps searching and alerting you whenever WiFi is available, your battery will run out pretty fast. You receive notifications every second Why won't your phone battery drain when your phone keeps alerting you of Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other notifications? Then you don't need to complain. You check your browser for notifications rather than using the apps. You can also turn off notifications Background apps are running You should check the background apps draining your battery so that you can 'kill' them. Your phone may alert about the apps consuming the most battery. But sometimes you have to disable these apps yourself by refreshing or cleaning your phone. Your battery is bad or damaged If you have tried all of the aforementioned reasons and your battery still runs out very fast, you should consider replacing the battery because it may be bad or damaged. |
| Business › 6 Ways To Successfully Manage A Business With Your Spouse by sleeksavbvy(op): 12:18pm On Jan 10, 2017 |
https://www.usnews.com/cmsmedia/4f/0f/2e901dc64d73b507db39d224773f/160121-finances-stock.jpg Your spouse being your business partner is not something some entrepreneurs look forward to. This is because managing a business is very demanding and requires sacrifice and compromise. But what happens if either spouse doesn't budge? You have to fold up the business? No. You can still work with your spouse to run your business without it affecting your marriage or individual lives. Jumia Travel shares 6 ways to pull this off. Know that both of you are business partners In a country like Nigeria where the man is largely in control of the family, there is every tendency that he will coordinate everything about the business. Thus, the business partner (wife) have little or no opportunity for her to contribute to the growth of the business. She may simply feel more like a personal assistant rather than a partner. Sooner rather than later she will feel aggrieved and become resentful. This will no doubt affect the day-to-day running of your home and business. Spouses in business should spell out responsibilities without encroaching. Trust each other Your spouse’s phone can ring when both are in bed and of course it is a business call and he or she has to pick. In other circumstances, one of you has to work late. You don’t have to rant about this. After all, both of you are managing the business together. What you may do is to separate work and home life. You leave work in the office and focus on each other when you are at home. Ultimately, you have to trust each other. Always stay in touch Running a business is very time-consuming. Oftentimes, couples running a business together only talk about their business. So, try your best not to lose touch. Chat them up when necessary. But don’t become a pest. Have mutual respect Conflict is unavoidable in any relationship. What you do after the conflict is what is important. Maintain mutual respect for each other especially when you are having differences. Divide marital responsibilities The responsibilities of running a home are very humongous. Men have to be considerate because their wives have a home and business to manage. It is not a time to be chauvinistic. Spouses can voluntarily assign marital responsibilities to themselves. This will help both of you live a robust life without one of the partners feeling discouraged or upset. Do not skip vacation Do not skip the opportunity to take vacations. Entrepreneurs need to take breaks which can help them recharge and get motivated. It is even more important for couples as it can boost their love and business lives. So, do not hesitate to book one of the best hotels in Calabar for a weekend getaway at Obudu Ranch. |
| Science/Technology › 6 Tips To Help You Prep Your Smartphone For Sale by sleeksavbvy(op): 11:52am On Jan 06, 2017 |
https://doctorsot.com/uploads/s/q/n/x/qnxfnifhfogd/img/full_VzGmgoDs.jpg [b]It is a New Year and you may probably want to replace your smartphone you have been using for several years. Beside this, you may need money to deal with an emergency. You may decide to get rid of your phone. Whatever the case maybe, you have to prepare your phone for sale so as to get the best deal from the sale. Jumia travel shares some tips to prepare your smartphone for sale. Backup your smartphone Phones can automatically back up your data as far as they are connected to the internet. However, you should still check to ensure that you backup all your pictures, videos, and other important files before you sell your phone. With the backup, you can access your data whenever you want. In addition, don’t forget to remove your SD card. Delete personal information After backing up your device, do not forget to delete your personal information from your phone. Sensitive information like your ATM card details, contact numbers and emails should be removed. This will prevent whoever is buying your smartphone from using the information against you or to defraud Friends and family. Find