People often ask me if they should quit the 9 - 5 life and pursue Entrepreneurship and my reply is the same.
Look at these two bikes.
Can you identify the difference between these two?

Both are the same size.

Both have the same wheels.

Both look alike.

A thread. Pls RT But one is way more efficient and faster than the other.

THE DIFFERENCE?

How to make N1m - 3m in 6months, easily.

1. Think of something you're very good at;
2. Buy a domain in that niche.
3. Buy a simple hosting.
4. Set up a website, preferably on Wordpress.
5. Write a detailed article everyday in your niche, a minimum of 800-2000 words.

A thread. Make sure your grammer is on point, search engines like Google take this seriously.
Start the backlinking process, post your articles on Reddit, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. to gain traction.

The more backlinks you can create, the better for your organic SEO.

Data Science for Beginners (Part II)- How to start a career in Data Science 7 steps, including free online learning resources.

This is the concluding part of the thread. It includes all the links for learning.

A thread: Pls RT. Step 1 - Fulfil Your Prerequisite.

Before you begin, you need Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Python or R. If your math background is up to multivariable calculus and linear algebra, you'll have enough background to understand almost all of the

Data Science for Beginners (Part I)- How to start a career in Data Science 7 steps, including free online learning resources.

If you’re interested in starting a career or switching to data science, then this thread is for you. Everything you need to know, simplified.

A thread: Who are Data Scientists & why should you care?

Data Scientists are people with some mix of coding and statistical skills who work on making data useful in various ways. These guys are presently at the top of the job chain (google it). Nigeria & the world needs more of them.

You can name your Clothing brand without the word "Couture".
You can name your Makeup brand without the word
"Glam".
You can name your Beauty brand without the word
"Skincare" or "Essential".

Let me teach you storytelling in branding.
A thread. I was speaking to a friend whose skincare brand is about to take off, her brand name is "Elle Allure NG". So what exactly is wrong with this name? To determine that, we brought the context of her vision and story into play. Names are very important in industries like Beauty...

If you're an IT enthusiast but presently working in another industry and wondering how you can cross over to IT in Nigeria, come in here.

I have a task for you.

In the next coming 6 months or more, i'd like you to devote time to learn Cloud Technologies.

A thread. As far as cloud infrastructures go in supporting Business Processes, Nigeria has been behind, however, that is rapidly changing as more companies are beginning to gravitate towards Enterprise Cloud solutions. AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.

Scholarship thread. All open to Nigerians. Please RT.

Fullbright Foreign Students Program in USA
Masters/ PhD Degrees
Open to Nigerians

Deadline: Feb-Oct 2020
Coverage: The grant funds tuition, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance for the duration of the study. foreign.fulbrightonline.org/applicants or Visit the American Embassy

Adelaide Scholarships International - Australia
Masters/ PhD Degrees
Deadline: January to July
Coverage: Free tuition,research covered, AUD28,092 annual living allowance.

These are 10 viable product ideas if are considering small-medium scale manufacturing in Nigeria.

Small scale manufacturing still remains a viable sector in Nigeria but highly underrated as lots of Entrepreneurs are impatient & don't understand the sector.

A thread. Nafdac has an SME package now to fastrack the ease of product registration for those starting small. See here nafdac.gov.ng/food/guideline…

SON also has a similar thing. See here
son.gov.ng/smes-desk

So, now is the best time to be a small scale manufacturer.

This is how Customs Determine the cost of clearing your imported vehicle.

Car is one of the fastest moving import commodities in Nigeria & that's not changing anytime soon. Import a Corolla today, any year (from 2005), upload on Jiji, IG, Nairaland, etc, & you'd see.

A thread. I want to highlight the following first.
1. Shipping Method
2. The condition of the car
3. The model number & year of manufacture
4. The formular

1. Shipping Method: There are 3 main types.
a) RORO (Roll on, Roll Out) - Here, your car is driven into the ship at the port...

Actuaries & experienced valuers are so scarce in Nigeria that at some point, i knew of one of the big 4 firms that will fly in Actuaries from SA to handle big valuation works in Nigeria when they arose.

Considering a career in Actuarial Science? Then get in here.

