How Investors and Founders Misprice Early-Stage Startups — Practical Fixes for Better Valuations

How Investors and Founders Misprice Early-Stage Startups — Practical Fixes for Better Valuations

Why many early-stage startups dem misprice valuation Founders carry wrong signals Many founders set valuation from hope, not numbers. They pick figures base on gut or what social media dey show. The result: pre-money go high pass reality, or dem accept too-low offers because dem dey rush. This pattern dey cause premature dilution or failed…

The Art of Navigating Naira's Wobbly Dance: Strategies for Nigerian Business Resilience

The Art of Navigating Naira’s Wobbly Dance: Strategies for Nigerian Business Resilience

See, in Naija, business don’t just run, e dey dance. And this dance, especially when Naira dey do shakara, fit scatter even the strongest business if you no sabi the steps. When Naira Dey Do Shakara: Why E dey Happen? The Global Rhythm First things first, Nigeria no dey alone for this global economy. Market…

The Unseen Costs: Identifying and Mitigating Hidden Expenses in Small Business Operations

The Unseen Costs: Identifying and Mitigating Hidden Expenses in Small Business Operations

Starting a business is exciting. You’ve got the idea, the passion, and maybe even a solid business plan. But what about the expenses that sneak up on you? The ones that aren’t always obvious when you’re sketching out your budget? Many small businesses, especially here in Nigeria, find themselves blindsided by these “hidden” costs, which…

The Entrepreneur's Toolkit: Mastering the Art of Financial Forecasting

The Entrepreneur’s Toolkit: Mastering the Art of Financial Forecasting

Navigating the business world, especially in a dynamic economy like Nigeria’s, demands more than just a great idea and hard work. It requires a keen understanding of where your business is headed financially. This is where financial forecasting steps in – it’s not just about crunching numbers; it’s about painting a realistic picture of your…