The Door Will Only Open To Those Who Are Bold To Knock. Sometimes, There Is No Next Time, No Time Out And No Second Chances Sometimes, It’s Now Or Never! Make It Happen Today!! Start Small, GROW BIG And...

THIS EVENT IS SUPPORTED BY RAY POWER 100.5FM We are pleased to inform you that the 2nd Nigeria SME National Business Awards 2018 is here again. The awards is organized by the Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria...

The countdown begins! On 1st of January 2019, at 12am, WAT, Tony Elumelu Foundation will begin accepting applications for the 5th cycle of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. Outstanding African entrepreneurs who have start-ups or business ideas with high-growth potential...

TO ALL ENTREPRENEURS: The Federal Government has approved a 90-day window for registration of business names with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)  *at Five thousand Naira (N5,000) only.* *From October 1st-31st December, 2018, Business Name Registration will be made...

Launched in January 2011, the scholarship program is SevenUp Bottling Company‘s way of contributing towards building a greener future for Nigeria. Each year, a deserving Nigerian youth, resident within the country, will be selected and given the privilege of the...

Pig farming which is also known as piggery is a lucrative aspect of farming in Nigeria that can pull cash to your bank account on a daily basis. If you’re into pig farming, you can attest to the fact...

When you hear the phrase “New Year’s Resolutions,” you probably think about losing weight, quitting smoking and vowing to enjoy life to the fullest. These are all very common personal New Year’s resolutions, but resolutions are not confined to...

Many years ago, you would spend tons of Naira and wait for months to get some of these things done. Even with man-know-man, some of these important documents could take weeks and a lot of extra-extra-express cash and plenty...

As part of the 21st Africa Business Conference, the Africa Business Club will be hosting the New Venture Competition on February 15th, 2019. The New Venture Competition aims to showcase the diversity of entrepreneurs making a difference on the continent today. ELIGIBILITY...

It is a long fast tradition to make a resolution going into the New Year. The classic resolutions revolve around our health, our relationships and our finances — but what about our businesses? As I have been enjoying the festivities through...

There’s no business that doesn’t require capital. No matter what the business is, there’s always a minimum capital and Egg supply business isn’t an exception. To effectively start this business, a minimum of N800,000 is required. With just N70,000...

Skill development is a means to harness the human resource potential of a region by equipping an individual or the existing members of the workforce with marketable skills through vocational or technical training to meet industry requirements. It emphasizes...

You might be limited to a strict budget when you want to start a business, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have any options. It is possible to start a business with very little money, if you have the...

Visit the Google Play Store and download our app – small business club – on your phone and begin to get regular, up-to-date, day by day business information on the go! You need information and knowledge to grow your...

  Start a blog – I generate income several ways with my blog. You could also build your own business as a professional blogger. Click here for my step-by-step guide on how to start a blog. Once you have managed...

Calling Africa’s most promising social entrepreneurs to apply for the 2019 Sankalp Africa Awards. Requirements: Have a clear for-profit business model with high potential for scale Are in the sectors of Agriculture, Financial services, Healthcare,Clean Energy, and livelihoods (Education, Water,...

Start Small, GROW BIG….. and Start Now! All small business owners who need business support services and wish to build their capacities are encouraged to join the Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria – ASBON. It’s an association...

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One of the requirements for getting a loan from Agri-Business Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS) supported by Central Bank of Nigeria CBN and other Deposit Money Banks DMBs is to submit a well-prepared business plan that will be...

It Is Surprising How Little Most Small Business Values Customers. A Positive Feedback From The Customer Is Critical To Your Business And What’s More Important Is Their Referral. Tweet to smallbusinessng

When You Buy From A Small Business An Actual Person Does A Little Happy Dance Make A Business Owner Happy Today Buy Made-In-Nigeria Products Tweet to smallbusinessng

Agri-Business Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS) is an initiative of the Bankers’ Committee in a bid to support and complement the Federal Governments’ efforts at promoting Agri-businesses/Small and Medium Enterprises as a vehicle for sustainable economic development...

Are You An ASBON Member? Do You Want To Benefit From The Development Bank Of Nigeria On-Lending Loan? Then Come To Any Offices Or Call 08022633050 For More Information   FUND/LOAN 1 CATEGORY Fund – For SMEs Eligibility –...

