MeeTing Point

The first basic instinct of any human creation is Survival. This instinct is one of the major reason people work. However in a country like Nigeria where the employment rate is very low, one begins to wonder how the youths who make up about 60% of the national population should survive in this country.

While a part of the general society believe that many youths are not “EMPLOYABLE” due to their lack of skills and intellectual capacity; the youths on their part feel that the society in itself have abandoned them and would prefer to recycle the same working population rather than employ fresh bloods.

Life Transformers Academy known for its desire to bring about positive change has decided to do something about the Employment issue. A One Day Conference tagged “MEETING POINT” is set to hold on Sat 12^th of July 2014 at RCCG, King Of Kings Parish, Agbara Ogun State. By 10am prompt.

This event would feature top professionals from key industries like Nestle Nig, Unilever Nig, P&G Company; as well as CEO’s of SME’s like Good Shepherd Konsult; De Oasis by Glimses Suites & Meals; and a few others. They will be on ground to enlighten and expose young job seekers on the requirements of the 21^st century employers.

School leavers, Under Graduates, Graduates, Youth Corpers and Those looking for better Job Opportunities will have the rare privilege of interacting personally with experienced employers of labor in a very friendly environment. 

Prospective participants are advised to come to the conference with their CV’s/Resume. For further details, Sponsorship or Participation, please call 0817-1168-742 or tweet @ltanig or simply visit www.lifetransformersacademy.org.  

Have You Met GREG?

Being a Nigerian is more than just being its citizen; it involves possessing its spirit and its true virtues. While many youths of this country have resigned to fate or keep clamoring for the government to give them jobs; Mr. Asenime Gregory a Graduate from the University Of Benin has decided to showcase his true Nigerian Spirit by being different. 

With a keen knowledge of business process; Mr. Asenime a young individual has decided to not talk of Nigeria's problem, but become a solution provider. This solution is expressed through the creation of his firm ORION EXPRESS COURIERS. Building on his experience as an understudy to various business tycoons and professionals; ORION EXPRESS is a firm that is set to meet the DELIVERY needs of Nigerians around the country. 

Speaking with the Media Director, Mr. Rayhamen Owen; ORION EXPRESS is set to bring fresh, creative and innovative ideas to the courier business in Nigeria. According to him, Time is a very important resource in human life; and the ORION EXPRESS team has made that one of its focal point. With a 24/7 Service Line and a SAME- DAY Delivery plan; we are truly ready to help our clients and customers meet seemingly impossible deadlines.

Mr. Asenime on his part is confident that with his team of young, vibrant and daring professionals; other courier services around the nation would be given a good run for their money.

Personally, I am so inspired by this guy’s boldness and business acumen. Wouldn’t it be nice to have more youths venture into unknown waters rather than everyone struggling to be a musician, comedian or Banker? *Just My thought sha*

Feel Free to Contact ORION EXPRESS COURIERS for your deliveries across Nigeria.

 Phone: 08167497054

E-mail: info@orionexpressng.com

Website: www.orionexpress.com

BBM: 75245DCA

FAMILY BUSINESS? BAD IDEA

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T DO BUSINESS

WITH FAMILY

      Life is a teacher, the more we live, the higher our chances of learning. The few years I spent on this earth are good enough to let me know that the biggest downfall of a man begins when he starts a business with family.  For the purpose of this piece permit me to define family as – Anyone who is closely knitted to another individual over a long period of time, and has access to the individuals public and private life.

      Many promising business have gone down the drain over the years because a naïve individual decided to bring FAMILY into the business. 

Quickly I will give you few reasons why you should NEVER allow family near your business.

1.       ABSENCE OF PROFESSIONALISM: Except you want to remain a small player in your business, you can never really achieve professionalism in a business that family is involved in. The term FAMILIARITY BREEDS COMTEMPT is better demonstrated in this regard.  A wife who addresses her husband as ‘HONEY’ at home may find it extremely difficult, if not impossible to refer to the same man as ‘BOSS’ or ‘SIR’ in the business environment. Any attempt for the Man who is the CEO of the company to correct his wife who happens to be the PRO or hold a lesser position in the company may lead to unnecessary friction on the home front.

2.       ACCOUNTABILITY ISSUES: Working with or for family can become very tiring when the issue of accountability arises. A younger brother who works with or for his older brother in a business may not be fully accountable because he believes his brother should TRUST him with the accounts. Searching for clarification from the younger brother may spring up issues of trust within the family; it becomes more complex when both individuals are from a polygamous family.

3.       PENALITIES: Intertwined with accountability is PENALITY. When laws are broken, or there happens to be a breach of contract, delivering a verdict on the accused or defaulter can indeed be a herculean task; especially in the African setting. How can a Man lock up his OWN BLOOD BROTHER in jail because he stole #50,000.? Yet the people forget that they business itself may not even be worth up to that.

4.       FAVORATISM: This is very common in many African businesses; upon retirement a man puts his first son in charge as the CEO, when there are better qualified MD’s that could effectively take over. This action in itself brings inner conflict in the organization, dividing the company into Pro New CEO, and team LOYAL to OLD MD’s. After a short while, the company folds up because of disunity. Having family in business can prevent the top organization from making the right decisions at times.

5.       SECURITY RISK:  90% of robbers always confess that they have an inside man that gives them information about their target. Who best to serve as an informant than your “Family”? We all know that the average African man is not happy about his brothers progress, so rather than work to increase his brother’s wealth, he is eager to bring the brother ‘DOWN’. Having a family know about your accounts, business deals, and expenditure is the fastest way to allow men of the underworld into your home.

     Conclusively the business world is a serious one, and to succeed, you must be able to draw the line between your BUSINESS and your FAMILY.  Understand that having a family is not a guarantee for building a successful business empire. Search for individuals with the best skills and qualifications to enhance your business.