Ideas Festival, March 24 to 29 (2009)Brisbane, Australia

From March 24 to 29 (2009), the State Library of Queensland will be the hub of conversation, innovation and participation. The Ideas Festival will bring leading thinkers, innovators, young people, students and the general community together to celebrate and debate ideas that matter.Ideas to action is the motto of the Ideas Festival as it looks for new ideas and creative solutions that will emerge as tools for a richer life.

A marketplace of ideas from every creative field, the festival will show how innovation, creativity and collaboration across disciplines can create a brighter future.

Taking place as part of Queensland’s 150th celebrations, the Ideas Festival examines:

• Innovation and Invention

•Design and Development

• Ecology and Ethics

• Advocacy and Action

• Self and Society

The group’s discussion board offers you a chance to get involved in the conversations - starting now. Then bring your ideas to festival events and share them with guests including:

Innovation and Invention:Helen Greiner - inventor of the ROOMBA® robot vacuum

Design and Development:Charles Landry - international authority on city futures and the use of culture in city revitalisation

Ecology and Ethics:Chris Jordan - world-renowned photographer and environmental activist

Advocacy and Action:Geoffrey Robertson (QC) - human rights lawyer, academic, author and broadcaster

Self and Society:Peter Singer – bioethicist, philosopher and

for futher info, contact:

authorinfo@ideasfestival.com.ahttp://www.ideasfestival.com.au/

International Writers Festival 9 – 14 March 2009 ,South Africa

The Centre for Creative Arts (University of KwaZulu-Natal) will host the 12 th Time of the Writer, international writers' festival from 9 to 14 March 2009.

Principal activities take place each evening at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, University of KwaZulu-Natal , Durban . International and local authors will read from their work and be interviewed by selected hosts, followed by discussions with the audience. Additional daytime activities – including school visits – will take place in and around Durban . The full programme will be announced in mid-February.

A central focus of the festival is to encourage reading and writing, particularly among the youth. Time of the Writer invites learners to begin submitting material for the short story writing competition to be held in conjunction with the festival.

Learners are invited to engage creatively with a theme of their choice.Please make your submissions by no later than MONDAY, 16 FEBRUARY and our judges will then make the final selection.

Please note that entries must be fictional stories and not critical essays. A maximum of 5 pages (preferably typed) are to be written in either English, Zulu or Afrikaans. Illegible entries will not be considered .

Winners will be awarded cash prizes and given complimentary tickets to attend the festival, where they will be handed their prizes. Winning entries will be displayed in the theatre foyer throughout the festival.If you are a learner and would like to be involved in this competition - submit your stories, together with your name and contact details, your school's name, teacher's name, and your school telephone number to the Centre for Creative Arts.

Entries may be hand delivered to the Centre or faxed to 031 260 3074 or posted toCENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTSUNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALDURBANSOUTH AFRICA

For Details see url below

http://www.cca.ukzn.ac.za/Time_of_the_writer.htm

Basola A. Victor

BASH Concepts International

TEN RULES FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS IN THE YEAR 2009

TEN RULES FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS IN THE YEAR 2009


Thank God for a successful year that is come to an end and as we hope to cross into the Year 2009, with high hopes, dreams and aspirations it is pertinent that we enter into the next Year ready, prepared and Strategically positioned.Today, I will be sharing on ten rules for Business Success that will help as a chart and a guide as you sail along.

1. Find a human need and meet it. It is the surest path to wealth. Meeting that need should fall in line with your passion. Only passion, true passion can give you the needed drive to overcome the hurdles on your path to wealth and success.

2. Always Sharpen your Axe (Increase your ability to earn). You will be paid in proportion to how much you know and the application of what you know to solving people’s problems.

3. Learn everything you need to set sail in your business. It saves time and money

4. Value and always SATISFY your Customer, without them you have no business.

5. Have a Business Plan no matter how small you intend to start. Only a Mud House is built without a Plan and I believe that’s not the kind of Business you are grooming.6. Always give good and quality goods and services to your customers; else they won’t come back and they will tell people who will tell more people about your low quality products and Vice versa. Quality speaks volumes and your customers will become your mobile adverts.7. You don’t want to start with credit facilities that will tie down your capital and cripple you from the outset.8. Shout it loud and tell more people about your business. Marketing can never be too much for your business.9. Seek new ways to improve your business idea. Men needs new ways of doing things, Fascinate them and they will keep coming.10. Do not use your business to keep unskilled family members engaged; else they will turn your business into family meeting.

Till we meet again,
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
About The AuthorBasola A. Victor is a Marketing Expert and a Business Consultant. He is the CEO of BASH Concepts International, a Business Solutions Firm dedicated to becoming a one-stop source for overall Business Development.

CONTACT
P: +234-0703-5121-346
E: bashconcepts@yahoo.com
W: www.basolavictor.blogspot.com

JOB OPENING IN SHELL NIGERIA

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited

Systems & Assets Standards Adviser
Job ID: F17766
Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Shell companies have been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 39 countries and employ approximately 19,000 staff (not including contractors).

This is a technically challenging work environment characterised by a continuing need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.

The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of Nigeria’s petroleum industry. It has the largest acreage in the country and produces some 43 per cent of the nation's oil.The company's operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an area of around 31,000 square kilometres. SPDC has more than 6,000 kilometres of pipelines and flowlines, 87 flowstations, eight gas plants and more than 1,000 producing wells.The company employs some 5,000 people directly, of whom 95 per cent are local employees. Another 20,000 people are employed indirectly through the network of companies, which provide supplies and services. Together with its Joint Venture Partners, SPDC produces an average of 1 million barrels of oil per day.Our mission is to be the operator of first choice in Nigeria through a commitment to strong economic performance and every aspect of sustainable development.

We’re currently looking to recruit a Systems and Assets Standards Adviser to join us in Port Harcourt.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you’ll support implementation of baseline security performance criteria, including all physical protective measures and facility security plans.

We’ll also expect you to:·
Conduct internal security audits to ensure baseline security performance criteria are met· Provide technical assistance and operational support to the security departments·
Ensure minimum levels of technical competence for all systems operators·
Develop and implement technical post orders for all systems operators.

Requirements:

With a good knowledge of the Exploration & Production business and an understanding of the local environment, you’ll be able to assimilate complex data, define objectives and deliver clear results using available resources.A methodical planner with an eye for detail, you’ll be capable of ensuring compliance with specific standards. We’ll also expect you to have the ability to network with Area Security Advisers and industry counterparts, and influence key customers.Application Deadline: Wednesday 17 December 2008Number of Vacancies: 1Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy which sets out, the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.'Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer'.

SEND YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE

JOB OPENING IN AIM GROUP LTD NIGERIA

Applicants are invited from qualified and experienced candudates Nationwide and West-Africa to fill the following positions:

JOB TITLES

1. ACCOUNTANTS

2. ACCOUNT OFFICERS

3.INVENTORY CONTROLLER

REQUIREMENTS

1. ACCOUNTANTS/INVENTORY CONTROLLER

* Age between 22-35 years

* A first degree/ its equivalent in Accounting

* Must be a member of a recognized proffessional accounting body e.g ICAN, ICAEW, ICMA

* Adequate post-qualificatio experience in professional practice environment is essential

* Highly numerate with excellent communication skills

* Highly credible with high ethical standards

* Proficient in the use of the computer* Ability to work with minimal supervision2. ACCOUNT OFFICERS

* Age between 22-27 years

* A first degree or its equivalent in Accounting from a reputable insitution with a Minimum of 2nd Class Upper credit

* Experience in proffessional practice is a plus

* Highly numerate with excellent communication skills

* Highly credible with high ethical standards

* Proficient in the use of the computer

* Ability to work with minimal supervision

NOTES

All applications to be submitted along CV's to job@aim-consultants.com, or P. O. BOX 516 Marina, Lagos.

All Applications must be received not later that Two (2) wekks of this publicationsOnly candidates who meet these minimum requirements need apply

Basola A. VictorCEO, BASH Concepts International

+234 (0) 703-5121-346

How to Get Paid to Write and Earn Residual Income with Your Writing

Writers can make a nice living writing online. Freelance writers can not only earn direct income and upfront payments for their work, they can also earn residual income. Both direct payments and residual income have their benefits.Writing for the web isn't like writing for print.

Print markets pay more and those that have previously written for print might be intimidated or offended by the differences in pay for web writing. Writing for the web can actually bring in more income than print writing, over a period of time, for the same article, where the print article would be a one time payment.If you are looking for a one time payment for your writing on the web, there is always a market for writers to write and sell their work.

There are many clients who will outright purchase your work, some that will simply pay for using your article, some who will give you a byline, and some that won't give a byline.

A good place to check for daily freelance writing jobs is Deb Ng's Freelance Writing Gigs at http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com.

Often however, a client will want full rights to the article or articles. In the past, this was known as selling away your copyright. Today, it's better known as ghostwriting. The problem with this type of writing is that once you sell it, it's no longer yours. You can't claim it, use it as a sample, make any further profit from it, etc. It belongs legally to the one you sold it to, even if you wrote it for a mere $5 fee. Some see no problem with this. Some see it as selling yourself very short.

CURRICULUM VITAE OF BASOLA VICTOR

CURRICULUM VITAE/ RESUME



OF



BASOLA AYODELE VICTOR
(msp, maces)

CAREER VISION

A world-class and result-laden career in the application of Winning Business Ideas supported by cutting edge marketing strategies for the overall Business Development and Turn-around of Individuals, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Corporate Bodies, Institutions, Nation-States, Regional Entities and the International Community.

