BUSINESS START-UP 1.0 by TOPE A. BANJO
BUSINESS
START-UP 1.0
Copyright © 2018, TOPE A. BANJO
Available for purchase
as: i) Epub Version @ Okada Books OR ii) PDF Version @ Vision Builders Resources
Published by VISION BUILDERS
Lagos-Nigeria.
Published by VISION BUILDERS
Lagos-Nigeria.
BUSINESS
START-UP 1.0
Equips You With...
- Core Details To Start-Up A Business Venture Right,
- Necessary Steps For A Profitable Business Venture,
And Directions To Succeed As An Entrepreneur!
………………
Dedication
To My Best Friend,
My Wife,
Victoria Abosede Banjo
- You Are A GIFT Indeed!
………
1: The First Things!
Setting out to Start-Up a Business and become a successful Entrepreneur, although quite beneficial in its own sense, is a Career path to be approached with understanding.
A Wrong Foundation
At a Business Start-Up Workshop where I spoke with University graduates in Lagos, Nigeria, I stirred up a brief discussion. I encouraged responses with content of whatever level of Business any participant had previously done, or was currently doing.
This really innovative fellow had started a specialized car wash business for Bankers. Quite impressive! I enjoyed his boasts and illustrations until something interesting showed up. I'm a Trainer, and it bothered me! He was on the edge of 'expanding' his business practice, get better equipment and reach for 'bigger' clients...but his new plans had no operations base or upcoming client list PLUS, somehow, he had not yet realized something vital. He had not realized that he was merely being encouraged by Bankers whose drivers watched and greeted him and his team of car washers as they worked within the Bank's premises. The drivers normally washed their Bosses cars! His 'Business' was actually a case of some nice guys extending favours to some younger men!
I asked him...
"Where will your Business be located?
"How many other clients have you served apart from these Bankers?"
"How have you planned to raise Capital for your proposed 'new level'?
"If it's from your current carwash earnings at that Bank, can it finance your new equipment, and at least keep the business alive when you're no more allowed within the Bank's premises for carwash?"
The answers I got were a stunned look, and a quieter voice! But that fellow was quite an inspiration to me. Many in that class who couldn't bear him 'distracting the Trainer' either had no Business ideas or had never even attempted anything at that time. I told him, "You're different. There's Strength and Courage within you. Courage to venture into Business in this city, and a strong persuasion that you can make it...whatever you do, don't lose that Strength and Courage!"
I left that session wishing I had something they could take away and refer to in their privacy and situations when questions arise.
No Foundations!
At another Business Start-Up Training session, someone asked, "How about ...what if I get an office space?" It sounded quite a good idea to me. That appeared like a forward movement. After we talked briefly about Rent, basic furniture and office set up, I asked, "...And why an office space...why exactly?"
"There's a business deal I'm trying to get, and officers from that company want to come to my office. I feel it would be a better thing if I have an office ready."
So I asked, "How far have you and these officers gone in deliberations? What have they requested? Have you presented or discussed a bill or expenses at any level? What exactly will be discussed at your new office space when they visit?"
The response began with a chuckle, then a smile, followed by, "Oh...ehh...ehm...we've not really discussed anything. There's a contract the company has to give out and I'm interested. That's all!"
I've been in such a spot in Business a number of times, and learnt the hard way, so I continued, "And what will you do, after spending at least N150,000 on rent, furniture, etc, but these fellows do not show up, or their company does not give you the contract?"
And the class went quiet!
- Core Details To Start-Up A Business Venture Right,
- Necessary Steps For A Profitable Business Venture,
And Directions To Succeed As An Entrepreneur!
………………
Dedication
To My Best Friend,
My Wife,
Victoria Abosede Banjo
- You Are A GIFT Indeed!
………
1: The First Things!
Setting out to Start-Up a Business and become a successful Entrepreneur, although quite beneficial in its own sense, is a Career path to be approached with understanding.
A Wrong Foundation
At a Business Start-Up Workshop where I spoke with University graduates in Lagos, Nigeria, I stirred up a brief discussion. I encouraged responses with content of whatever level of Business any participant had previously done, or was currently doing.
