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Efe Ukala
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How to resign and run your business full time
Congratulations! You’ve decided to make a full-time commitment to your business. Before you give your notice and burn bridges your work enemies, remember that your network...

Lessons from the demolition of small businesses in Lagos: Three steps to protect your small business
Last week, we woke up to the news that Nuli Juice Company, Nuts About Cakes, The Drug Store —all small businesses in the upscale Ikoyi...

Negotiate your way to financial success Part II: Negotiation mistakes and how to avoid them
In the last segment, we discussed the essential steps for negotiation. Of equal importance are things you should not do during negotiations. Mistakes during a...

Negotiating your way to financial success: 4 essential steps to effective negotiation
Women often shy away from negotiations for fear of being perceived as aggressive or of losing the offer. However, we tend to forget that the...

To disclose, or not to disclose: Striking the right balance when making a case for your business
As promised in Navigating The Catch-22: Successfully Fundraising For Your Business, this segment discusses, in detail, the nuts and bolts of confidentiality agreements. Also referred...

Copyright: Preserving your creative work in a social era
The last segment (here) was to follow with a detailed discussion on the non-disclosure agreement. However, conversations with some entrepreneur friends this week warranted a...

Navigating the catch-22: Successfully fundraising for your business
Once you have successfully registered your new venture and executed your partnership agreements, the next phase is getting your new venture up and running. For...

The fork in the road: Choosing the right business structure
Once you have decided to start your new venture, it is imperative that you choose the right business structure for your company. Do research to...