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Not much to say, the illustration says it all, there are only two types of people in the world of business, which are you? Instagram@#buildalpha

Clothings are not just to cover our nakedness as many think, after all most people presently cover only their private parts,  well thats a discussion for another day. In thus article i've selected 5 clothings that i think you should posses if you must build or maintain a personality.  Every person seeks to build a personality either for business or just personal life. And dresses help in creating them. Am not a fashion guru and am not telling you what to wear but to build your brand here's what i think. 5. Shirts   Wether T shirts or collar,  a good shirt complements a dressing,  you might want to check out shirts that most celebrities put on some indicate power, others love/romance, tradition etc. Or figures such as mark Zuckerberg. 4. Caps   Hats, P caps, wormers, whatever variety. For instance Pharells choice of hat shows not just his taste but what he wants to be known aside,  most people overlook the importance of caps, maybe because ...

Best motivational sites for young entrepreneurs. It's rightly pointed out that no man is an island. We learn from other's. From their mistake and their successes. Business needs a lot of guidance, and determined entrepreneurs know the importance of it. Many sites provide entrepreneurial advise to young entrepreneurs. While I've gone through most of this sites i decided to compile the ones i feel do it best based on content and visitors. Some of this sites are foreign, while others here in Nigeria, although i wasn't able to get one in plateau state or in the university of jos.   Here are the ones I've got.  1. Inc.com   Inc.com was founded in 1979, in the U.S and focuses on start up businesses. I personally follow Inc.com on facebook and almost daily read articles on this site. I even share their post on this blog if i find it very useful for readers. So, perhaps you can find time to visit this blog if you desperately need startup tutorship. So...

  The university environment is not just a citadel of knowledge but an environment filled with vast business and career opportunities. While students spend time working on their class grades, aiming for 3.00, its also not a taboo that they can earn money doing other things. I spoke with students of this institution( university of Jos) about what businesses they think are highly creative and the mentions were not just similar but from my observations they are very true. Photo by Bizbuilder.com So, the question was, "what business do you think is most lucrative for students in the university of Jos and why?" The most common replies were: 1. Selling of accessories 2. Make-up and cosmetics 3. Bakery/ Baking 4. Photography 5. Internet cafe centres, typing and binding 6. Sales consultant. Reply 1. Selling clothes, shoes, makeup and cosmetics They are basic necessities Then making snacks and baked stuff too because  there's always a party or celebration...

A lot of people walk around feeling depressed, and it is becoming a world wide problem not just to themselves but to their parents, siblings and the society at large. Depression as known has caused a rising amount of suicide on a daily basis, research showed that ever 40 seconds, someone commits suicide! Not just about suicide, it has caused a lot of people to give up on themselves. Disappointments and failures are inevitable as humans, we face them in business, academics, career, marriage and so many other daily routines. An entrepreneur or student who wants to achieve much must know that, he must fail. Of the greatest stories of sailors, I've never heard of a smooth sail. So is it in business and academics there is never an easy way to business success or academic excellence, and no successful person today got there feeling depressed. What is even depression? Here is how Miriam Webster dictionary defined it-  a state of feeling sad :  a seriou...

  Of cause studying provides a platform for students to secure a bright future, for students who have rich parents finance is definitely not a problem, but how about the average Nigerian student?   I wrote this article knowing it absolutely is not easy combining schooling with other entrepreneurial efforts, am a student myself and also find it difficult combining it. But you can learn to balance it and pick a job doing so you can earn extra money( or at least lay a foundation of money making after school) while still schooling. Students want to come out with good grades but  we all know well that the labour market is choked-up and good grades now don't give money -no way- only the bold get a chance. Here are jobs i think you can do while in school. 1. Freelancing .  What way to make money, most especially for students majoring in English, mass communication or linguistics, as they have been taught how to present a readable article. Freelancing...

How To Start An Online Business With an increasing global uneployment rate and a dire need for people to have at least one alternative source of income, the online business space is getting more attention than ever. The ease of growing a business online without a physical office has made it more affordable and lucrative to new and existing entrepreneurs. What then does it take to start an online business? How are the successful few online businesses doing it? What does it take to play a big part in the internet space? If you’re thinking of how to start an online business or trying to know what it takes, here are 10 steps to start an online business in Nigeria, Kenya, or anywhere else in the world 1). Find A Problem, And Address It: The first step to starting an online business is to identify a problem people face everyday, and find creative ways to fill the need. It could be that people find it difficult viewing and comparing thousands of hotel rooms and prices, viewing ...