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this are major mistake entrepreneurs make

10. You don’t have a good visual of your product or service.
To help me understand your business, it’s helpful to see a working prototype or a professional-looking video summarizing the product or business.

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9. You seem clueless about how to get customers.
You have to show me that you will have an understanding of how to get customers. You can’t just assume that if you build it, customers will come. You need to present me with a well-thought-out customer acquisition strategy, a coherent marketing strategy, and evidence that you understand customer acquisition costs and that you have a good sense of the lifetime value of customers.

8. You haven’t convinced me of the need for your product or service.
You must clearly articulate what the company’s product or service consists of and why it is unique, so expect to get the following questions:

*Why do users care about your product or service?
*What are the major product milestones?
*What are the key differentiated features of your product or service?
*What have you learned from early versions of the product or service?
*What are the two or three key features you plan to add?
*How often do you envision enhancing or updating the product or service?

7. Your financial projections are uninteresting or unrealistic.
If you show me projections for the company to bring in #5 million in revenue in five years, like nearly every other institutional investor, I will have little interest. I want to invest in a company that can grow significantly and become an exciting business. Conversely, if you show me projections where you are at #500 million in three years, I will think you are
unrealistic, especially if you are at zero in revenues today. Avoid assumptions in your projections that will
be difficult to justify, such as how you will get to a 400% growth in revenue with only a 20% growth in operating and marketing costs. I also need to know how long the money I invest in your company will last, and what progress you think you will be able to make
with that investment. Additionally, if your startup will require tremendous amounts of capital before it can be successful, that will turn off many investors.

6. You haven’t done a survey of the competition.
Every business idea will have some competitors, and you come across as naive if you assert to the investors that your business has “no competition.” In contrast, your analysis of your competition and its deficiencies will show me you have a good understanding of the market.

5. You don’t have the right management team.
No one expects you to have a complete management team early in the business life cycle. But you have to be able to show that you have some smart, dedicated, and hardworking founders with relevant business experience. Many professional investors believe that the quality of the management team is the most important factor in determining whether or not to invest in a startup.

4. It’s just an idea and you haven’t had any traction with it yet.
To get investors interested, you can’t just have a good idea, as most investors believe that good ideas are dime a dozen. You need to show progress in the business and any traction you might have already gotten. Traction can be customer sales, app downloads, traffic to your website, press coverage, or something else. The more traction you have, the more likely you will be funded at an attractive valuation.

3. You haven’t thought through all the questions venture or angel investors will ask.
You have to be prepared for your in-person pitch, and that means anticipating all the questions you will be asked.

2. Your executive summary or pitch deck is
underwhelming.
You must have a very impressive pitch deck or executive summary. It can’t be more than 15 slides long if it’s a PowerPoint or a few pages long if it’s an executive summary. And you have to hit the high points of what the investors are interested in. Whatever you do, please don’t prepare a 50-page business plan, as nobody has the time or patience to review that.

As a venture capital and angel investor, I get bombarded with proposals to invest in startups. Many of them are terrible and just not fundable by angel investors or venture capital funds. Here are 10 common mistakes I have seen startups make that have resulted in their inability to raise financing.

1. The business idea is too small.
Many business ideas go after too small of an addressable market. Venture and angel investors are looking for companies that can grow to be big and result in “home run” returns. Professional investors are looking for the “next big thing,” not the “next small thing". Think about how the business can scale to be meaningful and make sure you present it that way.

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LordScent:
... Waste no time on Arab. He can hardly recognize sense even when its naked


....LORDSCENT/SCENTMARLC, 2017

Yeah, you are right,

But , He do have a right to his opinion…And I have a right to mine. And my opinion is that His opinion is ridiculously stupid!!

Arabiandude:
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Even one of those that you head in the group has attested to my post. As the head of LOM, what positive have you brought to LOM ever since I single handedly made you the head and left the group other than everyday chit chatting with Temi(sexytemi1), Blessing(omonighoblessing), Valerie(nanianwini), Stella(Stella)?

