Education fit for kings and queens
Past system The current system of education was designed over 100 years ago. We need a new education for...
Year: 2019
The 2020 vision
The Plan for the year ahead The year 2020 should signify more than just your ability to see clearly...
Management consulting for small businesses
Small but critical Small business are important to all economies, they employ more than 80% of staff. They also...
The importance of education for children
Education for children The World Bank believes that over 265 million children under the age of 10 are unable...
Public Presentation skills
Why public speaking is good Presentation skill are important leadership and management skills. The ability to articulate and present our...
The environment is big business
The environment One of the lessons of the last few years is about the need to look after the environment....
Property bargains
Property bargains Property is big business, even better when they are cheaper. Everyone loves to pay less for things they...
Poverty Eradication
Why getting rid of poverty is important Poverty must play on all our minds. This is where some people...
The environment and air travel
Air travel affects the environment Some of the busiest airports see up to 10 million people a year. There...
Making the best of remittances
Making the best of remittances The World bank estimated that that there are around 258 million people who live...
Be careful what you wish for
Wishing for something One of the most interesting developments I ever had in my career was when I told my...
World Teachers’ day
Every year, the world celebrates day because of the importance of the profession to all of our future. The world...
Entrepreneurship and the Extinction Protestors
The organisers of protests like the those trying to save the environment have a great point and I believe more...
Why we need entrepreneurs
Why entrepreneurs Over the last 30 years, the importance of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship has come to prominence. Prior to...
Entrepreneurship in schools
Many people have criticised the current education system as being out of date. Some have gone as far as saying...
A passion for Aviation- Sam Chui
For anyone interested in turning their hobbies into their work, no one is a better example than Sam Chui. Sam...
The importance of financial health check
Health check It is normal these days to get a reminder from the doctor or dentist to come in...
Lessons from the G.O.A.T’s
The term GOAT ( Greatest of all times) is normally reserved for the very best in their fields and...
Humility in Business
In one of my internet searches, I found a speech by Mr Mahindra of Mahindra Rise group. The speech...
The Alton Towers experience
One of the most difficult businesses to have is that of entertainment, there are variations in time and place of...
The beat goes on
There are different ways to make money and with unemployment for young people at its highest in most countries, many...
Is Fulfilment By Amazon the latest scam?
Is this the latest scam or it is for real. The Fulfilment by Amazon ( FBA) and other...
The need to eliminate kerosene and petrol products
Environmental issues The environment is now a big and contentious issue. In most developing countries, the supply of power for...
Self motivation and Chasing your own greatness
The months of July and August each year are the months that most universities conduct their graduation ceremonies. I...
Wastage and opportunities
On the 22nd August 2019, there was an outcry in the UK about the possibility of the proposed High...
The importance of good communication and empathy
On my recent travel to Nigeria, I planned to visit Abuja, but a few hours before my flight, I...
Leadership of the future- example from the young people of Kogi state
On my recent trip to Nigeria, I witnessed great leadership, its impact in a crisis and met some of the...
The challenge of entrepreneurship- making use of what you have
In August 2019 on a visit to Nigeria, I had the pleasure of travelling between Abuja and Makurdi by road....
The worst and best week
Access to finance is one of the critical pillars of any business. Some of the best companies only made it...
The importance of Strategy and boldness
For those who love speed, formula 1 car racing is the ultimate place for speed and there are no...
I believe I can fly
The song "I believe I can fly" by R. Kelly brings memories of youthful dreams and inability to understand reality...
The importance of training
Somehow I see training as the equivalent of a big farm tractor. You can get a lot done quicker...
Taking risks and falling forward
In the last few weeks I have read stories of students heroics and being grateful for achieving their dreams of...
Don’t let pride bring down your dream
As a writer and research on entrepreneurship, I know too well several of the great characteristics of an entrepreneur....
When Sir David talks, the world listens
Copyright:Credit: Jeff Gilbert / Alamy Stock Photo Sir David Attenborough is a veteran broadcaster who after decades in his field...
Buying a business or starting from scratch
Entrepreneurship can sometimes feel like a long journey into the wilderness. The roads are full of curves and you can...
Continuation of the book “Entrepreneurship” by Bygrave and Zacharakis.
This book is full of ideas and steps for aspiring entrepreneurs and as previously mentioned in my other blog,...
Time for action- little gifts that can change lives.
Over the last few years, the World bank has been collating information about remittances between countries. Africans and their friends...
Entrepreneurs and the animal kingdom
from www.conservationinstitute.org Business strategies and animals The important thing about being entrepreneurs is being able to adapt to the surroundings, ...
