Calicord Commercial Ventures Ltd

11/02/2025

BEFORE SETTING A BREAD BAKERY!!!

Bread is one baking product that can settle you financially for life. Bread can never go out of season no matter the economy, even if a loaf of bread is sold for 4k people will keep buying.

Starting a bread bakery business can be rewarding, but it requires careful planning. Here are key things to look out for:

1. Market Research & Business Plan
Identify your target market (retail, wholesale, specialty bread, etc.).
Analyze competitors and find your unique selling point (e.g., organic, artisan, or budget-friendly bread).
Create a business plan covering costs, pricing, marketing, and expansion.

2. Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Register your business and get the necessary licenses and permits.
Follow food safety regulations and health codes.
Ensure proper labeling (especially for ingredients and allergens).

3. Location & Setup
Choose a location with high foot traffic or easy distribution for deliveries.
Ensure enough space for baking, storage, and sales (if applicable).
Invest in proper ventilation, hygiene, and safety measures.

4. Equipment & Supplies
Essential equipment includes ovens, mixers, stainless table, proofing cabinets, dough sheeters, and baking trays.
Source quality ingredients (flour, yeast, sugar, salt, etc.).
Have backup power solutions (especially in areas with unreliable electricity).

5. Product Selection & Quality Control
Offer a variety of bread (milk beard, butter bread, sardine bread, coconut bread, etc.).
Maintain consistency in taste, texture, and appearance.
Ensure quality control and proper storage to prevent wastage.

6. Staffing & Training
Hire skilled bakers or invest in training.
Educate staff on hygiene, baking techniques, and customer service.
Ensure a good working environment to retain employees.

7. Cost Management & Pricing
Calculate production costs (ingredients, labor, rent, utilities).
Set competitive prices while ensuring profitability.
Monitor expenses and find ways to reduce waste.

8. Marketing & Sales Strategy
Use social media, word-of-mouth, and promotions to attract customers.
Partner with supermarkets, cafés, and restaurants for bulk sales.
Offer samples, discounts, or loyalty programs to build customer retention.

9. Supply Chain & Distribution
Establish reliable suppliers for ingredients.
Have an efficient delivery system if supplying businesses.
Manage inventory to avoid shortages or excess stock.

10. Sustainability & Growth Plan
Consider eco-friendly packaging.
Plan for future expansion (e.g., new locations, online sales, or franchising).
Adapt to trends like gluten-free, keto, or organic bread.

Would you like help with a business plan template or cost estimation?

Your Shawarma Husband!!!

By Samuel Chigaemezu

10/02/2025

The best way to Japa/relocate to Germany without Job offer or Student Visa

The Opportunity Card is a residence permit that allows workers from third countries to enter Germany in order to seek employment. The Opportunity Card is usually valid for up to a year. During this time, you can legally work in Germany which is a big advantage compared to the Job Seeker Visa. If you get a long-term job, you can then transition to a work visa or a Blue Card
There is a difference between the Blue Card and Opportunity Card. The German EU Blue card is a residence and work permit that allows highly talented non-EU professionals to live and work in Germany. The Germany Opportunity card, on the other hand, offers an easy pathway for skilled workers to enter the country for up to 12 months, allowing them to look for jobs in Germany.

The Opportunity Card entitles the holder to take a two-week trial job or part-time job (up to 20 hours a week). Candidates holding the Opportunity Card are allowed to stay in Germany for one year. During this time, the focus should be on finding a job. It is possible to extend your stay with the Opportunity Card by up to two additional years.

To get an Opportunity Card, or Chancenkarte, in Germany, you must meet the following requirements:

Language skills: Have at least A1 level German or B2 level English.

Education: Have a university degree or at least two years of vocational training.

Financial means: Have enough money to live in Germany. This can be shown by having a part-time job contract, or by saving €1,027 per month for 12 months.

Points: Score at least six points in the Opportunity Card points system.