A thread. If you're good with Maths, Furthermaths, Statistics or solving problems using numbers, then you should consider a career in Acturial Science. Actuarial science is the discipline that applies mathematical and statistical methods to risk in Insurance, Finance and other industries

Did you know that if you packed your bags today & moved to Lagos, Abuja, PH or another major city in Nigeria, you'd have a better chance of getting a job than that suburb location you've spent 3years now in without getting anything. Opportunities won't always come to you... You must goto them!! All the jobs are in Lagos, Abuja etc.. Have you wondered why? You can spend 5 years in Amasoma in Bayelsa or in Umuahia or any other excluded town and not achieve anything. It's time to move. Don't worry about not having anyone in those cities for now..

Some interesting facts about selling palm oil and making up to 50% profit.

Palm oil is cheapest between March & May. During this time, you can buy 25ltrs for about 4k - 6k depending on the state it’s being produced. Palm oil is most expensive between Sept & December. During this time, it can be sold for about 10k - 18k depending on the location it’s being sold.

Palm oil is produced mainly in Niger Delta, a south eastern states and are more expensive in south western and Northern states.

Photographers, here is how you can make extra money.

Note: You will always need photos & it'll come down to the mood of the editors you get in touch with.

A thread: Step 1.
Collect/make a list of all your local/national/online newspapers. In particular get the name and department for each section of the different papers. The more variety and more options the better. Direct emails only not “info@localpaper” you have to go direct.

This is how you can earn your first 1Million this year if you’re unemployed, underemployed or seeking more.

What follows is a step-by-step guide describing exactly how you can make your first million in 6 months or less.

A thread. Please RT. I’ve been at the centre of business development for years and my network is vast, so a lot of the things I talk about are things I’ve seen people do or have done myself.
Most wannabe entrepreneurs sit back and make up excuses why business ideas won’t work & never start anything.

Step by Step Guide to Learn Digital Marketing for Free.

Digital marketing is one of the most promising and exciting careers today and digital marketers are one of the most sought-after professionals in the job market.

A thread. The good news is that becoming a digital marketer doesn’t require one to attend a lengthy, expensive college course.
There are plenty of online courses, both free and paid, that an aspiring internet marketer can use to acquire the varied skills one needs to be considered a..

Choosing & Pursuing Alternative Careers as Lawyers in Nigeria

Thread:

Besides being one of the top underpaid professions, the unemployment rate for lawyers in Nigeria is at an all time high. Some young lawyers are fortunate, 5-7yrs into the profession, they have managed ... to become Corporate attorneys, Legal Counsels, Tax attorneys, some are even making it big in Real Estate. Others are not so fortunate, they’re still taking 30k from firms, and registering business names/Ltd companies on the side when they can – I bet this was not what they ...

Top business books of all time. Must read for business folks at any level of the pyramid. Total Categories: 23 and Total Titles: 120+ covering every single aspect of any business.

Business Creation (8)

Go It Alone - Bruce Judson

The Lean Startup - Eric Ries The Knack - Norm Brodsky & Bo Burlingham

Ready, Fire, Aim - Michael Masterson

Escape from Cubicle Nation - Pamela Slim

Bankable Business Plans - Edward Rogoff

Zero to One - Peter Thiel

The E-Myth Revisited - Michael Gerber

How to get Internships in Nigeria -
I have always said getting one's desired job in Nigeria depends a lot on strategy, knowing/doing the right thing at the right time. I call it the job search strategy, innovating your way into your employment of choice.
Thread. Pls RT. As a recent graduate with little or no experience, the right internship could be a game changer for you. You could be retained, gain more skills, network, broading your knowledge horizon and so much more. Financial gains should be last on your list at this stage.

In 2013, fresh from Youth Service, I had no idea how to proceed with life. I mean I knew what I wanted, the big picture but I didn't have any direction how to get there. I then remembered that my good friend @zulfahxyz started ICAN(ATS) while we were both in school. That influenced me to take ICAN too. The journey took two years and I got chartered, at that time, it was the hardest thing for me in terms of commitment, it seemed like a very proud feat, being a Chartered Accountant.