It is no longer news that the world has been working very hard to defeat the malicious Covid-19 that has been wreaking its devastating effects over the past months. There are currently about 1.8 million affected people worldwide and every facet of human interaction has been altered by the virus Read more…
Getting an alternative source of income is becoming pertinent as more and more people are getting plunged into unemployment due to the pandemic. Even if you are currently employed and would want to earn extra cash or you do not have an active job, there is always a way for Read more…
Ensuring your business has a strong web presence is a value that cannot be overemphasized because of its importance. Running a business is just a part of the wheel while ensuring that the business is easily noticeable online is another important part- both work hand in hand to help you Read more…
Online shopping has become a hobby for me and nothing has given me more satisfaction than searching for my needs online and getting them delivered to my doorstep. In fact, I have gotten so accustomed to buying online that I would gladly drive by stores, do some window-shopping and then Read more…
What is digital economy? Can you still remember the last time you bought an item physically? When was the last time you had to visit the bank to get your bank statement? As a seller or service provider, when was the last time you went through the stress of showing Read more…
Now is the time to take that business online With the digital economy firmly taking root in our everyday patterns of handling business, there is an increase in the need for businesses, either small or big to have an online presence. However, building an online presence is not only a Read more…
Online marketplaces like Fiverr, Jiji, Jumia, and Konga along with social channels like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp have made digital commerce a lot easier for buyers and sellers in Africa. However, one friction point that still exists is in the payment processes across these platforms. Typically, most marketplaces allow sellers Read more…
Does this sound familiar? You spend your time and money to meet a client at a bar, discuss their project, slave away to meet their deadline, only for them to “ghost” you when it’s time to pay!. You’ve sent invoices, texted, called, emailed and even threatened to take down the Read more…
In a country with a growing rate of access to the internet, Nigeria boasts of at least 10 new businesses springing up everyday online. By this I mean, not physical shops, just businesses that exist purely on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Some even go the extra Read more…
Online marketplaces seem to be all the rave right now. Essentially, a good marketplace gives buyers a range of choices in what they would like to buy, as well as giving sellers a variety of people to sell to. Entrepreneurs and freelancers in Nigeria have been able to circumvent the Read more…
