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Dear ,Hi! How're you doing? It's the beginning of the second quarter of 2023. Wow! The first quarter went by so fast. If you didn't achieve your business goals in the first quarter, don't stress over them! We understand that one of the things that might have hindered you from achieving your goals is financing. To help you access this for business growth, we spoke with Sarah Ogbewey, an entrepreneur who has secured funding from several grantmakers, including the United States Embassy and Diplomatic Missions, through grant writing. 

OUR RESOURCES

Managing Nigeria's Debt Portfolio

Nigeria’s economy is in a dire situation due to poor debt management and a constant rise in inflation. To revive the economy, the government may need to take these two steps. Find out how. 

Leveraging Storytelling for your Pitch

Compelling storytelling is often the underlying magic when pitching to investors. It has to be genuine, backed with data and linked to the WHY of your business. Learn how to leverage it here.

Emotional Intelligence for Founders

Entrepreneurship isn’t only about selling your products or services, it’s also about being emotionally intelligent; effectively managing your team. So, how do you do this? Learn how here.

How To Select the Right Investors

The first thing to remember is that the role of your investor is to provide the expertise, network, and investment to make your business sustainable and scalable. Here are other things to note. 

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