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DISSAPOINTED BUT WE KEEP MOVING

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I t was a faithful Sunday, just on the 29 th of August, 2021 as I received a shocking feedback from a project I am working on. I have been into the business of helping sole proprietors, companies and trustees get their registration with CAC done and on several occasions, I have encountered some certain issue which at times are heart breaking but this actually got me inspired to write this short piece. I received a chat from a business friend who inquired on steps to actually help get his sister's business registered. I put him through the needed information and we got started. As a CAC registration expert, the first thing I did was check if the name she want to register was still available before proceeding to reserving the name,  Gladly enough, it was not yet used and I went on to reserve the name for her. I made the necessary payment on CAC portal on the 27 th of August as I await approval of the reservation only for me to receive “DENIAL” feedback on Sunday evening. Wh...
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5 MISCONCEPTION THAT WILL KILL YOUR BUSINESS AS A BUSINESS OWNER. For the past 24 months, I've served over 100+ business owners to get legalized, and certified by the Nigeria Cooperate Affairs Commission. And a service provider,  I won't stop warning business owners not to fall victim to the following misconceptions. 1. My business is a growing business, so I do not need to register my business name.  2. CAC Business Registration won't make my business flourish.  3. Whether I register my business or not, I will still run my business profitably.  4. My friend that registered her business two years ago is still at the same level she was.  5. Once my business is registered, I'll start paying taxes– I don't have that money to waste. See, these are misinterpretations that will kill your business, or possibly send you back to your village.  I have said it before, and I'll say it again. Whatever your reasons are for not registering your business is insignificant t...

GIVING MEANING TO YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

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Series One: To the small business owners. I have these words to write to you. I mean you that run small business like: - Hairdressing salon - Barbering salon - Foodstuff shop - Pure-water business. - Boutique - Shawarma/Bole spot - Pedicure & Manicure. - Tailoring - Shoemaking. - Phone/laptop repairs - Okrika business. - Dry-cleaning business - Mama Put - Phone Accessories shop. - (Add the kind of business you do) Don't think that you have to grow and become global before the need to formally register, legalize, and certify your business.  That's a big LIE that seeks the downfall of your business. If truly, you've your business at heart, take the bold step today to obtain just CAC Business Name Certificate for your business. Presently, the CAC certificate may seems insignificant to you right, but in as much you're in business, a day will definitely come that you'll need it to open some business doors. ONE DAY, YOU'LL SURE SEE THE NEED by may you not be caug...

Personal Branding

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A personal brand is a relationship with you, an individual who exists separately from your company --- The process of personal branding involves finding your uniqueness, building a reputation on the things you want to be known for, and then allowing yourself to be known for them --- People sometimes don’t do business with companies, they do business with people they like. We have relationships based on trust and mutual connections --- There’s just something about a connection with a human being that creates a level of endearment and customer loyalty beyond any relationship a company could ever reach. The strong bonds people have with one another can’t be overestimated --- Are you a business owner or an intending business owner, when people know you, love you and trust you, they will surely patronize you. Knowing you may not be in person but as per what you've done and what you're doing --- I DESIGN I PRINT/PUBLISH I TRAIN and NURTURE ... a click will tell you more a...

THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERING

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And a brother reminded me of this picture  One thing you can never take away from a man that is hungry for success and relevance is volunteering There's a saying that your Network is your Networth and the only best and sure way to get that is through submitting and giving yourself to the service of another man's vision. Most of the noble personnel I have connect with overtime has been a product of selfless service and definitely I know they'll pay off one day. Volunteering for MISS TOURISM EKITI has been one of the tireless selfless service I've done but definitely it took me to many places and connected me with dignitaries in Ekiti State. Though I'm not an indigene, I'm more connected than some. Someone is saying 'people may take you for granted and probably over use you while volunteering' and I am saying YOU HAVE TO LOOSE YOURSELF IN THE SERVICE OF OTHERS BEFORE YOU CAN FIND YOURSELF. If it must take you to volunteer to get that connection...

THE BIG PICTURE IN LOCKDOWN

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In as much as COVID19 pandemic is regrettable by what it portends for inclement times , I also want to say it can also be a blessing in disguise. Brainstorming with a friend, we came to the conclusion that this is the best time to ask ourselves serious questions so as to reinvent oneself. If you have been working for a company for more than 5yrs and you don't have 100k savings ... You need to think If you have been doing a particular hustle for more than 5yrs and notting to show for it.. You need to think.  If you've spent one month at home under Lockdown drawing from your reserves without cash inflows from other sources...... YOU NEED TO THINK. IF You've spent 30 days at home browsing the internet, responding to greetings in Facebook, looking up pictures in Instagram, watching YouTube videos, responding to WhatsApp chats, calling everyone and nobody is calling you.... . YOU NEED TO THINK. IF you've spent 30 days at home eating delicacies,drinking choice win...

BECOMING A BARRIER BREAKER

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The story of Roger Bannister is an inspiring example of a barrier breaking personality. During the first half of the twentieth century, many sports experts believed that no runner could run a mile in less than four minutes. And for a long time they were right.  But then on May 6, 1954, British runner and university student Roger Bannister ran a mile in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds during a competition in Oxford. Less than two months later, another runner, Australian John Landy, also broke the four-minute barrier.  Then suddenly dozens and then hundreds of others broke it. Why? Because Roger Bannister was determined to change the order of thing by breaking a long-standing barrier of self-limitation, and they all began to adopt the mind-set and belief of those who had broken the barrier.  Bannister’s attitude and actions compounded when exposed to others. His attitude spread. Today, every world-class runner who competes at that distance can run a mile in less than fou...