out the value The street value for different phones depends on the brand. So, before you sell it, you should find out the street value so that you don’t sell it at a giveaway price. This is very important if you want to get the best price. Where do you want to sell your phone? Do you want to sell your phone online or offline? The most likely offline platform to sell your phone is computer village in Ikeja where you will never get a good bargain. There are also quite a number of online platforms where you can also sell it. So, you have to weigh your options. Clean the device A clean and neat smartphone is likely to be bought quicker than an ugly looking one. You can use white spirit to softly clean or wipe the phone. Decide what to do with the accessories In Nigeria, fairly used phones are never sold with accessories. But if you want more money, you may include chargers, earphones, and cases. So, decide on what to do with the accessories. [/b] |
| Science/Technology › 5 Website Fails Your Business Should Avoid by sleeksavbvy(op): 11:31am On Jan 06, 2017 |
https://power-egy.com/power/assets4/img/responsive4.png [b]Businesses today now consider owning a website a necessity rather than a luxury. This is because they recognize the impact an effective website will have, not only, on their businesses but also publicity. This said, there are some business websites that never attract traffic let alone customers. This may be due to some avoidable mistakes. What are these mistakes? Jumia Travel shares some of them. It is not mobile friendly What is the essence of a website if it is not mobile friendly? Mobile phones that are internet savvy are widely used now. It is, therefore, highly possible that mobile users will spend more time on their phones. In addition to this, mobile friendly websites are responsive and the conversion rate is very high. In order to ensure that your website is mobile friendly, use a responsive design, keep your layout simple and test it using tools like Google’s Search Console Mobile-Friendly Test. Lacks basic information Your website should contain important and valuable information or content that will help your customers when they have issues. It should have a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that provides practical solutions to some of the problems your customers are likely to have. Also, contact numbers on the website must be available. If it lacks this basic information, no one will visit your website. Takes forever to load Customers always want to perform an online transaction as fast as possible. If your website is too slow, you will lose customers. This is because there are other online platforms they can patronize. So, ensure that your website is fast. You can test the speed of your website with tools like Pingdom and GTmetrix. No clear call-to-action The secondary reason for owning a website is to convert customer visits to sales. This is why your website must have a clear call-to-action. Give your website visitors clear instructions by creating a conspicuous call-to-action. For example, sign up for free and get a certain % off your first hotel booking in Lagos. You do not guide users to different pages Many businesses restrict their traffic to their website’s homepage rather than sending the customer to the actual page they want. This may be due to the fact that they don’t consider it relevant. But, the fact is that the homepage is not as important to overall web traffic as the other pages besides the homepage.[/b][b][/b] |
| Business › 5 Reasons Your Business Will Likely Not Make You Wealthy by sleeksavbvy(op): 11:07am On Jan 06, 2017 |
https://old.communityjournal.net//wp-content/uploads/2013/12/black-woman-business-owner.jpg Being an entrepreneur is not for fun or passion. You want to make money and get rich over time. This is a key reason why so many people work very hard to float and manage their own business. Despite these laudable efforts, owning a business may probably not accrue you the desired wealth you want. As a result, Jumia Travel takes a sneak peek on reasons why this may be the case. Managing a business is expensive Entrepreneurs know that running or managing a business is very expensive. Your business will run at a loss especially in the nurturing stage due to these expenses.This is why they are often advised or encouraged to start small.Hence, do not underestimate or undervalue the expenses you will incur. Be prepared. Like earlier said, always start small. You have the get-rich-quick mindset It is weird how some entrepreneurs’ think that they will start a business today and expect it to make them rich tomorrow. This is impossible even if everything about the business is perfect. You have to be patient for your business to pick. But, if you have the get rich quick syndrome, you will give up sooner rather than later. You still need multiple sources to become rich The truth is to really become rich, you need different sources of income. Relying heavily on a source will probably