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20 businesses you can start with 20k according to Lagos entrepreneur

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  Lagos based Realtor and Entrepreneur, Olanrewaju Salu shares 20 businesses you can do with just 20k in Nigeria. Lack of money is usually the excuse many people give for not starting a business, but lack of idea is a worse problem you've got to think about. There are businesses you can start with as little as N20,000, but if you have no idea of what to do with 20k, you'll probably think starting a small scale business is the most difficult thing to do. You don't have to think this way anymore, Olanrewaju Salu, a Lagos based Realtor and Entrepreneur, recently shared some fantastic business tips on Twitter and many have commended him for sharing such amazing business ideas. So, if you've always thought of having a small scale business, money and idea shouldn't be your problem again. Just check your bank account, if you find N20k you're not going to use anytime soon, you can start a profitable business that'll give you a genuine financial freedom. Here we go. ...

Here are the Easiest Ways to Make Money Online

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Yes! There are many easy ways to make money online without sweating or getting frustrated. There is no “push button easy” way to make money online. 99% of potential entrepreneurs quit because it’s harder than they expect. With that said you have 2 options as a beginner: 1) Sell a product 2) Sell a service Breaking that down further, as an absolute beginner, you’ll probably want to stay away from developing your own product and despite what some others might say, developing your own service. Dropshipping & affiliate marketing are the 2 “easiest” ways for beginners to get off the ground…(again, easy is a stretch here)

Average Net Worth of the 1%: Here's how much the super-rich in the world are really worth

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  Many people perceive being wealthy as having nice houses and a pleasure yacht. But the kind of money that the wealthiest 1% of the world's households has dwarfs this concept. This segment of the population large portions of major corporations, multibillion-dollar investment funds, islands in the Caribbean, and even rocket ships taking them into outer space. The average net worth of the 1%, aka the richest 1% of the global population's households, has mushroomed over the past two decades. It now towers higher above the net worth of the average citizen than ever before. Here are some of the basic facts about how the 1% lives. KEY TAKEAWAYS The minimum net worth of the top 1% is roughly $11.1 million. A person would need to earn an average of $823,763 per year in order to join the top 1%. The widening gaps in wealth and income stem from a variety of factors, including the wealthiest's increasing dominance of public and private equity, and tax breaks. Demographic Breakdown Be...

10 Steps to Financial Security Before Age 30

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Being financially secure before you reach 30 may seem out of reach for many people in their 20s, but it's possible. Working toward financial security need not be an exercise in self-deprivation, though many people assume it to be. Attaining this goal even has some immediate benefits given that financial insecurity can be a serious source of stress. The following are 10 steps to consider to achieve financial security before you turn 30. KEY TAKEAWAYS Knowing how much you spend can keep spending in check. Live within your means, don’t use credit to fund a lifestyle, and set short-term achievable financial goals. Become financially literate and save what you can for retirement. Take calculated risks, such as moving to a city with more job opportunities or taking on a new job that pays less but has more upside potential. Invest in yourself by continually upgrading your skills and knowledge. Strike a balance—working toward financial security doesn’t mean you need to deprive yourself.  1...

9 Strategies to Build Wealth Fast

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  If you want to build wealth fast – like really fast – then investing in a vehicle such as a Roth IRA will not get you there. If you’re younger and your income limits allow, open up a Roth IRA. Invest in mutual funds and ETFs. Make sure you have enough cash in your emergency fund. Starting your financial life with those good habits will bleed over into your success in building wealth. Okay, so how do you build wealth fast? Let’s take a look. Drop Your Living Expenses Like Crazy I know, this isn’t very exciting, but this is the definition of wealth. As Todd Tresidder of FinancialMentor.com says, “Great wealth builders focus on both saving money and earning more.” What Todd is pointing to here is the gap between your expenses and your income. Expenses should always be lower than your income. The larger that gap, the more wealth you can accumulate. Let’s face it, you can’t invest unless you have money to invest. If you’re currently living beyond your means and have no additional mone...

How To Make $1,000+ Monthly: Everything You Need To Know

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  How can you earn more money? You’d think a question this simple would have a simple answer. Yet experts’ attempts to explain the nuances of earning — whether disguised as personal finance, business management, or the importance of education — could fill a file server. You could read all the articles, watch all the how-to videos, listen to all the podcasts, and even attend the right business school, but still not know the best ways to make money. Why is it all so complicated? I have an idea: It’s because only you are qualified to answer the question of how you can make more money. Think about it: Just like our relationships, our time, our food preferences, and even our financial choices are personal. What works for me may not work for you. Likewise, I might not survive a day doing something you’d excel at. And while education, knowledge, and experience matter a lot, they are only the ingredients. You have to get into the kitchen to cook up your own recipe for financial success and...

18 Easy Ways to Make Free Money Fast

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  Treasure hunters would revel at the idea of getting free money. But is it really a thing? I mean, are there seriously companies out there that will just give money away because they are nice? Yes, and no. Companies often pay out sign up bonuses when you use a new service. Some of the best (and easiest) ways to get free money are to switch services that you use every day anyway, such as bank accounts or credit cards. Other companies will pay smaller bonuses for you to try their app. Take a look at this list of ways to get some free money fast, and choose the best options for you. Attention student loan holders: Now is a great time to refinance your private student loans to get a better rate and save on your overall monthly payments.  Best of all, this is totally free to do! However, if you have federal loans, we recommend you not refinance them at this time as you may lose forbearance and other protections. We all need our savings accounts to be much larger than they are. But...

6 Steps to Becoming Incredibly Intelligent Like the World Richest Man: Elon Musk

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Elon Musk, a man constantly making waves at the forefront of innovation. Driven by his boundless curiosity, the key trait he utilised to establish industry-leading companies like SpaceX, Tesla, PayPal and many more within a scant few years. So what is the secret behind Elon’s genius? You may have wondered how this man can seem so smart, well here are 6 steps you can take to follow his way of thought. 1. Open up to new perspectives Many think that specialising and becoming an expert in a particular field is the way to success and the forefront of development, Elon Musk begs to differ. Rather than becoming an expert in a single field, Elon Musk is an ‘expert generalist’ with deep knowledge in multiple fields of different disciplines. Here are some of the things you should do to be as knowledgeable as him: Look for a subject that interests you and don’t be afraid of the difficulty in learning it Challenge the established status quo. Look for new opportunities rather than ones people are a...

Top 10 Business Ideas in Nigeria You Can Start with 100,000 Naira

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In a country where economic deficit and unemployment have become the order of the day, conceptualizing a business idea in Nigeria and subsequently starting it can be likened to a goldmine which offers an opportunity for people to tap into a better livelihood. According to Statista.com, a total of 32.5% of Nigerians were unemployed in 2021, with a forecast unemployment rate of 33% in 2022.  Apart from being a gateway to self-employment and helping to put an end to job hunting, starting a private business from various business ideas also comes along with several advantages which include but are not limited to:  Unlimited freedom  Unlike working under someone or organization, where your mode of operation and work is being dictated by your boss/superior, personal l business gives you the privilege to work at your own pace and with ease. This is most suitable for people who may not have what it takes to work for a company due to certain conditions such as old age, underlying m...