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How To Get Bus Booking Apps For Transportation Companies In Nigeria

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December 16, 2019

How To Get Bus Booking Apps For Transportation Companies In Nigeria

Hello everyone, welcome to another edition of NEW CONNECT’s BUSINESS ARTICLE. Our topic today will be on the emergence of new technological tools that are disrupting the Transportation Sector.
For many years the way we book a bus ticket was pretty much the same. As all people had to do was to go to a bus station or terminal to buy one. This worked for many decades and is still very much the primary way of buying tickets today.

Fast forward to just slightly over 10 years ago, where new AI (Artificial Intelligence) is taking disruption of various sectors to a whole new level. Consumers across the world now want goods and services in a better, faster, cheaper and more convenient manner, all at the same time.
This new thirst for innovation birthed the ride hailing Apps like Uber and Lyft etc which gave people the power to hail a taxi, even while still seated in their homes or offices. And as the years went by, Transportation companies (Intra and Inter State) realized that it was also key to innovate and give more power to travelers, to not only book a bus ticket from anywhere, just by the push of a button, but to also be able to see what bus type has been set aside for the journey. So pay attention as we discuss How To Get Bus Booking Apps For Transportation Companies In Nigeria

For many Transportation companies that have built Web and Mobile Apps integrated with Advanced Bus Booking features, they have noticed a massive jump in the amount of tickets sold out, and their ability to attract millennials who spend most of their spare time on their Mobile devices. Many of them students returning to school or NYSC participants who are going to states where they have been posted to serve.
So we’ll quickly discuss how a Company can get their own functional Bus Booking App in Nigeria and things they must have in mind when going for one.

GET A WEB DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
As you already would suspect, you’ll need the services of an experienced Web Design company in Nigeria. They would need to ensure that some key features are developed within the Web and Mobile Bus Booking App, in other to ensure that you get the best value for your investment.

a. SEAT SELECTION AND RESERVATION: This is one of the most important feature a modern Bus Booking App must have. It helps the transportation company to eliminate the occurrence of an age long challenge, that has be-deviled the Inter-state transportation business. As often times passengers start fighting amongst themselves over who sits where and why. This had led to confusion many times at parks, as sometimes employees of the transport company are culpable. With some of them reserving a seat for anyone who agrees to give them a token. As many people are always running away from sitting at the back, while most prefer window sits, to have a better view of the scenery of the cities they are travelling through to their destination. Which is why the Seat selection and reservation feature is extremely vital to Apps like this. As it gives travelers the ability to select their own preferred sits without having to settle anybody or fight for that matter. It is simply a case of first come first serve. Sits that have been taken will have a color indicating that they have been booked, while those ones that are still available will also have colors to show that they are still available.

b. MULTIPLE PAYMENTS OPTIONS: This is essential for the successful deployment and usage of Bus Booking Apps in Nigeria. Online Bookers must be provided multiple payments option. Be it Verve, Visa or Mastercard, travelers should be able to pay seamlessly and securely for their sits. It will also be wise to integrate other virtual currency Payment Gateways like Paypal and Perfect Money etc. So as to ensure that all travelers are catered for.

C. SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING: Now you’ve built your Apps. You’ll also need to ensure that people are carried along. You need to take your products and services to them. And one easy way to achieve that is to take it to social media, where many people spend a lot of their time. You will need the expertise of a Social Media Marketer in Nigeria so as to be able to communicate with people in a language that they can connect with and over time become loyal customers of your brand. You’ll need to constantly engage with them in other to also better understand areas where you could improve your services.

Finally many key players in the inter-state transportation sub-sector are beginning to invest in digital tools that helps to serve customers better and also operate as a modern transportation company. But a few others still don’t understand the importance of these investments, which means that they will be left behind in this modern era where innovation is a major key for the survival of any business to thrive and flourish.

We are NEW CONNECT, an Innovative and creative IT and BUSINESS CONSULTANCY FIRM. With many years of expertise in building various types of business and IT solutions for Companies in Nigeria. We’ll help you plan, design and develop your Web and Mobile Bus Booking Apps, to better position your transportation company as a key player in the industry and the preferred company for travelers, both young and old.
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How To Make Money Online In Nigeria ‘E-commerce Edition’

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November 18, 2019

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Hello everyone, our post today will be focused on ways through which one can begin to make money money online through running and operating an Online Store. I mean, a means of livelihood that can be built upon and transformed into a full fledged career. Please bear in mind that some of these ideas are not totally n, but we intend to talk about them, a bit more in a way that will help you understand not just how it works, but also how to possibly start-up within the shortest possible time. So pay attention as I explain How To Make Money Online In Nigeria ‘E-commerce Edition’

Yes, i know what you’re thinking already. E-commerce is strictly for big corporations with loads of money to spend. How can i start and even make head-way? But no you’re wrong. And this is because the online space is getting bigger and bigger everyday. And there is a spot for anyone who is willing to put in a decent amount of investment (Mid level at-least). And of course, learn to understand what people want to buy.As people are seeking to buy, from Weavons, Groceries, Fashion wears (Male and Female), Spare parts, Food stuffs, Electronics, Sports and Fitness items etc. So let’s quickly highlight ways and ideas that can help you start and run your own successfully, if you want to know more on How To Make Money Online In Nigeria ‘E-commerce Edition’

A. Build a good E-commerce store/Online Store: This is the heart and soul of your Business, so ensure that you go the extra mile to design something of great quality. You’ll need the service of a Web Design Company in Nigeria This is even more important for a new or relatively unknown E-Commerce store( Like yours), as there are many people who have been defrauded in a bid to purchase something online. Which has made it difficult for some people to be convinced towards the idea of buying things from unknown Online stores.
But the good news is that, there are smart ways of Building your Online Store in Nigeria, that will quickly help you win the confidence and trust of intending buyers. As these things are key if you intend to thrive and grow in the business. Below are a few of them.

i. Install Chat App: Installing a Chat App into your E-commerce store is a sure way of improving customer confidence. They are usually at the bottom corner of many Top websites, with a message ‘Chat with our Agent Now’. Chat Apps have proven to be game changers as they give you an edge. They help customers make quick enquiries, which could help convince them to buy from your Online Store (So ensure your Web Developer installs one for you or Hire Newconnect Call or Whatsapp+234 808 970 0958).

ii. Offer freebies: This is a very sure way of convincing first time customers to buy from your store. Giving them discounts, free gifts and freebies. We once encouraged a new Store to give out free soaps whenever someone buys a make-up kit for the first time. It will help to make them loyal customers, as we all like free things.

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B. Outsource Logistics Handling: Yes, this one of the most capital intensive parts of running an E-commerce business. But you don’t need to own your delivery trucks and motor cycles. All you have to do is register with some Tech driven logistics companies popping up now, like GIG Logistics (God is Good), kWIK Logistics and BONCHUX Logistics etc just to name a few.
This ensures that you only have to pay for delivery whenever someone orders something from your online store. So you don’t have to worry about hiring and maintaining a large team to handle your logistics. At-least until you have become so big that you might now need to handle your Logistics in-house.

C. KEEP LOW STOCK: You don’t have to have everything in stock. Focus on having those ones that people regularly request for. Like ladies weavons (Human hair, Indian and Brazilian) are usually very high in demand. you don’t need to have generators and air conditions in stock, except you sell them (in a shop). So ensure that you focus more on those ones that are constantly in demand, while you quickly rush out to purchase those ones that are more expensive and are ordered once in a while.

