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Okay, I am not really an organized writer when it comes to teaching people stuff and I usually have to get into the right frame of mind, literarily condition my mind, before I start writing contents because I have drifted and do not find writing for this purpose interesting lol... that is why I delayed. It is a hard stuff.

The first thing you need to do is go over to Alibaba.com and sign up...

They have an app on playstore which you can download for onward communication.

1688.com is a Chinese version with cheaper products prices. But when I reviewed their price and compare it with Alibaba, the difference wasn't much (likely the same) and so, I stuck with Alibaba for all my stuff.

Mind you, same person owns both websites--Jack Ma. He owns TaoBao.com too and a few others as the undisputed eCommerce king of China.

What you are doing is not just importation but eCommerce and over the years, this business model has proven to be one of the biggest investion of man, an a offshoot of commerce as we know it in the real world. The only difference is the electronic medium of transactions and communications.

Amazon, Ebay, Walmart are early players of this business model and they have remained strong ever since, with Amazon taking the lead.

In the mathematical projections, I am going show you how guys really make this money. Though there are setbacks but the wins outweigh the loss if DONE RIGHT.

You don't need many products. Just one winning product is ENOUGH to get you to your goal and this is possible if you find a scalable niche that you can sell and milk till it dries up before moving to another one. You have to do this in order to be focus and not pay attention to other noise out there.

By Farooq Kperogi

In trying to justify Buhari's latest callous hike in the price of petrol (amid a pandemic, no less), Buhari’s supporters increasingly sound like noisome idiots straining hard to be low-grade morons. Here are 4 reasons it’s stupid to compare Nigeria’s petrol prices with others:

1. Nigeria is the undisputed poverty capital of the world, thanks entirely to Buhari’s inept “leadership.” That means, on average, most countries on earth have a higher standard of living than Nigeria.

With a $77 per month minimum wage, Nigeria has one of the lowest minimum wages in the world. In other words, everyday Nigerians are worse off than most people in the world and don’t have the same economic vitality as citizens of other countries.

2. Nigeria is an oil-producing country. It’s unreasonable to deny Nigerians the expectation of cheaper prices for petrol. It’s like asking people to hold cream on their hands while their faces and bodies are dry. That’s cruelty. Most Nigerians would be at peace with high petrol prices if their country doesn’t produce oil.

A wealthy parent who starves his children and justifies his cruelty by pointing to the starvation of the children of his poor neighbors is an irresponsible parent who doesn’t deserve his children.

Buhari and his gang of buccaneers are irresponsible to invoke the petrol prices in neighboring African countries (that are not oil producers) as a justification for increasing domestic petrol prices.

3. Oil is the engine of the Nigerian economy in ways it is not elsewhere. When the price of petrol goes up in Nigeria, everything else goes up—except, of course, the already measly salaries of everyday people. This is not the case in many countries.

In the US, Benin Republic, even Saudi Arabia, etc., fluctuations in the price of petrol doesn’t automatically activate across-the-board inflation. So you can’t just arbitrarily jack up petrol prices and ignore its other unsettling effects on other facets of the Nigerian society.

4. A way bigger waste than the “waste” of petrol “subsidy” that people aren’t talking about is the extortionate amounts Nigeria expends to subsidize the obscene opulence of its political elite—from the president down to a ward councilor.

If the subsidies that finance the luxuries of the political class (such as billions budgeted to buy new cars in the presidency every year) are directed towards everyday Nigerians, Nigeria can afford way cheaper petrol than it currently does.

Blackmann001:
Lol...go check everywhere....90% guyz end up with ladies standing firm with them at the budding stage.......

I didn't say 100% for reasons we both know....

The real good guyz are not flashy and all putting, they hardly try to impress even when they have money...they face you and say they are broke, you know them easily cuz u just feel it..still don't know how it is that gals run away from such guyz and want them back at 28...only age brings ladies to their senses

Example for me...I HV always been a cool headed ,very focus but super struggling guy. My own struggle no get mate...I have everything no going well for me except looks...honestly I would lie...I grew up one of the most handsome guyz you can ever meet.....but na so so struggle...

Met a lot of gals along the way; "all" dumping my sorry ass cuz I no get money..but all attesting to they are sure I will make it cuz of the focus and hard work...now I still never mk am but far better than b4...

Du u know all these gals.7 in number are all not married and wouldn't let my fine rest..coming and doing all kind of house choirs to sell face..cuz they are all in late twenties while am in mid 30..

One says am super sure u will hit it...cuz u no dey rest..so if they are so so abt an extremely handsome ,intelligent,very cool headed guy..do u know av never drank nor smoked all my life..?..av had just 2 gf all my life..?

