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Dear ,Happy new month! Earlier this week, Nigeria got a new President, which means a new government, and like in many other countries, this signifies the implementation of new policies, modifications and/or the overhauling of existing ones.To stay ahead in your space, you need to be strategically positioned to access opportunities. However, you can only do this when you're knowledgeable about the plans and policies of the government for you. For this reason, we have documented nine (9) focal policy points for you to note as a Nigerian entrepreneur in this new dispensation.

OUR RESOURCES

Bootstrapping your Business

Bootstrapping a company does not imply that you'll not seek external funding; it simply means that you will not solely rely on investors for support. What should you keep in mind when doing this? Find out now.

Building an E-Business from Home

Building a successful online business requires more than just setting up a website and waiting for customers. In this article, you'll learn the steps you need to take to build a profitable online business from home. Read here.

Steps to Identify your Ideal Customers

If you are a small business owner, you know that reaching the right customers is crucial for your success. That’s why it’s important to carefully identify and target your ideal customer. But, how do you do this? Learn how here.

Rising Costs and the Way Forward

With the current economic situation, you must be experiencing rising costs and reduced revenue in your business. One of the ways forward is to assess expenses and identify areas where you can reduce them. Find other things to note here.

STRATEGIES TO PENETRATE INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

Exporting is one of the strategies you can use to penetrate international markets, thus expanding your business beyond the domestic market. Another is by focusing on quality. 

However, accessing primary export markets can be challenging due to various factors. Here's what you can do to surmount these challenges and penetrate the international market.

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