Hello nairalanders,

Does anyone live in Lekki and work in Marina?

Would you be willing to share a a cab daily to and from work?

Let me know if you are interested..Thanks a bunch!

newacca:
A single tree cannot make forest ~ Yoruba SW,Nigeria. 
I have been thinking about this idea for some time and I feel it's high time I started the call. A lot of entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere are meeting up and sharing great ideas and concept to support their business, living standard and betterment of the society. 

Networking is one of the key factors that contributes to success stories of SMEs, but it has been overlooked. Thanks to trade associations, chambers of commerce and some professional bodies that are still connecting businesses and professionals together.  In the recent times, young entrepreneurs and co-founders, especially the Techies are working, brainstorming, sharing ideas and gadgets together in a single space in their community ( co-working space or hub ). 

This is happening in major cities across the world, including Nigeria major cities like: Lagos, PH and Abuja; and it is really working out well for these guys. They are coming out with solutions to societal problems from logistics to food, from travel to retail, from photography to health. It also comes with its own result: financial reward, self-fulfillment and recognition.

 Though they pay their prices by denying themselves of some privileges while cooking ideas up, yet they achieved their goals and they are not resting on their laurels. They are still calling for more collaboration and networking through different start-up events, Labs, boot camps etc. 

THE CALL
I am calling on young entrepreneurs and aspiring founders in all areas: Tech, Agrobiz, Project mgt. Art, Media/Entertainment, Business savvies in Abeokuta (Ogun State) and it's environ to come together. Let's network to share ideas and support ourselves. 

We may not have it all together, but together we have it all. Bundle of ideas and concept are sitting as novels on our bookshelves /PCs only because we are not connecting with like-minds to share our dreams with. Someone somewhere might be feeling the way we feel and might be thinking the way we do. Let's meet.


WHERE DO WE GET STARTED?
Let us start by identifying ourselves here on Nairaland. We can start by simply sharing insight about our business(if you've started any)/area of business(es), role, other areas interested passion and hobby. 

Also, let us know if you are permanently based in the city, you shuttle around cities or you are planning to move to the city. 

... Then I'll start from myself:

Simply, I'm an Entrepreneur  
Founder at mybroadstreet.com (infact I dey find guest writer sef)
I shuttle between Abeokuta & Lagos but more attached to Abeokuta.  

*I started with Plumbing&Fitting + retail of sanitary/building materials. (Still doing this)

*I tried fashion: leather slippers with my own label (though not functioning anymore,but I'll invest on it later) 

*Technology gadget retail (I still do this, infact I met my supplier online)

Let me not bore you with the list,because it's long  

My area of business interest in the recent time is :

*AgroBusiness ( basic gardening knowledge taught in Pry.school )

*Printing ( ability to operate any technology machine with manuals)

*Interior design ( intermediate skill) .... Amongst other interest. 

*Food bank ( NON PROFIT )

Though, I am always doing research and ready to have formal knowledge in all these areas of interest. 
I've passion for art, sport and writing, which brought about my website, mybroadstreet.com where I share entrepreneurial and leadership experience. 

We can do it all together. Let's start!

I like the look of your broadstreet site

Hello, you need to specify the use very clearly. And the person or persons to lend you the money need to have your full details plus collateral. Just throwing in my two cents. Good-luck though!

Near Sangotedo or Lekki!!!!

email me at: grabandgostore@yahoo.co.uk

Christmas Shop now open!

Buy all your Christmas items to set up a pop-up Christmas shop or make amazing hampers with Christmas themes.

Get the following items all under 500naira!!!

Party Seasonal Flickering candles
Party Seasonal Holographic 3pk giftbag
Party Seasonal Holographic 1pk giftbag
Party Seasonal Merry Christmas Large gift bag
Party Seasonal Christmas wine bottle
Party Seasonal Christmas stocking - patchwork
Party Seasonal Christmas stocking - baby 1st Christmas (girl)
Party Seasonal Christmas stocking - baby 1st Christmas (boy)
Party Seasonal Christmas bear
Party Seasonal Christmas bear + mug
Party Seasonal Christmas mini cards
Party Seasonal 36 Christmas gift tags
Party Seasonal 4 Glitter droplets
Party Seasonal LED flickering light (white)
Party Seasonal LED flickering light (multi-coloured)

Prices are at WHOLESALE prices. Hurry Up whilst stock lasts!!!

email: grabandgostore@yahoo.co.uk

Christmas Shop now open!

Buy all your Christmas items to set up a pop-up Christmas shop or make amazing hampers with Christmas themes.

Get the following items in a LOT sale ONLY!!!

