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Plain-English guides on starting, running and growing a business in Nigeria.
Record keeping for small businesses: what to write down and how often
The four things every small business should record, a simple daily routine, and how to keep business and personal money apart.
1 min readHow to price your products: a simple method for small businesses
Work out your true cost, choose the margin you need, check the market and set a price that covers costs and leaves profit.
1 min readHow to calculate profit margin (and price your products so you actually profit)
Gross profit, net profit, margin and markup explained with naira examples, plus how to set a selling price that covers your costs.
1 min readInventory management for online businesses: how to track stock without losing money
How to organise products and variants, set reorder levels, count stock and avoid overselling when you sell on WhatsApp, Instagram and your own storefront.
2 min readHow to start a business in Nigeria: a practical step-by-step guide
From idea to first sale: validate your idea, register with the CAC, open a business account, price your products and keep records from day one.
2 min read