Tell me… Is being stupid your profession or are you just gifted?
Why Don’t You Slip Into Something More Comfortable.. Like A Coma?
Smh.. Anyway, People like you are the reason we have middle fingers.

Relationships are a natural part of the human
reproductive cycle. It's what, in the eyes of
many, makes life worth living. But finding 'the
one' is now harder than ever, and with dating
apps on the rise, current generations are now
spoilt for choice. Even older generations are
finding it increasingly difficult. After all, work commitments in modern-day economies are increasing, while wages only seem to stagnate.

But they're not the only reasons. In fact, in the
grander scheme of things, you're likely to be
single because of you. Yes, YOU! Here are ten
possible explanations.

1. Your standards are too high
This is a general problem with both sexes. For
guys, perhaps you've been watching too many
Victoria Secret Fashion shows. Or if you're a girl,
maybe you have a crush on a member of a
boyband that in your eyes is perfect and can't
possibly be found among the 'regular' crowd.
Well, that will only get you so far. It's okay to
have celebrity crushes, or even just have an idea
of who your perfect future partner is. But if you
have a specific checklist, it's unlikely you'll ever
find 'the one.'
That doesn't mean you should date anyone, but
you should be open-minded to dating people for
an array of reasons, and not merely the ones you
deem acceptable.

2. You can't get over your ex
Relationship breakdowns are a hard lesson in
life. They hurt like hell, but they also invaluable
lessons in how to improve yourself as well as
what to look for in others. But, if you haven't yet
learned anything, and still wish deep-down you
had them in your life, then it;s unlikely you'll
embrace any possible new suitors- even if they
happened to be your dream partner, Don't let
that happen to you. It's a cliched saying but time
really is a healer. For some, however, it can take
longer than others. Don't prolong your
heartbreak. Learn from it and learn to love again.

3. You enjoy you own company too much
Ah, we all know one of those! Time is a precious
commodity, and for some, theirs must be
regimented into a daily routine.
Take this is an example. X is in a relationship
with Y. If you want to see X at 1, then Y will
have to wait an hour as X adheres to a
particular weight training session at that time. Or
if you want to see X after work, then even
that might have to wait as X wishes to get on
with their outside projects. Still with us? If you
are, then there's a high chance you can relate to
X and Y. That, in a nutshell, is why the right kind
of love- the mutually exclusive kind- is so rare.
You have to want to see each other equally. If
you feel you're like X and likes doing their own
thing, then that's perfectly fine. But if you're
looking for a relationship as well, chances are
you'll have to show a bit more commitment.

4. You don't take pride in your appearance
Don't take this the wrong way. Taking pride in
your appearance doesn't mean becoming a gym
going, hair gel enthusiast. But a little pride can
go a long way. It shows you're proud of yourself
and that you carry yourself in a respectable
manner. If you go up to someone looking like a
shaggy dog who hasn't bathed in weeks, chances
are they're not going to be too pleased.

5. You have little to no confidence
For some, being single offers the
liberating prospect of seeing who you like, when
you like. But for others, being single isn't
something they embrace. It can be awful, and
knowing they're is someone you like, but not
having the social capabilities to talk to them can
be a huge cause of sadness and depression. This
is often the case with guys, who- as social
norms dictate- are often required to make the
first move.
But there is a solution. You! Yes, you are the
answer. And whether you're a man or women,
brushing up on a few social skills can
significantly improve your chances. Try asking
your friend to play the part of a potential
suitor. It may seem silly, but if you practice
potential questions and responses, then you're
more likely to feel prepared.

6.You're scared of commitment
Now, onto the other side of singlehood. As
alluded to briefly above, for some men and
women, singledom is nothing to cry over. If
anything, it's a time where you can be in a
relationship with yourself, and be in control of
every aspect of your life. But there comes a time
when the novelty will fade, and the Sunday spent
in bed will feel empty and cold. So, when that
day does come, prepare to sacrifice parts of your
life for that future partner. All love requires
sacrifice, and cutting your gym sessions down
from 5 a week to 3 will hardly ruin your life. In
fact, it will make it better.