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

NAME: Basola Ayodele Victor
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
DATE OF BIRTH: September 26th 1986
STATE OF ORIGIN : Ondo State
MARITAL STATUS: Single
LANGUAGES: English and Yoruba


2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

(i) Omo-Olu Nursery and Primary school Ile-Ife Osun State . (1988-1992)
(ii) Chinkelly, Nursery and Primary School, Warri, Delta State . (1992-1995)
(iii) College of Education , Demonstration Secondary School , Warri, Delta State .(1996- 2002)
(iv) Delta State University , Abraka, Delta State , Nigeria BSc (Hons), Biochemistry. (2003-2007)


3. SELECTED CONFERENCES PROGRAMMES AND COURSES ATTENDED:


(i) Vision and Leadership challenges for the Nigerian Youth
(Junior Chamber International, Delsu Abraka Collegiate.) September, 2006

(ii) 8 Streams of Multiple Income (Benson & Edwards, Lagos )
July, 2006

(iii) Effective Public Speaking (Nigerian Speakers Institute, Lagos )
December, 2006

(iv) Life After Graduation; What To Do When The Job Is Not There (The Youth Entrepreneur. Delsu, Abraka) September, 2006


(v) 7 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders
(Bash Concepts International)
May, 2007


(v) Undergraduate Business Conference
Centre for Entrepreneurship and Development Research University of Nigeria , Nsukka.
July 2007
(vi) Effective Leadership Skills
(Leadership Empowerment Movement Worldwide) July, 2007

(vii) Delsu Leadership Conference
First Born International in conjunction with;
Student Affairs, Delta state University, Abraka, Delta State .
October, 2007
(viii) Rebranding Nigeria- The role of the Nigerian Youth.

Junior Chamber International, Delsu, Abraka Collegiate Chapter.
November, 2007
(ix) Starting Your Own Business

BASH Concepts International, Abraka, Delta State , Nigeria .
March 15th, 2008

(X) Small Business Solutions (A one Month Certficate Course on Entrepreneurship and Business start-Up)
September 6th – October 6th 2008
BASH Concepts International, Abraka, Delta State .


4. SHORT PROFILE

Basola A. Victor is an Author, Marketing Expert and Business Consultant. He is presently the CEO of Bash Concepts International, a Marketing Expertise and Business solutions firm dedicated to become a one stop source for overall business development. He is young, dynamic and quick to express His passionate belief in the Human Resource Potentials that Nigeria possesses and He has expressed this at various local, national and regional fora through his speaking opportunities with over 400 audiences over the years.
He is a dynamic, entertaining and highly sought-after speaker, his dynamic influence in the area of Leadership, Business Start- Up, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Youth Empowerment is Unrivaled.
He has authored four soon to be published books including “60 Business Ideas You Can Do With Little or No Money”, and “How To Sack Your Dad”.
He writes for different Newspapers and Magazines including, Pointer Newspapers, Society Mail Newspapers, Soaring Standpoint, The Enthusiasm Magazine, Beacon of Wisdom Magazine, e.t.c

5. CORE EXPERIENCE

(i) National Association of Nigerian Students, Delta State University , Abraka Delta State .
(Executive Secretary) 2006-2007

Responsibilities

·Handling of correspondence, files and important documents.
·Effective recording of meeting proceedings and liaising with other cultural organizations on campus for maximum success.

(ii) Living Water Campus Ministry, Delsu Abraka.
(Technical Director) 2005-2007


Responsibilities

· Handling all musical and technical instruments of the fellowship; maintenance, repairs as well as making it available for use as and when due.

(iii) Orile-Agege General Hospital , Lagos
(Industrial Trainee) 2006-2007
Responsibilities

· Carrying out relevant laboratory test using aseptic techniques and making results available to the Head of Department for scrutiny and eventual release to patients.

(v) National Speakers Institute, Lagos
(Public Relations Officer) Jan 2006- December 2006

Responsibilities

·Corporate branding and packaging of the speakers Institute.
·Organizing press Reviews, conferences and correspondence withy other institutes and corporate bodies alike.


(vi) Undergraduate Business Conference (UBC)
(Action Partner, Delsu) March 2007 – Date

Responsibilities

·Corporate marketing, publicity and coordination of students of delta State University , Abraka to participate in the Business Conference.

(vii) Emical Nigeria Limited, Warri, Delta State .
(Marketing Consultant) June 2007-September 2007

Responsibilities

·Training and sales coaching for marketers and sales staff of the company.
·Corporate Restructuring and branding of the company.

(viii) Lian_Syl Kreations Warri, Delta State .
(Marketing Consultant) June 2007-September 2007

Responsibilities

·Strategic Planning, Branding, Publicity, Corporate Restructuring and Fund raising for the Warri Fashion show

(ix) The Youth Entrepreneur Nigeria , DELSU, Abraka.
(President) 2005- December 2007



Responsibilities

·Administration, Development, strategic planning and organization of human resources.
·Visioning and expansion of the youth empowerment NGO


(x) BASH Concepts International, Abraka, Delta State .

(a) (Marketing Manager) March 2005-September 2005

Responsibilities

·Corporate branding, Market penetration and Business Development.

(b) (Manager) September 2005-March 2006

Responsibilities
· Visioning, Strategic Planning and Turnaround Management
·Staff Development and Training
(c) Principal Consultant / CEO March 2006-Date

Responsibilities

·Human Capital Development and Financial Restructuring
· Visioning, Business Development and Image Management
· Corporate Planning and Repositioning

(XI) OYENIYI O. L (Mrs.)
Public Relations Officer, Delta State University , Abraka, Delta State .

(Personal Assistant) August 2006-Date

Responsibilities

·Branding and Corporate Assistant

·Image Management and Business Development


(XII) POINTER NEWSPAPERS, ASABA DELTA STATE

GUEST COLUMNIST
July, 2008 till september 2008.

Responsibilities

Creation and Management of a Business Column Tagged “Small Business Solutions” every Thursday.

(XIII) SHELL Nigeria Eploration and Production Company (SNEPCO)

FINOPS VENDOR MASTER DATA TEAM MEMBER

October 2008- (Ongoing) Six Months

RESPONSIBILITIES
· Liasing with vendors and reporting back to the vendor sservices division.
· Entering and updating relevant data on vendors into the database using Ms word excel.
· Public relations and convincingly getting data from vendors.


6. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

·Anti Oxidant effect of Xylopia Aethiopica on Cycas induced Cancer in Rats, December 2007. Department of Biochemistry, Delta State University , Abraka Delta State .

·Pathophysiology of Type II Diabetes Mellitus; Impaired Insulin secretion Vs Impaired Insulin Sensitivity, September 2007. Department of Biochemistry, Delta State University , Abraka Delta State .

7. BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS:

·6o Business Ideas You Can Do With Little Or No Money
Unpublished

·How To Sack Your Dad.
Unpublished

·Author of several articles published in National and International Magazines, E-zines and Publications archived at www.basolavictor.blogspot.com


10. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS/COMMITTEES

(i) Member, Alliance of Change Empowerment Speakers (aces) Nigeria (ii) Member, Nigerian Speakers Institute.
(ii) Member, Young Action Partners For Change (YAPD)


11. INTERESTS

Writing, Public Speaking, Traveling, Drumming, Strategizing and Driving
12. PERSONALITY TRAITS:

Amiable Social Disposition
Excellent Communication skills
Good Marketing Skills
Strong drive for Achievement and Result
Nose for Opportunities
Loves Challenges

13. REFEREES

1. Mr. G. O. Ossai

Director, Bank-Link Technologies, Port Harcourt


2. Uju Onyechere
CEO, Benson & Edwards, Lagos
National President
Toast Masters International (Public Speaking School)

3. Oyeniyi O. L (Mrs.) (FINHR, MNIM)
Public Relation Officer.
Delta State University , Abraka, Delta State .
4. Mr Festus Isichei
General Manager
Pointer NEWSPAPERS, Asaba, Delta State Nigeria

*Contact of referees available on request


14. Contact Address and Phone Nos:
C/O

BASH CONCEPTS INTERNATIONAL
Suite 001 , Elshaddai House Off Umono Rd. Abraka
Delta State , Nigeria
(+234) 07035121346, 08078957783
bashconcepts@yahoo.com
www.basolavictor.blogspot.com

BASH CONCEPTS INTERNATIONAL (CUSTOMER PROSPECTUS)

BASH CONCEPTS INTERNATIONAL

Bringing Your Imagination To Life


CUSTOMER PROSPECTUS

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Mission is to become a world class Company providing quality Marketing and Business Consultancy Services in order to meet the need and taste of our various clientele without prejudice to Ethics of the noble profession thereby bringing our clients imagination to life.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
1.
Quality Comes First


We have passion for our clients and their business. They are the reason for our existence and we do not compromise with quality.

2.
Clients are the Reason for our Existence

They must be convinced that our services provide value and are superior to those offered by our competitors.

3.
Continuous Improvement is Essential to our Services

We continuously strive for excellence in every thing we do. Continuous improvement is our watch word.

4.
Integrity is Never Compromised

The conduct of our company is pursued in a manner that is socially responsible and commands respect for our integrity and positive contributions to the society.

5.
Going the Extra Mile

We always go the extra mile to ensure that we exceed our clients’ expectations and delight them.


