Making the decision to become an entrepreneur is never easy. When you eventually do, there are so many things you will gain. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares some of the benefits of being an entrepreneur.
A. Steady Income
If you have always worked for somebody else, your employer determines your income. As an entrepreneur, there are no limits placed on what you can earn. Instead, you determine your earnings. You won't go broke.
B. Opportunity to make people’s life easier
You have come up with an idea for a product or service which can make people's lives easier. So, by putting your idea to work and starting a business, you are actually contributing to making the lives of people better.
C. Gain invaluable experience
Starting a business in a country like Nigeria is very tough. If you are able to navigate these challenges, you will definitely gain invaluable experience that will come handy in your future dealings.
D. You become more accountable
Entrepreneurship will help you up your accountability game. When you have your own business, you are your own boss. There is no one looking over your shoulder making sure you do the work. As an entrepreneur, you have to learn to hold yourself accountable, or you will not succeed.
E. You become more confident
The fear of failure will evaporate and your interaction or engagement with people will significantly improve.
Congratulations are in order for media personality and business journalist Peace Hyde as she has been appointed as the Head of Digital Media and Strategic Partnerships for Forbes Africa.
Hyde, who is currently the West Africa correspondent for the business publication, will be heading the recently launched www.forbesafrica.com platform.
Following the appointment, Hyde shared this inspiring note to herself on her Instagram:
Dear Self,
I know you struggle sometimes but in case I don’t tell you enough, I’m PROUD OF YOU. Thank you for being so strong and transparent, people see your heart even when you feel like it is invisible. Thank you for never being afraid to DREAM and trust GOD’S PROCESS in your life. You are always trying to be the best YOU can be, and although you get discouraged at times you TRUST God has your back and will not allow you to FAIL. I appreciate your heart and your stubbornness. Your WILLINGNESS to love and stay TRUE to who you are and what you believe in is admirable. You are not afraid to shed tears of SORROW, then wipe them away and push yourself BEYOND LIMITS you can see. I’m so proud to know that you’ve GROWN to acknowledge your WORTH and continue to give God ALL the GLORY in all you do. He has prepared your NEXT chapter for you… GET READY!
With so much love,
Self 💋… #MyLoveLetterToMe#PieceOfPeace #ConceiveIt #BelieveIt#ReceiveIt #TrustHim #Faithbuilders#WokeUpSmiling #Reflections#AndThenIPrayed #Thankful #Blessed#Faithwalking #TrustTheProcess#WatchGodWork #HeHasOnlyBegun#GodIsTheReason #WontHeDoIt#KeepGoing #KeepGrowing #StayFocused#Elevation #WithGodAllIsPossible#AimHigherAfrica #PowerInPurpose#PieceOfPeace #TheJourney#GodEngineered #HeIsUpToSomething#Kisses💋
On the appointment, Hyde said:
The publishing game has changed dramatically in recent years. Forbes Africa has always had a passion for celebrating the people changing Africa and our new digital platform is in line with reaching that goal. The biggest trigger for the change we are experiencing is the imminent shift to digital.
Companies like Forbes Africa who have already began investing in this direction as well as creating engaging content will have a competitive advantage and we are excited that this new medium will create a paradigm shift in the way our loyal readers consume content.
The managing editor, Chris Bishop is the visionary behind the immensely successful brand that we all love today. In just 6 years, Chris has managed to create a platform that is not only aspirational but also highlights the success stories from the continent whiles still maintaining the glitz and glamour of the prestigious Forbes brand.
Through his guidance, the new digital platform will have the same strict editorial standard but now we are widening our scope across the African region to pull in more stories that impact the continent as well as exciting content.
Once more, congratulations Peace! ❤
University graduation is finally over, and you are about to enter the labour market you have always dreamed, your first workplace, not to mention bombarding a number of job hunting websites, it's important to note the mistakes people make during interviews.
Here are some common, yet major mistakes that young graduates tend to make in their first job interviews.
1. Replying, and not listening to what the interviewer says
At the start of an interview, some interviewers follow the strategy of throwing a 2-minute speech regarding the company profile and other introductory information before providing you the chance to respond. This is the chance you need to capture, take notes and focus on every word they say. In order to show affirmation to the interviewer, some candidates like to respond to everything he/she says.
