Has business been good or challenging for entrepreneurs in the last eight months? That was the question ENCOMIUM Weekly asked entrepreneurs in this series.
They also projected their fortunes for the remaining part of the year…
SUSAN SUMOSU, Sustones Records
In spite of challenges, competition and some other factors affecting the settings up of my new chosen area of business. Some gainful progresses has been made during the year under review. On the part of the property/real estate, we’ve been able to break into the market and been able to adapt to the laws guiding real estate market in Nigeria and Namibia. We’ve been able to establish in Nigerian market despite the exorbitant value of properties here. By the end of 2014, we looking at collaborating with top contractors in Namibia to further our strength and vision for say year 2016.
IFEOMA OMA AREH, WildFlower PR & Coy
A lot of progress have been made based on our projections for 2014. In fact I would say that we are humbled about how much we have achieved within the year and our clients so far.
For the rest of the year, we expect that we would even see more work. It is said that the reward for a job well done is more work. We are grateful for that at WildFlower PR. We are also looking at implementing some new plans of ours as well.
OLUBUNMI BANWO, Iammorethanadiet
One of my targets for 2014 is to reach as many mums as possible and preach the healthy living gospel. So far, I have been a guest speaker at two conferences to educate women and I attending my third women conference this weekend. I have also succeeded in launching my website iammorethanadiet.com to show women that they can do it just like some have. I am also launching my free 30 days program this weekend. Before the end of the year I hope to have started my boot camp fitness classes aimed at women and moms.
Before the end of the year, I hope to have started my boot camp fitness classes aimed at women and moms.
SHIRLEY IGWE
Shirlz Mega Concepts Limited
It has been a beautiful year, so far. Business has been good, despite the unpredictable state of the economy. So, we are looking forward to better days having put everything on ground to realize our business plan and goals.
UZOR NGOLADI
Strategia Media Blast
We are not complaining. We have not been disappointed. In other words, the year has been quite profitable. We are, however, full of optimism that things will get better as we progress.
CHRISTIANAH AMODENI
Destiny Caterers
I won’t say I have not made so much progress in 2014 because every business has its own basic challenges, but I am grateful to the Almighty that I was able to cross that bridge.
My expectation in the last quarter of the year is to render the best services to my customers and to get many more customers.
TOYIN OGUNJOBI
Gawjeous Makeovers
I have made a lot of progress that I can’t even begin to quantify them. I have met so many clients this year and done lots of jobs as well.
My expectation is to have more customers before the end of the year. I expect a lot of events, so I can display my skills because I love what I do.
BIDEMI OYEFESO
Really, 2014 has been tough. It would be difficult for one to say he or she has met target except such people are doing something else. Nevertheless, we are still thanking God that we have been able to pay our bills. But business wise, we are praying for the best.
As a business man, I look forward to the last quarter of every year of business booming. We pray that this year will not be an exception.
BANKE ADEWUNMI
To God be the glory, I am happy that things have been working fine for me, business and career wise. I have met all my targets for 2014. But I believe before the year runs out, I should be able to record much more success in my business. With God, all things are possible.
AYO BALOGUN
I have not met all my targets for 2014. In fact, I still have a long road to ply. I am yet to release my album which is planned for October this year. I want to launch it together with my new instruments worth millions of naira. If that is achieved, and with the engagements I have ahead, I can now say my goals for 2014 have been accomplished.
But in all, I give glory to God. And my expectations are also very high concerning my business in the last quarter of this year.
ABOSEDE FADESHEWA
God has been faithful. Though business is dull generally, we have been able to come by. We pray that the last quarter would be better than the last three quarters.
We believe that we would be able to meet up and surpass our target for the year, by God’s grace.
FAIR PRINCE
It has been a blissful year in the sense that my business has recorded quite a boom this year with expansion of my facilities. My expectation in the last quarter is that my record label will sign on more viable artistes.