Bisola Borha Shares 30 Things She Has Learnt In 9 Years of Doing Business in Nigeria

Bisola Borha, the founder of one of Nigeria’s fast-rising event planning company has shared some great insights on what she has learnt in doing business for 9 years in Nigeria. Bisola is the founder of Trendybee Events known for planning jaw-dropping events. Bisola shared 30 business lessons she has learnt and hope you find the life lessons useful.

Lets get right into it…

30 things I have learnt in 9 years of doing business in Nigeria …

1. You will make some mistakes be better not bitter . ?

2. Being a leader means stepping out of your comfort zone .?

3. It is okay to cry but those moments should teach you something .?

4. Build a brand bigger than Yourself, You would not always be strong ,so you have to make sure others can keep it going while you are down .?

5. In Your down times Your business must stay up ,so have another stream of business ,most staff do not understand down times , Some loyalty expires ( even the ones that promise never to leave will leave when things are slow … ( Keep Your head up )?

6. Train and build a strong team early, give them a treat when you can afford to , but know that this is just a part you are playing to the world ,no one owes you anything in return really ,so be open to any of Your staff leaving .. be open minded have a back up plan , have signed agreements .( You will be fine ) .?

7. Not everyone will say thank You , appreciate Your effort or apologize , it is okay stay focused.?

8. Be ready for people to copy you , it means you are doing something great just stay consistent and keep growing ( don’t worry hugs )?

9. Work on the quality of your results, this attracts quality clients ( bad feedbacks must make you better not bitter )?

10. Make sure you save your money and pay yourself a salary !! as an Entrepreneur , it is possible to be successful and broke

11. Treat your client like gold , you get what you give. ( Treasure and Maintain them ).?

12. you will have some amazing team members ,but be mindful that some team members will betray You , take jobs behind your back , take some of your clients ( those are not your clients) . Don’t lose focus ( leave it to Karma ).?

13. You will lose some friends and family ( pray and ask for guidance it can be confusing but you will be fine ?).

14. Love your self then love your neighbor as yourself .?

15. Not everyone is Your client, that’s okay still love everyone, it comes back I promise .?

16. Remove scarcity from Your mind , Their is abundance of everything ( say it and be original in all that you do )?

17. Invest in a product that can serves the world genuinely ( still learning this )?

18. Be a solution to a problem and the universe will repay you ?

19. Not everyone will treat you the way you treat them , still be kind ( the universe will handle it )?

20. Make sure you have a professional lawyer & Tax manager ( very important). Falz daddy ??21. Ask for help , the worst You’ll get is a No ,but You will know You tried .?

22. Not everyone will love Your style respectfully ,focus on those that do and do it well ?

23. Treat every job with the same zeal & dedication, big or small ( be consistent)?

24. Create time for God, love & family (or you’ll lose them in a heartbeat) ?

25. Create time to re evaluate your life and processes sometimes you are the problem ( fix up ) ?.

26. Humility opens opportunities.?

27. Everyone needs a good manager ( identify which area You need one )?

28. Have a business coach ?

29. Your mindset , can make or break you .?

30. Be a connector

Credit: @bisolatrendybee