Nikky the HR Agony Aunt is back!!!!

Has it ever happened to you guys that you get so sucked up in the activities of those around you, your vision is temporarily put to one side? well it happened to me and two things that suffered were my blog and my website. Luckily I have been able to find some balance and I'm once again back in the swing of things when it comes to my blog and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this time I'm consistent.

It's been depressing to see articles go unwritten and comments go unanswered. So to my dear readers i can only say I'm sorry and assure you that I'm back. I'm back. I'm back.

Articles, events, press releases, question and answer sessions are coming.

So what have I been doing? as you may or may not know, I run an independent consultancy and two months ago, a client I respect and look up to, Jacqueline Farris of Musa Yar'Adua Centre, Abuja referred to me to a potential client. I made myself available thinking it would be a little side job but instead I received a lucrative, complex, tasking, and wonderful set of projects that introduced me to people I know love (and loath) allowed me to network with a group of people I had only previously dreamt of meeting, and allowed me buy things I had previously only dreamed of.

I learned powerful lessons in the last few months including:

1. Priorities everything or you end up doing nothing.

2. Always give your 100% in what you do

3. The right network, business partners, and support system can make or break you.

4. Know when to say yes to stressors at work/life and when to say a big fat giant NO

5. It's not every business lead you need to explore.

More on these lessons coming soon.

Ciao people!!

NEW POSTS COMING FROM NIKKY THE HR GURU

Aloha Readers!!

How have you all been this fabulous April? It's been really hectic for me. I’ve decided to take my career to the next level, put my money where my mouth is, and literally take my life by the horns including speaking at events and mentoring young folks. But something happened that didn't make me happy. I had no time to write. It seemed that every minute was occupied with activities and I realised I am no longer just busy, I am also busy being busy. So I am back. I refuse to stop writing and teaching over the Internet and I want to remain loyal to you my dear readers.

So I am back. With news, topics, events, training sessions, and even vacancies across Nigeria!

I have missed you all so much and i hope to hear from you all as the articles fill up my blog. And least I forget, I still will be providing HR news and articles. I will also be sharing business tips along with news, tips, articles, and trainings to improve the careers of employers, employees, and business owners out there.

Have a great week every body.

 

Succeeding In A Small Business - Take Care Of The Details

I can't count how many times I've met entrepreneurs (myself included) who feel like they must make a certain amount of money before they decide to formalise their business operations. After losing out on a couple of major jobs, I respected myself and re-branded. Why? Because just like you would never go shopping without a list, you should not be in business without a plan!! If you have made even one hundred thousand naira profit from your business idea, I implore you starting this weekend to take the following actions:

 1. Register your business - Look for a lawyer and register your business. Did you know cannot access certain funding and opportunities if your not registered with CAC? Now you do so go find a good lawyer and register your business.

 2. Brand your company - You can carve a niche for yourself as a consultant in your field but today start thinking about the services you want to provide Nigeria within the next fifty years and create a business name and logo. Hint: if you're stuck, go online and check out names/logos of companies doing what you want to do so you can create generate ideas in order to create your own unique brand

 3. Create a business and marketing plan - You will not succeed if you are jack of all trades unless you are a handyman. Decide on at least one service you'd like to do. Research what is available already in the market and find a way to do your thing differently. When this is done, create a 5 year business and marketing plan.

 4. Hire at least an intern - I have learnt the hard way that I can not be in ten places at once but you don't have too. Starting today, keep your eyes open for a young woman/man that can help you achieve your goals and objectives who is waiting to serve or just finished school. Set aside a stipend each month to cater for them and build a weekly plan of action for them. Hint: don't think you must do 9am - 5pm and kill your intern in the name of saving a naira. If you need them to work 12 hours a day, stick to that and work out a plan that is right for your business and interns. If you'd like help setting up an internship programme, please feel free to write me at insitefulsolutionsconsult@gmail.com

 5. Use your smart phone smartly - you may not be ready to get a website but you can open a twitter account or group on your blackberry.

 6. Get a mentor - find someone who is not risk adverse and beg if you have to so that they will find time in their busy schedule to provide you advice and listen to your problems. Even if this happens for 2 hours a month, if you receive sound advice, it will make a big difference before the year runs out.

 Ok readers, these are my top six tips for ensuring you increase your profit and build your business within the next seven months. Follow them and I guarantee success! If you need any help, please do not hesitate to contact me at insitefulsolutionsconsult@gmail.com Have a great evening everybody!

Vacancies in ICT Firms in Abuja

Good morning everybody, Insiteful Solutions, a premier recruiting firm is looking to hire senior professionals in two large ICT companies in Abuja for the roles of IT Manager, Sales & Marketing Manager, Head ICT projects, Technical Business Analyst, and Business Development Manager. To apply or for more information, please send your message/CV to cv@insitefulsolutionsconsult.com please spread the word as we do not charge candidates and there are no hidden fees. Regards, Nkoyo V Efretei Insiteful Solutions