D. Focus on Online Advertising: Facebook and Instagram Ads have really been key for the growth of many E-Commerce companies both big and small. You cannot afford to pay for radio or video ads, so focus on online ads which can go for very little everyday. Having a great SEO (Search Engine Optimization) will go a long way in ensuring that whenever someone types in a google search box, ‘How to buy men shoes in Lagos’. Your site will be listed. This will ensure that you continue to make sales from your store.

So reach-out to us whenever you’re ready to set-up your own E-commerce/Online Store. We’ll advice you from the Design stage to Development and Deployment in a very cost effective manner.

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What Insurance Companies must do today to survive

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October 27, 2019

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Hello everyone, our article today will be to address certain challenges faced by Insurance companies (INSURERS) and strategies that can be deployed to help increase the penetration of Insurance cover in Nigeria

First how do we describe Insurance? To use a term that the common man can understand, Insurance simply means getting protection for your assets, business, ones-self/family and career etc should incase anything goes wrong. This therefore means that insurance is the back-bone of every economy, as every sector needs protection from insurers to survive.
But Insurance cover sounds like rocket science to the average Nigerian for many reasons, but in other to keep this post short but educative, we’ll only name a few.

1. RELIGIOUS BELIEF: Have you ever tried talking to the average Nigerian (Christians to be precise) about insurance, and not hear something like ‘I reject it in Jesus name’ or ‘It is not my portion In Jesus name’? Before i go ahead, it is important that i state in clear terms, that i’m also christian. And what i just expressed in this article, represents the reaction of so many (not all) Nigerians. And this is because, we are very religious in nature, and so therefore, whenever we’re asked to plan to reduce the impact of bad/tragic events, or should incase the un-expected happens. We begin to talk about the anointing oil and water we just got from our pastor, and how the stickers pasted at the entrance of our houses is more than enough to always save us from danger. This problem is not peculiar to Nigerians alone, same can be found in most parts of Afica. Which means that there has to be a paradigm shift in the way we think as a people.

2. LACK OF AWARENESS: Walk out of your office, shop or apartment now and try initiating a conversation with the man/woman on the street, about something relating to insurance and how it works. I bet you’ll have someone who looks really confused and most likely un-interested. And this largely because insurance companies and its key stakeholders are not doing enough to educate people about Insurance and its many benefit.

3. POOR COMMUNICATION: Insurers in Nigeria have struggled to come to grasp with the fact that times have changed, and so should the way you communicate with people evolve. Insurance must be preached in a different manner that sounds more appealing and understandable to the common man out there. Yes, it’s a business that is guided by certain ethics and rules, but Insurance companies are not doing enough to emulate Insurers in other developed/developing parts of the world, by tailoring their advertorials in a manner that truly engages people.
You still find insurance companies in Nigeria today with no official websites, social media presence etc. When it is no longer news that the average adult out there, spends a lot of their time on their mobile phones, surfing the web, an avenue that has made it easier to connect with people seamlessly in any part of the country.
listed below are a few other problems Insurance is facing in Nigeria;

4. SHARP PRACTICES BY SOME INSURANCE COMPANIES: Reluctance to pay claims.

5. POORLY TRAINED AND UNDER-EQUIPPED AGENTS/PERSONNEL etc

While we have talked about a few problems faced by Insurers in Nigeria, It is also important to state categorically, that it is not all gloomy for the industry. As there are many solutions and strategies that they can gradually be rolled-out to help increase the penetration of Insurance in Nigeria.
Listed below are are few solutions that could help transform the sector.

1. BUILD A WEBSITE/ MOBILE APP: We are in the internet age now, where agents no longer need to comb every street looking for people to convince. You’ll need a Web Design Company in Nigeria Every Insurance company must have a professionally built website and also a live chat app integrated into it, which will allow customers and people with intentions to get any of your insurance packages to be able to chat in real-time with your company agents/customer care. Ask their questions and get clarifications on the various packages that he/she could possibly subscribe to. It also allows anyone anywhere in Nigeria and beyond to find you and discover some pocket friendly products/packages that you offer. The advantages of a website cannot be over-emphasized, so get one for your company today (NEW CONNECT, Call or Whatsapp +234 808 970 0958)

2. SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE: This is one very effective and smart way of reaching out to most people in today’s world, where information moves with light speed. A lot of people visit facebook, instagram, youtube etc at least once everyday. Making it a huge community through which you can market the different, customized packages that your company is offering. It’s important that you know that communicating/marketing to people on social media is a bit different from the way you market offline. In a world where ‘TRENDING’ has become important to getting the much needed attention of people. Your company might need to get a professional social media expert/managers, who have the understanding of your business (Insurance in this case) and also, are familiar with the tricks and hacks of how to get people’s attention and also speak fluently, the ever changing social media language needed to give your business the much needed exposure. Which will in no time, translate into improved sales and revenue for your company.
Other solutions include;

3. TRAINING AND RE-TRAINING AGENTS FOR BETTER DELIVERY

4. APPROACHING RELIGIOUS BODIES: To partner them for seminars, workshops and other forms of enlightenment programs
5. AGGRESSIVE MARKETING

Finally we at NEW CONNECT believe that It will be a great pleasure to work with you on your next Web Design/Development Projects, Mobile APP Development,Research and Business Development, and Branding etc

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How to start a Ride hailing service in Nigeria

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October 17, 2019

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Just a few years ago, it was a bit difficult for one to imagine starting up a Ride/Taxi services in Lagos, not to talk of any other part of Nigeria. But today there are a good number of them that have sprung up in major cities across Nigeria, and of course this is majorly because of the increase in internet penetration, which has also led to an increase in the use of Smartphones, which is the primary medium for hailing a taxi on any of the platforms.
The sector is believed to be currently dominated by Uber (launched in 2014) and Bolt (formerly known as Taxify; launched in 2016), there are other (less popular) players in the ride-hailing ecosystem of Nigeria who are giving the top 2 a run for their money.
Recently Gokada was launched, In 2017 to be precise, by Nigerian entrepreneurs. The service was first focused to operate around the Yaba Axis of Lagos state and more recently has extended their operations to Victoria Island – Lekki Axis Lagos, Ikotun and other parts of Lagos, Nigeria.

In May 2019 it was reported that Gokada raised $5.4 million in series A funding to grow its two-wheel transit business.
They are not alone in this Ride hailing 2 wheel sub sector, as there are others like Max.ng and ORide etc

With this in mind, it goes to show you that not only are there enormous potentials in this new but promising line of business but it also shows that investors both local and foreign see it as a huge business in Nigeria that has come to stay.
So this brings us to the part which you probably most interested in, ” How do you start a ride hailing business in Nigeria”
This entails quite a few things like, getting a trusted Web Design Company in Nigeria,Registration of your company with CAC (Corporate allied commission) and other things that are beyond what one can simply put into a blog-post, but we’ll be touching some more key areas which will be critical for starting up and also for your survival in the business.

Business Development and Branding
The first thing that every business man/woman must do before embarking on starting a new business, is to first of all, have a viable business plan. The sector is already occupied by companies who are very organised, popular and in some cases they also have a large pool of resources to draw from ( money in this case), which in turn means that any wastage as a result of poor plan or No plan could prove to be fatal. So that means that you must be able to come up with ideas and branding moves that will stand you out and also serve as your selling point. No body will patronize your services out of pity, so you need to develop ideas that would make them see benefits in patronizing your ride hailing services. The good thing is that you don’t have to do all the research and business development yourself as you can hire people in house or employ the services of an experienced Business Development Firm to help advice and plan for your new Ride hailing Start-up

Web and Mobile Applications Development Team

As you know that ride hailing services thrives on the use of custom built mobile applications which riders must install from the Goggle play store or Apple ios store to be able to order/hail a taxi/bike and the drivers will in turn see the location of the passenger and go pick them up. This therefore means that more any other thing you need a good team to help you build and MAINTAIN your Ride hailing App. as you must have noticed i typed the MAINTAIN in capital letter as many people tend to think that as soon as they have built one then they can simply do away with the developers and just focus on other areas. But no it doesn’t work that way, you need a trusted Web Design Company in Nigeria and a team of Mobile App developers to ensure that issues that could arise from the use of your Ride hailing App are promptly attended to, either security related or poor behavior of your drivers, it might also be some adjustment born out of new ideas that could help improve the riding experience of your customers. Else you stand the risk of losing the trust of the riders who will in turn dump you for other Apps who offer better services. So it is of very huge importance that you get a team to help you Design, Develop, Deploy and most importantly Maintain your Ride hailing/Sharing App.

Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is the most important form of marketing for this model of business. As most people who will use your services are people who have smartphones or other internet enabled devices. So it then becomes a lot more strategic that you get a good Digital Marketing Company in Nigeria to help you take your message of superior quality services with more affordable pricing to all the social media platforms where most of your potential customers spend a lot of their time daily. Your online campaign needs to be managed by a team that understands your brand, and are continually looking for smart ways of communicating with your target market.

Start Hiring your own or Third party Drivers
Of course, the business cannot function without having Drivers either in house like Gokada and Max.ng who buy the motorcycles themselves, or using of third party drivers, like the cab hailing companies do with people who already have cars that meet up to their standards. You must ensure that due diligence is carried out in the process registering drivers, as they are the ones who will constantly come face to face with your riders/customers. So as to avoid having a shoddy process that will open up a flood gate of quack or badly behaved drivers.

Customer Care
One of the biggest problems most companies in Nigeria have, is have poor customer care services. This could be seen across different sectors maybe accept for the Telecoms providers and a few other companies who have well trained customer service agents. This impasse have discouraged many potential customers who probably purchased or subscribed to a product only to discover that there is a problem with one thing or the other. And therefor the only reasonable thing to do at that moment, will of course be to reachout to the company. Who on many occasions have badly behaved or completely untrained personnel standing by the customer service desk.

So to avoid losing riders due to issues that could easily be resolved, try to set up a dedicated customer service department, and ensure that their activities are closely monitored in other to ensure that they are helping your riders resolve issues in no time and not worsening the situation.

Finally we at NEW CONNECT believe that It will be a great pleasure to work with you on your journey to owning and efficiently operating the next big Ride Hailing Company out of Africa. We’ll help you develop a robust Ride hailing, Web and Mobile App, with the ability to function seamlessly across different internet enabled devices. From planning to your official launch, we’ll guide you through with our wealth of experience in this new transport sub-sector.

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How to start and operate a successful NGO in Nigeria

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October 17, 2019

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Hello everyone, due to popular demand from our readers and followers, our post today will help to explain the process of starting and running a successful Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) in Nigeria. There are many kind hearted people who seek to reach out to poor people around them, while some others might want to stand for a cause that could help influence policies in their community, state or country. Whichever it is, you might need to form an NGO in other to be able to reach-out to the public.

First, i’d like you to know that there are many NGO’s that have come and gone without having any meaningful impact, or meeting any set goal or targets. Many of these initiatives died even before they fully kicked off, and for varying reasons, either due to lack of funding, poor publicity, lack of focus or sometimes a general lack of understanding on how to operate a successful NGO.

This post will help to highlight some important steps that anyone who intends to run an NGO must take in other to ensure that it is able to achieve the desired aims and objectives for which it was established. You’ll also be needing the services of a Web Design company in Nigeria. These steps only apply after you must have gone past the phase of conceptualizing what the organization is meant to represent and achieve, either in the short, medium or long term. You must have also been able to plan for your kick-off funds (which you can also call Take-off fund), more importantly you’ll also need to clearly outline your sources of funds to keep the organisation going, either wholly funded by you or it could also rely on donations from individuals and corporate institutions etc, which is what is mostly obtainable across the world.
Below are some key steps (not all, as we intend to keep this post short but educative)

REGISTRATION:
Before you can be allowed to operate any Non profit organization (NGO in Nigeria, you must be duly registered with the corporate affairs commission (CAC). This is to ensure that the government is made aware of your existence and more importantly your operations. At the time of registration, you must also be able to state clearly what the organization represents and what it intends to achieve, where it is located (office address) etc. There are other questions you’ll have to answer in the form you’ll be given, but there’s no need to worry as all you need is to employ the services of a lawyer, who will help guide you through this process.

GET A WEBSITE:

One of the biggest challenges NGO’s have is funding, and as such it becomes important that founders/initiators or directors of these organizations understand that no one will be willing to donate to your cause if you don’t appear real or serious. Whether be it in business or for non-profit, perception is key. if people have the impression that your organization is non-existent or maybe a dubious one, it will become very difficult for any corporate entity or individual to take you seriously. And one way of improving the look, perception and feel of your NGO, is to get a professionally designed website, which can be done by a Web Design company in Nigeria.

A website for an NGO can serve many purposes asides making you appear genuine, organised and vision driven. It can also serve as an avenue through which kind hearted individuals or institutions can donate money or at-least get informed of the activities of your organization, which could spur many to contribute in one way or the other.

Many companies partner with NGO’s when working on projects like, Women Empowerment Schemes, Youth Skills Acquisition Schemes and Poverty Alleviation Programs etc. But no company will be willing to give you a dime of their money if you don’t appear organised, at-least by having a website (online presence) through which they can see some of your past activities, your core mandate and other relevant information that can help them see if you’re worth partnering with or not.
So get a Professionally built website for your NGO today (Call or Whatsapp +234 808 970 0958)

ORGANISE PRESS CONFERENCES:
Press releases and conferences are sure ways of raising awareness of your NGO, they help in telling people about some of the goals and objectives that your organisation is out to achieve. It is also a vital tool in reaching out to potential partners and donors who might be seeking to find a reputable NGO they can partner with for a project.
Often times owners of NGO’s don’t understand the importance of Press conferences for their organisation, and when they do, they don’t even know how to go about organizing one. As it often involves quite a number of key components, in other for it to be successful and have a lasting impact. As it also entails that you involve Social Media Influencers, Top Journalists and publicists.
We at NEW CONNECT have a vast network of all these key components stated above, we’ll help you plan your Press conference and ensure it achieves the much needed results which your organisation needs. We’ll invite Journalists from some of Nigeria’s most respected Print Media houses (Newspaper & Magazines), social media influencers and well refined publicists (Call or Whatsapp +234 808 970 0958).

CARRY PEOPLE ALONG:
This is one area where many organisations have failed consistently. It entails that you constantly give feed-backs to your Partners and donors. It is more vital because, it helps to build trusts with all the key stakeholders you work with. So as not to make it appear like you only come to them when you need funding or donations.
Not long ago, we were contracted to consult for an NGO owned by a religious body located in Lagos and Accra (Ghana), and after they had highlighted to us there struggles with raising funds. We realized that the major cause of their troubles, was due to the absence of feed-backs. They had no official means through which they can report some of the progress and milestones they had achieved with the funds people had donated before. Thus giving room for doubts to creep in, and after which nobody was interested in putting in more money.

So try to send your donors and partners progress reports either through E-mails, Social Media uploads or by organizing special events to appreciate them and highlight your activities for the year and how their resources have helped in achieving great feats.
You will see that alot of them will be more than willing to support your organization with more resources, as with the case of the NGO owned by the Religious body mentioned above who where able to increase their revenue base from donations, by over 300% within the space of 18 months.

