Dear Entrepreneur, The Premier League season is here, and the excitement is palpable! But I'm not just talking about football... As a business owner, are you ready to score big in the marketplace? Do you have a winning strategy in place to outshine the competition and drive success? Take a minute to reflect: - What are your goals for this season? - Are you leveraging the right marketing channels? - How will you capitalize on the Premier League frenzy? Take a step back, identify your ideal customers, and speak directly to them. Understand their pain points and preferences. Are you setting targets or just winging it? Pick a channel that works for you: social media, email, SEO, traditional (print, radio, TV), or experiential (events, sponsorships). Remember, mixing channels creates magic! Think of it like jollof rice - combine ingredients, add flavor, and serve hot! Always embrace a culture of experimentation and learning. Thank you to everyone who has filled our survey. But we won't mind getting more responses! Here’s the LINK. It won't take you 2 minutes! Thank you for filling out the survey! Here’s what I have for you this week:
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Unlock Your Business Potential! Ernst & Young (EY) invites ambitious female entrepreneurs to apply for the prestigious Entrepreneurial Winning Women Program. This exclusive opportunity accelerates business growth, fosters leadership development, and connects you with a global network of successful women entrepreneurs. APPLY NOW and join a community of visionary women who are reshaping industries and driving economic impact. Call For Applications: Mastercard AI StartUp Challenge 2024 ($150,000 prize) Transform Payments with AI! Win $150,000 & revolutionize the payments landscape! Apply now with your groundbreaking AI solution and gain: - $150,000 prize - Expert mentorship - Global network access - Pilot opportunities Call For Applications: Her Africa Early Stage Incubator program
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Supercharge your alumni-led startup with: - Seed funding (up to $20,000) - Expert mentorship - Valuable networking - Capacity building Drive social and economic change. APPLY NOW Entrepreneurial OriginsLast Week's Trivia What is the name of the popular African e-commerce platform acquired by Jumia in 2020? A) Konga B) Kilimall C) Zando D) Takealot The correct answer is A)-Konga Today's Trivia Who is the Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of Flutterwave, a fintech company valued over $1 billion? A) Tony Elumelu B) Aliko Dangote C) Olugbenga Agboola D) Sim Shagaya What is the correct answer? Fun Facts about Entrepreneurship in Africa"Did you know that Africa has the highest rate of entrepreneurship globally, with 22% of working-age adults starting or running their own businesses? (Source: Global Entrepreneurship Monitor) In fact, countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa have some of the highest entrepreneurship rates in the world! As an African entrepreneur, you're part of a vibrant and thriving community driving innovation, job creation, and economic growth across the continent. Keep pushing boundaries, innovating, and shaping Africa's future! Don't leave without filling the survey. It won't take you 2 minutes. See the link HERE Till next time Ododoola, MSME Africa MSME Africa Pulse is free today. But if you enjoyed this post, you can tell MSME Africa Pulse that their writing is valuable by pledging a future subscription. You won't be charged unless they enable payments.
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Saturday 17 August 2024
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