Am super supportive of people around me, including gals to mk positive impacts..yet they all ran away for biga boiz...

Gals will continue to b stranded and av long stopped pitying them.....

My brother, may you not struggle till you die. Please is there any digital skill you have?

Your personality is closer to mine and like you, girls I have dated no even reach 5. But there are many guys in my age range or even younger that has lost count.

Most women, it is how you treat them that matters. Maybe you were too nice to them that is why they didn't stay much.

I say this cos I have experimented.

The ones I am nice to rarely stayed. The ones I am bad to stayed.

Realist1:
Bros the Earth is bigger than the moon.

Are you sure? Okay. I will take ur words for it

obami007:
if Only IPOB were coordinated, they would not be blamed for every unfortunate incident that happens in the south and eastern parts of the country.

God bless you oooo.

vastolord4:
These people should leave the moon for us before moon go vex one day fall enter earth

If the moon falls on earth, it will destroy earth because is is BIGGER than earth.

Carmal90:
Thanks..
Following

na 2sexy

swiperthefox:
Oga your people are waiting for your instruction here.

I have not forgottem bro. Thank God you mentioned. I mistakenly unfollowed the thread after I commented and I started searching for it again.

Things you would need:

Internet

Alibaba.com and/or 1688.com (OPTIONAL)

A good product with demand.

A domain name

A web host

A Landing page/sales copy

Chinese Agent (I will help with this) for shipping your goods to Nigeria

Facebook ads

National Distribution Agents:

swiperthefox:
Hello Techskill please continue your instruction here.
Thanks.

Okay...

Can you list what you will like to know?

I am feeling sleepy but just felt like registering /following here before I sleep.

emeijeh:
Can you guys focus on wiping out Boko boys?

the North is behind it and u want them to end their milk factory?

favor914:
Bloody Liar, TheWill is based in Los Angeles CA. established in 2009.

lol.. U dey see TheWillNigeria.com but you think you are dealing with TheWill.com.

Your reaction is exactly what the people behind this wanted... And they got it.. Me, I no b mumu sha

Pentagon007:
fake news!!! Where is the DOJ publication bearing this? The thing is, No matter the amount of bile, propaganda and bitter mind from ndi Waste, Air Peace will continue to soar higher.

Air Peace to the world!!!

TheWill is just a wordpress site set up by anyone.

swiperthefox:
No idea about sales copy or copy writing. Wordpress in passing but willing to learn.

create a second thread and mention me there. Let's not derail this one...

I will list what you need to start and you will have to learn.

cc A230385

swiperthefox:
Yes

wordpress? optin form? do you have an idea of sales copy or copywriting?

swiperthefox:
Bros I am interested if you can guide me.

do you have basic internet marketing skills?

id911:
Sir, you're really wasting your precious time and energy trying to lecture some ignorant folks here. Make u leave them bro.

I have an idea about this stuff and only trying to get some little funding before I can launch out.

I don't blame them... You know there is a way Nigeria will fork up your mind and you will NEVER believe what is possible out there. Anyway, it is good for others like us who want to hustle it out.

As for yours, make sure you test every time before you import anything. Pay for samples to be sent, have a feel of it before u order bulk.

Basically, I usually run a demo ads by setting up landing page for the product. After that, I will then pay facebook to run ads and drive traffic to my page. There is no way to know if people are interested in what you are offering except you run ads.

Some times, I get idea from other people's ads, especially those foreign dropshippers and I save their ads( I have built a huge archive with this method and I don't need to rack my brain to think about what to import or sell). I also have some unfinished landing pages too due to corona, one in particular is the drone market.

Even if the ads from these guys suggest good conversation, I usually run another ads to test the Nigerian market.

When I get some optin, say 5 to 6 with 24 hours, I will pause the ads and import it, though you can scout jiji too to get the product and sell to the demo ads optin, pending when your product arrive..

Video ads converts more for me. I usually get them from Youtube and use Camtasia to edit it a bit in order to suit my need.

It can be stressful because most Nigerians are wired differently and some can really frustrate you but at the same time, it is a game of numbers.

Raylight2:
Are you a lecturer? I hope you are not. If you are, hope your students still love you like this?

I hope you're not expecting answers because the guy is confused

make una no vex. na me find trouble na...

As for the ones that sent PM, please I didn't make this post because I want anybody to contact me. I was only interested in the OP of this thread.

