The Nigerian business landscape is always evolving, and as an entrepreneur, securing reliable funding can be the game-changer between triumph and stagnation in your business. The rigid prerequisites, collateral demands, and protracted approval processes of traditional banks have paved the way for fintech disruptors such as Renmoney and Carbon. Notably, these platforms offer swift and…
Starting a business can be a daunting prospect, as it’s normal to have doubts and skepticism about the potential outcomes. Questions like “Will my business make money?” or “Will people buy my products or services?” are common concerns. However, while these fears are valid, it’s possible to take steps in the right direction and increase…
TeamApt, founded in 2015 is Nigeria’s largest business payments platform, processing $100 billion in annual run-rate transaction value. The company is backed by QED, British International Investment, FMO, and other leading global venture capital funds. TeamApt was founded with the vision to create a society where everyone experiences financial happiness. It does this through Moniepoint…
The stress of always going to the bank, doing paper works for just a little complaint, having to stand in a queue for long periods of hours, getting unpleasant customer care responses because they are all fed up, or even having to think of ways to bring certain documents on workdays has been reduced with…
Startups need to position themselves well to be able to get the resources needed for growth Ashish Takkar Businesses have a lot of parts, and for a business to succeed, all these parts must be functioning optimally. One of such parts is the acquisition of resources. Without this, the business will starve and die out….
The concept of teamwork that it goes beyond a group of people coming together to get things done. One must understand that every individual brings a unique advantage to the table as they come together to form the team. The saying, “two good heads are better than one” isn’t only exemplified in the process of…
For a lot of startups, there is a need to minimize costs and maximize productivity. A very easy way to minimize cost is to make use of tools that are freely available. These tools can sometimes match the functionality of some proprietary tools. We have curated different tools that can be useful to startups irrespective…
Burn Rate is an important metric for startups especially venture-funded startups. In this post we will take a cursory look at how to calculate Burn rate, why it matters for your business and how to ensure you live on the positive side of the effecty of burn rate. What is Burn Rate? Burn rate is…
Productivity is a concept that almost everybody is familiar with in one way or another. However, there can be nuances that affect its extent. Startups and business
“Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room” -Jeff Bezos A single colour out of place in your brand identity elements could mean the difference between gaining generational customer loyalty and not having a full sale cycle. Which one of these would you buy? You might say the…