Increasing Your Value Before Anyone

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I got into a discussion this morning with a Corps member who was having issues with her boss at work on a powerful secret that affects the progress of many in life. I got into a the discussion and asked her "if someone meets you and ask you about Mr. Abiodun of so so so, would you have something to say?", and her answer was yes. I pressed further what she would say if she was asked. She then mentioned that "I will say  He is hardworking ". Like really! How do you know that? I created an impression on her mind when we met for the first time speaking for only about 10 minutes. That is just an example of how the first impression we make on people's mind go a long way to determine what people perceive of us and how valuable we are.   Darling, we can create an impression in 2 seconds that people can carry for up to 2 years. You can create a bad impression in 2 minutes but need 2 years to change it When you go before people, always remember their impressio...

TURNING MILLSTONE TO MILESTONE

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Life is full of ups and down, every new dawn of the morning are always lined up with duties. We experience a daily challenge we need to win or win, except which our proof of existence will just be a mirage. A millstone can be likened to a challenge or difficulty, while Milestone, on the other hand, can be referred to as the hallmark of success. What's the difference between a business mogul/Entrepreneur and a person who sits and complains of finances. The difference lies in the ability to see what others see as a problem as a business opportunity. Let me share with you a story of a 10-year-old boy who lost his left arm in an accident. In a bid to encourage him, his father made him undergo training as a Judoka, he was consistent with his training and took part in a Judo tournament, he defeated his first opponent and the second opponent with just one hand and finally won the tournament by defeating his third opponent.  From this story, it shows that the boy's greatest weakness be...

Unveiling

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About some months ago in the land of The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti. It was a moment of truth and revelation as the students of the great citadel of learning were exposed to diverse knowledge and they were made to come to the knowledge of some secrets to relevance both earthly and beyond. A bit of the English definition of ‘WORLD’ is a distinctive class of persons or their sphere of interest or activity. We believe the school to be a sphere that its activities, operation and focus is distinct and its influence and importance cannot be over emphasize in the generality of the world’s activity at large. This is a kind of setting that has the highest stake in either making or marring the future of the younger generations. OutWorld Summit was birth through the passion of a young Nigerian Student who is concerned and passionate about seeing the younger generation equipped and well prepared for the ‘After school realities’. The first edition was held in The Federal  Po...

SOD CREATIVITY

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The joy of every human being created is to be happy and live a stress-free life Over the years, SOD Creativity has taken it upon itself so dearly to help clients ease the stress of worrying about getting a quality printing job Do you have a printing job you'll wish to just sit back at your abode and have deliver to you in good term and condition?  Contact SOD Creativity today and we'll serve you in the best of our capacity.  All about creativity https://sod-creativity.business.site?copy

🛑 WHAT IT TAKES TO ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS IN BUSINESS

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Points to business achievement are enormous and varies from author to author based on their personal business experience.  Though, there are generally applicable ones, part of which we will be looking at in this short post. Enjoy as you read.. 1. Improve the People you are Spending time with ( POWER OF ASSOCIATION).Don't Be with People who Are Lazy, People Who Procrastinate, People Who Complain. 2. Commit Yourself to The Business, Understand that No One Is Going To Do It For You But It's Your. Commitment means That No Excuse Is Acceptable. 3. Manage Your Time 4. Invest in Your Education, Develop Yourself On  A Daily Basis. 👉🏼Develop Your Mindset, your Mindset  Will Give You The Mental Strength  What  It Takes To Develop Your Business. 👉🏼Develop Your Skill Set, Developing Your Skill Set To Attract And Communicate To People Into Your Business Who Have Vision, The People Who Value, The Hunger And The People Who Have  The Work Ethics. 5. Crystallise Your De...

DILIGENCE

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A quote states thus "The gent who wakes up and finds himself a SUCCESS hasn't been asleep." DILIGENCE is a principle, thus it entails that it can be applied ANYWHERE in the world by ANYBODY. It is not limited to a certain race, culture e.t.c. It simply means hardwork. Success is not attained by chance; it must be sought with diligence. The proof of DESIRE is PURSUIT and DILIGENCE is an ALL-IMPORTANT factor for pursuing In the words of Benjamin Franklin, he said and I quote "Diligence is the mother of goodluck" Every man that has ever achieved anything of worth or greatness will always make reference to DILIGENCE. DILIGENCE makes on ALL IN for a thing and you will obtain ALL IN that pursuit when you are all in. In life, people can have the same CONDITION but different PRODUCTS. The difference maker is DILIGENCE Eg: Two young undergraduates gains admission same year and by the end of final year, one graduates with a First Class and...

AVOID DISTRACTION

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Life is like driving down a highway in the middle of a metropolitan area. When we don’t know where we’re going, each exit may look like an “opportunity,” but taking the wrong exit may lead to the wrong “neighbourhood.” Our life is full of distractions - ”driving” our life without a plan can make every exit on the highway attractive, but may lead you to the wrong destination. I know what I want. Having a clear vision of where you’re going, will help you identify where you DON’T want to go. Having clear goal and coming back to it daily, helps me identify when I’m losing focus, and will trigger alerts that get me back on track. Stay focused.

I AM MOST TIMES DISSAPOINTED, MY LOVE REMAINS ENDLESS

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My heart smiles when I hear the name My heart blossom with beauty when I see the name Her performance alone I always long to see My prayer for her to win is always like that of a mother for her child But still, it ends in disappointment afterall. Manchester United is a football team in England which I have been a fan of for close to two decades. A team I enjoy watching on the field of play and a team I always long for her success and outstanding achievement. Over 5 years that the team lost her longest serving manager to retirement, the team has been struggling for survival and has since dropped in the level of achievement that the team is known for. I leave my comfort and even discomfort zone just to go support my beloved club and I end up coming back home sad and disappointed but this never stop me from going back. The life of so many football fans of different clubs also have this kind of love and loyalty to their club of choice and on different occasions also get ...