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*APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES OF PARADIGM SHIFT TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS* A paradigm shift in small-sca...
14/10/2025

*APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES OF PARADIGM SHIFT TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS*

A paradigm shift in small-scale businesses refers to a fundamental change in mindset, approach, or strategy that enables the business to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a rapidly changing market environment. It involves challenging traditional assumptions, embracing new ideas, and adopting innovative solutions to stay competitive, improve efficiency, and increase profitability. By shifting their paradigm, small businesses can unlock new opportunities, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve sustainable growth.
Put simply,it involves proactively studying of your operating environment, and looking to how you can adapt to market trends to stay ahead of your competitors. Companies have been adopting this strategy for a long time and it is still relevant to date.
A typical example was when Promasidor, then Wonder Foods, stormed the market with satchet powder milk when it was increasingly difficult for an average Nigerian to afford tinned milk which prices was so high. It was a successful experiment that turned the tide in that particular sub-sector. That singular paradigm shift has since been extended to tomatoes ( satchet tomato) pepper mix, soup seasoning and so many other products..
The principles of paradigm shift can significantly assist in efficiency and profitability of small-scale businesses in several ways, if applied:
- *Embracing Technology*: Adopting digital tools and platforms can improve efficiency, connectivity, and market reach. This includes leveraging e-commerce platforms, mobile payments, and cloud-based inventory management systems to streamline operations and enhance customer interactions.
- *Agility and Adaptability*: Small businesses can respond quickly to market changes and customer needs by being agile. This involves continuously monitoring market trends, customer feedback, and adjusting operations accordingly.
- *L

Great People+ Great Products=Great Nation. Be Quality Compliant with our Standard Operating Procedures tailored to your ...
03/10/2025

Great People+ Great Products=Great Nation.

Be Quality Compliant with our Standard Operating Procedures tailored to your specific business and needs.

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Happy Independence Day Nigeria!Let's share drinks in celebration of our dear nation. No matter the odds, Nigeria shall b...
01/10/2025

Happy Independence Day Nigeria!
Let's share drinks in celebration of our dear nation. No matter the odds, Nigeria shall be great again.
Remember, the greatness of a nation is an aggregate of the greatness of her citizens! Contribute your quota to make the country great.
Be a Responsible citizen and leader!
Good 💰 money Nigerians!

*FREE* *BANNER* *WITH* *YOUR* *SOP* If you are in agro-food processing, you surely need this. For every purchase of our ...
29/09/2025

*FREE* *BANNER* *WITH* *YOUR* *SOP*

If you are in agro-food processing, you surely need this. For every purchase of our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), you will get this banner *FREE* to hang in your production facility in order to assist your workers in implementing your SOP.
Guess what?! The banner comes with your company's name and logo!
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Struggling with one product? Why not think of diversifying your product! Offering variants of same product may the parad...
24/09/2025

Struggling with one product? Why not think of diversifying your product! Offering variants of same product may the paradigm shift you business needs to push forward.
Think of it in this way... Your consumers have choices and the choices take care of diverse interests, bringing in new customers that hitherto single product could not attract..
The result: more customers, increased revenue,expanded customer's base and more important: better return on investment.
Seek information,conduct market research and put in a business plan..
Read more on taking this route in my WhatsApp Business Channel for resources on starting, growing and managing small scale businesses: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaJemX1FCCoONk50zV3c and pick resources on same here: https://wa.me/c/2348093595805.
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*Power of Standard Operating Procedures: Why Your Business needs one.* Imagine this situation...
21/09/2025

*Power of Standard Operating Procedures: Why Your Business needs one.*

Imagine this situation in your business...you produce same product like biscuits or beverage and yet they are tasting different as if one is fake and the other original! Same product, produced same place,same time... Definitely, you don't have a SOP that ensures production consistency or you have, but not followed. This is just one of the minuses of not having and implementing SOP... inconsistency.
And if you are a consumer, will you buy such a product again?! And what will eventually happens to such business?

