Monthly Archive:: July 2016

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