Enel Foundation announced today the launch of the Open Africa Power 2019 call for applications. Open Africa Power is an education venture initiated by Enel Foundation in 2018 in partnership with top Academic institutions such as Strathmore University from Kenya, the University of Addis Ababa from Ethiopia, and Italian institutions...

Addressing the global youth challenge means starting anew. New ideas. New business models. New technologies. New mindsets. The 2019 Hult Prize Challenge as announced by President Bill Clinton at the United Nations is: “For Us, By Us: The Global Youth...

You can’t change what happened last week, but you can learn from it, and choose happiness this week. Happy New Week! Tweet to smallbusinessng

Spending just because you can. There are probably at least a dozen small expenses your new loan funds could help cover. You have a plan for the bulk of that money, and you may think spending $50 here or...

Start Small, GROW BIG….. and Start Now! All small business owners who need business support services and wish to build their capacities are encouraged to join the Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria – ASBON. It’s an association...

Put the money in a separate account. If you’re using your loan funds to cover ongoing operational expenses and purchases, you might want to place the money somewhere other than your primary business checking account. Essentially pretending the money...

Visit the Google Play Store and download our app – small business club – on your phone and begin to get regular, up-to-date, day by day business information on the go! You need information and knowledge to grow your...

Congratulations! You’ve received the good news that many cash-strapped business owners long to hear: You were approved for a business loan. Whether you’re getting a traditional bank loan or you went through an alternative lender, your newly acquired funds...

Bakery business (bread) is one of the lucrative businesses in Nigeria as bread is widely consumed in Nigeria. In fact, bread is the third staple food in Nigeria. There is virtually no household in Nigeria where bread is not consumed...

For a small business owner, obtaining a business loan isn’t easy. But, there are steps you can take to increase your chances of securing a loan. You need to show lenders you will be able to make repayments. Small...

Palm oil business is one of the lucrative businesses any entrepreneur can delve into and make huge profits. The youths of today want white collar jobs in the oil and gas sector but fail to tap into the income...

The World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region has launched the WHO Africa Innovation Challenge. This Challenge is calling innovators, researchers and community-based initiatives including, youths and women that are working on novel solutions to improve health outcomes...

Launching your own business is undeniably an exciting but challenging endeavor. You can expect plenty of surprises as you’re starting out, which is why it’s critical to manage your company finances with as much diligence as possible to avoid...

If you find yourself raising an innovative child, encourage them to become entrepreneurs. The internet has made it easier for kids to learn important life skills at an earlier age, particularly business skills. We put together a list of...

Every day, across the world, inspiring non-profit leaders, volunteers and their supporters are working tirelessly to make your communities better places to live.Too often we see small non-profits with exceptional ideas on the brink of delivering change, unable to...

There’s no worse feeling than being crushed by debt of any kind. You can’t run or hide from it, but you can take steps to get it under control. If you find yourself struggling with small business debt, start...

11TH – 17TH  DECEMBER, 2018   The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) present its compliments and wish to specially invite you to join the business delegation led by the National President, Iyalode Alaba...

Labs by ARM is a 12-week intensive corporate accelerator designed to help idea and growth stage fintech companies commercialize and massively distribute their innovations The program focuses on mobile technology, applications and services empowering individuals and changing how we...

Are You An ASBON Member? Do You Want To Benefit From The Development Bank Of Nigeria On-Lending Loan? Then Come To Any Offices Or Call 08022633050 For More Information   FUND/LOAN 1 CATEGORY Fund – For SMEs Eligibility –...

Agri-Business Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS) is an initiative of the Bankers’ Committee in a bid to support and complement the Federal Governments’ efforts at promoting Agri-businesses/Small and Medium Enterprises as a vehicle for sustainable economic development...

It’s NOT just about ideas……. It’s about making ideas  happen DO IT!             Start Small, GROW BIG! And Start Now! Tweet to smallbusinessng

The Sterling Bank “The Pitch Nigeria powered by SMEToolKit Challenge” is a challenge designed to develop and strengthen the entrepreneurial & managerial capabilities of entrepreneurs in Nigeria. We are focusing on the following areas: Health Education Agribusinesses Renewable Energy...

Agri-Business Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS) is an initiative of the Bankers’ Committee in a bid to support and complement the Federal Governments’ efforts at promoting Agri-businesses/Small and Medium Enterprises as a vehicle for sustainable economic development...

Application Deadline: 24th November, 2018 No Woman Left Out Initiative, Africa invites applications for eligible Women organizations for the 1st Round of its Small Grants Program in Nigeria with the theme “Pushing Forward Equality & Empowerment of Women for...

