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Innovation for success: keeping up with the time

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By;    Nofisat Raheems "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man." - George Bernard Shaw Let's be honest: the quickest way to fall behind in this incredibly fast-paced, intensely competitive world of business is to remain motionless. You are aware of it. That uneasy sensation in the pit of your stomach that arises when a rival introduces something novel and daring compared to your previous offering? It's the market's way of saying that innovation is essential and not a choice. §   The Fear of Being Overlooked I'm speaking to you directly because you bear the responsibility for the future of your business. You put your all into your work, yet the world is always expecting more. It's exhausting, right? A decline in quarterly sales isn't the true threat; rather, it's the crippling fear of being obsolete. Having an eager...

Beyond Business Cards and Handshakes: The Influence of Networking

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 By: Nofisat Raheems                                                                              Networking platform  "You can’t do it alone. Nothing great was ever built in isolation." I'll tell you about Rolie. She had amazing ideas and an unwavering desire, yet she was trapped. Instead of running, her startup was crawling. She had the concept, the product, and the late hours driven by stubbornness and coffee. She lacked traction, though. She dragged herself to a small networking event one evening, fatigued and half-ready to quit. It wasn't the flashy kind—just a few people in a dimly lit cafĂ©—and she wasn't seeking clients or investors; she was simply trying to feel less alone. She met Daniel that evening. He wasn't ostentatious; he didn't give her a g...

Morning Habits of Prosperous Business Owners

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 By: Nofisat Raheems                                                                  Morning Habits of Prosperous Business Owners You're worn out. Not only physically, but also emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Before you've even had a sip of water, you're already feeling swamped, behind schedule, and scrolling through a screen that tells you what matters. Nevertheless, you have lofty goals. You want to create something significant. Clarity, momentum, and perhaps even some tranquility are what you're after. However, the reality is that your business will also be chaotic if your mornings are. Let's take care of that. This isn't just another sermon about productivity. This serves as a warning. Because the most prosperous business people wake up with purpose rather than just "getting up early." Th...