However, this can also make the interviewer feel that you aren’t really listening, rather you just like the sound of your own voice. Also, there is a high chance that by repeated commenting you might miss something crucial the interviewer has just stated.
It’s better to listen closely to everything the interviewer has to say, you can respond if the professional ask you a question or when there is a natural or prolonged pause in the conversation.
2. Failing to remember the job description
The fact doesn’t require further emphasis due to its already high significance, you need to be thoroughly prepared with all the facts of the company’s nature of business, product portfolio, and other vital information drilled in your mind before entering the interview room door. Further, the details of the job description should also be used to explain your qualifications. On the other hand, forgetting to memorize your job description is a one-stop nightmare which gives the impression of unprofessionalism and incompetency.
One of the most important questions the interviewer will inquire you with will be how your past job relates to this job. Both you and the HR professional in the room wants your case to grow stronger, but only if you have a clear idea what the company is looking for. This is how you will be able to justify your point on how you can be the best man for the job.
Try to memorize the pointers of your job description that consumed most of your workday and you can communicate in the best manner possible.
3. Interested in the company, benefits, less in the role
Undoubtedly, it is your first job interview, you’re highly excited and nervous at the same time. But most of the time this excitement is nothing but a mere ‘excitement’, and not for the job. Explaining how well you are informed taking the company details is fine, but the real defining factor is how well you are going to perform the job applied for, rather than getting enticed by the free lunch coupons, a month of annual leaves, education allowance, etc.
You can always go with something like, “I am well-aware that ABC has a great culture, besides that I am more intended to perform my XYZ job responsibilities way better than everyone else and contribute through effective ways for enhancing the overall efficiency of the team”. And now is the time to insist your case in a tempting manner.
4. Depending on college accomplishments
This is one serious mistake especially recent graduates need to stay vigilant from. The HR personnel sitting in front of you may have graduated years before you have, and are definitely not interested nor impressed in your extra-curricular activities, A+ grades in the electives, or other college routine tasks.
Rather than talk will be more oriented towards real-world problems and decision making scenarios. It’s better to embrace the reality: college things are days of the past. Keep your focus on the instances that reflect the post-graduation time as that’s the realm your potential employer is residing in.
A better choice would be, “Although I earned a nice 3.7 GPA, but I am well-aware that it isn’t the metric used to grade me in this role. However, maintaining the same commitment and dedication is what I have to show you here as well”.
5. Negativity
It’s simple, what experiences you had at any past employer, never talk ill regarding them anywhere else. Agreeably the interviewer will ask you the reason for applying for a new job, while it doesn’t mean you start playing the blame game and pour out displeasures at your past workplace, but explain the reason why this role is perfect for you. Presenting a bad image of the past employer will force the interviewer to think you are just asking for a way out.
Furthermore, they might also begin to doubt you regarding the things you have written in your current job descriptions and skills. The tip may look more suited for established professionals, but the same consideration applies for recent college graduates as well.
Even if you have experienced some real injustice or mistreatment at the hands of a bad manager, it’s time to leave the things as-is and focus on your new employment opportunity.
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For all aspiring software developers who have long waited for an opportunity to learn how to code, you should take advantage of this opportunity and learn how to code.
Dev Amplify presents 6 weeks of FREE intensive programming bootcamp themed CODE CAMP 2017, which will hold at the Dev Amplify Hub, Progxap, First Floor, Grace and Faith House, Beside UBA Express Branch, Aroma Awka, Anambra State, from August 7th to Sept 15th.
The 2017 CODE CAMP is the first season of software development training bootcamp powered by DEVAMPLIFY. DevAmplify is a community of software developers, cutting across WEB and MOBILE developers.
In this season of CODE CAMP, you will learn how to build web applications and mobile applications. There is also going to be a CODE CHALLENGE where entry level developers will be challenged to a task and a cash price will be awarded to the overall best. There will also be consolation prices for runner ups.
The FOCUS of the CODE CAMP will be on building web applications using MVC framework and building hybrid mobile applications for all platforms.
The COURSE CONTENT include: For web application, the programming languages you will be taught are angularJs, php, mySql, html, css and an introduction to Python while mobile application will learn angularJs, ionic, phonegap, php, mySql, html and css.
