Want to open a business bank account? You’re in for many benefits like getting business loans, improving your business credibility, and more importantly, receiving payments from customers into a coprorate account. No more mixing of personal funds with business funds! But how do you know what to look for when choosing a business account? That’s what […]
Project management tools to keep you organised
When you’re managing multiple projects and staff it can be challenging to stay on top of business operations if you don’t have watertight processes. Whether you have a growing startup or an established enterprise, it’s imperative to implement a working structure so everyone knows their roles and responsibilities. Some practical advice for effective project management: […]
Turn your customers into brand ambassadors
Customers are the lifeblood of any business, but how can you increase customer lifetime value to ensure more customers spend with your business more often? By converting your customers into brand ambassadors who will evangelise about how amazing your business is. An army of brand ambassadors will be more powerful than any marketing team because […]
Here’s How To File and Pay Your VAT Returns Online in Nigeria
You’ve taken the right step to register your business, get a TIN, get a VAT number, now it’s time to pay your VAT. In this article, I’ll show you how to pay your VAT online in Nigeria and also at the bank if you prefer. Step-by-Step Guide to Pay Your VAT Online in Nigeria The […]
Guide: How To Get VAT Number for Your Business in Nigeria
Have you ever looked at a receipt given to you after shopping at the supermarket and wondered why it’s marked as VAT inclusive? If you’ve never noticed that on your receipts, how about when you’ve concluded payments on a product and when you receive your invoice, there’s an extra amount tagged as VAT. As long […]
Guide: How To Get Your Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria
Having a Tax Identification Number is compulsory for all businesses in Nigeria. It is a legal requirement to have a TIN number if you want to open a business bank account. If you are a business owner who wants to learn how to get TIN in Nigeria for your limited liability company or a sole […]
How To Create a Professional Invoice – A Step-by-Step Guide
Sending your first invoice is a cause for celebration. So first of all, congratulations! If you are unsure of how to create an invoice or what information to include on an invoice, we’ve created this guide for you. After reading this guide, you’ll be able to create professional invoices quickly and easily. What is an […]
How To Choose Marketing Channels for Your Small Business
There are a handful of marketing channels available to businesses today, but that doesn’t mean they are all right for you. A marketing channel that is not properly evaluated on how it can help your business achieve its objectives will lead to wasting time and money. In this article, you will learn how to choose […]
How To Write a Winning Sales Pitch for Your Small Business
Are you frightened by the idea of pitching your services to customers? You’re not alone. The process of making a sales pitch is challenging for most business owners, though you will most certainly have to do it at some point while trying to expand your business. If you are a new business or small business […]
6 Essential Business Metrics Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Though businesses often begin with an idea, it takes more than passion to turn it into a profitable business. For creators, your focus might centre on the creative side of a business or you are unsure of what to measure. Building a successful business requires you to wear your creator and entrepreneur hat which involves […]