I had a very emotional conversation with a dear friend of mine this morning, the conversation was about a once thriving consumer goods business he owned that not only went down in the flames of huge debts, but took a lot of him with it. In fact, after analyzing the entire conversation, I thought toContinue reading “Are You Ready For Big Business in 2016?”
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Financial Management Workshop for PROACTIVE Small Business Owners in MD
Our Financial Coach is proud to present a hands-on financial management workshop for owners of small and medium enterprises in Maryland. If you wish to understand how your business performed this year and want to grow in 2016, then you absolutely have to mark your calendar for this event. Objectives: This workshop is designed toContinue reading “Financial Management Workshop for PROACTIVE Small Business Owners in MD”
Financial Management Workshop for PROACTIVE Business Owners in Nigeria
Our Financial Coach is proud to present a hands-on financial management workshop for owners of small/medium private companies and unincorporated businesses in Nigeria. If your goals for 2016 include growing your business venture, you absolutely have to mark your calendar for this event. Objectives: This workshop is designed to help you understand and implement soundContinue reading “Financial Management Workshop for PROACTIVE Business Owners in Nigeria”
Free Event: Is Your Organization Ready For Year End?
The clock is ticking, 2015 is on its way out and 2016 is upon us! But how financially ready is your non-profit organization for 2015 to end? What are some of the quick and simple steps you can take to ensure your finances are secure before the year ends? What should you do to jumpContinue reading “Free Event: Is Your Organization Ready For Year End?”
A System that Preys!
I had been flying for about 7 hours and all I wanted to do was pick up my rental car and grab something to drink so that I could get strength to make the 1 hour drive ahead of me. I was physically and mentally tired: I only got 4 hours sleep the night before myContinue reading “A System that Preys!”
Take Your Life Back in 2015
I just opened my yahoo email and the first couple of messages were marketing emails from Macys, Best Buy and Air France. The titles were: “Pop Up Sale: get 50% off boots & shoes noon-11:59pm ET today!” “Save up to 25% on select HDTVS – Upgrade for the Big Game,” and “Resolution No. 3 –Continue reading “Take Your Life Back in 2015”
10 ESSENTIAL THINGS TO DO BEFORE I DO
The wedding season is about to begin! Yes I know this is September and the Americans reading this are probably thinking, “what is she talking about? The wedding season just ended.” Not really, I can’t help thinking in “Nigeria” and for us, the wedding party season is just about to begin. From now till DecemberContinue reading “10 ESSENTIAL THINGS TO DO BEFORE I DO”
Your Filing System Either Promotes or Prevents Fraud
She looked stunned as her accountant told her it was her fault that the woman had stolen the company’s money to pay for personal expenses. How could it be my fault, she asked? The accountant told her that she created room for the thief to operate by allowing a disorganized filing system in an environment where theContinue reading “Your Filing System Either Promotes or Prevents Fraud”
Financial Education – One Size Does Not Fit All!
I felt highly honored to speak at the Annual Conference on Financial Education, which was held in New Orleans from April 9th to 11th 2014. Big kudos to the Institute of Financial Literacy for including the “one size does not fit all” session to discuss peculiar issues affecting women and immigrants. Other speakers and membersContinue reading “Financial Education – One Size Does Not Fit All!”
Brunch with Brains!
Ginger Tapas n Grill continues to blaze amazing trails! The first of its kind Spanish cuisine restaurant in Lagos Nigeria launched a new series tagged “Brunch with Brains” on Saturday March 1. I had the privilege of being the facilitator at this first edition. It was a pleasure discussing money colors with a very wonderfulContinue reading “Brunch with Brains!”