Startupper of the year by Total Challenge aims to support good ideas and projects that help address a widespread problem affecting communities in your country. It could be about providing educational opportunities, reducing child mortality, improving public health, developing access...

D-Prize funds new entrepreneurs who increase access to proven poverty interventions. The world has already invented ways to end poverty, yet the best interventions are not being distributed at mass-scale. Can you design a business or NGO that solves...

Date: 27th – 30th March 2019 Fee: N110,000 (One hundred and ten thousand naira only). Products/Sectors:/ Processed Agricultural Products Cosmetics Fashion and Clothings Pharmaceuticals Film and Music Electrical Wires and Cables Manufactured Items, etc   For enquiries: Call 08036522946,...

Below are Top 7 funds that are available for Nigerian SMEs this year. The general criterion for accessing these funds is the capacity to present a bankable and viable business plan. The entrepreneur should be clear on where he...

4th quarter really snuck up on us! With November here and the holiday season upon us, it’s time to really focus on where your business will end up financially at the end of the year.  Here we’ll discuss our...

The Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) is a charitable company dedicated to the training of farmers in modern and sustainable agricultural practices and rational use of natural resources. The Foundation has been running agricultural training for youths and farmers since 1987...

DO YOU NEED A MAXIMUM OF 5 MILLION NAIRA TO FUND YOUR BUSINESS IDEA IN THESE CLUSTERS? Adire (Tie and Dye)/Aso Oke Animal Feeds Aquaculture Bakery Blocks and Interlocking Stones Bottled Water Ceramics & Tiles Chemicals and Paints Cosmetics/Hair...

The Agriculture Fast Track (AFT) Fund is facilitating investments in agricultural infrastructure in Africa by lowering project preparation costs for AFT Grant Recipients. The AFT Fund is a multi-donor trust fund managed by the African Development Bank with funding...

FREE WORKSHOP. Tuesday 23th November 2018. LAGOS scbsedu.org/unidobizlagos Sean Cussons Business School (SCBS) has been selected to partner UNIDO to train entrepreneurs and small business owners to harness the power of Information Technology (I.T) to establish and grow their...

Addressing the global youth challenge means starting anew. New ideas. New business models. New technologies. New mindsets. The 2019 Hult Prize Challenge as announced by President Bill Clinton at the United Nations is: “For Us, By Us: The Global Youth...

USD$2M fund to make giving back to community a cornerstone of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program The Mastercard Foundation has announced a new fund that will enable young changemakers to seed and kick-start promising social ventures and community projects, creating...

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), operator of the NNPC/Shell/Total/Agip Joint Venture (SPDC JV) announces the commencement of the: 2018 SPDC JV Regional LiveWIRE Nigeria Programme About the Programme LiveWIRE Nigeria is a youth enterprise development...

We are compiling details of startups and intending micro manufacturers in need of an equipped production location, and that can ease NAFDAC Certification process.  Products such as;Cassava Processing: Garri, Starch, Flakes, Flour, etcJuice Processing: Palm Wine, Mango, Pineapple, etcFlour:...

ACT Foundation is seeking NGOs, CBOS, INGOS duly registered to implement social development initiatives or programs within their respective countries to apply for the ACT Foundation 2019 Grant Cycle. Health  ACT Foundation is avid about contributing to the development of...

YAS! is a portal-platform that aims to connect entrepreneurs to resources they need to develop and grow their idea or business. Users on the platform can interact on the provided values of; learning, ecosystem map, challenges and opportunities as per...

This Week, Don’t Lose Faith, Courage, Smile …… Happy New Week Tweet to smallbusinessng

Believe In Yourself And You Will Be Unstoppable Know That There Is Something Inside You That Is Greater Than Any Obstacle It Is Never Too Late To Be What You Might Have Been! Start Small, GROW BIG ……. And...

*Are you 16 years or older?* *Would you like to learn valuable 21st century skills?* CodeLagos Out-of-School (OOS) Coding classes kick off in 21 centres across the state. To *register* and *for further information*, go to www.codelagos.com.   The...

Theme: Enterprise Development Solutions: Let’s Dream Big Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, 38/40, Isaac John Street, G.R.A. Ikeja Date: Tuesday, 24th – Wednesday 25th July, 2018 Time: 9am – 5pm daily Attendance: Free   Tweet to smallbusinessng

There are many unexplored markets for international firms looking to increase their business in the continent. We have been associated with government organizations as a country pavilion at our trade events from India, Pakistan, USA, Jordan, Oman , Poland,...