Check for other serious implications of not having SOP for your business, in the full article on my WhatsApp Business Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaJemX1FCCoONk50zV3c .
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*PERHAPS YOU MAY NOT KNOW* ... Importance of Policies and Procedures, Standard Operating Proce...
15/09/2025

*PERHAPS YOU MAY NOT KNOW* ...

Importance of Policies and Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Staff Handbook

** Clarity and Consistency: Provides clear guidelines and procedures for employees to follow, ensuring consistency in operations and decision-making.

**Compliance: Ensures adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards in Nigeria.

**Risk Management: Helps identify and mitigate potential risks, reducing errors and liabilities you may unnecessarily incur in operations.

**Employee Guidance: Provides employees with clear expectations, roles, and responsibilities, promoting accountability and productivity.

**Improved Efficiency: Streamlines processes, reducing confusion and duplication of efforts.

**Transparency and Accountability: Promotes transparency and accountability within the organization, fostering a positive work culture.

**Protection: Protects the organization from potential legal and reputational risks.

By possessing these documents, organizations in Nigeria can ensure they operate efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with relevant regulations.

DM to order your bespoke copies tailored to your specific business needs with your company's name, profile and logo.

Good money 💸 and do have a blessed week!

For constant inspiration, yes, you surely need it, guidance and mentoring on starting, managing and growing Small scale ...
14/09/2025

For constant inspiration, yes, you surely need it, guidance and mentoring on starting, managing and growing Small scale businesses,explore these channels:
1) Free resources and articles: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaJemX1FCCoONk50zV3c.
2) Inspiring ebooks on small scale businesses: https://wa.me/c/2348093595805.
3) Upcoming Training platform for intending and current entrepreneurs on capacity building and development : https://chat.whatsapp.com/Jvzf47mYTHs61XsQQ48hWl.
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12/09/2025

Spend this weekend to ruminate over these important business docs and take steps to write/ get them:
1) Business Plan
2) Business Exit Plan
3) Policies and Procedures
4) Standard Operating Procedures
5) Staff Handbook.
Good money 💵 and do have a wonderful weekend.


Thinking of scaling up your business?! Get our bespoke business docs, tailored to your specific business and personali...
10/09/2025

Thinking of scaling up your business?! Get our bespoke business docs, tailored to your specific business and personalized with your company's name, logo and information.
Policies and Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures,Staff handbook...

*The Business Companions*. No matter the size of your enterprise,there are some vital documents a progressi...
08/09/2025

*The Business Companions*.

No matter the size of your enterprise,there are some vital documents a progressive and upwardly mobile firm should have.
Do you know the importance as well as the differences in the above three vital documents to achieving your organizational goals? If not, I will enlighten you and from there, decide on how important they will be in driving your organizational dreams. Let's go there!
While the three are essential for a company's operation, they serve different purposes.
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for completing specific tasks or processes.It typically includes:
- Task descriptions
- Step-by-step procedures
- Responsibilities and roles
- Quality control measures
- Safety protocols
with emphasize on consistency, efficiency, and accuracy in performing tasks.
Company Policies and Procedures on the other hand, outlines the company's rules, guidelines, and expectations for employee behavior, decision-making, and operations.It typically includes
- Policies on employee conduct, benefits, and leave
- Procedures for managing finances, operations, and customer service
- Guidelines for decision-making and problem-solving with emphasize on compliance, risk management, and consistency in decision-making and behavior. Examples: Policies and procedures for:
- Employee code of conduct
- Financial management
- Customer service standards etc

SOP provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for accomplishing a specific task while policies and procedures provide more general guidelines and expectations to a broader and total company's operations.

Staff handbook provides employee information on company's, culture, expectations, traditions, benefits, and policies.

All three are complimentary and provided to ensure delivery of quality services to customers in an organized and effective ways possible by staffers with defi

A vital document often demanded by regulatory/ compliance agencies when applying for certification is your Standard Oper...
03/09/2025

A vital document often demanded by regulatory/ compliance agencies when applying for certification is your Standard Operating Procedure, commonly called SOP. Your Standard Operating Procedure manual greatly assists in securing your NAFDAC,FDA,SON etc approvals. If you are truly serious on moving your business forward,you just have to have it and implement as well. Get yours here: https://wa.me/c/2348093595805

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