In the course of my work as a business consultant, I have seen many business owners who have and are still struggling with scaling their side hustles. Although many people started with side hustles that eventually grew into big organizations, there are still many who struggle with knowing the difference between both structures. Every industry […]
Growing up was an adventure! I was born into a civil servant’s family, and like most parents advised their children, I was told to go to school, study hard and graduate with good grades so I could get a well-paid job. Like the good daughter of an enterprising Anambra woman, I obeyed, but with modifications […]
Dear Startup Doctor, I am currently working in a firm where the pay is not bad; yet not good enough to sustain me and my responsibilities in the long run. I am contemplating resigning to start my business. Do you think starting my business is right? Tolu A. Surulere, Lagos. Dear Tolu, In an ideal […]
Dear Startup Doctor, After attending one entrepreneurship seminar, I decided to build a business around my writing talent. So, I started a content creation agency. However, I see many established people doing similar business with a bigger advertising budget. In earnest, the competition is intimidating, and I don’t know if I have a chance or […]