ABOUT US

Bash Concepts International is a Marketing expertise, Business consultancy and Ideas solution firm designed to provide wining business ideas supported with cutting edge marketing expertise dedicated to bringing you imaginations to life. We are registered here in Nigeria to provide professional services in various areas. These services include Business Consulting (including management, investment and financial advisory services), Training and Human Resources Solutions.

CORE SERVICES

· Idea-Preneurship
· Staff Recruitment & Training
· Business Consultancy
· Marketing Expertise and Publicity.
· Project Management & Evaluation
· Seminars & Workshops
· Publishing of Business Manuals, Magazines, E-zines & Learning Materials
· Drafting of Business Documents
· Website DESIGN and Hosting
· Information Technology (IT) Solutions

· IDEA-PRENEURSHIP

Ideas are the cells around which any business organization revolves and in Bash Concepts, we help you find what your customers need, ideal product or service that will meet their specific demand and also help with Pre business research, packaging of winning Business blue prints and plans that will aid our clients in achieving their specific goals. All you need to succeed is an Idea and that sound and winning Idea is what we will help you generate and package.


· STAFF RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING

In Bash Concepts, we believe that no organization or corporate entity can outgrow the mental and productive capacities of its employees and staff force. We recognize that people within an organization are the key drivers of processes and as such must be adequately trained for optimal performance. Bash Concepts International is highly referred in the following specialized areas for which we have packaged detailed proposals and can customize to meet your specific requirements. Our Business consulting services help clients maximize their business performance by integrating business development and financial advisory services, thus ensuring increased shareholder value.

SEMINARS AND WORKHOPS DESIGNED FOR STAFF EFFECTIVENESS AND PROFITABILITY


v Starting Your Own Business Monthly Seminar Series

v Relationship Management

v Marketing/Selling Skills

v Customer Care

v Personal Effectiveness for Peak Performance

v Profitable Negotiation Skills

v Teaming and Bonding

v Corporate Governance in Business

v Effective Presentation Skills

Other areas for which detailed proposal would be provided upon request.

· Creative and Lateral Thinking

· Management Retreats

· Leadership Skills

· Personal Financial Planning
· Marketing and Financial Services


· Business consultancy

In BASH Concepts International, we believe business is more than getting a product at a lower price and giving it out at a higher price and pocketing the change, hence we help our clients with what they need to set sail. From finding the right idea, to helping with Business Start up skills, Branding, Concept Packaging, Staff Recruitment and Training to finding the right marketing strategies to suit the kind of concepts our client is involved in. In all we help our client to do all that they need while they rest as we are committed to Bringing their imaginations to life.


· Marketing Expertise

Marketing is the soul of Business. When no sale is made, then there is no Business. We are skilled in branding and packaging cutting edge marketing strategies to help convey your message to your customers. We do more than just marketing as we also help in the creating of marketing and sales channels, branding and publicity of your goods, services and ideas so as to help you achieve your desired goal.
In BASH Concepts International, we believe in connecting you to your prospective customers as we bring your imaginations to life.


· Project Management & Evaluation

Long Term and Short Term Projects are instrumental to the Success of any Corporate Body and Effective Management and Evaluation of such projects is what we ensure. We have successfully managed such projects as BEYOND DELSU in Conjunction with Insight for Africa Development (IFAD), MAY 2007; Undergraduate Business Conference in Conjunction with Centre For Entrepreneurship and Development Research (CEDR), UNN Nsukka, September, 2007, Vice-Chancellors Award, Delta State University, Abraka on Conjunction with Don 2 Dammy Productions. June, 2006; Warri Fashion Show in Conjunction with Lian_Syl Kreations and GLITTERATTI International Magazine, December, 2007, WORSHIP & FAITH in Conjunction with Search Heart Music Ministries, DELSU, Abraka. Our Numerous Clients would testify of our Speed, Efficiency, Prompt and proper delivery of our promises.


· Publishing of Business Manuals, Magazines, E-zines & Learning Materials

In BASH Concepts International, we believe in the dissemination of vital information and knowledge to Entrepreneurs, Business owners and Corporate bodies and as such, we publish and print such business manuals and learning materials such as;

v Starting Your Own Business Monthly Magazine
v How To Write a Wining Business Plan
v How To Write a Winning Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
v 60 Business Ideas You Can Do With Little Or No Money
v Why Most Nigerian Businesses Fail e.t.c
v Hiring And Keeping The Best Staff
v Starting Your Own Business (Entrepreneurs Guide)
v Effective Marketing Strategies
(These materials are available in Paper back, CD, Electronic format,)


· Drafting of Business Documents

Business documents are vital tools to the Success of any Organization or Corporate individual and in BASH Concepts International we help our clients to draft and build such vital documents such as;

v Curriculum vitae/Resume
v Memorandum of Association/ Constitution
v Sponsorship Proposals
v Business Plan, Research and Layout e.t.c

· Website DESIGN and Hosting

We have being delivering comprehensive web solutions to clients across nearly every industry and business classification. Since our inception, we have evolved to expand our competencies to offer clients a comprehensive solution to acquire customers and generate a measurable return on investment.From developing and hosting web sites to E-commerce web-base solution; we have the tools, experience, and expertise to develop professional and innovative website for your Organization.


OUR TEAM

We use a crop of highly professional and experienced people who have excelled in their professions and who bring their wealth of experience and professionalism to bear on our programmes. Details of our facilitators and team members are attached.

1. BASOLA A. VICTOR ( mnsi, maces)

Basola A. Victor is a Best Selling Author, Marketing Expert and Business Consultant. He is presently the CEO of Bash Concepts International, He is a dynamic, entertaining and highly sought-after speaker, his dynamic influence in the area of Leadership, Business Start- Up, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Youth Empowerment is Unrivaled. He has authored four books including the award winning “60 Business Ideas You Can Do With Little Or No Money”, and “How To Sack Your Dad”.
He is the Founder and Project Manager of Rural Development Initiative Nigeria (RDIN), a body committed to the financial empowerment and moral revolution of community youths, women and children through the organization of financial empowerment seminars and workshops, HIV AIDS awareness campaigns and implementation of Rural and Micro-Credit Schemes.

1. 2. OSAZEE THOMPSON
2. Osazee Thompson who was formerly a Marketing Director for Jessa Communications limited is a refined Human Relations Expert, Motivational Speaker and Successful Intra-Preneur. He is a member of Alliance for Change Empowerment Speakers, ACES Nigeria, and he holds a Degree in Business administration from the Prestigious Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He is currently the Marketing Manager for BASH Concepts International.
3.
4. 3. REBECCA BENJAMIN

Rebecca Benjamin has over 5 years of working experience as a Marketing and Business Development expert having worked with different firms, she has a rounded and diverse knowledge base making it possible for her to easily connect individually with people. She holds a Degree in Business administration from Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. She is a Human Resource Specialist and consults on Human Resource Management.

CONTACT US

For further information, please contact:
BASH CONCEPTS INERNATIONAL
SUITE 001, ELSHADDAI HOUSE OFF UMONO RD,
ABRAKA, DELTA STATE.
PHONE: +234 (0) 70351-213-46, 07037801666, 08050316236
E-MAIL: bashconcepts@yahoo.com
Website: www.bashconceptsinternational.com

FREE MARKETING: How To Attract All The Customers You Need For Free!

FREE MARKETING: How To Attract All The Customers You Need For Free!
By
Basola A. Victor

In business and industry, you are paid based on your ability to sell the superiority or quality of your work to the people whose opinion is most important in determining your success (customers). Entrepreneurs who market themselves the most effectively move ahead far more rapidly in the business than others who do not, even though they may not be more talented and they may not be producing more or better product or services.
It’s all about marketing. How much of your business are you selling even in your sleep! If you have not gotten the idea I want to put across to you today then look at the topic again;
FREE MARKETING: Most entrepreneurs spend a fortune on expensive advertising that could cripple them even from the onset. Such expensive advertising may feed your Ego but it necessarily is not going to feed Your Bank Account.
There are inexpensive ways to attract customers. There are free ways to create visibility and you can even be paid for marketing yourself.
Here are three (3) specific strategies:
[A] SELL WHAT CUSTOMERS WANT AND ARE WILLING TO PAY FOR
Let’s assume you’re starting a new business or you have a great idea for a new product or service. It’s terrific, it’s creative, and it’s wonderful. It’s unique. It is probably the greatest idea you’ve ever had! Therefore it will sell right? Guess again.
The problem with this kind of thinking is that you are assuming your customers have the same wants, needs and taste and view of the world as you do. While that may or may not be true, to assume it’s true is taking a blind and dangerous risk.
“You don’t get rich selling what you love alone; you get rich selling customers what they want”.

A small town radio station in rural Mississippi was undergoing a financial down turn. The owner has spent a fortune on the station but could never make a profit. Why? He insisted on his station playing on the music he loved, Lawrence Wolk, Guy Lombard’s and soft instrumentals. The playing of rock, country and gospel music was forbidden because he didn’t like it. Well you can just imagine what size of audience that drew in a small mission town in the mid sixties. Few people turned in and because the audience was small, few people paid to advertize on the station.
On the other hand, a nearby competing station owned the market because the owner had a totally different mindset. He said “I hate listening to my station because I can’t stand the music, I just tell the manager to play what the people want and we keep making money.