7. You let your job define you
Increasingly, working hours are on the rise, and if
you live in a big city, the chances are that's
always going to be the case until retirement. But
that doesn't mean you can't enjoy yourself. Or
take full advantage of your holiday allowance.
It's important, not just because it allows you
time to date more, but also because your life, in
the general scheme of time, is significantly
short. If you spend 80% of your adult life behind
the desk, no matter how much money you earn,
your youth will pass you by.
Work and play hard by all means, but don't be
that person who loves their blackberry more than
their partner.

8. You're too clingy
Unless you've both decided to to start a little
farming community in Sudan, chances are you'll
want to keep up with outside social
engagements. You might even want to see your
parents every now and then. And that's fine!
Remember, they were there from the beginning.
You weren't.
So If you're of the clingy disposition then take a
step back and assess what your grievances are?
Are you genuinely concerned at not seeing them
enough? Or are you with each other so much,
that any time apart feels wrong? If the answer is
the latter, then you're certainly a hanger-on. But
don't be. It's great you're passionately in love
with someone, but it's also unhealthy. Develop
your own life, and carry on with what you had
before. You had a life before them, and you can
still focus on yourself, and over time, the
relationship will be better for it.
If that wasn't persuasive, then let these wise
words of wordsmith William Shakespeare sink in.
'Go wisely and slowly. Those who rush stumble
and fall.' The guy had a point...

9. You're worried what other people think
This type of mentality can be destructive. If
that's the case then perhaps you should assess
why you care about the opinions of others? This
could range from whether you think the partner
will be deemed attractive enough to others, or
even worried that others will disapprove of their
social class. If that's the case, then you'll likely
always be single as it's rare that all your friends
and family will approve. Remember, beauty is in
the eye of the beholder. If you see beauty where
others don't, then that's their loss and your gain.

10. You don't listen enough
All relationship counselors and marriage
therapists will tell you the number one skill to a
happy partnership is listening. If you feign
interest and don't have a care for their opinions,
then you shouldn't be with them in the first
place.
But if you do really like them and just happen to
be a terrible listener, then develop listening skills.
It's crucial, not just for a happy relationship, but
also for learning. If you speak all the time, you're
not learning. And if you're not learning, it's
unlikely you'll ever become a good partner.
Harsh, but true.

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Lalasticlala, Mynd44, Fynestboi

In O.G Mandino’s The greatest
salesman in the world , a very
important fact was made which said
that:


“two amongst a thousand wise
men, will define success in the
same words, yet failure is
always described in one way.
Failure is man’s inability to
reach his goals in life whatever
they may be.”
While success is relative, subjective,
holds monetary and non- monetary
value, failure is more a “one size fits
all” recipe. Below are ten things people
do to fail on purpose.


1. They don’t understand the value of
time.
“Any successful entrepreneur
knows that time is more
valuable than money itself.” –
Richard Branson


Unsuccessful people don’t value their
time. They are everywhere, anywhere,
anytime because they lack the ability
to dedicate their time towards their
goals. And year after year they make
new promises which never come to
fruition simply because they couldn’t
be bothered to put in the time
required towards their goals. Time
management skills, learning how to
say no and knowing what
commitments to undertake, is a step
towards great success in any area of
our lives.


2. They don’t do things that are in
alignment with their goals
“It’s not hard to make decisions
when you know what your
values are.” – Roy Disney.

The more important a goal is, the
higher it will be on your hierarchy of
values and the more discipline and
order you will have associated with it.
The less important a goal is, the lower
it will be on your hierarchy of values
and the less discipline and more
disorder you’ll have associated with
it. Unsuccessful people have mistaken
busyness with productivity. They are a
part of everything but nothing which
they do is in alignment to their values
and their goals. Writing down in a
journal what your gaols are and
implementing strategies which can get
you there will help you identify things
that are not on par with where you are
going.


