Charpell:
Mine is not actually business but freelanceing.

I quit my job as a solar engineer and started programming
I learnt programming January 2017, I didn't spend money on a school, just data and youtube. I also had great mentors because it wasn't easy. 6 months later I got into Andela as an intern and that was it.
An intern then was earning about a 100k, the good thing about Andela is that you can freelance while you do your 9-5 job, I was freelancing with Codementor and Upwork.
2 years coding professionally, I was able to earn from my 9-5 job and freelancing amounting to about 500k monthly.
I left my company around April to focus on freelancing, then covid struck, it affected everyone. I was jobless till October before I got a Job with a US firm that pays $31/hour, 40 hours a week.

The good thing about been a programmer is you can work anytime of the day, the market is not limited to nigeria as you can find job in anywhere in the world while working from home and finally you paid in dollars.

I don't know if this information is about business but I think everyone cannot do business. Besides Business is not limited to buying and selling, a skill you have can also do that, the most important thing is your bringing food to the table

HalpyBee:

Check my moniker

Hannania:
Quick questions.

1. Whats your stack? And if you were to change, what stack would it be.

2. You mean you earn $31/hr remotely here in Nigeria!! Wow

3. I'm considering enrolling to Stutern Graduate accelerator. Do you think its worth it.

Please reply My DM.

Ekugbeh:
ur contact

FuckAllTheMODs:
Using my other account to answer this question would have been better because I have a topic similar to this on it.
Reason being I once posted a topoc that hit the fp on how I can start a business with 200k last year or early this year, can't really remember sha.

Funny thing is that 200k x 2 is not even upto the money I spent in renting(the landlord insisted on a 4 years rent) and putting the shop in place for use.

I had a big challenge after setting up the shop for use, I already touched my business capital. Mehn, it gave me sleepless nights.

Little did I know God had a bigger and better plan for me.

In comparison to my earlier budget of 200k, what I have spent is in the million range.

It was made possible by God and my loved ones(family members and relatives).

Fast forward to this year, I started my business in October this year and it has been going well, although there are challenges e.g finance(money no dey do man)

Before I forget, about the profitability part, I can't say anything on that because any money I have I always use it to stock up for now, but it sure have profit.

Maybe with time I will start seeing the profit.

Gloriouspa:


Thanks for sharing your skill.

Brother, can you mentor me on programming with a fee?

You can contact me through my signature since I don't have your contact so we can work it out, thanks.

Dpharisee:
I am combining my business with 8-5 job and it has not been easy, my staff have made every effort to frustrate me, that's the greatest problem of business in Nigeria (getting trustworthy personell).
I have had to change staff at different times still they are not sincere, they just want to cheat the system even though I don't delay salary by even a day and I can't quit my job now to stay in the shop permanently.
I even engaged my brother to run the business it became worse as he won't give proper record, telling me how he sold on credit to customers and he started living large.

If you are not the one running the business directly day to day or don't have a strict line of control as a medium range organisation it's not very advisable to venture into it.

Saao:
how much was your starting capital?

cicikhemy:



Please, kindly give me your contact. I will like to have some convos with you.

Charpell:
Mine is not actually business but freelanceing.

I quit my job as a solar engineer and started programming
I learnt programming January 2017, I didn't spend money on a school, just data and youtube. I also had great mentors because it wasn't easy. 6 months later I got into Andela as an intern and that was it.
An intern then was earning about a 100k, the good thing about Andela is that you can freelance while you do your 9-5 job, I was freelancing with Codementor and Upwork.
2 years coding professionally, I was able to earn from my 9-5 job and freelancing amounting to about 500k monthly.
I left my company around April to focus on freelancing, then covid struck, it affected everyone. I was jobless till October before I got a Job with a US firm that pays $31/hour, 40 hours a week.

The good thing about been a programmer is you can work anytime of the day, the market is not limited to nigeria as you can find job in anywhere in the world while working from home and finally you paid in dollars.

I don't know if this information is about business but I think everyone cannot do business. Besides Business is not limited to buying and selling, a skill you have can also do that, the most important thing is your bringing food to the table

ehinmowo:


Sorry jawe! I was carried away ni. Yes. And I am throwing myself into it 100%.

jaelz:
Sup guys.

So I decided to share with you how I started my shoe business and how I was able to grow it to profitability, so I started out in 2016 by hiring a shoe maker and renting a shop, then I started engaging massively in social media marketing in 2017 and that was when the big break came for me. As we speak have sold over 1,700 pairs of shoes and the proceeds is what has been keeping me.

So guys lets help others know how we started and grew our business to profitability.

Erojepromise:


Nice how l wish someone can show me the way but as it is no one and it's not easy being a one woman army ... l just have a question to ask you ; is learning a programming skill difficult and expensive? l would really like to hear your answer Sir.

FuckAllTheMODs:
Using my other account to answer this question would have been better because I have a topic similar to this on it.
Reason being I once posted a topoc that hit the fp on how I can start a business with 200k last year or early this year, can't really remember sha.