[B] CREATE VISIBILITY!
In addition to selling what customers want, you need to get their attention and convince them that you are the best person to buy it from. To do that, you have to become visible. People can’t buy from you until they know you exist. Here are some strategies I use to create visibility for free of course.

i. WRITING :
Write an article or several articles and get it published in journals, magazines and news papers where your potential customers will read it. The article should be related to what you do and give readers some information that will help them solve a problem. Finally be sure to let them know how they can contact you.
Remember, writers are always viewed with high esteem and your customers will think you are the best or at least among the best. Well established papers might give you trouble but it can try your hands on upcoming ones and remember do it for free

ii. SPEAKING :
Volunteer to present a free seminar for a School, Organization Churches or Company that stands to benefit from your offering the information to their students or members. If participants include potential future customers, it’s another way to create visibility at no cost.
When you speak, leave a trail of tangibles. Pass out at least one piece of printed information that the members of the audience can take with them and that includes the name of your business and how to contact you.
It could be a wallet sized card, a pamphlet, a reprint of an article you have written or even your customer prospectus.
Whatever you leave, make it something valuable enough to potential customers that they will take with them for future purpose and you know what that means don’t you?
iii. GET INTERVIEWEED ON RADIO AND T.V
It’s not as difficult as you might think. Talk shows are on the increase and always looking for new guests who have something to say that will attract and hold an audience. The key to making it effective is to target the shows whose listeners and watchers are your potential customers.

iv. WRITE A BOOK TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR EXPERTISE
If your book addresses a problem or subject that interests a large number of people and it is well written, a publisher could buy it from you and publish it, promote it and distribute it for you.
Your visibility and credibility as an expert in your business will sky- rocket. You will be interviewed on radio and television shows. And instead of volunteering to speak, you’ll be paid handsomely which increases your visibility and sells more books. If you are an effective speaker, giving a good speech usually results in additional paid speeches.
In short you will find yourself being paid to market yourself.

v. ALWAYS GIVE YOUR CUSTOMER SOMETHING FREE EACH TIME THEY BUY FROM YOU :
Customers are always attracted to FREEBIES especially when it is given to them by the business they like buying from.
Create free products which contains your information; it could be a product packaging material like;
i. Branded Nylon
ii. Branded Hand kerchiefs
iii. Free service for their kids if you run a home service related business
iv. A free health club or information club where they can get helpful tips monthly for free just by buying from you.
v. Key holders e.t.c

vi. CREATE YOUR PROMOTIONAL MATEIRALS AND ALWAYS HAVE IT HANDY!
Your promotional materials are your mobile salesmen and you never can tell how far they can reach because people migrate. The materials e.g. your complimentary cards, ID cards, Stickers, Customer prospectus, handbills, flyers etc. could be your advocate someday, somewhere.
A prolific author and sales man Joe Girard once said “I shake hands with everybody, meet daily and every body gets a copy of my Business Cards.
Think of all the thousands upon thousands of people that Joe has shaken hands with down the years. Each one of this people have a material of Joe Girard. No wonder he is well known.

[C] GIVE YOUR CUSTOMER QUALITY PRODCTS AND SERVICES

Quality, prompt delivery of service and customer satisfaction creates a lot of referrals to you. A satisfied customer will not only come back but will bring other friends and partners to enjoy what he/she enjoyed from buying from you.
Never give out low quality products or treat your customers without care. When you lose them, you’ve not only lost them but all the money they would have brought. A happy customer becomes your unpaid advertiser. Likewise, an unhappy customer spreads the news like wildfire.

These are three ways you can create visibility and promote your business with little or no out of pocket cost for you. Of course, they really aren’t totally free. You are paying for the exposure with your time and with the hope that the visibility will translate into sales. From experience, that is worthwhile investment.

GETTING SPONSORSHIP FOR YOUR BUSINESS IDEA

These is the most important thought, question or even challenge every young and aspiring entrepreneur must face in his or her quest for business success. How do I get a sponsor for my Business Idea?
The idea is good, profit is guaranteed but you do not have the necessary cash to implement it. Well you are not alone as today, we will be dealing with this challenge and also get possible solutions, all I advise you to do is drop that “I have tried it before mentality and keep your mind open for fresh ideas as you go through today’s article.

Whenever my clients approach me with this kind of problem, (idea, No cash) I always and will continue to recommend the following steps which off course I have practiced and will still practice whenever I want to birth any of my brain child.

PREPARE A LIST OF YOUR POSSIBLE SPONSORS

Different companies and individuals have different areas of interests and they produce goods and services for different classes of people in different strata of the society. List out companies or individuals that produce goods and services in line with your idea or Business and will be willing to sponsor you. Take for example; our Television programme which is centered on Children, you would do well to list out Companies or individuals and also Government bodies that render services that targets children. You will want to meet companies that produce products like Indomie, Bournvita, Chi-vita, Ribena e t.c. You could list out Churches; NGO’s that Focus on Children, Children evangelical Ministries and Government agencies that cater for Children, Women and Youths alike.

Such Individuals, Corporate bodies and Non governmental organizations will like to participate simply because “Your Idea Targets their Target”

BREAK DOWN YOUR GOALS OR NEEDS INTO SMALLER ONES AND FIX A SPONSOR PER SECTION

This makes your goal and needs easily accessible, surmountable and achievable. If you are planning a TV programme as discussed earlier, you probably would need, Airtime, publicity before commencing the programme, Resource persons e.t.c
When you have broken them down, approach a sponsor per segment. If you do not have a sponsor that agrees to foot the bill. Sponsors can never be too much but not all of them must have a financial reward. You can reward them with Publicity/moral reward.

PREPARE A SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL

A Sponsorship Proposal is like a business plan for your idea. It is a well documented detailed on the purpose of your idea or Business. How it will run, its duration, your target audience, benefits of the idea to your would be sponsors and above all, a detailed Financial analysis. You can write your Proposal like a Business Plan, type it neatly, spiral bind it and make it attractive.
“Please do not make photocopies; use a neat printer so as to give you a good Image”.
If for example, you are seeking sponsorship from a Bank or Corporate firm to Launch a Television programme for Children, your sponsorship proposal should follow the Format below;

i. Cover page
ii. Declaration by the board of Directors or Management Team
iii. Executive Summary of your company/Outfit (About Us)
iv. Management Team (who they are and their Capabilities or expertise)

v. THE IDEA
v Theme or Purpose of your idea (Its aim and objectives)
v Organization (How it will run)
v Duration of your Idea
v Proposed Date of Kick off
v Choice Television Station

vi. Benefits of Sponsorship
v Why should they sponsor you
v What will they benefit
v Would it be better if they kept their money in a Banks fixed deposit account.
vii Financial Analysis/breakdown

This must be detailed, no assumptions. Conduct your research very well and do not overshoot as they may decide to pay for the service themselves and if they discover the overshoot, they may decline.


APPROACH THEM

This is the most challenging part of the game, meeting face-to-face with those stern looking people sitting across the desk obviously not interested in what you are talking about. They probably are not looking at you, rather they want you to “Talk and Go”.
Before approaching your sponsors, conduct a survey and get relevant contacts and phone numbers. (Try as much as possible not to make a cold call). Call them and book an appointment or if possible send them a letter requesting for a visit to the company. They do not know you and they will likely give you audience thinking you are a prospective client. Of course, you are, do not disclose you intent on phone, it makes them prepare a defence. Make the call, reserve the appointment and go meet them armed with everything you think you need.
Always go first to the Head/CEO or most important person in the organisation that can take a decision, even though he has to redirect you to a lower officer in charge.
It saves time and energy rather than coming from bottom to the top. “Sometimes, your Proposal might get Lost in Transit”. Never go to any company and just drop your proposal with the Company secretary or receptionist, it will end up in the Trash can or probably, they could grab your idea and implement it without your consent.

Talk your Proposal through before dropping it and more still, get relevant contacts so as to follow up on them until you succeed. Be courageous, determined and keep trying for not all sponsors will attend to you initially.
A manager once opened his door to an insurance agent and said to him; “you can count yourself lucky, I have refused to see 7 insurance agents today”. The Insurance agent replied him smiling “I know; I am them”.

He got his appointment because he pursued his goal unflinchingly.

ASK FOR WHAT THEY CAN EASILY GIVE YOU WITHOUT FEELING IT

I always recommend this to young Entrepreneurs. Try as much as possible to put money behind you. If you are too money conscious, your sponsors will notice this in you and that will make them skeptical about committing their funds to you.
Always ask for service if possible. Take for example, if you approaching a Transport company and you probably need transportation for your “children” to and from a location; it will be a lot easier for the Transport Company to give you a Bus for that purpose instead of giving you cash. At least fuelling the Bus can come from a Petrol Station (another sponsor).
This is a very important principle; ask for what they could give you easily without feeling it. It’s like plucking a leaf from a big tree.

SHOW THEM HOW THEY WOULD BENEFIT

Human beings are naturally selfish and corporate bodies alike have a nose for profit. They would likely not listen to you if they will not benefit anything from your idea or Business proposal. If you can show your sponsor in clear terms how your Business idea will benefit them, they will listen to you. If your idea will make them better off, they’ve got no choice.
“If you need anything from a man, show him how it will benefit him and he can do anything for you.”

DOCUMENT AN AGREEMENT

Definitely, we all know that no Business transaction should be done without proper documentation or a mutual agreement. Meet a Lawyer to help you draft a simple but encompassing one. Your sponsors or would be sponsors already have the money and can carry out or implement your Idea if not well Protected. I have tried it before and my fingers got burnt. It’s a bad thing for you to see your idea being implemented by another person you went to for help. Your idea is your Brain child; Guard it.