3. They never step up to the plate
“People seem to think that
success in one area can
compensate for failure in other
areas, but can it really? True
effectiveness requires balance”
– Stephen Covey

So your boss sucks and you really hate
your job but this is no reason to slack
and produce mediocre work. You’re
getting paid to be there so do it right,
life has this universal law of giving
you what you put in. It’s just maturity
and wisdom to pursuit excellence no
matter the circumstances. Unsuccessful
people are the ones who are okay with
getting bad grades and won’t bother
finding an effective studying method
that will help their learning ability,
because after all, being a student of
distinction is less about how smart you
are but more about how well you can
plan and prepare, and that makes you
feel smarter and that in itself produces
great results.


4. They have self-imposed limitations
“You are what you are by what
you believe” – Oprah Winfrey

Unsuccessful people tend to say things
like “I’m just not good with numbers”,
“I just really hate studying”, and “I
just don’t think I can run a successful
business”. They put limits on
themselves and excuse their behaviour
but it’s really just a way of
underachieving and aiming low
enough to not miss. Get rid of the idea
that you only have a specific set of
skills and talents for specific tasks,
stop thinking that you’re not as
intelligent as the next person. What
life requires of you is to make the most
of yourself, for yourself, and for
others.


5. They are good at making excuses
“If you can’t make it good, at
least make it look good” – Bill
Gates

These are the people who will find
reasons and logic as to why they can’t
and why they shouldn’t. They
sometimes mistake this abhorrent
tendency for “just being realistic”.
They lack imagination and always find
ways to justify why something
shouldn’t be but they never really try.
The best remedy for this is to stop your
mind when it’s about to start making
the excuses and re-ignite the engine
that has started it all.


6. They lack class
“You can easily judge the
character of a man by how he
treats those who can do nothing
for him.” ― Johann Wolfgang
von Goethe

Unsuccessful people usually tend to
have no social IQ. They say things like
“well at least I’m being honest” or
“this is how I am, deal with it”. They
don’t know how to treat other people
and tend to be arrogant, for no
apparent reasons most of the time.
Nobody likes a big mouth, a show off,
a humble boaster, or people who don’t
know how to just say thank you when
given a compliment. These traits are
unbecoming and are not what true
class acts are made of. Being nice and
polite to people you like is easy, being
nice and polite to someone you cannot
tolerate or who you are in constant
disagreement with – that is character.
Learning how to speak to people is a
skill only few have mastered. It has
been said the best way to test a man’s
character is by watching how he acts
when standing in a very long queue
and is met with bad service, how he
handles Christmas lights and his
reaction when you ruin their
expensive items.


7. They are procrastinators
“Only put off until tomorrow
what you are willing to die
having left undone” ― Pablo
Picasso

The funny thing about this one is that
they are usually self-proclaimed
procrastinators. They see no shame in
it. This goes back to them never
understanding the value of time. They
are okay with living a life that keeps
up with yesterday. They live life as
though they just have another one in
the bank. Let’s just see how round one
goes and if all else fails we press next
or rewind or pause. Understanding
that you start dying the moment you
are born and wisdom to realize
that every day is a gift and you owe it
to yourself to do everything you can do
in those twenty four hours because
nothing’s ever promised today
tomorrow.


8. They don’t’ take action
“Do something today, your
future self will thank you for” –
Les Brown

The simplicity of this rule of life may
be why they disregard the magnitude
of its effects. Unsuccessful people tend
to ponder and leave footprints in the
sands of time. They can talk a great
game and they dream really big but
they lack the courage to just go forth.
Stop dreaming about what will be,
dreams in themselves are not bad but
get up, show up and DO something.
Stop with the coffee shop meetings and
go do something.


9. They can’t face adversity
“All sunshine and no rain
makes a dessert” – Arabian
Proverb

There was a shepherd boy, he was not
a warrior and he was small in size. He
looked at a giant and said “I will strike
you down and cut off your head” and
that is exactly what he did. The thing
with challenges is, they’re only as big
as we make them seem and as strong
as our weakness will allow.
Unsuccessful people have not
understood this and they give up all
too quickly because things got
uncomfortable, things got a little bit
rough, they want roses without the
thorns, babies without labour and a
pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
without bearing the storm.
Overcoming challenges not only bring
us closer to our goals but they turn us
into someone we never imagined
existed. Don’t be afraid to conquer
fears and to enter new territory, step
out of your comfort zone and
challenge yourself. In the midst of
adversity courage is born. You’ll never
know how strong you are if you’ve
never had to fight and sometimes you
might fail but at least you failed and
proved to Goliath that he wasn’t quite
the Giant he thought he was.