In conclusion, operating an NGO is never an easy task, as it requires quite alot of resources and devotion to keep it alive, but if you work with the right set of people and ensure that you do all that is expected of you, it can really help you leave a lasting legacy behind.

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Now that you’re done with Youth Service, what next?

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October 17, 2019

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Hello everyone, our post today will seek to highlight some of the challenges facing many fresh graduates and their possible solutions. First before we go deeper into this discussion, here something we must first consider; according to recent reports, over 1.8 million graduates are produced by our higher institutions every year.

These figures alone means that the labor market is actually suffering from over supply, as it will take years of consistent job creation across different sectors, for most of these unemployed graduates to be absolved into the system. Which leads us to another important question. Is the economical climate friendly for investors and businesses? Well, I’ll leave you to judge for yourselves, as another report also showed that about 3.3 million Nigerians became unemployed between December 2017 and September 2018, deteriorating to 20.9 million, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows.

That is never a sign of an economy that is doing well, whichever way you decide to look at it.
It also means that those who have jobs are not completely safe, and should also worry on how to develop themselves further, we’ll come back to this later.

Now to the main issue at hand. The main problem that bedevils many fresh graduates, is that they many at times think like a Bride on her wedding day, in other words, just like a bride, they think the world should revolve around them, after all it’s her day. The same mentality often times is found in first degree holders who are just entering the job market. They still live in their sometimes unrealistic imaginations. Many believe that having a First class or a 2.1 is more than enough to earn them their dream job, hence they don’t need to equip themselves further.

Have you ever been to a job Interview? if yes, have you ever wondered why a company would advertise for just 20 positions and over 2000 people will apply, with sometimes over 400 of them having Masters Degree and other certificates to go with it. Well the answer is not far fetched, there are just too may unemployed and under-employed people out there.

Most employers as you must have learnt by now, work in a very tight and unfriendly business climate, which informs the reason why most insist on having people with 4-5 years of work experience. Many of them also prefer hiring people who can multi task, thus making it almost impossible for the fresh graduate out there especially those who are still suffering from “The beautiful Bride Syndrome”, to stand a chance of being hired.

Long story cut short, fresh graduates must understand that the world does not and will never revolve around their feet. They must also know that it’s a real battle out there and the only way to survive and triumph is to develop and improve their skill sets. They must understand that nobody owes you a job, and if must get one, you must convince your employer that you’re the best man for the job, and one sure way to achieve that is to take Professional certification courses relevant to your field. They must also try to equip themselves with IT skills like Digital Marketing, Web Design/Development and Mobile Development etc. You’ll need a trusted Web Design Company in Nigeria to train you as all these knowledge will never go out of fashion as we live in the “Internet Age”, where IT professionals are in very high demand, as a lot of things get automated and online sales is becoming increasingly bigger than anyone ever thought they would ever be.
It’s not all gloomy, there are loads of opportunities for even fresh graduates with no work experience out there. All you need do is that you must develop yourselves in other to be better positioned to grab any juicy opportunity that could come your way.
Finally, whether you’re a graduate or school cert holder, it doesn’t even matter if you have a great job. Always strive to have something doing on the side. Equip yourself with all the relevant skills and certifications needed to thrive in this fast changing world. And most importantly, BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE.

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Why Every church must go online now

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October 17, 2019

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Hello everyone, our post today will briefly discuss the changing times and trends as it relates to the gospel. Just 10-15 years ago, a church owning a website or a CMS (Church management System) was seen as a thing of luxury, while many others will argue that it was totally unnecessary. As evangelism primarily meant that every member goes on the street with fliers and megaphones (which is still a great idea). But today, times have changed, the world and the people who live in it, are constantly changing too. Which also means that preachers of the gospel must also continue to devise new strategies to spread the gospel far and wide, of which one of the most potent tool that could help to achieve that, is the internet. This has provided everyone including churches the opportunity to reach-out to a larger audience from almost anywhere in the world.
Below are a few reasons why churches must go online and how they can possibly go about it. So before we start, please note that you’ll be needing a trusted Web design Company in Nigeria

1. Large audience: with a properly built website integrated with all the right functionalities, a church cannot only show the world its arrangement of weekly programs alongside other basic information that you usually find on a church website. But it can also transmit it Services live for people to stream from everywhere in the world. Yes i mean from anywhere. As we all know that members of your church do travel to other parts of the country/world where you might not presently have a branch they can worship in. But they still want to be a part of the Sunday/weekly services. One way to do that is to embed the live transmission code in a dedicated page of your church website for people to be able to stream and be a part of your services. Just by using any internet enabled device. And do you also know that there are Christians who travel to parts of the country/world where there are no churches in sight, take for example the northern part of Nigeria. And what they do on Sunday’s is to go online to see if there are churches streaming their live services online for people to watch. Many churches have gotten new members through this means, and we think that your ministry should too.

2. Easy access to Ministry Materials: Gone are the days when the only way to buy an audio or video message of the ministers, was for people to Que at the book-shop owned by the church. These days technology has made it easier for churches to now have their materials hosted on their website for their members to download soft copies or to also order for hard copies. Be it a new book by a minister or a message, you can now upload these things on the ministry’s website for people to easily download or pay an amount which will be sent directly to the account number of the church.

3. Church Management System: One area where many churches have struggled in recent time, is in the area of, follow up. Whether new or old members, everyone needs to be followed up, just like a shepherd to a sheep. The leaders of the church have a duty and responsibility to look after everyone. As much as possible. I’ll not pretend not to know that it’s quite a difficult task to keep up with everyone, especially when you lead a large congregation.
The good news is, that technology have made all these things a lot more easier and achievable. All your Ministry will need to get is a CMS (Church Management System). It is a robust online platform built to help the running of your Ministry in a more stress free and efficient manner. It allows you have a database of everyone who is a member of your church. It also allows you store information like their telephone numbers, their date of birth etc It’s always a great feeling when a member of your church wakes up in the morning to see a message in their phone that wishes them a happy birthday, sent directly and automatically from your church’s (CMS). Little things like this can help to make people feel a lot more loved and important. Also for those who have stopped coming, it has the power to potentially draw them back. And all that will have been set-up within the system by the a Web Design company in Nigeria ( NEW CONNECT Call or Whatsapp +234 808 970 0958) who can help you build and setup all this things to work seamlessly.

More importantly it can be used to send out messages to members of the congregation, to remind them of an upcoming program, it can also be used to store the list of first time visitors whom you intend to follow up on, to periodically send them messages praying for them and also inviting them to a new program.

Finally the importance of a Ministry to build its own neatly crafted website/Church management system, is inexhaustible. There are just too many advantages for one article to take. So we’ll advice every church to make out a budget and plan, to take the gospel online as that is where people spend a lot of their time these days.

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Why Nigerian Construction companies must go online today

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Another day, another building collapse is recorded in Lagos or some other part of Nigeria. This is gradually becoming a regular occurrence, such that it doesn’t seem to bother anyone out there. From the preferred use of cheaper sub-standard building materials that have flooded the markets, to the invasion of the construction industry by quacks who parade themselves as Surveyors, Architects and Civil Engineers. Though they are not solely to be blamed for this menace, as “it takes two to tangle” they say. We must also hold responsible, the relevant government agencies who have been charged to maintain sanity in the industry, but rather have also become culprits, as they tend to allow this things thrive after a few naira notes have exchanged hands.