Again, make una no vex. na me find trouble.

lexy2014:
U haven't said anything worth believing. All u have been doing is to be going round in circles and beating around d bush. So don't compare urself with Jesus because he wouldn't make claims without verifying them. U couldn't verify d claims u made or u thought u are telling little children that u will buy sweet or biscuit for them?

I didn't ask u to show me website. I only asked to provide answers to simple questions. U can't give specifics or tangibles. All u are doing is making outrageous and bogus claims and padding ur responses with what "some guys" did, website, Alibaba, YouTube...what's that? How does that answer d following?:

Invest d money in importation of what?

Is it so easy to make 50-100m from an investment of 2.5m from importation in a space of 2years? I beg explain how.

What is d "good product that is innovative enough and not easily found in nearest shop in Nigeria"?

Who are d guys that make it within a year? Can u explain how they did? Are u one of d guys? If not, y aren't u one of d guys?

ok

lexy2014:
Bros, from d responses u have given, it clearly shows that u are only giving information that u can't personally & practically verify. U are only talking about what u read. Which means u are lying.

Before I asked u what I asked u, I am aware of d existence of Alibaba and YouTube. I didn't ask u about those. I was asking about ur personal experience which obviously u don't have. U only ended up making claims which u can't verify. In all ur responses, u were just beating around d bush. U weren't able to answer one single question that I asked u.

You are still making reference to "some guys". U still haven't said y you aren't one of those who made 50-100m in less than two years.

You never ready. when u ready, u know what to do. I have met your kind many times. People like you will doubt even if it is Jesus talking to you. Your mind have been programmed to NEVER to believe what is possible. I am sure you feel I am lying about everything I have said. If Alibaba was not popular, you would have also doubted that one too and even say no site like Alibaba exist or it is not possible. Even if the person behind this moniker was among those that built the importation archive in 2013 starting with El Mateo and co, you don't know.

Mind you, I was only interested in speaking to the OP of this thread, not you or anyone else. If I had ignored and not wasted my time, you would have gone on saying he is lying...

if I show you my website which I use for my importation, you will still say I am not the owner. If I log into my facebook ads dashboard and show ads I run, you will still say I stole someones screenshot, not like you would even be able to interpret anything that goes on there anyway...

I am not the cause of doubts, go cure your mind before asking for answers that you will never accept as true.

lexy2014:
Oga, u haven't answered my question. Pls give me specifics. Invest d money in importation of what?

Is it so easy to make 50-100m from an investment of 2.5m from importation in a space of 2years? I beg explain how.

What is d "good product that is innovative enough and not easily found in nearest shop in Nigeria"?

Who are d guys that make it within a year? Can u explain how they did? Are u one of d guys? If not, y aren't u one of d guys?

Oga, u haven't answered my question. Pls give me specifics. Invest d money in importation of what?

Importation of products. you can find them at Alibaba.com. Nairaland is even filled numerous tutorials, starting from 2013. Search Nairaland and you see it.

What is d "good product that is innovative enough and not easily found in nearest shop in Nigeria"?

There is not one but many of them. The product you choose depend on the market or audience that you wish to target. For instance, some guys imported machine for pounding yams and sold so many of it. You know Nigerians love pounded yam a lot but many are not willing to go through the labourous process of making it.. so why not get a machine to do it?


Kids often dragged their parents phone with them.... so, why not get kids their own phone? i imported so many kids android gadget and sold them, making 8-10k profit per one. Imagine selling 100 of that in one month? It is a game of numbers.


Who are d guys that make it within a year? Can u explain how they did? Are u one of d guys? If not, y aren't u one of d guys?
Most of your question is filled with doubt bro. But before I import, I usually run a test. I do this by setting up ads and drive them to my landing page. if I get many optin, I will pause the ads and import the product.

Also spend time to learn how to set up landing pages, with instabuilder integrated.. Youtube is there to help... it is left for you to believe what is possible and what is not. I cant change your mind bro.

Later.

SmartyPants:
Not likely for masters. But if you have some years of experience it might be worth a try.

U.S will accept HND. I dont know about Canada. It might be same.

lexy2014:
Invest d money in importation of what? Is it so easy to make 50-100m from an investment of 2.5m from importation in a space of 2years? I beg explain how

Bros, guys make that within a year. I just used 2 years to reduce high expectations. It is all about compounding your efforts.

And most importantly, find a good product that is innovative enough and not easily found in nearest shop in Nigeria. then use facebook ads to sell it.

Liftkid:
I'm contemplating which country I can enter with the above budget and hustle legally. Then, bring my wife and daughter when am settled.

Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Lol, bros, so fast? Your domain money na him u wan blow like this? easy oooo. If you are based in Lagos, better invest that money in importation and raise it to 50-100M within 2 years minimum...

mumin4sure:
The limit is $100

zenith bank is $200. GTB is $100

bro4u:
Tertiary institutions will likely not cos of the strike cos obviously FG got no time for them yet.

okay.. as long as the primary and secondary school is open, I am fine with that one cos i get business to run for that sector

lawalosky:
There is news going round now that schools are to be resuming fully this month, please how geinune is this.

Do you think schools will resume from the way things are going.

so federal government wey announce few days ago, where you dey? DIDn't you see the memo from Bashir Ahmad, Buhari;s aide? School is resuming this month Fully

PassingShot:
Cry cry babies everywhere.

why not come back to Nigeria and stay if e sure for you?

DonBenny77:
Bro during selection process na disguise dem dey oh!
Courtship and marriage no be the same thing. Courtship dey only help no be every character de show during courtship na extra "guy man" go fit observe certain tendencies in a lady. Some men dey too dull, woman fit cheat, cover up , confuse them and they go still end up apologising. That aside people dey change, feelings dey change

There are some women I will never touch, no matter how pretty she might be... Trust me! Men make these mistakes and complain later.

Not that I am perfect but at least, pay attention to what woman find interersting or do around other people.

Let me give an example. I have this girl who once asked me for money. So I told her there are some female bags that I imported and haven't had time to sell the remaining ones off because I was busy with another hustle. I told her to come and take them, sell and keep the money. They were like 5 pcs left or so. She didn't come.

it so happened I needed money one day and I didn't want to touch the money in my bank. I took the bag out and right in front of my gate, I sold a few and raised over 20K within 5 minutes of walking downstairs and open my mouth.

I would never want to marry such a woman and the reason is that I noticed she easily takes money but rarely does anything to hustle, while complaining no money no money. I noticed she likes cooking but I have never heard her says she wants to learn additional skills. In fact, I don't know her handwork lol.

Now, imagine if something happens to me tomorrow and she is there, trust me, she wouldn't be able to do anything and that means my kids will suffer.

There other things but this is just one of them. Her way no pure too... i know this and I know she dey with other guys.

Little things like these matter and there are some girls I WILL never touch, no matter how pretty.

Some people might say you should have adviced her or encourage her blah blah... see, advicing someone without initia or zeal is a waste of time. You can't give what you don't have.

Another girl I know, the one I am serious with, that one dey hustle like mad. Before she got to school she was working, she got admission and started looking for work. During corona, she stayed back to work at a pharmacy, which is inline with what she was doing before she got to school and her course of study--nursing. She enrolled in catering. She told me about it, so that I can assist with money and I told her i will try but not assuring her cos I had some people owing me plus I made a huge business mistake around that time that I was trying to save 400k capital.

fast forward to last month, she told me she will be graduating from the catering this month,which means she still went ahead with it even though I didn't support.

Inside the corona period, her mum's health needed serious attention and she didn't even bug me with it.

Between these two, who would you pick?

I still stand by words, this man saw the signs but he ignored it or he didn't pay attention and was careless. Imagine she dated someone immediately they had issue but called it off after they resolve issues. Another thing is that finance is very important and it does not look like the money is there. An average Nigerian woman will NEVER respect you if you are broke, especially those ones wey their eyes don tear.

I sabi study person well well and you will NEVER know I am studying you.

Marriage no be to fvck and born bro.

AreaFada2:
With prepaid meter you pay as you use, Abi?

Why suffer headache for another man's problem?

Nobody thought mobile telecommunication would be affordable to Africans. But it is now.

There are luxury cars for sale all over 9ja. People buy whichever car they can afford. Use power as you can afford. That is the beauty of prepaid meters.

Benin Republic and Ghana have better power supply. Citizens there are not richer than Nigerians.

elements like that guy are the cancer we have in the society. Imagine what he is spewing? the money used to generator and kerosine can better go into electricity..

can u imagine such stupid question?

allthingsgood:
True but that's a long term goal. As at today tho, can u pay for 24/7 electricity

oga, I have had power for 1 week with no blinking more than 2-5 minutes and its back on AND this almost 247... who paid for it? ME. I have prepaid meter in my house.

Igbochief001:
We don't have the money to invest into power

na u dey fuel all the generator for people house abi? abi the fuel money na paper?

Abouwaza:
Wedding just dey flow in
These people are not feeling the heat at all

before? dem go wait for you? i pity all the mumuni wey dey fight on nairaland... me just wan make so much money... by 2 months to 2023 election, I go just go chill for Ghana... after everything, I will come back