put food on the table but you will probably still struggle in other aspects of your life. Regardless, don’t become greedy and do anything just to diversify your sources. Indiscipline with finances after attaining profitability You have strived and worked to make your business attain profitability. The results are awesome and amazing. This is when you need to be disciplined with finances. You don’t have to go on a spending spree. And also know that there is a difference between your personal money and business money. Many Nigerian entrepreneurs are guilty of this because immediately their business becomes profitable, they automatically become extravagant. Poor management may result in business failure Managing a business is very tasking. Hence, if it means honing your skills in business management, you should do that. This will give you the requisite knowledge to help you effectively run your business. If otherwise, your business may probably fail and your dream of being rich via that business will be significantly affected. |
| Business › 5 Sure Ways To Effectively Market Your Startup On A Small Budget by sleeksavbvy(op): 10:48am On Jan 06, 2017 |
https://assets.entrepreneur.com/content/16x9/822/20150722170257-online-marketing-research-workspace.jpeg Startups may probably be the most affected in the present recession in Nigeria. This recession combined with the unfriendly business environment has made it arguably difficult for startups to fully perform. Notwithstanding, you still have to market or create a buzz around your business. You may want to abandon this because you have a small budget. Not to worry, Jumia Travel, gathers 5 ways you can effectively market your startup on a small budget. Use social media Almost every adult is on social media in this digital world. Thanks to the increased use of smartphones and slash in data prices. You can take advantage of this to socialize and interact with your followers on twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You don’t have to pay a dime to promote your business on these platforms. Create relevant content Content marketing is a creative way to let people know about what you do. The only thing you should do is to ensure that the content you are producing is related to your business. You can blog, create videos, and design infographics to publicise your business. Organise giveaways We all love free gifts. These giveaways will help your startup gather goodwill, create brand awareness and reach prospective customers. Also, you can offer your product as a reward to the winner. For example, you can offer a free night at a hotel in Lagos. Ask for referrals If you are confident in the services your startup provides, you can ask your customers for referrals. This is because referrals are one of the best ways to get new customers. Print promotional business cards Business cards are inexpensive to print. You can take advantage of your card by offering discounts to be used on your website. To make this work, always ensure that you hand it out at dinners, conferences, and meetings. Importantly, track the number of cards used on your website. |
| Science/Technology › 6 Things Nigerians Who Have Phone Anxiety Can Totally Relate With by sleeksavbvy(op): 11:46am On Jan 05, 2017 |
https://burienlittletheatre.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/BLT_DeadMans_0627-1024x768.jpg The question you may ask is how can someone be anxious because of their phone? Ordinarily, you are supposed to be attached or addicted to your phone as you receive calls and chat on instant messaging platforms. Regardless, there are some people who are always anxious when their phone rings. If you are going through phone anxiety, Jumia Travel gathers 6 things you can totally relate with. You may think there is something wrong with the person experiencing phone apprehension but no, they are perfectly normal. You send text messages instead of calling There is absolutely nothing wrong with sending a text message. It is cheap. But when you send text messages instead of calling, you may probably be anxious. This is because you don’t want to speak to the person despite the fact that you missed their calls. Your phone is always on silent You are not busy or in a meeting but your phone is always on silent. In fact, you don’t care if you miss an important or lifesaving call. In addition to this, you are regularly switching your data on and off. So, why don't you get rid of the phone? You wait a moment to call back You know you have this very important call to make but you take forever to call back. Meanwhile, that same number has called you several times. Why can’t you just make the call and get it over with? Because whether you like it or not, you must call back. Your friends always complain that you missed their calls You can forgive women who miss calls because their phone is in their handbag or friends who miss calls and still call you back. However, it is different if you always miss your calls and your friends complain about it. You apologize but the same thing always repeats itself. Your Missed calls is more than received calls If you have phone anxiety, your list of missed calls will be more than received calls. This should not be a surprise because your phone is oftentimes on silent. You always allow the call end For people with phone anxiety, when they receive a call, they contemplate whether to pick it or not. No matter who is calling, they always feel uncomfortable picking the call. You prefer to allow the call end and decide if you want to call back or not. You have to call them several times if you really have something important to say to them. |