This really innovative fellow had started a specialized car wash business for Bankers. Quite impressive! I enjoyed his boasts and illustrations until something interesting showed up. I'm a Trainer, and it bothered me! He was on the edge of 'expanding' his business practice, get better equipment and reach for 'bigger' clients...but his new plans had no operations base or upcoming client list PLUS, somehow, he had not yet realized something vital. He had not realized that he was merely being encouraged by Bankers whose drivers watched and greeted him and his team of car washers as they worked within the Bank's premises. The drivers normally washed their Bosses cars! His 'Business' was actually a case of some nice guys extending favours to some younger men!
I asked him...
"Where will your Business be located?
"How many other clients have you served apart from these Bankers?"
"How have you planned to raise Capital for your proposed 'new level'?
"If it's from your current carwash earnings at that Bank, can it finance your new equipment, and at least keep the business alive when you're no more allowed within the Bank's premises for carwash?"
The answers I got were a stunned look, and a quieter voice! But that fellow was quite an inspiration to me. Many in that class who couldn't bear him 'distracting the Trainer' either had no Business ideas or had never even attempted anything at that time. I told him, "You're different. There's Strength and Courage within you. Courage to venture into Business in this city, and a strong persuasion that you can make it...whatever you do, don't lose that Strength and Courage!"
I left that session wishing I had something they could take away and refer to in their privacy and situations when questions arise.
No Foundations!
At another Business Start-Up Training session, someone asked, "How about ...what if I get an office space?" It sounded quite a good idea to me. That appeared like a forward movement. After we talked briefly about Rent, basic furniture and office set up, I asked, "...And why an office space...why exactly?"
"There's a business deal I'm trying to get, and officers from that company want to come to my office. I feel it would be a better thing if I have an office ready."
So I asked, "How far have you and these officers gone in deliberations? What have they requested? Have you presented or discussed a bill or expenses at any level? What exactly will be discussed at your new office space when they visit?"
The response began with a chuckle, then a smile, followed by, "Oh...ehh...ehm...we've not really discussed anything. There's a contract the company has to give out and I'm interested. That's all!"
I've been in such a spot in Business a number of times, and learnt the hard way, so I continued, "And what will you do, after spending at least N150,000 on rent, furniture, etc, but these fellows do not show up, or their company does not give you the contract?"
And the class went quiet!
Negative Enticements
When Business is done properly, it becomes Profitable. If sustained, it yields much more than financial profit. One counter-business action you should NEVER take is yielding to 'enticements', especially negative, to make profit. Very many men and women are distracted by the 'Enticements of Profit'! This prompts an inordinate drive to make profit at any cost. Truth is, while fraud, crime, falsifying documents, etc, are known to produce profits usually the person(s) concerned, ultimately experience breakdowns in their lives and future. Avoid any enticement that will give you the type of 'profit' that you won't normally or legally earn from a POSITIVE Business!
Business Needs A Strong
Foundation!
These experiences are the situations of people with hopes and expectations of achieving a successful and profitable Business Start-Up. Every Business needs a strong foundation!
Business Start-Up 1.0 places practical directions and guidance in your hands to ensure you Start Up your Business well, and achieve the successful and profitable Business you desire. It is also your simple, personal Tool for quick reminders and repeat studies beyond our Training classroom. Truth is, you will always need these details at your fingertips as you go on. They will equip you to generate Action Plans to successfully start up your own Business in profitable ways that will improve your life, as well as many others. Truth is, very many people have succeeded in Business Startup for centuries.
Why not you?
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Available for purchase as: i) Epub Version @ Okada Books OR ii) PDF Version @ Vision Builders Resources
My best regards and God bless!
Tope A. Banjo
To reach the Author:
buildyourvisions@gmail.com
Instagram: topebanjo
OTHER TITLES
I sincerely look forward to you purchasing and enjoying all my publications as E-Book and Print. Thank you!
Available for purchase as: i) Epub Version @ Okada Books OR ii) PDF Version @ Vision Builders Resources
My best regards and God bless!
Tope A. Banjo
To reach the Author:
buildyourvisions@gmail.com
Instagram: topebanjo
OTHER TITLES
I sincerely look forward to you purchasing and enjoying all my publications as E-Book and Print. Thank you!
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Available for purchase as: i) Epub Version @ Okada Books OR ii) PDF Version @ Vision Builders Resources
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