APPRECIATE THEM

Yes! Send them a thank you Letter; Publicize them before and after the event. Send them a Branded Plague, card, an Award, Write about them in your Magazine or do anything that Promotes their Brand. It will keep communication lines open and you can go to them again.
Remember, Never you burn the Bridge if you intend to cross it again.

Till we meet again,
Go be the Solutions to your World!

About The Author

Basola A. Victor is the CEO of BASH Concepts International, a Business solutions firm dedicated to becoming a one stop source for overall Business development.
P: +234(0) 703-5121-346
E: bashconcepts@yahoo.com

MY FIRST DAY IN SHELL

HELLO everybody, it's been along time sicne you aqll heard from me. well i have been alittle busy offline but i got good NEWSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS FOR YOU ALL.
I HAVE JUST BEEN EMPLOYED BY SHELL as a Data Base Analyst (Big english) my job na to copy and paste. oops
i resumed yesterday 20th october 2008 and i met with my supervisor and good team members (Kayode, stella and bRidget.)
i am ecxcited and happy

Basola A. Victor
Master Data Team Warri

Shell

Life After Graduation, What To Do When The Job Is Not There

SMALL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
LIFE AFTER GRADUATION; WHAT TO DO WHEN THE JOB IS NOT THERE
Basola A. Victor

A student’s dream and aspiration is to graduate with Good Grades and Get a Good/Dream Job that will put an end to all their life’s problems. Whenever they are asked about their life ambition, they are quick to answer “To Graduate, Get a good JOB and raise a family. Their definition of a Good JOB is one that pays them around 50,000-100,000 for a start and they will take nothing less even though they do not possess the equivalent expertise to justify the salaries they Crave for.
Amazingly, their Definition of a Good Job becomes a Mirage as the few available spaces are occupied and the GOVERNMENT minimum wage is a far cry from their Dream Salary. The lazy ones sit at home; blaming the Government and circumstances; but the dogged and tough take advantage of the situation and they forge Ahead. Do you fit into the picture above; are you a fresh graduate in need of a good job that’s eluding you? Then follow through, use the information that you need, discard the ones you do not need and do not forget to contact me when you are done.
“He who knows why will get a job, he who knows how will be his Boss”.

(A) LOOK INWARD

The reason most of us are Jobless after high school is probably because we went into school to study a course that was foisted on us either by our parents, JAMB, PRE-DEGREE or CIRCUMSTANCE. We did not really study what we like and will like to work with. Hence our certificates are mere “Rubber Stamps”. The real you is inside. The needed skills, gifts, talents and endowments needed to succeed are in you waiting for discovery. “If you can discover what you are naturally good for and stay there; you stop struggling. You just wake up daily and be your normal self?

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING?

This is a question I often ask my clients and the answer provided often signifies the hidden wealth in them. Just imagine yourself doing that thing you love and people are paying you for it. You stop working; you start Enjoying Yourself and people pay you for Enjoying Yourself.
WHAT ARE YOUR NATURALL SKILLS
It’s almost natural for your inborn skills and abilities (which makes us distinct) to be in line with what you love. No matter how crude or insignificant or unsellable you think those skills are just get a sheet of paper and list them out. It could be Singing, Playing an instrument, Talking, Organizing of parties, Reading, acting, sports, Playing video games, Hair plaiting, Barbing and a host others. All we need to do is

POLISH THEM

If you have seen Raw Gold before, with your untrained eyes, you probably would have mistaken it for dirt or stones. Nothing is appealing and market worthy in its raw form. Those skills need HORNING. Yours could be Selling/Marketing. You’d probably need to work on your Grammar/speaking skills, people skills and learn some simple marketing tips that could help you. Yours could be to become a stand up comedian like Basket mouth; you don’t expect Nigerians to pay you now what they pay him. The difference between the two of you is Knowledge, Exposure, Development and Time.
You do not necessarily have to go to school before you polish your skills you can school yourself by getting yourself Mentors (People who have achieved what you want to achieve and are willing to help you), Good Books, Good Tapes, Watch other Good Comedians and learn everything you think you need.
“You will be the same person now and 20 years later save for the people you associate with and the books you read”.
Before you go on, I will suggest you put that your skill or ability of interest though what I call The ACID TEST.

CAN YOU DO IT WITHOUT MONEY?

If money is your primary aim of choosing your line of business then I bet you that business will not out live you. Your primary aim should be an inborn passion to express your gifts and talents to the world. Among Your Favourite pastimes there are some which you love doing and can happily continue doing even without pay for the rest of your life.
That’s the click, and amazingly, that’s where your Real Hidden money is; DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.

(B) LOOK AROUND

What is the basic need of your immediate environment, if your skill and talent is going to fetch you money, then it must solve people’s problems; it must create value. Wealth flows in the direction of value. Men will happily pay you if you solve their problem and meet their needs. So your Talent/skill must be centered on a need of your environment and I bet you if you can find out that BASIC NEED that naturally suits your skills, then you are on your way to WEALTH. If you can find a need and meet it customers will knock down your Door.
Probably or possibly, person’s or companies have been meeting those needs before it is now left for you to identify what the people Crave for that those existing companies are not giving them.

HOW CAN YOU DO IT BETTER

There is no fun in going into an existing line of business and doing it the same way. It is going to be boring and less profitable. People crave for new ways of doing things. There is no entirely new idea, only a Rebranding and Repackaging of old ones.

(C) GET A BUSINESS NAME

Your business name should not be organized or gotten in a hurry. Your Business name should be meticulously thought out for it will make customers want to know more if well crafted. Your Business name must create a stir or raise a gossip. A business name gives you class, it becomes your Brand. If a customer is provided with two options Okere Community bank and Eagle Flight Micro Finance Bank, two banks, same services, different names; your guess of his choice is as good as mine. It is not a must that your Business name must be your name and that of your wife or Brother. Think of something exquisite, something sizzling that connotes class and your name will soon become a song on your customer’s lips. If you are going into the clothing line instead of Madam Comfort Boutique how about DRESS RITE or SEW TO FIT; you know names that will sell your idea immediately.

(D) REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS NAME

It’s cheaper now to register your Business name with corporate affairs commission than ever, it’s now 5,000 naira to do a business name registration and this enables you to open a corporate account in your business name and makes you a recognized corporate body by the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

(E) PACKAGE YOUR CORRESPONDENCE

Ø Your Office.
Ø Advert Banners/ T.V Jingle/Newspaper Averts.
Ø Complementary Card.
Ø Flyer and Handbills.
Ø Bill Boards etc.
Don’t be scarred or frightened about the big things you just saw. I know the question on your mind. How do I get the money to do all that, yes I know you are a young graduate.
“The most important thing you need on that list for now is your Complimentary Card”.
Try as much as possible to print a Complimentary Card that will provoke enquires. It must not necessarily be expensive but it should be a Complimentary card not a complimentary handbill, simple, precise and beautiful.
Talking about on office what I will advice you to do is;

CONVERT YOUR DWELLING PLACE IN A PROFITABLE ASSET

You already have an office just separate your house, put a table and chair some where and hang a Notice inscribed “OFFICE” with your business name attached. Weird you might think but most of the great brands you see today stated likewise until you grow enough to rent a befitting and well located Business premises.
(F) SHOUT IT LOUD
If you have extra money after printing your complimentary cards, you could afford to;
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DIRTS KILL
Let us kill’em before they do

CORPORATE LAUNDRY

07035121346

Corporate laundry@yahoo.com

# Suite 001 Elshaddai House, Abraka
Business Advice to arrest their Interest
Your Business Name [in another Colour]
Phone No
E-mail
Office AddressPRINT small Banners with your business Name, an advice and your Business INFO, you can have something like this;







Then HANG IT AROUND TOWN; at busy Junctions popular spots etc.
Ø
I HAVE KILLED MY DIRTS

“Thanks to”

(CORPORATE LAUNDRY)

07035121346 / corporate laundry@yahoo.com
Boldly InscribedPRINT car sticker and Give to your customers as they patronize you; something like.




Ø Print your Name on you best shirts and wear them when ever you are going out for business.
Ø Always carry your publicity materials wherever you go;
You never can tell where you’d meet your clients so always arm yourselves with your mobile sales men (your publicity materials).
They can travel far you know.

(G) BE THE BEST
Your company should never stop learning, improving growing and innovating. You need constant growth and improvement to be the best in your field and Remain tops. Remember, the higher the quality, the higher the demand and this means that your sales will sky rocket if you step on your quality.
Till we meet again, go practice these simple steps and do not forget to write me, your questions will be answered and published.
Go be the solution to your world.
Basola A. V

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Basola A. victor is the CEO of BASH CONCEPTS international, a Business solutions firm dedicated to becoming a one stop source for Overall Business development
Phone No: +234 (0) 7035-121-346, 0807-8957-783
E-mail: bashconcepts@yahoo.com
Website: www.basolavictor.blogspot.com

TEN RULES FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

TEN RULES FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS
BASOLA A. VICTOR

1. Find a human need and meet it. It is the surest path to wealth. Meeting that need should fall in line with your passion. Only passion, true passion can give you the needed drive to overcome the hurdles on your path to wealth and success.

2. Always Sharpen your Axe (Increase your ability to earn). You will be paid in proportion to how much you know and the application of what you know to solving people’s problems.

