Are you ready to set out as an entrepreneur?


Dear aspiring entrepreneur,
Happy New year to you all. Welcome to another year of fruitful and productive hustle. As we start out, I want you to answer these questions truthfully. Are you ready to set out as an entrepreneur and are you ready now?
Being in paid employment and being on a salary is not a curse or enslavement. As a young man, you need to make a living for yourself while you work on your passion. Starting a business in Nigeria is not a walk in the park. Except your father is ote$ or uncle dangote, it is a road as rugged as the one to heaven. So setting out without any form of training, experience or support system will just turn you into a child of anger on social media. The easiest way to gain experience and be trained is to either work or volunteer as an intern with someone or an organisation. That way, you can learn and also get paid.
Also, depending on where your passion lies, try to get a job in your area of interest. That will help you horn your skills. If that is not possible, then be prepared to put in extra hours either on weekends or after work to learn more about that passion that you have. It is not an easy journey but it is achievable. Next week, we will talk about setting out when these two pertinent questions have been answered.
Have a productive week ahead

#Entrepreneur
#HustleGist

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