| Autos › 4 Situations Where A Towing Van Can Rescue You In Lagos by sleeksavbvy(op): 11:11am On Jan 05, 2017 |
https://sheriffctwest.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/homepageslide.jpg For Lagosians who have been stranded in the night in either their cars or public transport, they know that they have to leave that location immediately or else something unpalatable will happen. It is even worse for those who drive their own cars. They have two options leave their cars and have it burgled or look for a towing van. The later is the best option. Predictably, some Lagosians may not appreciate these towing vans until they are in the under listed situations shared by Jumia travel. It must be added that there are many towing vans businesses you can contact to help you tow your car in Lagos. Engine breakdown Despite the fact that Lagos is a 24-hour city, there are some spots you don’t want to be at any hour of the day. But if it happens that your car breaks down, what will you do? Of course, you will call your mechanic. But in this case, when an engine breaks down, you have to tow it to a workshop holistic repairs and checkup. Flat tire Normally, you should have a spare tire in your boot. You are running the risk of being marooned at an inconvenient location if you do not have one. Imagine if this happens in the night, you have no choice than to contact a towing van. Accidents Even if you drive cautiously, there are some road users who are reckless. They don't even care about the condition of the roads and are always overspeeding. Unfortunately, accidents are a regular occurrence Lagos highways. When these accidents happen, you may need a towing van to move your car off the road. Out of fuel Despite the fact that your fuel gauge is working, you may forget to buy fuel. Then you suddenly your car just stopped in the middle of nowhere and there are no fuel stations around. In this situation, you may need to call a local towing service to help you move your vehicle as soon as possible. |
| Science/Technology › 5 Reasons Contests Should Be Part Of Your Social Media Strategy by sleeksavbvy(op): 11:27am On Jan 04, 2017 |
https://www.growthweaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Social-Media-Contests.jpg It is a New Year and many organizations will be planning their social media strategy for the quarter or the year. For the social media manager, one important feature of the strategy that is most likely to be ignored is a contest. This is because your brand may not be interested in budgeting for the rewards for winners. This said contests shouldn’t be relegated in your social media strategy and the gifts can be as simple as movie tickets for lovers. You don’t need to break the bank. Hence, Jumia Travel shares 5 reasons contest should feature prominently in your social media campaign. Free advertising Brands today spend millions on advertising offline and online. This is good. But another smart way to advert especially if you are working on a budget is via a contest. This is because the mere idea of winning something will encourage them to participate. In fact, they will involve their friends especially when they have to vote. Grow engagement If you notice your social media engagement decline the just ended year, one way to recover from this is by running a social media contests. By so doing, your number of likes, comments and shares will definitely increase. It is also an opportunity to know and interact with your followers. Increase your sales Oftentimes, the focus of any social media contest is to increase the online presence of your brand. In other words, to allow people know about what you do. At the same time, you also want your followers to become customers. Therefore, it is important to provide a link to your website where prospective customers can patronize your business. If you are consistent with your contest, sales from social media will steadily rise. It is a reason to follow your brand The contest is the easiest way to attract people to your brand on social media. It is a way to build loyal followers because they have something to look forward especially if winners are rewarded promptly. Before you know if you have 100 followers on twitter, it will be running into its thousands. Get more visibility A very cost-effective social media contest can get you the much-needed visibility you want. This due to the fact that brand will be seen by different people and it can even be featured on blogs and online media. In this case, you don’t need to pay influencers for tweets and retweets. |