The questions we should also ask is, why do people still fall into the hands of quacks? where are the genuine companies? Probably somewhere sipping coffee in their offices, bragging about their level of knowledge and technical know-how of the construction business. The truth will always remain, that nobody knows or will know how good or competent you or your firm is, if you don’t tell the world about your company, your portfolio and more importantly, your accomplishments. The only people who probably know that your firm is stocked with some of the best crop of surveyors or Civil engineers are clients who have contracted you at one point or the other. But this shouldn’t be so, as there’s someone somewhere on his/her mobile devices, typing “how to find a good construction company in Nigeria”. Yes, you heard me right, people are looking for competent companies to work with on their next project. But it’s quite unfortunate that most of this companies don’t see the need to better position their businesses in other to become more visible, or should i say, discoverable by the limitless amount of people who surf the web everyday, looking for a competent company they can contract in the execution of their projects.

Below are a few highlighted reasons why your construction firm (surveyors, civil engineers, mechanical engineers etc) must go online. And first thing you must note is that, they’ll be needing a trusted Web Design Company in Nigeria.

1. Reach more potential clients: As you know already, the internet has made it possible for people to connect with businesses from almost anywhere in the world. When you’ve a neatly and professionally built website, that could help to reflect the image of your company in the best possible way. You also make it easier for millions of potential clients who might be in search of a competent hand to work with to discover you.

2. Display your portfolio: Nothing makes a company more proud than the show-off of its rich portfolio. These things help in telling the potential client, that you’re very experienced in the handling of projects of different sizes. It also help to build confidence in your brand as they might even know the location of some of those projects, but were not previously aware that your company executed that project. So it becomes wise that you display your portfolio in a very elegant manner in your company website.

3. Trust Indicators: What does this mean? This is one way to further boost confidence of your potential clients. It simply means, displaying on your company website, a badge or logo of an association or union that is related, or one that superintends over organisations in your field. For example it could be a Professional body, or a well known and respected union that you/your organisation is a duly registered member of. This helps to show that you can be trusted and that can go a long way in convincing that man/woman on the web right now to put a call across to you, in other for consultations and possibly negotiations to begin.

4. Testimonials: This is usually the icing on the cake in the design of a professional website, especially one that has to do with services of this kind. Where people are usually skeptical about how genuine or competent a firm is. Most especially in the area of project delivery. Just by getting testimonials from satisfied clients and displaying it on your website, can go a very long way to further boost the confidence of your client to be. It has a way of psychologically persuading them to forget there fears and worries, and trust in your brand, after-all, you must be a reliable establishment, to have satisfied all those happy clients whose testimonials are displayed on your website.

Finally, in as much as it is a great idea to take your construction company to the online space, it is also important to state emphatically, that you need to also hire a competent firm that understands some of the challenges that could be associated with your line of business. And hence will take a number of things into consideration before commencing the design and development of your website.

We at NEW CONNECT, have many years of experience in the design and development of websites across various sectors, which includes construction and other fields related to it. So why not contact us today to build your company a Website that properly represents what your brand is truly all about. ( NEW CONNECT Call or Whatsapp +234 808 970 0958)

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How to start your own online Tv Station in Nigeria

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October 14, 2019

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Long ago, the only way for one to watch a Tv channel, was basically to sit in front of a Tv set.
But times are changing with the emergence of new innovative technologies. Which is disrupting literally every sector, from banking to manufacturing, media production and transmission etc.
Though many people around the world still spend a decent amount of time in front of their Tv sets, a lot of people are moving towards contents they can easily access from their laptops and mobile devices on the go. With internet broadband penetration rapidly increasing in Nigeria (currently 33%, 2019) and sub-saharan Africa. The potentials in owning an online Tv channel even becomes a lot more promising than ever.

Have you also noticed that there are a number of them popping up every now and then? Which leaves you wondering, why? And the answer is simple. People still want to watch their favorite Tv shows or series. They also still want to watch great movies and of course, for the guys who don’t joke with football, they also search from how to stream matches from anywhere with ease. But in today’s world, people love to watch all these things from just about anywhere in the world, which is what the internet and great mobile devices, tooled with very sophisticated chips have made possible.
The traditional terrestrial (broadcasting) Tv channel (Like AIT, TVC and SILVERBIRD etc) are still great, but have their limitations, which stems from the fact that, they can only cover areas that they are licensed to operate in. Their transmission infrastructure can also only be able to cover a limited distance. Which is the reason why they also have a dedicated page on their websites through which people can stream live from almost anywhere in the world. You’ll need a Web Design Company in Nigeria
Below are basic things you must put in place in setting up your own online Tv Channel.

Register with CAC: Just as with every regular business in Nigeria, you must register your business with CAC (Corporate affairs Commission). This is to ensure that you’re a legally recognized business entity operating in Nigeria. A lawyer can help guide you through this process. You’ll also need to get a few licences here and there from BON (Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria), but most clients we’ve worked with, usually begin operations without the BON certificates as they are currently not very strict with online TV channels, but as you move on, it is advised that you get all the necessary licences and certifications.

GET A STUDIO: This is a very vital part of your business, as you need a studio where you have some gadgets put in place, and are used to coordinate your streaming service. The good news is that you don’t need to buy the traditional transmission gadgets and infrastructures that the traditional Tv station is associated with.
You can start with a mini studio, that is, one with some primary hardwares and softwares that have made this model of business a possibility. There are a number of things that will be needed but can’t be listed here as there a few setups that are unique to our own strategy for setting up projects of this kind ( NEW CONNECT Call or Whatsapp +234 808 970 0958), Depending on your project size and most importantly budget, we know which strategy for studio setup best suits your project.

GET A WEB DEVELOPMENT TEAM: Now this is a little tricky, as not every web development firm is experienced in working on projects of this nature. As you know already, online Tv involves transmitting great content through the internet, and this also means that you will need to not just build a Web APP/mobile app, but they all have to be compatible with this type of project. There are 5 basic things your web developer will have to consider.

a. How to build the web App/Mobile app of your online Tv channel, in other for it to work seamlessly with your live streaming service across different devices.

b. A very reliable and powerful CDN provider (Content Distribution Network), which must work well with your setup in other to ensure that your HD videos (High definition) and content that you have secured, in other to transmit them to your growing list of audience/followers, are transmitted in the best possible quality and has the adaptable capacity to blend with devices with different screen sizes.

c. They must also have a plan for for ensuring that your platform is built in such a manner that reduces down times to the barest minimum. This is sometimes inevitable, but a team that is experienced in this area will take it into full consideration when designing and developing all that you’ll need for your online Tv station.( NEW CONNECT Call or Whatsapp +234 808 970 0958)

d. You can also have special categories within your Web App/Mobile App that is reserved for paid content. Which means that you can also have premium content on your channel that people might need to either pay a one time fee or subscription to access. This is one sure way of increasing revenue, but first you must ensure that your paid content is worth paying for.

e. You web developer must be able to also design the platform in a manner that carefully separates your free content from the paid ones (IF YOU HAVE PREMIUM CONTENT). And also ensure that they integrate a very secure and robust payment Api, that would be able to process the payments seamlessly. ( NEW CONNECT Call or Whatsapp +234 808 970 0958)

MARKETING: Yeah at this stage we assume that you’ve finished with the setting up of your Online Tv. Now just like every other product or service out there, you must also market your Tv station across every available social media or traditional media platform out there. No one will know you have great content if you don’t tell them about it. If you’ve bought the rights to show some episodes of a great Tv series which you know people would like to watch. You need to also reach out to them and tell them about the great line-up of programs that your Tv channel is offering.

So whether through facebook, instagram or traditional newspaper ads, ensure you keep telling people about your Online TV. Focusing more on the programs and series that you have in your line-up, because that’s the only thing that can lure and keep them coming back to your platform.