3. Learn everything you need to set sail in your business. It saves time and money

4. Value and always SATISFY your Customer, without them you have no business.

5. Have a Business Plan no matter how small you intend to start. Only a Mud House is built without a Plan and I believe that’s not the kind of Business you are grooming.

6. Always give good and quality goods and services to your customers; else they won’t come back and they will tell people who will tell more people about your low quality products and Vice versa. Quality speaks volumes and your customers will become your mobile adverts.

7. You don’t wan to start with credit facilities that will tie down your capital and cripple you from the outset.

8. Shout it loud and tell more people about your business. Marketing can never be too much for your business.

9. Seek new ways to improve your business idea. Men needs new ways of doing things, Fascinate them and they will keep coming.
10.Do not use your business to keep unskilled family members engaged; else they will turn your business into family meeting.
Till we meet again, Go be the solution to your World.

About The Author

Basola A. Victor is a Marketing Expert and a Business Consultant. He is the CEO of BASH Concepts International, a Business Solutions Firm dedicated to becoming a one stop source for overall Business Development.

For your Questions and Enquiries Contact;
Phone +234 (0)703521346, 08078957783
Email bashconcepts@yahoo.com

HOW TO WRITE A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN

HOW TO WRITE A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN
BASOLA A. VICTOR

If you fail to plan, you are on your sure path to failure……
Before you start any Business of whatsoever magnitude, no matter how small/big it might seem, you have to get it right from the first brick, else you are setting up an already collapsed building. Only a mud house is built without plan and I believe that’s not the kind of Business you are grooming.

A Business plan is a working plan that describes the fundamentals of your Business Idea and provides the fundamentals of your Business idea and provides financial data to show that you will make “good money”. Whether you are trying to attract investors or you are creating a blue print for your own use. Your business plan must be workable and appealing.
A winning business plan follows (but not limited to) the following procedure;

1. A statement of the purpose of the business (mission and Vision statement)

2. A detailed description of how the business will work; including what your product or service will be; whether you will have employees, who will supply the necessary raw materials and where you will best be located.

3. An analysis of your market, that is who your customers will be and a description of your Marketing Strategy (How your Business will reach plenty of customers) and fend off possible competitors.

4. An evaluation of your main Competitors and your competitive profile. Stress the advantage of price, quality, warranties, service and distribution. Include your Operational and Management strength.

5. A Resume setting forth your personal Accomplishment or that of your management team.

In the eyes of the investors, the quality of the management team often determines the potential success of the company or success. Consequently, this section should cover career highlights, accomplishments and positions held, with an emphasis on good performance records. Describe how the ream has worked together in the past and include their resume.

6. A detailed financial information including your best estimates of your startup cost, revenue, expenses and above all, your “ABILITY TO MAKE PROFIT”.

7. A persuasive request for funds (if you need external aid)

Finally, every part of your Business plan should reveal the beauty of your business idea. You want to show potential lenders, investors or people you want to work with that you have hit upon a product or service that customers really want.
Never you “Start a Business Without A Business Plan.
Till we meet again, Go be the solution to your world.

About The Author
Basola A. Victor is a Marketing Expert and a Business Consultant. He is the CEO of BASH Concepts International, a Business Solutions Firm dedicated to becoming a one stop source for overall Business Development.
For your Questions and Enquiries Contact;
Phone +234 (0)703521346, 08078957783
Email bashconcepts@yahoo.com

WHY MOST NIGERIAN BUSINESSES FAIL

WHY MOST NIGERIAN BUSINESSES FAIL

Basola A. Victor

Good day readers, I hope you have been enjoying this column and you are most importantly applying the principles that pertain to your growth and success.
Today we will be looking at a very pressing issue; Why most Nigerian Businesses Fail. Why are most Entrepreneurs and companies folding up, what is it that they are not doing right?
No one actually starts a Business to fail. Successes is just a matter of doing the right thing at the right time and if your Business is not going as well as you probably want, you will want to run through these reasons and make amends where necessary.

1. LACK OF VISION

Most young and aspiring Entrepreneurs do not see beyond their nose. They are probably concerned about the now the profit they are making now. A Vision is your Dream, Goal and Plan for your Business for a span of 10, 20, to 50 years.
Are you building a Business that will outlive you or are you building a Sole Proprietorship. As we all know, sole proprietorships die after the demise of the Proprietor.
A good and exciting Vision for your company will bring you to the drawing board to plan ahead. Like I always tell my Clients, Only a Mud House is Built without a Business Plan. People do not buy neither do they inherit mud houses, they are usually demolished when the owner is no more. I believe we have dealt with How to Write a Business Plan in previous editions of this column but you can contact me if you need help.

2. LOW QUALITY PRODUCTS

The quality of your product or service will speak for you long after the price is forgotten. If you try to compromise the quality of your product or service because of profit r quick cash, you are only succeeding in BURNING THE BRIDGE between you and your customers. If your product is good, your customers will sell them for you, but if is bad your same customers will spread the message and you will be out of business in no time.

3. POOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

The customer is the Boss; he can decide to Fire everyone including you by simply taking his Money elsewhere. Without the customer, you are out of business already. Never you get so proud as to think that you are doing your customer a favour by opening for Business. Make it a policy in your firm and hang it everywhere in your workplace that the customer is King. Any of your Staff that compromises this Policy shouldn’t be your Staff in the first place.
Whenever you are designing your product or service, it will do you a lot of good if you can sit down and find out what the customer really wants faster than your competition.
Amazingly, they can even help you provide the answer. Just give them a Survey Slip to fill when they patronize you.
An example is seen above. Pamper and spoil your customer, they are the life lines of any successful Business.

4. POOR MANAGEMENT AND SATFF POLICY

As an Entrepreneur, hire the best hands, though expensive, it pays off on the long run. Do not Hire Wheelbarrows who will need pushing all the time and will not move whenever you are not there.
Another thing you should endeavour to put in your Staff Policy is the Training and Retraining of your Staff to increase their competencies. Trainings on Customer Relations, Relationship management, Public Relations e.t.c must be made compulsory for all your Staff from your management staff to your Driver and even the Factory worker. Always hold Management Retreats with them and constantly SHARE WITH THEM THE VISION of your Company. See your Staff as Investors and Partners not as mere tools for achieving your goals.
As for Salaries, please and please Pay your Staff adequately well as the Budget permits. A wise man once said If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys. Remember, a satisfied Customer is a sign of a happy staff. That means Customer satisfaction begins with Staff satisfaction, how amazing.
Finally, do not use your Business to keep unskilled family members and Relatives busy else they will turn your Business into a Family Meeting.

5. INADEQUATE MARKETING AND ADVERTISING

Nothing happens until a sale takes place says Red Motley. It is the sale that initiates the entire production process. It activates Business and factories, provides jobs for the employees, pays salaries and wages, pays taxes and dividends and determines the entire direction for your business. How then can your products be sold if people do not know about it. Shout it loud, employ every means possible, use every means possible, use cheap Publicity, be in the news always and your products will fly

6. INACCURATE RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM

This is a major flaw of most young Entrepreneurs. Poor record keeping system. I would advice every Entrepreneur to study great firms and see the level of Record Keeping being employed. From staff prospectus to customer inventory, history and most importantly your Financial Records. You must document everything. The faintest pen is sharper than the sharpest Memory. If you are seeking external Financial aid, the first record you are asked is your Financial records. They want to see your profit and loss margin; so document everything.
Again pay yourself Salary also. This helps to separate you from your Business venture and keep your hands off the accounts.
A Chinese proverb once said no matter how far you have gone on the wrong road; once you discover turn back.

Till we meet again, Go be the solution to your World.

About The Author
Basola A. Victor is a Marketing Expert and a Business Consultant. He is the CEO of BASH Concepts International, a Business Solutions Firm dedicated to becoming a one stop source for overall Business Development.
For your Questions and Enquiries Contact;
Phone +234 (0)703521346, 08078957783
Email bashconcepts@yahoo.com

Ten Steps to Organizing Your Office By BASOLA A. VICTOR

Ten Steps to Organizing Your Office By BASOLA A. VICTOR

When you walk into your office, is it neat and clean? Can you easily find anything at a moment's notice? Can you hire a new employee and within two days have him/her know how your office operates and how to wok within the boundaries of your company philosophy?

Here is an organizational system that is very simple and easy to implement. It is a logically organized process guaranteed to make your life and career run better and easier. Ten steps will get your office organized.

1. List five benefits to you for becoming organized.

This helps you go through the pain of throwing away and it helps you get back on track when you slip- and we all do. If you do not know the benefits, don't even start- it will not work.

2. Schedule the date and time for your office organization.

It can take up to eight hours just to organized your desk, in-box and one file drawer. (It would only take me four hours because I am not emotionally attached to your stuff!) If you have lots of files and file cabinets, make a decision on how much you want to get done in the initial session. Once you begin, it is important that you don't stop until you've completed what you set out to accomplish.

3. Have your supplies ready.

You'll need plenty of trash bags, and a box for all the things you'll be donating to your favorite charity or shelter. You'll also need office supplies--basic army green hanging folders, labels, adhesive dots, colored hanging folders with file folders to match, and plastic sleeves for a three-ring binder.

