April 2020

Retail Location is Gold? – Can the Retail Cluster Strategy for fuel stations provide competitive advantage in Nigeria? “It’s not so much about where we’re at, but where we want to go from where we’re at.” ― Craig D. Lounsbrough Using location as a competitive advantage in business is not a new concept, retail is […]

The Missing Piece – how the Niche strategy can help entrepreneurs grow their failing businesses. “If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try” Seth Godin Being an entrepreneur has its perks, not only is starting a business important for economic survival, it allows the founder (business owners) a lot of control

PRISONER OF FATE – The mind’s unrest (Chapter 4) “Not many readers on this platform are aware of a fiction story I have been working on for a few months now. The story narrates the mystery that Benjamin has been grappling with since he received a strange call from his boss who had passed on

Buffalo Hunter – If there is a sacred moment in the ethical pursuit of game, it is the moment you release the arrow or touch off the fatal shot. -Jim Posewitz “Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity”  The story in this post was shared with me in 2016 via email and I remember

The twelve commandments for the 21st Century public office holder – By Newton Post “C ongratulations my dear on your desire to aspire to become a public office holder. The desire is noble but the journey to public office is stormy, rough and at times may lead to your death. As you embark on your

Bloodied but unbowed -A minute’s success pays the failure of years ““Failure is an attitude, not an outcome” Harvey MacKay Five years ago I considered starting an angel group with a couple of my former school mates and friends. It was an exciting idea (and it still is by the way)and I had ruminated over

The Herd Instinct -A snowflake doesn’t realize that it’s a part of the avalanche. “Unity makes us strong, but does it make us wise?” Anonymous Over many centuries, leaders have benefitted immensely from the herd instincts or mentality. Leaders perceived as having strong influences have wielded power over their followers or subjects in ways sometimes

The Love Bank – Funding the account that keeps relationships sane. “You always gain by giving love”   Reese Witherspoon We’ve all heard or even owned at some point in our lives a piggy bank, cash box or even a kitty. But, have you by any chance heard of the Love Bank accounts analogy? Sounds

The Broken Window Theory – The idea [is] that once disorder begins, it doesn’t matter what the neighborhood is, and things can begin to get out of control. “If you take care of the little things, then you can prevent a lot of the big things”  Ever heard about this funny sounding theory? Me too?

A car in Space – Space exploration takes a stylish dimension “The Space isn’t remote at all, it’s an hour drive away if your car could go straight upwards” Fred Hoyle No Jokes! There is a car in Space and it’s been there since February 2018- more than two years ago! Big deal! It’s a