How I Started My Business
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1.1K1How I Started My Business: Doubara Abolarin, Founder Of Zivanora – A Line Of Fine Jewelry Handcrafting Everyday Jewelry With A Modern And Minimalist Flair
Another major thing I learned from those morning devotions was learning to avoid distractions. It has prevented me from jumping on every...
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1.9K9How I Started My Business: Olubunmi Khadijat Otufowora, Founder Of BoomskySmoothies
After doing smoothies and juices for my colleagues at work, I shared the figures with hubby. I told him I made sales...
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1.5K2How I Started My Business: Adaora Mbelu-Dania, Director at Trellis Group & Founder of Socially Africa
I don’t judge my business growth solely by the money that comes through. It is possible to make money without providing impact....
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1.9K4How I Started My Business: Ellena Affah, Lead Hairstylist And Founder Of Natural Hair Rocks
Sometimes, I’m standing for hours styling hair and I don’t even remember that I haven’t eaten or that my legs hurt. I...
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1.2K1How I Started My Business: Florence Bodunrin Hungbo, MD/CEO Of Bodex Group International
But for me, my profits started immediately on all except for blogging which paid off when I became the PR consultant for...
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2.0K2How I Started My Business: Oyinlola Adekogbe, Founder Of Jedi & Co LTD – A Fashion Accessory And Clothing Store
I lost my dad at 11, and I watched my mum work “soooo” hard to raise my sister and I. That prepared...
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1.6K1How I Started My Business: Aisha Shuaibu, Co-Owner of Waffle Stop – A Café Offering All Day Breakfast of Delicious Waffles and Pancakes
Confidence should be your morning coffee. Wake up, look in the mirror, take a sip and say “lets go!”. I believe being...
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3.1K1How I Started My Business: Victoria Mamza, Founder Of Wangaraufoods – A Food Sourcing, Packaging And Delivery Company
My mentor said to me, "girl you have dreams, don't ever give up on those dreams. Always remember that you can do...
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2.5K1How I Started My Business: Ogubere Ethel Oreva, Founder Of Brittany’s Place – An Indigenous Catering Service Firm With A Specialty In Crepes, Waffles And Pancake Dishes
The business advice I remember is that your challenges and failures should be seen as lessons, and shouldn’t deter you from your...
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4.0KHow I Started My Business: Uzor Umeh, Founder Of El Padrino – A Restaurant Bringing High Quality Mexican Food To Nigeria
Don't be afraid to be yourself - in its entirety. Wear what you want, talk how you please (with respect of course),...
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4.8K2How I Started My Business: Tolulope Sowande, The Founder Of Healthy Bar, A Company That Incorporates A Healthy Food Outlet And A Lifestyle Clinic
Raising capital was not very easy. My husband and I used up all our savings and we had to borrow from friends...
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4.7KHow I Started My Business: Offiong Jarigbe, Founder of Little Saints – A Company Creating Ready-to-wear Ankara Clothes For Kids
My greatest skill or strength is the NEVER GIVING UP ATTITUDE. It has helped me in starting and running. Anyone who wants...
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2.7KHow I Started My Business: Kris Oziofu Ero, Founder of WellBabyNG – A Brand Promoting Child & Family Wellness
So, yes, initially, it was with sheer “doing it afraid” and a heavy reliance on my family and a few others to...
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4.1K2How I Started My Business: Mmachukwu Omonode, Founder Of Mahauty Health – An Outfit Promoting The Health Of Infants, Young Children, Pregnant Women & Nursing Mothers
Yes. I did a lot of businesses while in the university. In fact, I owned one of the most sought after boutique...
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13.0K2How I Started My Business: Bunmi Arinbola, Founder Of Elewa Foods
I started my business with just about N1000 as that was all I needed and could afford as at then. The mistake...
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8.7K2How I Started My Business: Matse Uwatse-Nnoli, Founder Of MatseCooks – A Nigerian And African Food Blog With Some Western Fusions
After I lost my job as a radio presenter while I was sick and pregnant. This was a very dark and trying...
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7.2K1How I Started My Business: Oluwatoyin Onigbanjo, Founder Of August Secrets – A Healthy Baby And Toddler Food Solutions Company
My mom is a disciplinarian. I used to think she hated me because of the training she gave to me to be...
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6.5K2How I Started My Business: Keturah Ovio, Founder Of Qeturah.Com – An Online Marketplace For Quality Made In Nigeria Products
That everything in life is like a jigsaw puzzle; at some point you may think and feel some pieces are missing or...
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7.5KHow I Started My Business: Seun Sangoleye, Founder Of Baby Grubz – A Company That Makes Nutritious And Fresh Homemade Baby Food
Cooking and food comes to me naturally and I love children. I’ve been a children’s ministry teacher for almost 15 years. It...
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7.3KHow I Started My Business: Nelly Agbogu, Founder Of Healthy Nellies – A Healthy Snack And Food Company
I did not just have an idea, I had a circumstance. I have been on the plus size for as long as...
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6.3K2How I Started My Business: Chika Madubuko, Founder Of Greymate Care
The journey has been really interesting, more like a roller coaster filled with high and low moments. I had my fair share...
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5.8KHow I Started My Business: Achenyo Helen Asimegbe, Founder Of Stylemark Mall
Well, before I began this business, I searched carefully and prayerfully, and I narrowed it to what my greatest interest was, because...
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5.0KHow I Started My Business: Tolulope Amusan, Founder Of EsoAra Accessories
I sincerely did not start my business as a pre-thought idea. The business I do now was one I stumbled on as...
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3.6KHow I Started My Business: Olatorera Oniru, Founder Of Dressmeoutlet.com
We have featured amazing business women on our How I Started My Business series, this week we are happy to have Olatorera...
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8.5K1How I Started My Business: Lola OJ, Founder Of Blinx Lashes
We have featured amazing business women on our How I Started My Business series, this week we are happy to have Lola...
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10.1KHow I Started My Business: Kasope Ladipo-Ajai, Founder Of Omo Alata Foods
In 2012, Kasope Ladipo-Ajai, a computer science graduate from Babcock University started OmoAlata, a Nigerian food service and packaging company focused...
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6.6K1How I Started My Business: Omowunmi Akande & Tracy Owamagbe, Founders Of Smoothie Express – Creating Healthy Lifestyle One Smoothie And Salad At A Time
Omowunmi Akande and Tracy Owamagbe are the Founders of Smoothie Express, a company that assist people to live a healthy and...
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17.6K2How I Started My Business: Olamide Smith, Founder of Sweet Indulgence – Desserts, Novelty Cakes, Sweet Cart & Chocolate Fountain
Olamide Smith is the Founder of Sweet Indulgence, a confectionery outfit that specialize in mouth-watering desserts, Novelty cakes, Sweet cart, and chocolate...
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4.9KHow I Started My Business: Annah Ayodele, Founder of Annáy Millinery – Hair Pieces For The Modern, Stylish & Chic Woman
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