The Campus Innovation Challenge is a Union Bank initiative (in partnership with CcHub) that aims to discover and support students engaged in entrepreneurial activities across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Union Bank is looking for great ideas related but not limited to...

Theme: Leveraging Digital Channels For Growth Date: July 26th, 2018 Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos Time: 10am Attendance: FREE Tweet to smallbusinessng

Theme: Developing Efficiency and Competitiveness in the Digital Age Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos Date: 25th to 26th of July, 2018 The ICTEL Expo 2018 is a professional trade show that focus on the ICT and...

Theme: Enhancing Business Competitiveness Through Strategic R&D Partnership Date: Tuesday 24th July, 2018 Venue: Jelili Adebisi Omotola Muti-purpose Hall A, Unilag, Akoka, Lagos Attendance: Free Tweet to smallbusinessng

UNDP Youth Leadership Programme (YLP4) aims to support and empower young women and men change-makers to design and implement innovative, impactful and sustainable development solutions, whether these be social enterprises, nonprofits, NGOs, initiatives, or campaigns. YLP4 will contribute to the...

Are you looking  for a business plan on liquid soap and detergent? Have you been trying to create one and you are finding it difficult? Well, we have developed a standard business plan on liquid soap with 3 years financial...

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The Start-Up Chile Seed Program attracts world class entrepreneurs to do business in Chile. Seed accommodates early stage entrepreneurs who will strengthen the enterprise environment, support the culture of innovation in Chile and connect with Latam to grow from our...

A Satisfied Customer Is The Best Business Strategy Of All To Grow Your Business, Try Your Best To Always Satisfy Your Customers Plssssssss Tweet to smallbusinessng

Facebook and Afrinolly are excited to announce the ‘Facebook for Creators’ training programme in Nigeria. This specially curated programme aims to train thousands of young creative entrepreneurs – from journalism students and bloggers, through to artists, photographers, actors, filmmakers, comedians and...

The next World Bank World Development Report (WDR) 2019 will addressThe Changing Nature of Work.For the first time since the World Bank began publishing the WDR in 1978, the writing process has been completely transparent and open to the public. Every...

coLABS seeks to invest in early-stage social enterprises with the potential to dramatically improve the lives of women and girls around the world. coLABS is a portfolio under Gray Matters Capital (GMC), a private operating foundation founded by Bob Pattillo that focuses...

The AppsAfrica.com Awards celebrate the best in mobile and tech from across Africa, showcasing the continents best innovations in 14 categories. The awards are open to corporates, established ventures or start-ups who have launched services in at least one African...

Powered by a passionate and committed national network, the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) delivers programs and special projects that inspire inclusion, create opportunities to connect, and encourage active citizenship. The ICC Fellowship provides a special opportunity for young leaders from...

YAS! is a portal-platform for Africa’s young entrepreneurs. The portal-platform supports the development and growth of youth entrepreneurship in Africa by providing the following pillars of support: LEARN Learning to help entrepreneurs begin their journey by providing the answers...

Are you a young African woman engaged in Africa’s energy sector ready to take your career to the next level? Are you interested in increasing your leadership skills, strengthening your professional networks, gaining new career opportunities, and demonstrating a...

Eisenhower Fellowships seeks a diverse mix of applicants, ages 32-45, from a wide range of professional sectors for the Eisenhower Global Fellowship. Eisenhower Fellowships brings together innovative leaders from across geographies and sectors, visionaries who tackle big challenges to better...

The title of today’s post mirrors the topic of discussion I am leading during today’s New York Times Small Business Summit for AMEX OPEN. It’s certainly a big topic, but I love that attract and retain are used in...

It’s Never Too Late To Start A Business Start Your Own Business Today! Tweet to smallbusinessng

Life Is Not Always Perfect….. There Is Always A Possibility For A Problem. The Problem Is Not The End. But It’s The Beginning Of A Different Life. An Arrow Can Only Be Shot By Pulling It Backward. When Life...

The Show is inspired by the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO) and Lashone Links Communications Limited to advocate for development of meaningful entrepreneurial culture and motivate young entrepreneurs towards evolving a productive economy by providing alternative but...

If you have been looking for platforms to get quick loans to solve urgent financial needs, then this article will really help you. There are many platforms out there that you can get quick loans to take care of...