Articles tagged "finances"
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Valuation 101: How Clean Books Increase Your Company’s Worth
Valuation is rarely driven by revenue alone. Many founders assume strong growth will automatically translate into a higher company price. …
Scenario Planning: “What If Sales Drop 20%?” Modeling Best & Worst Cases
Scenario planning starts with uncomfortable questions. What if sales suddenly drop by 20%? What if customers delay payments? What if …
Investor Ready: The 5 Metrics VCs Look for in Your Zaccheus Dashboard
When investors ask for access to your numbers, they are not looking for perfection. They are looking for clarity. In …
How Much Cash Runway Does a Nigerian SME Actually Need?
Most small businesses do not fail because of bad ideas. They fail because something unexpected happens fuel prices rise, a …
Importing Goods? How to Calculate Landed Cost When Customs Rates Fluctuate
Importing goods can be exciting and profitable, but many businesses stumble when customs duties and fees fluctuate. A shipment that …
Pricing Power: How to Raise Prices in Inflation Without Losing Customers
Inflation does not announce itself politely. One month your costs are stable. The next month, suppliers adjust prices “due to …
Starter’s Guide to Profit and Loss for New Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
When Tope started his small logistics business in Ibadan, customers were paying, expenses were going out, and everything looked fine. …
How to Organize Business Finances as a Freelancer (Simple Guide)
Freelancers often juggle client work, deadlines, and income that swings up and down. Managing finances can feel overwhelming, especially when …
The Role of Technology in Financial Inclusion for Nigerian Entrepreneurs
Financial inclusion is a cornerstone of economic growth, yet many Nigerian entrepreneurs have historically faced barriers to accessing banking, loans, …
The Future of Accounting Careers in Nigeria: What Graduates Should Expect
Accounting has always been the backbone of business in Nigeria, but the profession is evolving rapidly. Automation, AI, fintech innovations, …
How to Manage Multi-Currency Payments as a Nigerian Exporter
Exporting products from Nigeria offers huge opportunities, but it also comes with financial complexities. One of the biggest challenges exporters …
Understanding the Impact of Inflation on Business Valuation
Imagine waking up tomorrow and realizing that every dollar your business earns is worth less than it was yesterday. Prices …
How to Track and Improve Your Business Profit Margins
Every business owner loves the idea of making more money, but real success is not measured by how much you …
How to Prepare Financially Before Expanding to New Markets
Expanding your business into a new market is exciting, but it can also be risky. Imagine pouring resources into growth, …
The Rise of Virtual CFOs: Why SMEs Are Hiring Them
Small and medium sized businesses are dealing with tighter margins, complex financial decisions, and unpredictable market conditions. Many cannot afford …