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5 Tips For Managing A Family Venture

Image Source: CCBC The other day, we interviewed Sheila Ojei-Udofin, the Chief Commercial Officer of Forward Group. She shared her experience about what it takes to run a family venture here and gave us 5 key tips for anyone considering getting involved in their family venture: 1. Be Patient – You may have a lot…

There is a significant number of family owned businesses in Africa, however only a few of them last beyond the founder’s generation. We interviewed Sheila Ojei, the Chief Commercial Officer of Forward Group – a conglomerate in the business of commodities trading, manufacturing and energy. She shared her experience with us about what it takes…

According to an article about hat-making on Wikipedia, millinery was historically a woman’s occupation, with the milliner not only creating hats and bonnets, but also choosing lace, trimmings and accessories to complete an outfit. This week’s entrepreneur is a male milliner who is pushing the boundaries in the Nigerian fashion industry, through his unique couture hats.…

Many businesses in Nigeria fail. Some business experts attribute this failure to one particular aspect of Nigerian society – including family in everything we do, whether it’s business, politics or religion. Yet, some of the most successful businesses in Africa are family-owned, such as the Dantata Group and the Ibru Organization. If you are a…

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