The best part of the CODE CAMP is that it is FREE! Yes, free! However you have to register for it. For those intending to learn web application development, registration is just #15,550 as against the course fee of #100,000 at the academy while mobile application development is #18,550 as against #180,000 at the academy.
The registration is for your course materials in all the programming languages you will be taught, your certificate of participation and other things.
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Successful entrepreneurs are a unique breed of individuals. They sacrifice a lot of things to ensure the smooth running of their businesses. In fact, they are very obsessed with being an entrepreneur. For them, they don't joke with their morning schedule because if they start off the day on the wrong note, they may not be very productive or motivated.
Hence, they ensure that they do not miss their morning routine. Jumia Travel, the online travel agency identifies with Colossus Gists the things successful entrepreneurs do before 7 am.
1. They are prepared for the day
They sleep early and wake very early to plan their day. This will prevent them from rushing out of the door every morning and also help them deal with stress.
2. Eat a healthy breakfast
A healthy breakfast is the most important meal of the day since it’s going to oil their brain and body for the day. So, they do not play with their breakfast. Also, they ensure that they do not eat junk foods and fruits are not far away from them.
3. Their phone is not the first thing they check
When some persons wake up, the first thing they check is their phone. Entrepreneurs don't do this. In fact, you won't find their phones close to them when they sleep because it can interrupt their naps. Hence to avoid morning distractions, they avoid their phones in the mornings. They will check it later.
4. Set goals and priorities
The best time to plan your day and set goals, as well as priorities, is in the mornings. For each day, entrepreneurs write down these goals and try as much as possible to achieve these set goals.
5. They exercise and meditate
They regularly exercise and meditate to reduce stress, increase energy, and help them sleep better. In addition, it gives their immune system a boost.
6. They motivate themselves
Entrepreneurs are humans and sometimes they feel overwhelmed. They also need to be encouraged. They don't wait for others to motivate them. They motivate themselves. That is why you see them upbeat and animate every day.
After graduating from the University of Nebraska in three years, Warren Buffett applied to Harvard Business School .
"They told me I was to get interviewed in a place near Chicago," the iconic investor recounts in HBO's "Becoming Warren Buffett," which debuted Monday. "I got there and they interviewed me for about 10 minutes and said: 'Forget it. You're not going to Harvard.'"
Buffett's first thought was, "What do I tell my dad? This is terrible." But, he says,
"it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me."
The rejection opened the door to Columbia. Later that summer, while looking through a catalog for Columbia Business School, Buffett recognized the names of two professors: Benjamin Graham, the father of value investing, and David Dodd.
"I had read this book ["Security Analysis"] by the two of them, so I wrote them a letter in mid-August," Buffett says. "I said, 'Dear Professor Dodd. I thought you guys were dead, but now that I found out that you're alive and teaching at Columbia, I would really like to come.'
"And he admitted me."
"Ben was this incredible teacher. He was a natural and he drew us all in," Buffett says of Graham. "It was like learning baseball from a fellow who was batting .400. It shaped my professional life."
It was Graham who taught him "the two rules of investing" that Buffett has lived by throughout his massively successful career.
"Rule number one: Never lose money," Buffett says. "Rule number two: Never forget rule number one."
The more entrepreneurs we have the better for our society. Entrepreneurs can change the way we live and work with their innovativeness and creativity. But aspiring young entrepreneurs certainly need a push. They need inspiration, mentorship, logistical support, practical business knowledge, and a ton of cash.
The Mavericks powered by a leading real estate company in Nigeria, is scouting for ambitious, audacious, and tenacious young entrepreneurs with unconventional thinking-mentality, commercial insight and business sense for 22 weeks internship and competition programme where they will meet different mentors, educators, successful entrepreneurs while also competing for a grand prize of Five Million Naira and a brand new house, and with other nine winners going home with prizes
Though no one enters real estate and would want to come out of it, but nevertheless, The Mavericks gives aspiring young entrepreneurs irrespective of their business ideas an opportunity to have a diversified knowledge in the dynamic business world and to compete for prizes that could turn their business dreams into reality.
After auditions and Boot Camp, the 40 finalists will make it to the Internship and Competition Programme. The candidates will be together for a period of 22 weeks, and will embark on different business tasks, and with a major business task/challenge of running their individual assigned business task during the programme.
Auditions hold in Lagos only on Thursday, February 9th, 2017
Register now on: www.themavericks.com.ng
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