SECRET REVEALED: One smart way to quickly scale up and improve the amount of loyal following your Online Tv enjoys. Is to smartly target Nigerians in the diaspora. They have very cheap/affordable internet service over there, but are starved of great Nigerian content which is steadily becoming the choice content for everyone.
Though this is a little tricky, but we’ll guide you through when you hire us as your contractor, in setting up your online Tv from the scratch. We’re experienced and have great customer support, We are NEW CONNECT.
So why not reach out to us today, to get started. ( NEW CONNECT Call or Whatsapp +234 808 970 0958)

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How to Start a food delivery service in Nigeria

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Hello everyone, today i would be briefly discussing a business that is currently on the rise, which in this case is, how to start Food Delivery Services in Nigeria. Given the constant increase in the rate of internet penetration in Nigeria, which according to the data recently released by NCC, the number of internet users hit 111.6 million in December 2018. With the figure believed by many analyst to grow even more, it has made the idea of venturing into any internet reliant services a noble idea.
Food Delivery services involves quite a lot, as it was birthed from the fact that many working class or should i say busy people, who often needed to eat quality food from their preferred restaurant, are not within touching distance and so they needed a means or channel that could allow them pay for food and have it delivered as quickly as possible to their door-step.

Starting up one today requires a few things to be considered and be put in place, but i will discuss the ones that are most important, which would also help get on the right part to successful starting up one.
Before i start i would like you to know that there are primarily 2 types of food delivery service business models namely;

Restaurant/Kitchen owner model: This requires that you have your own restaurant or kitchen from where you prepare your own meal and packaged for delivery.

-Middle man : This basically doesn’t require you owning any restaurant or Kitchen of your own as the business model thrives on you being able to connect food buyers to restaurants of their choice in other to get a commission when food is purchased in return.
At this point i believe you have a fare understanding of what we’ll be discussing, as i’ll like you to know that some of the steps that will be listed below will not apply to number 2 (middle man).

How to start Mini Importation and Dropshipping business in Nigeria

Register your Business
First before transacting any business as a corporate entity in Nigeria, you are expected to register it with CAC. But in this case, you’re also advised to also register it with your business with all the relevant government agencies in charge of food and health, both at the local and state government level. They might also come around for periodic inspection of your restaurant, Kitchen or Eatery. So always ensure that you’re always ready, in other to avoid any disruptions or closure of your business activity.

Create A Brand Name And Logo
This is deeper than it sounds, this is the process of communicating what your brand stands for and its promise to deliver great service to the people. You’ll need to get good colors and also a catch phrase which people can easily identify with whenever they come across your brand.
You can also have a custom made toll/non toll free number which could reflect your brand and will be easy to remember, they are usually 12 numbers in it unlike your regular 11 digit number, for example 0800 CHOP NICE, OR O700 HOTY CHEF.
It is wise that you conduct extensive research when doing this, or hire a brand consultancy firm or experts to help guide you through this process.

Strategically site your Kitchen or Restaurant
This is a very important process or step, as the level of success you can realistically achieve is not just dependent on how good your dishes are, but also in the siting of your Kitchen or Restaurant and also, in your ability to map areas that your delivery service can cover. So do ensure that you focus your delivery strictly on areas that you can quickly reach, in other words You should have a predefined geographical target area to offer delivery services, to avoid having customers who will be unhappy with how long they have to wait for their food, this will lead them to consider other options. And like the old saying goes “a hungry man is an angry man” .

Build Web and Mobile Applications platform
This business survives on not just the quality of food you cook (pls note; quality food is essential for people to want to buy your food), but it also relies on the quality of web and mobile applications that you’re able to develop for your brand. People need to be able to navigate through your platform seamlessly in other to find and order their preferred menu for the day, the platform should also be able to tell them which food all dish is not available, especially for a case where it is finished for the day. They should also be able to see the estimated time it will take your delivery man to get the food to their location (called tracking of orders).
They also want to be sure that paying you through your App or Web portal is secure and seamless. All these boils down to your ability to get a good team of professionals that can help you design and deploy a neatly crafted web portal and mobile application for your food delivery services business. It is also a good idea that you register on the platforms of third party agents or should i say middle men whose business revolves around getting traffic to their web portal/website where different restaurant and eateries have registered and also displayed their menus. In other to make money from commissions gotten from the sales of anything on their site. Good examples of this networks are gofoodng, Jumia Food etc

Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is and will always be the most important and rewarding form of marketing for this model of business. This is for very obvious reasons, being that most people who are likely to purchase and order for your food via your web portal or mobile app, are people who make constant use of the internet for one reason or the other. Most of them will also need a smartphone or other internet enabled devices to be be able to access your products and offerings. So it then becomes a lot more strategic that you get a good Digital Marketing Company or Expert to help you take your message of superior quality services with more affordable pricing to all the social media platforms where most of your potential customers spend a lot of their time daily. We always recommend that your online campaigns are managed by a team that understands your brand and the vision you have for it, and are continually researching for smart ways of communicating with your target market.
Marketing should also include several different ways, be ready to do it in whatever way necessary, you can use the traditional Word-of-mouth, and never stop talking. Prints fliers, handbills, menu listings, place these in restaurants, banks, businesses that require your services. Email, texts, promotions, web banner ads and classifieds in newspapers are also necessary.

You will need to make arrangement for delivery men or dispatch riders
Most companies or start-ups who operate in the food delivery space always ensure that they have their own in-house team of personnel’s who handle the delivery of the food to the customer. This is to avoid stories of delays due to bureaucratic processes often times associated with the use of third party dispatch riders. So in case you believe that you will be unable to handle it yourself, due to the capital that could be required in getting delivery motorcycles or shuttles, then at-least ensure that you reach an agreement with a third party logistics company with a very good profile in customer service, who can respond promptly to your needs of quickly getting the food that must have been paid for to your customer in the shortest possible time.

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Why you should not depend on that job

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September 3, 2019

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Hello there, this post is meant to address some noticeable issues that are arising in the world we live in today. Many people often wondered if it is important to have any alternative stream of income. You sometimes hear things like, ” I have a good job, that pays me well, what do i need another stream of income for”. And at the end of the day, they get to realize the need for it, but often times a bit late.
Also remember that the Nigerian economy slide into recession in 2015 because of our over reliance on one stream of revenue generation, which in this case is oil, and we all got to witness the devastating effect it had on everyone of us. Before we go ahead to list a few reasons why we all must endeavor to have something doing on the side, it is important to note that one must be careful when in search of a second or third stream of income, so as not to endanger the primary source of income, as that will only amount to foolishness. Except for a situation where you’ve finalized plans to fully focus on the new stream of income as the number one or primary source. Below are a few reasons why i believe that we all need an alternative source of income.

Rising cost of living
You will agree with me that the cost of living is on the rise across most urban areas and recently even in rural areas. From accommodation rent to school fees, transportation and feeding etc. There is always a spike in prices which on most occasions, is usually not followed by increase in wages. Thus leading to a deteriorating standard of life for many, as their take home salary is literally no longer sufficient to take them home. This overtime could also have an adverse effect on the mental health of the persons, as they are easily worn out by stress and frustrations. We all know how the issue of minimum wage has been handled over the years in Nigeria, with committees been setup and here and there and yet the struggle to reach agreements that will be suitable to the larger population.

Unforeseen circumstances
Every now and then, their could be a downturn in the economy, that might lead to the struggling of many companies, who might be in a desperate rush to devise survival strategies. Which we all know often times could be in the form of downsizing their workforce not because they don’t want to keep them as the company is also losing valuable experience and resources that had been invested in training and re-training them . And when this happens many people are often left shocked as they never saw it coming and as such, are usually caught unaware, and on many occasions without any tangible savings. So you begin to see a trend of people who just lost their jobs, almost immediately they also begin to struggle to meet-up with their basic responsibilities. But if they had any form of alternative channel through which income comes in, it could help to sustain and stabilize them, till they are able to fashion a way forward.