Funny thing is that 200k x 2 is not even upto the money I spent in renting(the landlord insisted on a 4 years rent) and putting the shop in place for use.

I had a big challenge after setting up the shop for use, I already touched my business capital. Mehn, it gave me sleepless nights.

Little did I know God had a bigger and better plan for me.

In comparison to my earlier budget of 200k, what I have spent is in the million range.

It was made possible by God and my loved ones(family members and relatives).

Fast forward to this year, I started my business in October this year and it has been going well, although there are challenges e.g finance(money no dey do man)

Before I forget, about the profitability part, I can't say anything on that because any money I have I always use it to stock up for now, but it sure have profit.

Maybe with time I will start seeing the profit.

Charpell:


I use to mentor people for free via Whatsapp and Telegram but all my effort was wasted because they didn't appreciate it. I though them basic HTML, CSS and Javascript.
Mentoring is not easy, I would advice you make Youtube your best friend.

Gloriouspa:


Thanks for your prompt response. I will try the YouTube stuff, but I would have love the WhatsApp platform mentoring. I will appreciate you with something for your effort if you will have the time please, thanks. I needed to start something early next year as addition to my horticulture business.

Charpell:


Programming is not difficult but it takes time.
Learn me explain an anology
If you go to france today, you would want to learn a new Language to communicate with the community

Same thing happens to a computer, the computer is just a machine and for you to instruct it you have to learn the language. Javascript and python are beginner friendly language because it looks like english.

If you give yourself 3 months, 8 hours constant practice you will get a job, if you don't find I will show you.

Programming is not money expensive, its time expensive. I dind't pay a dime to anybody, just data on internet.

DisGuy:


Sorry, which part is inspiring....not seen anything on here...

Charpell:

Alright, I see your determination. I may consider opening a free mentorship slot come January.

If there is one thing I was though in Andela, is to give back knowledge and mentorship. If i can get 20 serious people with PC and are determined, I may just mentor for free again.

cc Hannania Erojepromise

Erojepromise:

Thanks for the input but for one to have experienced hands you need a laptop for practicals right? And if I want to start learning right away what platform can l reach out to and educate myself with?

Charpell:

Alright, I see your determination. I may consider opening a free mentorship slot come January.

If there is one thing I was though in Andela, is to give back knowledge and mentorship. If i can get 20 serious people with PC and are determined, I may just mentor for free again.

cc Hannania Erojepromise

Erojepromise:

oh that will be great Sir , l am hopeful with this information sir.. can l have more details on this tutoring

Charpell:

You can start with your phone, download SoloLearn and practice Javascript.
You are free to choose whatever language you want but why I mentioned Javascriopt is because that is my speciality.
You can even build projects with your phone, when you get a laptop then it becomes easy

Paxxcarl:
what business can i venture into to be earning 300k monthly from a capital of 3million naira
i have been buying real estates land and i’m down to my last 4million

Charpell:

I am not tutoring, i am mentoring. There is a difference

With tutoring, I gather a lot of people and I give things you should do per day. Everyone does it and learn together, because programming is hard, you are bound to be stuck but when you have 19 other learners doing the same thing, you learn faster get more info and move to the next topic after completing your tasks.

My class is fun and interactive, its like a family. There is no way you will lag when you see people completing there task

This is the method I have been using

Charpell:

I am not tutoring, i am mentoring. There is a difference

With tutoring, I gather a lot of people and I give things you should do per day. Everyone does it and learn together, because programming is hard, you are bound to be stuck but when you have 19 other learners doing the same thing, you learn faster get more info and move to the next topic after completing your tasks.

My class is fun and interactive, its like a family. There is no way you will lag when you see people completing there task

This is the method I have been using

Erojepromise:

thanks Sir l would like to know you better for easy access.l hope you don't mind that but can I have a means to reach you....

Dpharisee:
I am combining my business with 8-5 job and it has not been easy, my staff have made every effort to frustrate me, that's the greatest problem of business in Nigeria (getting trustworthy personell).
I have had to change staff at different times still they are not sincere, they just want to cheat the system even though I don't delay salary by even a day and I can't quit my job now to stay in the shop permanently.
I even engaged my brother to run the business it became worse as he won't give proper record, telling me how he sold on credit to customers and he started living large.

If you are not the one running the business directly day to day or don't have a strict line of control as a medium range organisation it's not very advisable to venture into it.

post=97325051:


You have started again

Charpell:

Alright people, I don't want to derail this thread,
if you want to join my whatsapp group https:///EvvZpju7T3FL0ZsDu7SYJZ

Erojepromise:

thanks but I can't join through this link it's not going through..

Charpell:

Alright, I see your determination. I may consider opening a free mentorship slot come January.

If there is one thing I was though in Andela, is to give back knowledge and mentorship. If i can get 20 serious people with PC and are determined, I may just mentor for free again.

cc Hannania Erojepromise