Keeping your eyes peeled, or in local parlance, ‘shine your eye’ is an absolute must for successfully navigating the rough tides of Lagos life.
Other times, all that is needed is a little wisdom to make the difference between a good outcome and a bad result.
Without thinking too deeply, the answer to the question “Can Money buy happiness?” of course is yes. The thought of money alone, for a small business owner, brings about happiness. The images of a new house, a shiny G-Wagon, or as people …
[More than two-thirds (69%) of SME employers consider good communication a key skill for graduates. This is according to research by Marbella International University Centre (MIUC). The survey of 810 small to medium-sized employers suggests that soft skills are generally more valued …
There is a difference between being persuasive and being pushy. People tend to mistake one for the other, and the conservative folks among us then shy away altogether. Nobody wants to be a nuisance. Well, no right thinking person anyway. Yet, there …
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It was recently reported that a 24 year old marriage was dissolved on the grounds that the husband lacked ‘gentlemanly behaviour’. Specifically, the frustrated wife said her husband was not responsible enough and did not look after her and their 6 children properly. This …
There are some things you simply never want to say at work. These phrases carry special power: they have an uncanny ability to make you look bad even when the words are true. Worst of all, there’s no taking them back once they slip …
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Here are a few tips to help you prevent accidents at work: #1. Have a Zero-Accident Mindset You are more likely to have an accident on your hands if you start off believing that accidents are inevitable. This is because such a …
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Over the past few years, work wear rules for women have changed. No longer are we expected to strut around the office in a power suit or smart shift dress and pearls. As the office outfit guidelines soften, it’s easy to feel like we’re …
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Great service is about getting your customer to trust you and count on a consistent experience, but that doesn’t mean you’re always going to be perfect. This is because, where there are customers, there are complaints. As much as you’d like to …
4 Tips for Handling a Customer Service Crisis In Your SME Read More »
People decide to cut down on their expenses for various reasons: they may be trying to keep up with savings in times of economic turbulence, or they could be doing so in order to accumulate enough savings to meet certain needs. Whatever …
“How much money does it cost you to be alive?” If you don’t know the answer, you could be headed for a financial train-wreck. If not now, probably soon. The mistake: Spending money on ‘crap’ clothing you won’t wear. “Most people buy …