Technological disruption
I believe that we all must have come across the term 5G, which is been developed by some of the biggest tech firms in the world. It will also serve as the back-bone for the advent and deployment of IOT, which is the short term of ‘INTERNET OF THINGS’.

This technology will allow some of the traditional devices we know today, to be able to communicate with each other, i.e they will be able to perform more smart tasks and overtime become more productive. This will also lead to loss of jobs, which are already seeing in many sectors today like banking for example, where most First Tier Banks in Nigeria are already deploying CHAT BOTS, on facebook and across other platforms, to attend to the needs of customers, thus eliminating the need to have employed agents who originally would have been tasked with such duties. Which is why most experts are gearing up for this new era, where it is believed that the present day workforce will have to be re-trained and retooled to be able to fit into this new era. So if you’re still dependent on one stream of income, it therefore means that you’ll most likely be impacted more negatively compared to someone who has an alternative or backup channel of generating income.

In conclusion it is wise that you look for an alternative means of revenue generation, as in most developed countries you can see someone with a very well paying job, being an UBER driver or Digital Marketer, just to add as a supplement to what he/she is already making. So look around you today and find a skill or something that looks promising and engage on the side, as the internet as also made it easier for one to earn from the comfort of their home or office.
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Ronaldo is more than a GOAT

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August 26, 2019

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Hello everyone, today i’ll be discussing an athlete who has brought a new level of excitement to the Italian Seria A. He is no other than Cristiano Ronaldo aka CR7. His transfer to the Italian giants Juventus in 2018, did not only come as a shock to many but also brought about a renewed level of excitement to many fans of the Seria A.
How does the signing of a world star player like Cristiano Ronaldo financially influence a big club like Juventus? Analytics firm KPMG Football Benchmark has a few interesting findings.
The Portuguese star has been a huge success for Juventus on social media. The growth in number of followers is significant.

After the summer arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus, the Bianconeri are profiting from the deal on the field as well as off it. The Italian champions have reached 20 million followers on Instagram, a growth of 99.57% from the arrival of the Portuguese phenomenon at the Allianz Stadium.

This number means that Juventus are ranked fourth in the standings of European clubs on the social media platform. The growth of Juventus on social media has been exponential since July when Ronaldo landed in Caselle. And as mentioned, Ronaldo is indeed a phenomenon on and off the field, ‘gifting’ Juventus almost 10 million more followers in just over five months.

The Cristiano Ronaldo effect: Juventus gained 6 MILLION social media followers after mega-move… while a million Twitter users unfollowed Real Madrid within 24 hours of deal
Cristiano Ronaldo has huge lure and many of his loyal supporters move with him
Social media stats show impact megastar has on a club after leaving Real Madrid
Juventus have 35million Facebook followers and boast 6.2million on Twitter
Cult-like following of Ronaldo reduced Real Madrid’s support on social media.
Although his goal tally was low measuring by his usually standards as he had a goal tally of 28 goals in 43 matches, but it was just enough for him to be named Seria A player of the year.
But one thing we can all learn from this, is that asides the quality of football played on the pitch, it is also important for clubs to bring in players or personalities who have the ability to attract fans to the club, which in today’s world is important in the marketing of their jerseys and other merchandise. It also helps to improve the sum that could be potentially made from TV rights. Which will help the growth of the clubs annual revenue.
Beyond just Ronaldo, their are many Digital Marketing tricks and strategies that could be deployed in growing your sales and revenue across various channels. From Facebook Ads, Google Adwords, Instagram Ad, Seo (Search engine optimization) and Email marketing etc. There are always secrets that could help increase your numbers, which sometimes involves just spending a little but getting quality results in return.

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This is a step-by-step Digital Marketing Training Course that actually works where you will get 90% practical and 10% theoretical training with 1 year after-training support, coaching, and mentorship from experts with both local and international experience (the Best in the Business).

Benefits
It improves your opportunities when hunting for Jobs.
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Digital marketers are highly valued in the industry
You become highly skilled and competent for the digital era

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Introduction to Digital Marketing
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Digital Marketing Campaign Strategy & Planning.
Participants will also work on live campaigns to develop their skills.

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Why you should get an E-commerce website today

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August 18, 2019

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Why you should get an E-commerce website today

Hello everyone, i will briefly address a myth about E-commerce website, that I’ve had to counter constantly. But to begin with, what is an E-commerce website? We can simply define it as an online store where people can find items that they are interested in and purchase if they can afford it.
So we can also simply put it that, an E-commerce store is like your goods displayed in a store online. Which leads us to the next question. who needs an E-commerce website or what could it be used for;

* Mini Importation & Dropshipping
* Fashion Designer
* Boutique and accessories
* Food stuff Retailer/wholesaler
* Women wigs ( weavon) and beauty solutions
* Computers & Ict accessories
* Herbal medicines & food supplements etc

The list is quite endless, but the problem is that most people think that you have to be as rich as Jumia or Konga to own one, but they don’t know that there are many small/medium sized businesses that now own their E-commerce platform custom built for their businesses which in turn helped them to boost sales and grow their start-ups. Please bear in mind that to build one, you’ll need the services of a Web Design Company in Nigeria . Below i will briefly highlight a few reasons why you must get one today.

TRUST
If you go on instagram and facebook immediately after reading this write-up, you’ll be bombarded with adverts of companies who are selling from weavons, Cakes/confectioneries, men sexual performance enhancing supplements to ladies wear etc. And you get tempted to think that they are big companies, simply because you clicked the link to discover a neatly designed E-commerce platform. Now the truth is that most of them are small businesses who have something to sell but knew that without trust no one will be willing to transfer or pay money into your account for any product you claim to sell.
Furthermore, this is worsened by the fact that most people have been scammed before by internet scammers claiming to be selling one thing or the other, but ended up defrauding the unsuspecting victim. This has made buyers of products online to become more vigilant, and most will like to see if you’ve a website (professionally designed online store) to see if you can be trusted. So whenever a person who was supposed to buy something worth N20,000 and above which is a substantial amount of money, they will like to check and double check before patronizing you. So whether you sell Wigs for ladies or Shoes for men, try to get your own E-commerce store today (Call or Whatsapp +234 808 970 0958) to boost the confidence of your potential customers. It shows them that you’re serious and will not elope with their money.

Limitless pool of Customers
As you read this post now, someone is currently typing “where to buy Italian ladies shoes” or “where to buy original Brazilian hair”, yes this is the reality today. People are constantly searching for all kinds of items on the internet, and no one will know that you sell or have this things in store, if you don’t create an online store where they are displayed with the available colors, sizes, brands and of course the prices to go with them. This will allow people to find your goods online, and order for them so you don’t depend on physical sales to survive. The internet is big and can only get bigger, so are you going to see by the side and watch the action? or will you grab your own share of the pie?

Ease of payment
One of the biggest advantages of owning an online store is that, unlike your physical store that can close for the day, or lock up for holidays. Your online store is always there attending to your customers. It doesn’t need rest or vacation, ever ready and willing to serve, but more importantly. If well configured and integrated with all the right functionalities, it has the ability to help you collect payments from your limitless pool of customers.
Yes, customers/clients don’t have to physically come to your store to pay, and you know, there is usually no need for price haggling as you could experience in a physical store. So all the customer needs to do is to select the items they want, as displayed on your E-commerce website, after which they are to proceed to the checkout area, where they will select their preferred payment method, Visa, verve, mastercard, perfect money and paypal.
This will in turn ensure that your money keeps coming in without physical contact with the customers.

