Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels.com As the year winds down, businesses often focus on sales, budgets, HR matters, and holiday plans. Yet one area that quietly determines how smoothly you’ll operate in the new year is legal housekeeping. Carrying unresolved legal issues into a new year is like carrying over unbalanced books. Before long,… Continue reading Year-End Legal Housekeeping: The 12 Checks Every Nigerian Business Must Complete Before December Ends
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Left a Business Behind in Nigeria? Bring It Back to Life from Anywhere
Photo by Mizuno K on Pexels.com Leaving Nigeria does not mean leaving opportunities. Many Nigerians who move abroad for work, studies, or personal reasons often abandon businesses they once ran or started, assuming they can always return. The reality is that these dormant businesses, if not properly maintained, can accumulate liabilities, lose value, or even… Continue reading Left a Business Behind in Nigeria? Bring It Back to Life from Anywhere
How Nigerians in the Diaspora Can Structure Businesses in Nigeria Without Stress.
Photo by Mizuno K on Pexels.com Leaving home does not mean leaving opportunities behind. For many Nigerians living abroad, the dream of building or expanding a business back home is alive and strong. The reasons are clear: Nigeria remains Africa’s largest market, with over 200 million people, growing digital adoption, and untapped opportunities across industries.… Continue reading How Nigerians in the Diaspora Can Structure Businesses in Nigeria Without Stress.
Legacy and Leadership: Why Nigerian Family Businesses Must Prioritise Company Governance.
Did you know that over 70% of family businesses in Nigeria fail to survive the second generation? Imagine a thriving family business, built over decades, with siblings, cousins, and children all playing active roles. For years, the business flourished, but after the founder passed away, the question of leadership quickly became a source of conflict. … Continue reading Legacy and Leadership: Why Nigerian Family Businesses Must Prioritise Company Governance.
Dear Nigerian Startup: SAFE, Convertible Notes, or Equity? Choosing the Right Fundraising Tool.
Raising capital is one of the most defining decisions for a startup founder. But beyond finding investors, the structure of the fundraising matters just as much as the money itself. The wrong instrument can create governance headaches, distort ownership, or even scare off future investors. For Nigerian startups, several types of tools dominate early-stage fundraising… Continue reading Dear Nigerian Startup: SAFE, Convertible Notes, or Equity? Choosing the Right Fundraising Tool.
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