Kwara1stson:
we can go into partnership

afroxyz:

Where poverty is rife betting flourishes just like ponzi because people want to get money very fast. Nigeria is very ripe for betting biz

Emotionss:
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On the food stuff business I don't really know much since I an relatively new to the business so I am not the right person to give advice on that.

I am still in the process of building my suppliers from benue,jos,bauchi,sokoto,abakilike, Gombe, Cross River, Anambra, Akwa ibom and Nasarawa state respectively. While my operational base will be in Port Harcourt. (God Willing)

ilemona4u:

Good day boss, we are into rice production from kano. kano state is about the only state in the north which produce locally made rice in large quantities which are almost same quality with foreign rice. the local governments foremost and well known for rice production include kura, bebeji bompai alhamsad and at very cheap prices....25kg @11,200 .50kg @ 22,200 . contact me sir on WhatsApp thru 08148680882 for pictures of our warehouses and products.Tanks

cayorday89:
You are very much on point @OP, this coming year I have decided to go into business after losing my job and I currently have like #800k, I want to go into foodstuffs buying and selling from other places to Lagos.. But the only obstacle I have now is how to get those products from other states at good prices.. Still making my research though and asking people around but only few are cooperating, foodstuffs like yam, rice, beans, garri, plantain, onions, palm oil, groundnut oil etc..

Nicklaus619:



I have established working business relationship with producers and companies in China, Taiwan, Italy and Japan, where I buy goods in bulk at a reduced price from them and waybilled to me, and I have established a network with konga, jiji and other e-commerce website where these goods will be advertised and sold,


It's a long process but we have gotten here so far, no be today we start the arrangee

But I go give you a break down later if you interested fo spread your tentacles, I want make money like it's blood money come 2021

Any other legit business way they pay am so diving in

jaybliss1410:

No problem bro. We gather dey. Let's exchange contact so we can rub things together come 2021

Vinesee:
Good write up. Anyway, I need advise from nairalanders who have been in business in Nigeria and know how business works. I live in America but frequent Nigeria very often. I have tried several business especially bringing used clothes to Nigeria, cosmetics like Irish spring soaps and others but the people I entrusted the business mismanaged it at onitsha but I have not giving up because I'm a strong believer that consistency to a purpose is the best match towards progress. Currently, I'm putting up a supermarket like shop, not big as supermarket but to at least start bringing in those American quality products, original products like Soaps, Doves, play soaps, Irish spring soaps etc. I have got a reliable person to be my assistant and I'm seriously committed now than before. Prices are a little high because of it's quality and originality but I hope that with time, we shall excel because there're people out there looking for where to purchase original products. Our focus is only American products for now. So please I need advise or suggestions on this. We will utilize social media platforms as marketing strategy to be able to reach wide range of customers. You can reach me privately via my email. Vinesee@Yahoo.com. Thanks guys

Nicklaus619:

Pm bro

AltarBoy1:
What am about to explain is based on my own personal experience and that of those around me. What worked or didn't work for me doesn't mean its applicable to others. You might try and succeed. But am only here to give my own experience. Sorry, this post is gonna be long.

The lesson I want us to learn here is for us to know that working in a firm (esp banks or offices where you stay indoor from 8am-5pm) that pays you less than #120k-#150k per month with little or no assurance that after 2-3 years, you will be Prayers promoted or salary increased is a waste of your youthful age, better you start nurturing any form of legal business that you can start and manage. In view of this, I will be making some detailed Analysis and CALCULATION as I put down my experience. The analysis and calculation is to show you how "small small" business that we neglect and take not to be profitable is actually better than having a monthly paid job.
I started working in the bank around first quarter of 2016. I was excited that I got a job, hoping to start contributing financially to my family. But before I proceed, let me take us back a little for a better understanding.

AltarBoy1:


YOur own personal opinion.

AltarBoy1:
Greetings to you all. I don't know if the subject of this post suits its body content, but all the same I hope that the message am about to pass meets you well.

Pardon my typos.... Typing long post isn't my thing.

Karleb:
I guess this is what they call the rat race.

OP, so why are you not taking the leap of faith of quitting your job?

zedman1:
I wanted to read and pass, then say in my mind that this is your opinion, that it worked or will work for you in the future but then I realised it's an advice you're giving not just me but the numerous people on this platform. To be candid bro, this is the worst advice I've read since the whole of this year.

LikeAking:


Lol.

Business is not easy for workers.

Am talking about the safest route for a worker.

AltarBoy1:
Same thing with me. Aside from the shop I bought in an outskirt city in FCT, I cant really say I have made progress over the past 5 years. But one will keep pushing ahead. As long as you are doing it now that you are yound and probably with a young family, you will make it.

Nicklaus619:
Thanks op, I have written and printed, my business plan, next is to register my company and kick off, I have worked for close to 8 years now after graduation, nothing very serious to show for it, I need to start my own business and nurture it to grow
Procrastination is what i have been entangled with over the years, but come 2021. I ain't doing that sh!t no more, I am taking a leap of faith come January, 2021 and hoping and praying things fall in place

CapodeCapouti:
Nice write-up, we need more of this on Nairaland. In life, always remember that they're two sides to a coin.

You keep talking about those who started business and are doing well now.

You should also know that there are thousands out there who towed that line and got their fingers burnt.

If you were married, and you started a business, someone like your wife could be the person on ground while you keep your job.

emmachukwu99:


Pls give me ur contact, mail address or phone.. I want to ask you something..

ilemona4u:

As far as rice is concerned, kano state is the only state here in the north where u can purchase in large quantities and best quality at very affordable prices. This is because it is about the only state in the north that have the highest number of local governments farming and processing rice. contact me on WhatsApp 08148680882 for more information and pictures from our warehouse.

LikeAking:


Workers dont have time 4 biz.

Most of dem cant run a biz due to work engagements.

They should build only houses with dia money and enjoy d house rents as land lords.

Rickbronz:
Op must have read the 20 laws of money, cos only a handful of people can think the way the op does. If you wish to become wealthy and still on a salary job, then Oyo is your second name.
If you are ready to start up a business that requires hard work and low capital but with a potential to change your life from where you are to where you want to be, feel free to contact me by sending a pm.

lekonso:
This is an inspiring write-up God bless you abundantly for this.

koolib:
The OP just gave a complete lecture on Financial Literacy. Good one and thumbs up

cayorday89:

True talk boss, I can relate, but she really wants to and it will be a joint venture for she and I but since such opportunities is not forthcoming, she is still sticking with her job and saving massively for it, in fact na me dey in charge of her savings, I am currently 30 and I am jobless, I have my plans with its own difficulties but with quite a good saving and some Lil investments in farming... And she knows all that cos we discuss a lot, like the proper recording and the drug expiry as she brings some home from work if it is close to expiry and they been unable to sell it before its expiry period, to market it to chemist in our area or for use at home before its expiry..

assinozick042:
if i can ask, were your location

ilemona4u:

Why don't u consider kano bro.. thats the heart of business in the north. only second to saying in Nigeria. l live in kano city and I know what am saying

cayorday89:

We are based in Lagos..

Nicklaus619:
Thanks op, I have written and printed, my business plan, next is to register my company and kick off, I have worked for close to 8 years now after graduation, nothing very serious to show for it, I need to start my own business and nurture it to grow
Procrastination is what i have been entangled with over the years, but come 2021. I ain't doing that sh!t no more, I am taking a leap of faith come January, 2021 and hoping and praying things fall in place