4. Sit at your desk and totally empty it out. Pile everything up on top of the desk. Wipe out the drawers.

5. Move into your new desk by designing the following drawers:

Mechanical drawer--for pens, pencils, scissors, paper clips, glue sticks, etc. Paper drawer-- for post-em’s, note cards, envelopes, letterhead. The 1-31 drawer-- place 31 red hanging folders in this drawer with one dated folder for each day of the month in each hanging folder. Hot Project drawer-- for the projects you are currently working on. Personal drawer-- if you do not maintain an office at home, create a drawer for gum, mints, aspirin, comb, etc.

6. Arrange the 1-31 Drawer.

These files represent each day of the month. You will file your work under the day you plan on taking action for that item. Go through your piles of papers, one piece at a time. With each item, decide whether to throw it away, delegate it to someone else, file it, or put in you 1-31 files.

7. Create an information book. This book will contain all the information an assistant (even if you don't have one yet) would need to operate your office. Our information book includes data such as how to use the daily activity log, how to assemble press kits, what supplies we purchase and from whom. Think of this book as an operating manual for your office. Using it, a new assistant can be up to speed within days.

8. Take the time to put everything back in its place, or hire someone else to do it.

In my office, I don't file anything, I have one spot where I put materials I've worked with that day, then my assistant will file them in their appropriate place.

9. Reorganize your office often. Every three months the first year, and every six months thereafter for as long as you plan to run a successful business.

10. End each day with your office clean and organized. It only takes a few minutes, and the results are worth it.

It is possible to be successful in business and be totally disorganized! It's just more difficult. If you have read to this point, you are probably not satisfied with your current organizational habits, your business progress, or your stress level!

All three of these will improve drastically when you take the above ten steps. I've personally worked with clients who report doubling and even tripling their incomes as a result of this system. They redirect the time and the energy they formerly wasted digging through piles of paper. Now they focus on success. You will too. Much success to you-you deserve it!

5 Secrets of the Authentic Entrepreneur

5 Secrets of the Authentic Entrepreneur BY BASOLA A. VICTOR

In the past, words like "rebel," "driven," "controlling", "risk taker", and "Lone Ranger" were routinely used to describe entrepreneurs. These rare people who ventured out on the their own were viewed as ruthless business owners completely caught up in amassing wealth, much to the detriment of a personal life. Clearly, the image was shrouded in mystique and misperception.

Today there`s a new model of entrepreneur - an "Authentic Entrepreneur." This new breed of entrepreneur is successful because they realize that the dream of having security is simply that - a dream. They`ve discovered that real security is not financial, it is when they tap into their inner power to live purposely and to create a meaningful lifestyle, not just a business. These people are "Authentic Entrepreneurs."

Are You An authentic Entrepreneur?

Anyone can become an Authentic Entrepreneur. It`s all a matter of perspective. Here are the top five traits Authentic Entrepreneurs have in common.

Authentic Entrepreneurs are...

1. Visionary - The old entrepreneurial model was usually a rebel. These people wanted their freedom, wanted to do "it" their way, and believed they could do "it" better than anyone else. By that definition the Authentic Entrepreneur certainly is a rebel to some degree. However, Authentic Entrepreneurs are more visionary. They see the big picture, are prophetic, and have a broad view of the life and business they`re creating.

2. Creator of Destiny - Traditional entrepreneurs are creating businesses, which is a great motivator. But once the business is created, where do you go? What`s next? The Authentic Entrepreneur is moving toward a destiny. They`re inspired by something more expansive than they could possibly create on their own. They tap into their inner power and step confidently forward. They are able to keep going in spite of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The right people, places and opportunities appear out of nowhere to help the Authentic Entrepreneur achieve their destiny.

3. Attractor - All entrepreneurs have a dream. Some have the desire to reach a clearly defined goal, while others simply want to be an entrepreneur first and foremost. They`re forcing the growth of their idea or business, orchestrating every event and creating more action steps than humanly possible to accomplish. They`re driven. On the other hand, Authentic Entrepreneurs are Attractors. They are magnetized by their strong focus toward their destiny. The right people, places and opportunities appear out of nowhere to help. When they take action, it`s inspired and efficient.

4. Fulfilled - Many traditional entrepreneurs aggressively achieve their dreams and grow very successful businesses, yet they never feel complete. Why? Because they haven`t taken the time to truly know what`s important to them and as a result, they`ve sacrificed their health, relationships, or personal needs to grow their business. The Authentic Entrepreneur creates their business from the inside out as self-aware individuals. They understand the importance of aligning core values with their beliefs and dreams to fulfill their destiny and themselves.

5. Inspirational - Many entrepreneurs choose not to have employees or associates on their payroll, working as Lone Rangers instead. Those who do usually aren`t good supervisors. They`d rather control every event and micromanage or not manage at all. The Authentic Entrepreneur knows the importance of team spirit and how to inspire people to blossom into their most creative and meaningful life expression. If the Authentic Entrepreneur isn`t adept at managing people, they know when to let go of that area of responsibility and bring in someone who has outstanding people skills. They understand that fulfilled people are more accommodating to clients and prospects, and happier in general. As a result, business blossoms.

Whether you currently are an entrepreneur or dream of becoming one, embracing the Authentic Entrepreneur traits has many advantages. You remove the traditional entrepreneurial stigmas and allow yourself more room for growth. So if you`re ready to step forward and declare that you desire to live a meaningful and wealthy life, then it`s time to make your move. Shift your perspective and become an Authentic Entrepreneur today.

What is Your Business Image?

What is Your Business Image? BY BASOLA A. VICTOR

What is your Business Image?
"Confident handshake, proper introductions, powerful speeches, effective meetings, aced interviews, high impact communication skills, stellar presentations, dining with finesse and impeccable dress" "Perception can be your worst enemy or your most valuable asset."
The french word "etiquette" is defined as LABEL. It is interesting that your social behavior can be your "label" or how people see you. "Incompetence can impact bottom-line profits of businesses and can hurt your chances for a promotion or being hired", says the author of Business Etiquette Mastery: The Power Of Executive Leadership. "Etiquette is not a "fluffy" practice, but a business building concept of putting human values back into the workplace.
Dale Carnegie stated that "85% of our success comes from possessing people skills". We cannot begin to gain authority to sell ourselves, our products or services until we establish rapport. It is this fundamental compatibility which influences the subconscious decision process of others.
Rapport is gained by combining three strategic components: Professional Appearance, Communication Skills plus a Demeanor that exudes sensibility and confidence. Businesses are expressing a desire to have their men and women executives of diverse backgrounds and age differences possess skills that set a unifying standard of excellence with every personal interaction.
Business Etiquette also bridges cultural differences to foreign executives now working in the United States. This higher level of competence in a staff drives sales, increases employee morale and boosts customer relationships that ultimately influence their bottom line.
Dress: First impressions are made in the first 10 seconds. Being passed over for interviews, promotion or not taken seriously in your company? Do employees take liberties with the dress codes that your customers might find disturbing? Surveys have proven that various levels of dress command different levels of respect, even if you are working in a business casual atmosphere. Shirts are tucked in, clothes are clean and pressed. For sales, a suit on either a man or women commands more respect than a sport coat/pant outfit or pant outfit for women. Business casual is not to be interpreted as "leisure wear" and uniforms should be clean at the beginning of the day with extras for emergencies.
Communication Skills: Effective communication includes both Verbal and Non-Verbal cues. Emphasizing Good Posture, Eye Contact, Listening, Vocal Variety and Conversational Style during networking and sales presentations. Pleasant, helpful voice over the phone, a quick 2 ring pick-up with a short waiting period for assistance.
Business Etiquette Mastery: The Power Of Executive Leadership. There is no gender in Business Etiquette. Women stand when shaking hands, open doors for men clients and pick up the restaurant bills, just like their male counterparts.
Business Etiquette also includes: Electronic Etiquette, Networking, Effective Listening, Office Meetings, Traveling and Dining with clients. Simple courtesies as: being on time for appointments, start and stop meetings/speeches when promised, use agendas to keep meetings on track, effective listening and quick E- Mail communication respects your time and that of others. Showing respect for others builds good office morale and sends a powerful message to those that you serve.
Mastery comes when you learn the skills, teach them by example and demonstrate (daily) your social prowess of confidence and competence so essential to today’s executive". Whether an entrepreneur, small business owner or corporate executive, YOU are a reflection of the company and must see yourself in this important light! There are tremendous benefits for being a "Polished Professional" by the way we dress, communicate and handle ourselves.
Business Etiquette seems like "common sense" yet, is not in common practice. Knowing the "social skills" of business could be the vital factor in landing that important business contract or getting that promotion. What Is Your Business Image?

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS

Starting Your Own Business

BY

BASOLA A. VICTOR

How many times in your life have you seen something in the media that stirs that "Dream" inside you about having your own business? Or, maybe you were at a party talking with someone who had their own business. "...you know - I`ve been thinking about getting into my own business. Every once in a while I get the urge to do it".
This time - it clicks - and you`re at the point where it seems like there is nothing to stop you. Now you can have your Dream - your own business and all you have to do is to take the chance...that next step towards fulfilling your Dream!

Once you decide to take the plunge there are a whole host of questions that need to be answered so that you can just Get Started. Having the Dream of owning your own business is essential because at times it is the only thing that will make you keep going. Also, your Dream can give you the will & drive needed for the bad times.

One thing is certain - you will have to learn how to "work" the business. Learning how to "work" a business is the real test of being a good business person. A business plan is a good starting tool but you have to remember that "business is not a straight path". In other words, what you think today will most likely not take place, tomorrow, in the same way that you had planned. It won`t happen exactly the way you planned or on fact not at all.

