The Refuge Firm is set to host the 2023 Ibadan Employability Summit themed “Land that job”, happening live in Ibadan. The Summit was borne out of a passion and need to help job seekers transition to gainfully employed persons and, in the process, change the Nigerian work culture. The full-day Summit is scheduled to hold […]
Did you know that writing is both a life skill and an essential business skill? How do you hone this skill? In today’s post, you will learn how to write to win. Write, Write and Write again! Let’s delve right in. Introduction Let me start by walking you through my day (now yesterday). I resumed […]
I have been thinking over the past few days about the term “consistency”, and I would like to share some of my thoughts with you in this write-up “Be Consistent”. What is consistency? I like this definition by Merriam-Webstar Dictionary. My Thoughts We often lose passion, fire, and sometimes faith when our results do not […]
Congratulations! You just graduated from University, you’ve completed your NYSC, and are ready to get into the world of work. My question to you is how prepared are you for the world of work? How do you position yourself for the job of your dreams? I know that for many, you created these wonderful pictures […]
Why is staffing the most important part of your business as an SME? A survey I was involved in some years ago revealed that the biggest challenge faced by SMEs in Nigeria is not capital, not markets but staffing! What makes the subject of staffing so important is the fact that getting the right people […]
The Business Model Canvas is the third conversation in our “How to Start Anything” series. In the first two sessions, we discussed how to start anything. First, we discussed your identity; you can’t give what you don’t have. Then, the critical WH questions help us frame our thoughts. Now that you’ve been able to answer […]
TIAC 3.0 was a hit! I will be discussing critical points from the conference on this blog. Lessons from the conference will no doubt spark an entrepreneurial revolution. Take these tips and put them to work. To your success! Tip 2 Ideas rule the world! Or do they? I’m sure many people are familiar […]
TIAC 3.0 was a hit! I will be discussing critical points from the conference on this blog. Lessons from the conference will no doubt spark an entrepreneurial revolution. Take these tips and put them to work. To your success! Tip 1 “Everybody has something…” This is one of my husband’s favourite phrases and he […]
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about exceptional people. What makes them exceptional? Why do they stand out? Life always happens! Whether we like it or not, life happens. Our response to life can either be proactive or reactive. The ability to be proactive is what sets exceptional people apart. The world just lost an […]
I remember back in secondary school, we were taught the “WH” questions. At the time it seemed like one of those English classes but now with the benefit of hindsight, I realize that some of the greatest questions start with one of the “WH” questions. In this post, we would be examining critical “WH” questions […]