10. They are apathetic
“So, because you are lukewarm,
and neither hot nor cold, I will
spit you out of my mouth” -
Revelation 3:16

Yes there are natural fence sitters.
They never have an opinion about
anything, they can’t make decisions
and are over the border plain
ignorant. They can’t hold smart
conversations and are not open
minded if it isn’t directly in relation to
what they know. They think everyone
should view life the way they view it.
They are indifferent about everything
and stand for nothing. They don’t
read, they don’t educate themselves
past “formal education” and they put
no effort into how they present
themselves. Even if they never achieve
their highest potential this is okay with
them because in a world so full of
wonder and curiosity they have
managed to find a way to be bored.
Apathy is a silent killer. Find
something that you are passionate
about, even if you don’t get paid for it.
Put your gift to use.

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 Lalasticlala, Mynd44, Fynestboi 
 

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Roll Call Officer : Tsamson

Tsamson: Present Sir



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So I'm guessing you're gay

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[center] Only Time – A Tale of Unity (Fiction) by TSAMSON. [/center]

The Introduction
All Monarch should come in:
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Kross,
BiafraBushBoy,
Poker,
Sexytemi,
Lawlahdey,
Tamedwolf90,
Desnat,
Maxi112,
Mrbigman1,
Onstelly,
Alobright17,
Charles,
Game,
Ganea
Herzern,
Lordscent,
Naniawini,
Omonighoblessing,
Adeyinka,

We are United, Even If its Stormy, Raining or even Dry.. Lol
Free Pop Corn for all monarchs and no selling of Pop Corn for non Monarchs,
Note: Only monarch are allowed to take the FTC, STC, TTC, and Even LTC, lol..

INTRODUCTION


Looking back, I had come to realize that ‘indeed, twenty children cannot play for twenty years’. Firstly, here are few things you might need to know about Me.
I’m Samson, but you can call me TSamson (TeeSamson), I so prefer that Nick. A Nurse, Registered one. I must commend myself, I have a good sense of Humor, I think all nurse do have it.
Thinking about my past years in school, i was an average student in my class, aside being the Class Rep, I do organize Tutorial for dumb student, (don’t mind my language). Going on, I’ve seen few of my friends dropped out of Nursing. The most painful of it all is when Lawlahdey my friend (I must admit that I had a thing for her, but fear of ruining our friendship if things turn otherwise, stopped me) dropped out and opt-in for Micro-Biology.
Kross have been my friend all along despite the fact that he is a sociology student, maybe because we have been friend right since High School, or in Lieu of Psychology Professor advice, “You guys should make friends with non Medical Student to keep your Sanity” I always recall. Those words might make little sense, but I had been able to read a lot of meaning to it.
I could remember My NYSC at Kebbi State, that’s where I met Mike Bush, a Political Scientist, a Vip Flirt- “Like girl too much”. Ever since, we’ve been a good friend.

Stories Begins in the Next Chapter.

© TSamson; League of Monarchs.

What is League of Monarch, is it a name of a person, animal, place or thing, never heard of it.

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Maany are mad, few are rooming

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where arevthe rest op

Before boko boys come

Maxi112:
loooolz

another one oh, today is making it a week


I don fall another one

Xup boss, its been quite a while nw, how have you been

1. A
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. A

SECTION B,

Love maybe define as a state of mind that bring a mind whereby hormes are released into the brain to create an emotional friendky State..

2. For some reason, according to Dr. Tsamson the grand phychologist.. Unfaiithfulness is in the blood of all girls but not yet et manifested.. But for resons such as money and dissatifaction may trigger it..


SECTION C.

Sometimes ladies may lust after a certain guy but reason such as ego, money factor, status factor, location factor, age factor etc may hinder or make it impossible to woo the oppossite sex