| Travel › 5 Tips For Getting Back To Work After A Vacation by sleeksavbvy(op): 11:19am On Jan 04, 2017 |
https://media.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAdRAAAAJDU2MDE0ODNjLThkZWMtNGE4NC1iYzRhLTk2Mzg3OWY1YzJlNA.jpg The holidays are over and it’s time to return to work. Many of us have spent innumerable days waking up late, watching your favorite TV shows, and lounging at your favorite hotel in Lagos with friends and family. Jumia Travel understands that transiting from vacation mode to work mode may not be something you look forward to, but whether you like it or not you have to return to work especially in this New Year. Here are 5 tips to help you return back to work after your vacation and get things done. Organize your workspace The possibility that your workstation will be messed up is very high. So, you should take out a few minutes to clean your workspace. You should remove idle items and open your emails which may have already piled up during your holiday period. Make a prioritized list of tasks The tasks waiting for some people as they return back to work may be inundating depending on the type of job you do. It is a New Year, you don’t have to overwork yourself. You should make a list of the things you want to do and ensure that you do each task at a time. If you don’t, you may only end up not completing your task. Get rid of unnecessary distractions What is preventing you from concentrating on your job? Social media or your phone? Some workers check their phones almost every minute. If any of these are distracting you, it is perhaps time to get rid of them. You can switch off your phone or block social media. Ensure you take breaks Since you just are just returning from work, it is possible for you to overwork yourself and not take breaks. This is perhaps because you have so much to do. Notwithstanding, you should know that you are just returning from vacation and it may arguably take time for your body to adjust to the workplace mode. So, always take whether you have a loaded schedule or not. Deactivate your ‘out of office’ auto response For workers who activate ‘out of office’ auto response, you should update it before you get overwhelmed by work. This is something that you may overlook but it is important so that you will send the wrong message to those receiving your email. This is also the best time to review your email. |
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| Science/Technology › 5 Essential Things To Consider Before Buying The New Iphone by sleeksavbvy(op): 2:49pm On Sep 15, 2016 |
Apple, famed for sophisticated phones, is at it again with the launch of the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus which are the mobile phones of the moment. As expected, it was launched by Apple with so much pomp and pageantry and fans are very excited and look forward to laying their hands on this gadget. Some of the key features of the phones are: Capacity- 32 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB, colour-Rose Gold, Gold, Silver, Black, Jet Black, Weight- 138 grams (iPhone 7) 188 grams (iPhone 7 plus), Display 4.7 (iPhone 7) 5.5 (iPhone 7 plus), water and dust resistant and 12 megapixel camera. In addition, both phones have nifty processors, improved cameras, and durable battery life. However, there are certain things or features that may discourage you from buying these iPhones. Jumia Travel Africa’s No 1 hotel booking identify some them. No radical design changes If you use the iPhone 6 series, you probably do not need to worry about upgrading to the new iPhones. Why? Because there are no huge differences in design. The only noticeable changes are that iPhone 7 and 7 plus have bottom stereo speakers and 2 back cameras (iPhone 7 plus). Beyond this, there are no major design changes. No Headphone jack Apple has gotten rid of the headphone jack. Now, you can only use wireless earphones with iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Hence, you may be unable to use the earphones for other mobile devices. Nothing special about water and dust resistant Thankfully, iPhone is finally water resistant. It may not catch the fancy of Apple fans because water and dust resistant is already a key feature in the Samsung Galaxy S7 for over several models. 1207276_459510a8c580dfee1a1a131d4af984c2_640x640.jpg It can easily shatter The iPhone glass screen is very fragile which means it can easily shatter when it drops. Meanwhile, other mobile phones are shatter proof even if iPhones are virus and hack proof. Quite Expensive The new iPhones cost $649 (approximately N270,000). And considering the economic recession, buying these phones may not be on your priority list. Unfortunately, installment payment options are not available in Nigeria. http://tourific.com.ng/2016/09/15/5-essential-things-consider-buying-new-iphone/ |