Party Seasonal Flickering candles
Party Seasonal Holographic 3pk giftbag
Party Seasonal Holographic 1pk giftbag
Party Seasonal Merry Christmas Large gift bag
Party Seasonal Christmas wine bottle
Party Seasonal Christmas stocking - patchwork
Party Seasonal Christmas stocking - baby 1st Christmas (girl)
Party Seasonal Christmas stocking - baby 1st Christmas (boy)
Party Seasonal Christmas bear
Party Seasonal Christmas bear + mug
Party Seasonal Christmas mini cards
Party Seasonal 36 Christmas gift tags
Party Seasonal 4 Glitter droplets
Party Seasonal LED flickering light (white)
Party Seasonal LED flickering light (multi-coloured)

Prices are at WHOLESALE prices. Hurry Up whilst stock lasts!!!

Shop C129, Ikota Shopping, Complex, VGC, Lagos

For full product list email: grabandgostore@yahoo.com

Clearance sale has begun on baby products, toys, beauty, home fragrances, IT add-ons. All items under N1K! Up to 70% off! 22-26th Oct, 10am - 6pm

Products are moving fast so hurry up and don't be disappointed!

All prices are at WHOLESALE prices

Shop C129, Ikota Shopping, Complex, VGC, Lagos

For full product list email: grabandgostore@yahoo.com

Clearance sale has begun on baby products, toys, beauty, home fragrances, IT add-ons. All items under N1K! Up to 70% off! 22-26th Oct, 10am - 6pm

Products are moving fast so hurry up and don't be disappointed!

All prices are at WHOLESALE prices

Shop C129, Ikota Shopping, Complex, VGC, Lagos

For full product list email: grabandgostore@yahoo.com

Thinking of a new business to start? Why not start a thousand naira store today. All you need is a good location, and let your prices speak for its self.

Why not stock-up for the Christmas season with lights, cards, mugs and teddy bear.

Come to clearance sale on baby products, toys, beauty, home fragrances, IT add-ons. All items under N1K! Up to 70% off! 22-26th Oct, 10am - 6pm

All prices are at WHOLESALE prices

Shop C129, Ikota Shopping, Complex, VGC, Lagos

For full product list email: grabandgostore@yahoo.com

Grab is currently selling some UK brands below 5K

email for a full product list: grabandgostore@yahoo.com

an email has now been sent to you with an attachement

you should have now received an email with the requested list

Hampers can be very profitable during the gifting periods like Christmas. The key thing here is presentation and a good customer base. So places like banks would be a good place to get a large number of clients in one place. Also the actual baskets need to be well made, preferably woven ones look more bespoke. And think about coloured papers to put into the basket, clear wrapping cellophane, tidy ribbon and you should be able to make your first hamper.

Hamper ideas
*food*
*toiletries*
*men*
*women*
*fruits*
*gadgets*
*household*

Good-luck and go wild

There's a CLEARANCE sale on baby products, toys, beauty, home fragrances, IT add-ons. All items under N1K! Up to 70% off! 22-26th Oct, 10am - 6pm

All prices are at WHOLESALE prices

Shop C129, Ikota Shopping, Complex, VGC, Lagos

For full product list email: grabandgostore@yahoo.com

https://www.nairaland.com/1483100/clearance-sale-all-items-under

Ok for the interview coaching, it could be charged per hour or half an hour. Maybe N2.5ph.

On another note - this can also be extended to interviews for loans, business partners, visa etc (just thinking out loud)

I'd be great at interview coaching

Clearance sale on baby products, toys, beauty, home fragrances, IT add-ons. All items under N1K! Up to 70% off! 22-26th Oct, 10am - 6pm

All prices are at WHOLESALE prices

Shop C129, Ikota Shopping, Complex, VGC, Lagos

For full product list email: grabandgostore@yahoo.com

The male dominance is shown here as a group of women were refused entry to listen to music at a hotel because a man did not chaperone them. You can read this piece titled 'Single Ladies are Prostitutes' http://ijescorner.tumblr.com/post/64007899016/single-ladies-are-prostitutes

perhaps it should have been titled "what's your best feature?" LOL

@ndukwejoe - when did you last help someone? And how did they repay you?

Taken from ijescorner - http://ijescorner.tumblr.com/

According to Mr Fashola and his Lagos State all single ladies are out to solicit men. So be warned if you happen to be in an event unaccompanied….you may find yourself bundled into a police van and fined for prostitution.

This may seem like a far-fetched regime in Saudi Arabia or a tale from the 1920’s. Had it been either, it may have been an easier pill to swallow. At least then one would know the social expectation of women clearly defined. Not here in Lagos where it’s an unsaid rule. Single women who want to enjoy Jazz with their female friends can quickly evaporate that idea! Live concert at a hotel is also a no-no.