Finally we at NEW CONNECT GLOBAL RESOURCES LTD, have many years of experience in web design/development, which also includes E-commerce as discussed above. We’ll help you in the design of your own E-commerce website and integrate in it, a secure payment gateway that will allow customers pay for your products seamlessly and also configure other tools that could be needed, to help boost trust and most importantly, sales for your company or start-up.
All these and many more we would do for an affordable price, as we’re known by many to be a customer friendly brand. So contact us today to get started (Call or Whatsapp +234 808 970 0958)

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Burna Boy is taking over, and this is why

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August 16, 2019

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Burna Boy is taking over, and this is why

Hello everyone, today my discussion will be centered on an Afro Beats sensation, whose music has been trending and topping charts with some valuable lessons we all can learn from his career.
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (born 2 July 1991) but known to most people as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian Afro-Beats singer and songwriter.His rise to stardom started in 2012 with the release of his single “Like to Party” which was later followed by his debut studio album, L.I.F.E (2013). Later in 2017, Burna Boy signed with Bad Habit/Atlantic Records in the United States and Warner Group internationally. He will later go on to release his third studio album titled “Outside” which also marked his major-label debut.
Burna Boy has won many awards both local and international, he has also performed in sold out shows across the world which includes, London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 7 October 2018. and more notably, On 3 January 2019, he was announced alongside Mr Eazi as one of the artists performing at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

But what can we learn from the man whose part to success has not been without it’s own fair share of ups and downs? Below are few things we believe we can all take from his rise so far

BRAND ORIGINALITY
Whenever you hear a Burna Boy’s song on radio or sound system, it wouldn’t take you more than a few seconds to identify his voice and singing pattern. And this is because he doesn’t try to sound like Wizkid or Davido. He has put in so much work over the years in carving a niche for himself. He strives to maintain his brand identity while he is never afraid to incorporate a little bit of trendy sounds without losing his own unique vibe. And this has paid off as he now enjoys a very loyal following not just in Nigeria but across the world. People are now beginning to see more beauty in his approach to music. You will agree with me that, he is just different from the others in every way you choose to look at it.

Many companies/Start Ups We’ve worked with at NEW CONNECT often approach us with the idea of just copying an idea they saw somewhere and paste in their own concept. Without considering if it will harm their own brand identity. They also fail to understand that no one will ever truly appreciate you if you’re just an imitation of the real deal everyone knows. This does not in anyway mean that it is wrong to borrow some ideas that are trending or that people have fallen in love with. But in doing so always strive to be original. Create your own brand Identity that will be unique to you and stick to it.

SELF DEVELOPMENT
Anyone who has been following Burna Boy over the years, will surely agree that he has really improved in many areas. From his lyrics to his delivery,and even to his Stage performances. You can feel the energy in his performance on stage, and you’ll agree with me that it is a great leap from what he used to be. There is no better way of summarizing it than self development.

Many graduates stopped developing themselves the moment they left the four walls of their Universities. They believe that, by just having a great looking first degree, it is no longer important to learn any new skill neither do they need to take any course to get them up to speed with more sophisticated knowledge, that could better position them for greater things ahead. This will eventually lead to stagnancy and on the long run, make them lose key career opportunities that comes once in a lifetime.
So try to improve and develop yourself, either by learning a craft, Web Design and Digital Marketing, or by taken a professional course to enhance your career. On the long run it will pay off, especially if you plan to be financially stable.

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CONSISTENCY
No one can claim to always be at his/her best, and in this case not even our very beloved Burna Boy. It is normal that a few materials that were released might not have met up with people’s expectations. But Burna Boy has always tried to raise and maintain the level of his game. Either with his own singles/albums or collaborations with other artist. He is very consistent, but you know, it will be difficult to be consistent if you don’t have a set goal. A goal that drives and pushes you to maintain or surpass previous standards.

So my question will be, that as an entrepreneur/graduate, do you have a set goal? Do you strive to beat your achievements of yesterday? Or do you just sit there and procrastinate waiting for the perfect time, of which there will never be. Saying to yourself “what will be will be” in other to justify your inaction’s or lack of having clear cut targets and set goals. Because it is only when you begin to have targets that consistency begins to creep into your mentality.
So stop saying “very soon I will” and start doing those things today. Go all out in the pursuit of a better future as even Burna Boy sang in his hit song “Dangote still dey find money, who i be wey i no go find money”. He is making it clear to anyone who cares to listen that he is not slowing down anytime soon. So before you continue in self deception, always remember that even the great Dangote still dey find money.

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Wizkid, Ubi Franklin, Mercy Aigbe And The Nigerian Celebrity Businesses

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August 14, 2019

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Wizkid, Ubi Franklin, Mercy Aigbe And The Nigerian Celebrity Businesses

Good day everyone, my post today will be basically discussing the new trend of celebrity Start-ups and businesses. Gone are the days when the average Nigerian Celebrity would depend solely on one source of income for survival. As many are beginning to recognize the dangers inherent in that old celebrity concept of self entitlement.
The world we live in today is fast changing, thus meaning that, for us to survive, there must be a paradigm shift in the way we reason and function. In recent time, i’m sure you must have noticed the increase in the amount of celebrities whose videos or pictures are uploaded to social media soliciting for financial support, in other to treat one ailment or the other?
This is largely due to the lack of financial management capabilities or should i say, a case of wasteful spending which is as a result of one trying to live above their means. Thus meaning that, whenever they suffer a career set-back and are faced with health challenges, they would struggle to foot their bills.

But as it stands today, many top celebrities are now seeing the need to have something doing on the side. From Wizkid’s Starboy clothing line, which was launched in march 2018, to Mercy Aigbe’s fashion boutique popularly known as ‘’Mag Divas’’ which has done quite well. They are not alone in this elite club of celebrity business owners, as there are quite a number of them like Ubi Franklin, the MMMG boss who In 2017, launched a start-up called Instant Pickup, a service which specializes in instant home pickup and delivery of laundry. He did not stop there as he proceeded to launch Instant Apartment In November 2017, an online platform that offers luxury apartments for rent. This was later followed by the launch of Instant Ryde In October 2018, an online taxi service in his home town Calabar, Cross River state and Uyo, Akwa Ibom state.
Many others have followed, like Cee-C of bbnaija fame who launched her own fitness wears, called CEGAR. The list goes on and on.
While it is commendable of this people who ordinarily are comfortable with what they earn, to have a side hustle. I would like to draw your attention to one thing, which is the power of the internet. This celebrities recognize the fact that they have an impressive following on the internet, and are utilizing their social media platforms in the opening of new businesses, which will serve as another stream of income. While most of the fans are hell bent on bashing or trolling people on social media. Which translates into wasted time that could have been invested into something that could help to re-position their lives and careers for a better tomorrow.
Most graduates like some other celebrities in Nigeria today, are still suffering from the effects of “Entitlement Syndrome”, as they believe that just being a graduate is just enough to secure them a dream job (Why you’re yet to land that dream job). While other smart ones have taken a cue from the celebrities mentioned above to get certifications in either Digital Marketing, Web Design/Development, or in any other area of interest. which on the long run becomes an asset to them during job hunting or at a time when persons within an organisation are being considered for promotion. No reasonable boss will want to employ a person with self entitlement syndrome, as they never improve or grow in their field, which means that, there isn’t much that they can offer any ambitious organization either on the short or long term.

Finally, whether you’re a graduate or school cert holder, it doesn’t even matter if you have a great job. Always strive to have something doing on the side. Equip yourself with all the relevant skills and certifications needed to thrive in this fast changing world. And most importantly, BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE.

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