| Travel › 5 Great Signs Lagos Is Becoming A 24-hour-city by sleeksavbvy(op): 2:29pm On Sep 15, 2016 |
Lagos no doubt has a vibrant and active nightlife. There are all-night party hubs, hotels like the Ibis Ikeja, eateries and other places that have made it easier for night predators to indulge. However, for Lagos to truly achieve its metropolitan status, it must have a night economy that goes beyond simply partying. The fact is extending late night hours automatically extends any city’s economy and also provides much-needed jobs. Although Lagos is showing signs of becoming a 24-hour city in order to join other cities that never sleep like New York, Montevideo, Madrid, Beirut, Paris, Cairo, Marrakech, Mumbai, Las Vegas and Buenos Aires, there is so much to do especially in the area of creating a conducive business environment. So what are some of these signs that Lagos is showing to becoming a city that functions round-the-clock? Jumia Travel, Africa’s no 1 hotel booking portal shares some of them. You can find your way no matter the time you arrive In some Nigerian cities, you cannot move around indiscriminately especially in the night. Although carefree movement in the night is not advisable in Lagos, you can still find your way if you arrive in the night especially at busy Lagos hubs like Oshodi, Ojota, and Bergers amongst others. The markets are ‘always’ open People are always transacting businesses in major markets in the city. These markets never shut. So, depending on your location in the city, you can purchase anything you want even at the dead of the night. Night shopping is cheaper and less stressful. Safe and secure Today, in Lagos, the city is reasonably safe and secure compared to other cities of Nigeria. In almost every nook and cranny, you will find checkpoints. Even though the Nigerian police can be uncanny and intimidating sometimes, you can be assured of your safety if you go about your business legally. Safety and security are key to becoming a 24-hour-city. Infrastructure development Projects like the Eko Atlantic City, the Red and Blue Rail lines, Lekki Deep Sea Port, massive street lighting and the Public Mass Transit are some of the support infrastructures that Lagos needs to become a round-the-clock city. With these and more similar projects, Lagos will definitely compete with other 24-hour-cities in the nigh future. Lagos is Nigeria’s heartbeat Lagos is undoubtedly the heartbeat and economic nerve centre of Nigeria. It is a melting pot where you find all Nigerian tribes and everyone wants to come to the city because it has something to offer for everyone. Being economically viable will make it easier for the city to function 24-hours non-stop. http://tourific.com.ng/2016/09/15/5-great-signs-lagos-is-becoming-a-24-hour-city/ |
| Travel › 5 Interesting Ways Nigerian Men And Women Travel Differently by sleeksavbvy(op): 1:23pm On Sep 09, 2016 |
Travelling is not the exclusive preserve of any gender. Both men and women travel even as statistics show that 78% of men and 22% women travel in Nigeria. However, what is undeniable is that men and women travel differently. We share some of these ways. Packing Habits When women travel, they fill out their handbags and luggage with everything they need. So, it should not be surprising that they usually prepare ahead, decide on what to wear and pack more items. While men prefer to go empty-handed or pack only a few items. Activity choices If you have traveled with a woman to a destination like the Olumirin waterfall in Osun state or the Olumo rock in Abeokuta, you will require patience to maneuver the waterfall or rock. Why? Because women don’t like strenuous and stressful activities. Often times than not, they rely on the man for support. Hence, rather than visit mountains and other like places, they may prefer restaurants, pubs, lounges, cinemas and other places that require little or no energy to navigate. But, if men are present, women can definitely cope. Women spend more during vacation The primary needs of men whenever they travel are hotels, foods, and drinks. These things are probably enough for them. Meanwhile, women spend more which may be arguably due to the fact that they want to look good. Therefore, they splurge cash on fashion items, gifts, and souvenirs when they are on a journey. Women plan and research more It is in the DNA of women to plan and research into everything they want to engage in including the destination they are going. Not that men don’t plan nor research but the tendency to check out a destination is more on women’s side. Men are more likely to handle the logistics like restaurants, hotel reservations, and transportation. Men prefer to pack at the last minute Men are too busy, that is why they leave packing until the last minute. Women’s main task is to pack while for men, one of the first things they do is to book a hotel which they can do on Jumia Travel, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal. |
