Sunday Scorecard: Week 1 done.
Rate your week 1-5:
- Did you test your idea?
- Did you talk to a customer?
- Did you write your pitch?
Reply with your score. Next week: getting your first customers. #AbdulBizStep#Entrepreneurship
Clocks went back last night. You just got 1 extra hour.
Use it on your business:
- 20 min: list 10 potential customers
- 20 min: message 3 of them
- 20 min: plan next week
One hour can start something big. #SideHustle#AbdulBizStep
Weekend Build: Day 6 of #AbdulBizStep
Write your one-sentence business pitch:
"I help [who] get [result] without [pain]."
Example: "I help busy parents eat healthy without cooking every night."
Post yours below and I'll give feedback. #Entrepreneurship#StartupTips
Happy Halloween. Here are 5 business mistakes scarier than any costume:
1. No written plan
2. Mixing personal and business money
3. Pricing too low
4. No follow-up with leads
5. Waiting for "perfect"
Which one haunts you most? #Halloween#SmallBusiness#AbdulBizStep
Founder Friday is here.
Every Friday I'll spotlight a real business from this community.
Reply with:
1. Your business name
2. What you sell
3. One win this month
Big or small, it counts. Follow so you don't miss your feature. #SmallBusiness#FounderFriday
@elitedesignng Wow. This is an amazing thing. I started my first proper business with just 60k naira. In fact, the whole amount didn't come in a lump sum; some came on credit. I had a game house, and the school kids paid me 20 naira to play for 10 minutes with 2 players. That was 40 naira in 10
Myth vs Fact Friday
Myth: You need a lot of money to start a business.
Fact: Many businesses start as a service using skills you already have. Sell first, then invest.
Agree or disagree? Tell me why below. #Entrepreneurship#StartupTips
Finish this sentence:
"I want to start (or grow) my business because..."
Your why is what keeps you going when sales are slow. Write it below so you can come back to it. #AbdulBizStep#Entrepreneurship
Most people don't fail at business.
They fail to start testing.
You don't need a perfect idea. You need one idea and 7 days to test it.
What's the business idea you keep putting off? Drop it below. #AbdulBizStep#Entrepreneurship#Activebillionyear
Tool Thursday: 5 free tools to run your business from day one:
- Canva: logo and posts
- Google Forms: customer surveys
- Google Business Profile: get found locally
- Trello: plan your week
- Wave: simple invoicing
Which one are you not using yet? #SmallBusiness#StartupTools
@T_inaberry Please Faustina if you're looking to improve your whatsapp marketing. Devote time to take this course . https://t.co/xCyQlETXEA extremely helpful.
SMB Growth Clinic: Is your brand working? Ask:
1. Can a stranger see what you sell in 5 seconds?
2. Is your look and tone consistent?
3. Can people find your reviews?
4. Is your offer clear?
5. Is it easy to contact you?
Score yourself /5 below. #SmallBusiness#Branding
@abdulbusinessG Most I use WhatsApp because that where I have most customers 3 times in a year I do gift my customers in category 1. New customers. 2 those that always refer and 3. Those that buys and sends reviews this way it move them to do better either by buying,referring or send reviews
@elitedesignng Very nice . Please if you see this tweet and you have any challenge setting up any of the platforms feel free to interact with those already using it.
Before you spend a dollar on your idea, do this:
1. Talk to 10 potential customers
2. Ask what they pay for now
3. Pre-sell before you build
45 seconds that could save you months. Watch, then tell me which step you'll do this week. #StartupTips#AbdulBizStep