To enjoy the more cultured Lagos lifestyle, a group of ladies are expected to steal, borrow or grab a male companion. It’s even accepted that the man can invite as many prostitutes as he pleases. But a single lady has as much access as an ‘exit sign’!

This is not a misguided view of Lagos…on Friday evening my cousin, her friend and I were getting ready for a night out with a male friend. But at the last minute, he was unable to make it. Seeing as were already dressed (MODESTLY); there was no need to cancel the plan all together. Had we known, we would have gladly done so to save the shock. But then again its better that we faced this archaic rule early on in my discover Lagos campaign.

We began our journey from Lekki to Four Points Sheraton (but I’d like to call it Four Point Shiterton) passing Lekki toll-gate. We arrived within 10 minutes and gingerly parked at the outside parking lot.

Still filled with excitement of hearing live music at the rooftop. We approached the gate. At the entrance, we were greeted by the doorman who enquired “are you ladies meeting somebody”

The question was a tad harassing but it was simply brushed off

"No" Nancy replied

"Where are you going?" he continued

"To hear live music at the roof-top"

"So you’re here by yourselves"

"Are you alright?" I had to be sure!

He couldn't make out what we were doing there, nor could we make out why all the questions were being asked.

"It’s on the second floor" he had accepted defeat

The lifts were a few metres away being guarded by a large female attendant.

"Where are you guys going?" she questioned.

"Rooftop" I answered

"Are you guys meeting anyone there?" this question again?

"No" Amaka my cousin added

"I’m sorry, we don’t allow single females up" For a split second, there was an unsaid wave of charge that raged between the three of us.

Continue reading at - http://ijescorner.tumblr.com/post/64007899016/single-ladies-are-prostitutes

Taken from ijescorner - http://ijescorner.tumblr.com/

A few weeks ago I was enthralled in a conversation with my cousin and sister. And this topic popped up.

“my selling point is my boobs” my cousin replied

“and your selling point aunty Ngozi is your bum” at which point they both laughed and then all eyes were on me

“what’s your selling point Ije?” for a while I hesitated not because I couldn’t find anything nice to say about myself, but it was more that I needed to pinpoint the extra factor that makes me unique.

“my smile” I replied eventually, at which they both gave each other curious looks.

“oh come on…” my cousin was pushing for more

“ok fine, I guess my selling point is my energy” I added

By now they were both getting annoyed as if I was not trying to participate in the conversation. But the honest truth is my selling point is my energy and my youthfulness.

I may not have the biggest breast, or biggest bum, or the longest legs. But I can definitely carry the cup for ‘youthfulness’. In a country where bigger is better, I can live with what I have.

With over 7.1 billion people in the world, we may at times feel lost in translation. And begin to look at others for what we think they have. But we must also look at the good in us, there’s something special you have that they do not. In each of us there is that thing that makes us unique from anyone else.

It does not have to be a physical attribute; it could be your character, your brain, your creativity.

Task of the day: I challenge you to take 5 minutes out of today and write a list of your 5 best qualities. Then rank them in order of 1-5. 1 being the best of the best!

Here’s my list

Energy
Youthfulness
Smile
Good listener
Optimist
(sneaky number 6. Good with words)

Have an amazing day

Ije

I spotted this blog which I think is going to blow up big in 2014.

Check it out on - http://ijescorner.tumblr.com/

Wouldn't it be good to share our new finds in the world of blogger-space.

What new blog have you spotted?

This is a light-hearted blog to release the masses from their secrets. Kindly pay a visit as she navigates through her 1st post.

http://hushnaija..com/

Hi Guys,

My very good friend has started a blog style in which she's hoping to share her secrets and encourages you to share yous too.

This is a light-hearted blog to release the masses from their secrets. Kindly pay her a visit as she navigates through her 1st post. She mentioned later down the road, there'd be prize wining etc

http://hushnaija..com/

Ciao BON

I thought about starting a thousand Naira store. And I was interested to spot a thousand Naira store called Grab in Ikota Shopping Complex, VGC, Lagos.

Inside I saw all sorts of bargains in the store from kids dolls, to portable light bulbs. But when I got to the perfume section, I notice these were 3,000 naira. When I asked why these were 3,000 naira, the sweet and polite owner told me that when she first opened back in December it was called Grab any item @ N1000, but she was being inundated with requests of getting some perfumes. So she did, but of course she could not sell these at 1000 naira! So she quickly changed her concept to Grab 123 (Discount Store). Smart move to notice what the customers were wanting and adapting whilst still being affordable!

Before I knew it I spent like 5k in the shop. I picked up a kids tutu skirts for only 1,000, which was by the way being sold in other shops for 3,500! Also picked up a lovely perfume and facial wipes. All in all it was happy surprise.

I still might start the store, but I need some feedback if you really think I could succeed with selling all items at 1,000 naira?