As you "work" your business you will probably find that you will have to significantly revise it. The business plan is a good start but does not give you the "feel" of actually working the business. It is only a tool used to project where you think you are going. Where you wind up will almost definitely be in a different place.

Then how do you learn to "work" a business? That`s a good question. First of all you have to have the inner ingredients like adaptability, thinking on your feet, willingness to work with everybody, knowledge of a product or service, contacts, advertising, distribution methods etc. Then you need a whole host of intangibles that will have to be learned along the way.

These intangibles are not taught in school. You must learn them in the path you both take and are taken on. If you could simply take a class on how to be a good business person then there would be a lot more people in business for themselves. But, that`s not how it works. You have to learn how to "work" a business by working it.

Business is not just selling. You need to be more than a good sales person. You also have to deliver. Further, you have to be a good buyer, negotiator, bookkeeper, cash flow manager, advertiser, budgeting guru, analyst, chief cook and, you guessed it, bottle washer. You have to do everything from accepting the accolades to taking out the trash. Whatever you can`t do - you will have to pay for.

Basically your success will come from within. You are a unique person on this planet with a host of skills. As you develop you will realize & actualize your talents. You will develop a business sense that is your own - no one else`s. Be careful that the cost of your education in learning the business is not too expensive. Then you will be out of business.
Make money first. Don`t spend it until you make it.

Keep in mind that people work with people. So - your customers will want to work with you. To them you are almost irreplaceable . If the customer doesn`t like you he/she won`t work with you. People will want to buy from you because you are you. You have those special ingredients that he/she wants. There is plenty of competition out there but the customer has selected you to deal with.

Remember one very important factor - if the trust in the relationship is gone - the relationship is over. If you and your customer can`t see eye to eye then it`s time to part ways. This is an irrevocable fact in business.
You have to be willing to work until the job is done - as many hours as it takes. You are IT. If you don`t do it - it won`t get done. You are not an employee getting a paycheck for doing a particular job. You are a person who makes money by doing whatever it takes to get the job done. You are the essential ingredient in your business.

Those first few dollars that you make will probably be the sweetest. It won`t be the money that you make but the fact that you now realize that you CAN DO IT! You will work long and hard hours to keep your business going. If you find that the business keeps calling you back over and over...and you respond willingly - then you know it`s the business for you.

One word of caution - be careful not to create your own monster. If the business loses its fun & you lose the drive for the business - go back to the drawing board and rethink your position. When the spirit of what you doing is lost it is time for a change.

Keep in mind that good business people are more than the dollars they make. Dollars are for paying bills, keeping score & building wealth (considering the staggering odds). Beyond the dollars that you make is that something that keeps you pushing on in business even when times are not so good. That something is actually bigger than you because there is no limit to the actualization of your Dream.

You have to ask yourself...how am I making a difference? What is that something I have that no one else does? When will I fully understand it? Where is my baby taking me? Who will I be when I get there?
These questions will eventually be answered as you proceed down the path. At each stage of revelation you will realize that you are fulfilling YOUR DREAM.

THE AMAZING SECRETS OF NETWORKING BY BASOLA A. VICTOR

THE AMAZING SECRETS OF NETWORKING
BY
BASOLA A. VICTOR

…..Your Networth is determined by your Network

Are you listed among "Who’s Who" of your valued clients, respected peers, and mentors? Or, does your potential client, preferred role model, or desired friend say, "Who’s that?"
Everyone on the "Who’s Who" list knows that networking is vital to their savvy and success. We all need to create for ourselves a plan to influence others! Often at conferences and meetings, I demonstrate for participants how to introduce themselves, how to identify what their networking goals are, and have them play the “Networking Game” to get the meeting rolling. I often work with senior executives who do not know how to mingle. Here`s a peek at what I teach them!
IT`S NORMAL TO FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE What causes people to fear mingling? 92% of us claim to be shy at times. I know I am and I teach this stuff! When you find yourself hesitating, avoiding a networking event, or skipping the mixer, smile and say I`m going to Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway (title of great book by Susan Jeffers.) When we "do it anyway" despite our misgivings, we expand our comfort zone. Knowing the "how to`s of mingling” helps us to easily break down our own barriers. The following are the steps to harnessing the power of networking
KNOW WHAT YOU WANT:
Take the time to challenge yourself to come up with a list of experiences, opportunities, and things you want. Having a vision of what you want will more likely help you to get there. My friend Edmund Oshioke wanted to fund a Community Development Summit in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. Being clear about the goal and having it in writing caused him to begin networking to make it happen. If you do not have a list of at least 15 things you want to do, you are in a rut! Knowing what we want to create next in our lives keeps us active, motivated, and interesting to others.

ASK YOURSELF, "WHO DO I WANT TO KNOW?"
Look at each item on your list. Next to each, identify whom you need to know to help you get what you want. How could you meet this person? With what associations, groups, or organizations would he or she affiliate? A recent client of mine wanted to learn how to get funds to Publish a book. When I asked him who it would be helpful to know, he was able to identify three possible types of people who could help him to raise the needed Cash or at least Give him some amount of services for free.
INTRODUCE YOURSELF I am frequently surprised how many people do not know how to introduce themselves and others. My parents did not teach me how to introduce myself as a business professional, nor did I learn it in school. I too had to learn how to correctly conduct introductions once I joined the professional world. Now, in seminars, I teach folks how to shake hands and practice introductions. The mechanics of a good handshake include: - have eye contact, - extend your hand with the thumb up, - link hands firmly, web to web, - pump 3 - 4 times.
What often goes wrong in the handshake? No eye contact, waiting for the other person to initiate, dead fish or too firm a grip, continuing to pump too long. Practice with a friend. You may have developed one of these bad habits and not be aware of it.
What you say during the introduction is of equal importance. If you are introducing yourself to someone, say, "Hello I am First and Last Name" as you extend your hand. They should extend their hand and say something like, “Nice to meet you, Name I am First and Last Name." This occurs during the handshake.
If you are introducing two people to each other, say the name of the person you are honoring first. If all else is equal, say the name of an older person before the name of the younger. Let’s say that James Okoro is my client and Osazee Thompson is my friend or colleague. I start by saying, "James Okoro, I`d like you to meet Osazee Thompson." I pause for about 3 seconds. (No ping-pong. Don`t say James this is Thompson, Thompson, this is James.) Then I add something about James that would be of interest to Thompson: "James and I have worked together at BASH Concepts International for the past Three years." Finish with something interesting about the person you are honoring, such as, "Thompson, you would be interested to know that James is one of the best team player on our Staff list" Now they each know something about the other that they can use to begin a conversation.
ASK FOR WHAT YOU WANT
After you have met the person or group who you think could help you get what you want, you have to ask! Relationships are built on reciprocal interchanges. What could you give, do, or offer your new networking contact? People, like you, like to be helpful - it feels really good! They are usually open to extending their help when asked. Give others the opportunity to aid you in reaching your goals.
GIVE THEM SOMETHING IN RETURN
Sometime in 2007 One of My mentors, Uju Onyechere based in Lagos, Nigeria wanted to organize a seminar tagged 8 Streams of Multiple Income in the Oil City of Warri and he needed a marketing expert to help him do the targeted marketing and Publicity and I was contacted by my Friend Timothy Ogene to help. I immediately sprung into action without asking for any motivation; I knew this was the opportunity for investing into my mentor and opening the door for Him to help me whenever I want. I tried my best to market the seminar and by God’ grace, it was successful.
Later that same Year, BASH Concepts International wanted to organize It’s Monthly, Starting Your Own Business Seminar in Abraka, Delta State and I contacted Uju Onyechere as One of our speakers. Under normal circumstances, I was supposed to pay close to 60,000 Naira for Him to leave his numerous speaking engagement and attend to me, but because of My Investment early that Year, He said “ BASH, if you can afford to pay my transport to and fro, no problem; any other thing you have I will collect from you”
I was amazed and that helped me to save some cash though for some technical and academic reasons the seminar was postponed.
Till today whenever I call on Him, he is ever ready to answer me and also refer me to people on his network who he fells can help me get there. I have not only known him, I have also known everybody that he knows, how amazing, I have known everyone on His network.
Till we meet again, YOUR NETWORK IS DETERMINED BY YOUR NETWORK.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Basola A. Victor is a Best Selling Author, Marketing Expert and Business Consultant. He is presently the CEO of Bash Concepts International, a Marketing Expertise and Business solutions firm dedicated to become a one stop source for overall business development. He is quick to express His passionate belief in the Human Resource Potentials that Nigeria possesses and He has expressed this at various local, national and regional fora through his speaking opportunities with over 400 audiences over the years.
He is a dynamic, entertaining and highly sought-after speaker, his dynamic influence in the area of Leadership, Business Start- Up, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Youth Empowerment is Unrivaled.
He has authored four (soon to be published) books including “60 Business Ideas You Can Do With Little Or No Money”, and “How To Sack Your Dad”.
He is the Founder and Project Manager of Rural Development Initiative Nigeria (RDIN), a body committed to the financial empowerment and moral revolution of community youths, women and children through the organization of financial empowerment seminars and workshops, HIV AIDS awareness campaigns and implementation of Rural and Micro-Credit Schemes.

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BASH Concepts International
Suite 001, Elshaddai House Off Umono Rd. Abraka
Delta State, Nigeria
(+234) 07035121346, 08078957783