Mission accomplished
On the 28th May 2019 in the great city of Sopot, Poland, I successfully defended my PhD thesis on “...
The role of entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs see opportunities where most people see difficult situations. On a visit to Nigeria a few years ago, I saw...
When opportunity knocks
Seeing opportunities in new horizon Entrepreneurship is about making sure you are ready when opportunity knows. But sometimes, you...
Opportunities in emerging markets- AfCFTA
On the 30th May 2019, the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will be launched creating the largest economic region...
The future of education is learning with no barriers
In my earlier blog of 9th April 2019, I mentioned the changing landscape of education and training. The extent to...
Entrepreneurs who started young
There is no age limit to follow your dreams, most importantly, you are never too young to be an entrepreneur....
Going Bananas
Going Bananas Everyone is going bananas, thanks to the drive to limit or reduce some of the impacts...
Truly “amazing” learning
Online learning provides a true chance for people to gain knowledge flexibly, without time and geographical barriers The Open university...
The Review of “cash on demand”
Why review Cash on demand The essence of entrepreneurship is the need to make money and do things innovatively. This...
The Pope, humility and leadership.
Pope Francis from Forbes.com The Pope, as the head of the Catholic church is a well respected man. Since Pope...
Rejection as a therapy
Rejection is tough but sometimes necessary entrepreneur must embrace it There is no doubt that rejection sucks, but some people...
Never giving up and never doubt
Once in a while, there are a couple of stories that warm the heart. Tara Moore was match point down...
Agricultural technology and the rise of AI in farming.
Farming the old way One of the oldest, most labour intensive, rudimentary but most important occupations is farming. At a...
Critical elements in entrepreneurial success
It is not always easy to define the term "Entrepreneurship", but in the strictest term, it is about innovation...
Teaching will no longer take place in the class room.
Robot teacher from Quora.com The robots are coming I am always impressed by changes that continue to take place in...
Entrepreneurs making an impact
Opportunities There are great opportunities in Africa and entrepreneurs in that continent make do with very little, lack of capital,...
The UAE effect
Build something magical and the world will come looking for you. If you have always wondered about reason for...
Innovation is the difference
Innovation is about blue sky thinking. Dream it and executive it The word entrepreneurship is often overused in that...
Wishing success to my students.
Part of the Auditing class of 2019 About three years ago, I was lucky enough to teach a group of...
The wonderful MBA students in Dubai.
The UAE is renowned for its desert like weather, even in March the weather is is normally around the late...
The dreamer in all of us.
I have often considered the entrepreneur as a dreamer who lives in a world full of realities. They are...
Simple, yet brilliant ideas.
I am always interested in simple products that makes our lives easier, this time I got these ideas from a...
The role of entrepreneurship in Nigeria
One of my favourite topics is the role that entrepreneurs can play in Nigeria. So how do you define...
The history of innovation.
Innovation can mean different things to different people, but the definition is about new ways or new products. It can...
Tourism in Nigeria- a sector ripe for development.
Many countries have things that they are very proud of, they want the rest of the world to visit...
Take every opportunity to learn.
Always keep your ears to the ground, a customer may drop a hint about an event. I find that...
Talents everywhere
Talents in sports and business There are talented people in every area of endeavour whether in sports or in business....
Entrepreneurs and innovation.
There are different definitions of entrepreneurship and who is or not an entrepreneur. One thing is certain, a real...
Unleashing the spirit of entrepreneurship in everyone of us.
Entrepreneurs make things happen The contributions of some of the greatest entrepreneurs have made the world a better place. One...
Don’t fake it until you make it
There is a popular saying about faking it before you make it. In terms of money, my suggestion is "Don't...
The reluctant farmer
Farming the old fashion way A few years ago, I read an article about intellectual Africans who spend a lot...
We don’t want no charity, but we need your support
. Table mats made of banana waste A few years ago many of you shared an article about a man...
Management consultancy- to charge or not to charge?
To charge or not to charge for your service I have done a lot of management Consulting in my time...
Financial and Accounting systems.
Is it time to move away from paper to the latest financial systems? Never underestimate the power of information. The...
Struggle for business survival
Survival in business demands a lot of hard work The dream Every year many businesses struggle to make ends meet...
Gdansk- the hidden gem
Gdansk at nightEasy getaway If you are looking for a quick weekend get away, Gdansk in Poland is a good...
“Blue sky thinking” is normal
Blue sky thinking On Saturday 10th September 2018, I conducted a workshop for a group of young people who were...