Documents: Submit the following documents:
Valid passport
Proof of residence
Proof of vocational training
Proof of financial solvency
Proof of health insurance
Motivation letter
Printout of Self-Check results from the Make-it-in-Germany portal
Proof of your relationship with your partner (if they are applying as well):
A marriage certificate
Civil partnership certificate
Extract from the marriage or civil status register.

Some regulated professions such as medical doctors, nurses, teachers, architects, auditors, tax advisors and others require a formal licence to practise their profession in Germany.

For eligibility check, use the "self check Opportunity card" tool in the official government website.

Disclaimer; I am not a visa agent or immigration advisor and neither do I consult


Author
Franez space

10/02/2025

Keke driver narrates how he spent almost 1 year in prison because of slippers

A keke driver has narrated how he was imprisoned for almost one year because of slippers worn by his friend.

The young man named Wisdom Elijah, who was working in Port Harcourt with the keke which he got on hire purchase, was arrested on January 6, 2024, and regained freedom on Dec. 3, 2024.

He explained that he had closed work for the day but friends who were having a party asked him to drop them off and he did.

On his way back, fuel finished in his tricycle so he took a keg and asked a friend of his to accompany him to buy fuel from a woman who sells in the neighbourhood.

After they bought fuel from the woman, his friend, whose slippers had cut, abandoned his bad slippers and wore another pair of slippers seen at the front of the woman's house.

The keke driver said he was not aware of what his friend had done until the woman came out and confronted his friend.

He said he scolded his friend and they pleaded with the woman, but she refused and called them thieves. Her husband then emerged and called the police, Wisdom alleged. They were arrested when the police officers arrived.

Wisdom claimed they were in a cell for three days and he kept thinking it was a minor issue and he would be out soon.

However, he knew it was serious when they were charged to court.

In court, they were granted bail and one of the conditions was that they had to pay N80,000. While waiting to fulfil their bail conditions, court closed for the day and they were taken to prison.

While there, his friend's family raised the funds and bailed their son after three days. Meanwhile, he said he had no one to call to pay the N80,000 or stand as surety for him. According to him, he also could not get access to a phone in prison, so he remained in custody for months.

He added that he was placed in the worst cell, where food and water were scarce.

Videos of Wisdom taken after his release from prison show him looking emaciated in a hospital, while a healthcare professional takes his vitals.

He did not reveal how he finally secured his release from jail.

I greet all of you with "so called friends".
So the friend forgot him, abi left him there?

10/02/2025

HOW TO START PIG FARMING IN 2025?
Advantages of pig farming
1. Pigs convert inedible feeds, forages,certain grain byproducts obtained from mills, meat byproducts, damaged feeds, and garbage into valuable, nutritious meat. Most of these feeds are either not edible or not very palatable to human beings.

2. Pigs grow fast and have prolific breeders, farrowing 10–12 piglets at a time. A sow is capable of producing two litters per year under optimal management conditions.

3. The return on pig rearing is high. With a small investment in building piggery structure and equipment, proper feeding, and a sound disease control programme, the farmer can profitably utilise his time and labour in this subsidiary occupation. The faeces of pigs are used as manure to maintain soil fertility.

Steps for starting the pig farming business

1. Buy your pigs. It is important that you prepare the purebred stock from an acknowledged breeder that has quality purebred stock, which is greatly helpful for your advertising and marketing later with instant credibility.

2. Housing and bonding. For the first 4–6 weeks, it is better to keep new pigs away from predators by placing them in a stall or safe quarters, which will also help you keep a close eye on your pigs to observe their performance. Wood shavings would be the best choice for pig bedding, and the living environment for pigs should be all-natural and chemical-free. At the end of the 4-6 weeks, your pigs should be ready to be moved to their new home for the next 3 months before being ready to market, and the boar can be separated from the gilts to prevent any premature breeding.

3. Fencing and an outdoor shelter. It is a good time to start fencing during the first 4-6 weeks, and pigs can be fenced in many different ways. There are three most popular types of fencing for pigs.
-Perimeter fencing with hot wire is the cheapest way to go, especially for large areas.
-Hog-wire roll fencing with metal T posts and wood posts for bracing corridor.

Copied

14/10/2024