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CAC
Guides

CAC: How to Effortlessly Register Your Business in Nigeria (2025 Guide)

Starting a business in Nigeria is exciting, but before you sell your first product or service, you need to legally …

10/30/2025
4 min read
End-of-Year Checklist
Finance & Accounting

End-of-Year Checklist for Nigerian SMEs to Stay Ahead in 2026

The end of the year is more than just holiday sales and staff parties, it’s the perfect time to assess …

10/30/2025
5 min read
Financial Health Check
Finance & Accounting

Financial Health Check: Proven Ways to Keep Your Business Thriving

Running a business without checking its financial health is like driving blindfolded. You might be moving fast, but you have …

10/30/2025
5 min read
financial literacy
Finance & Accounting

Why Financial Literacy Should Be a Priority for Entrepreneurs

Starting and running a business feels exciting, but one mistake can sink the dream: not understanding the numbers. That’s where …

10/30/2025
6 min read
exchange rate fluctuations.
Finance & Accounting

How Exchange Rate Fluctuations Affect Your Business Profit

Have you ever noticed how the price of a product changes when you buy it in another currency? One day …

10/29/2025
5 min read
Modern Accounting
Finance & Accounting

Modern Accounting: How Technology Is Transforming Finance

Accounting used to mean stacks of paper, confusing spreadsheets, and long nights balancing numbers. Today, things are very different. Thanks …

10/29/2025
5 min read
audit triggers Nigerian SMEs
Finance & Accounting

5 Audit Triggers Nigerian SMEs Must Avoid

Every Nigerian business dreads the words “FIRS audit.” Whether you run a startup in Lagos or an SME in Abuja, …

10/29/2025
5 min read
Financial Plan That Wins Investors
Finance & Accounting

Create a Financial Plan That Wins Investors

Getting investors interested in your startup takes more than a brilliant idea, it takes proof that your business can grow …

10/29/2025
6 min read
tax deductions
Taxation

8 Common Tax Deductions Nigerian SMEs Often Miss

Running an SME in Nigeria means every naira counts. The last thing you want is to overpay tax simply because …

10/28/2025
5 min read
Employee expense fraud
Finance & Accounting

Smart Strategies to Stop Employee Expense Fraud Fast

Employee expense fraud can quietly drain your business’s finances and erode workplace trust. It happens when employees falsify or exaggerate …

10/28/2025
6 min read
budget vs forecast
Finance & Accounting

Budget vs Forecast: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Small Business

Running a small business is like planning a road trip, you need a map. Financial terms like “budget” and “forecast” …

10/27/2025
6 min read
bookkeeping for non accountants
Finance & Accounting

Common Bookkeeping Mistakes Non-Accountants should Avoid

Running a small business is exciting, but let’s be real: keeping track of finances can feel like wrestling a bear. …

10/27/2025
6 min read
personal and business finances
Finance & Accounting

Separating Personal and Business Finances: The Critical Step for Success

If you run a business or freelance gig, you’ve probably been tempted to “just use your personal card this one …

10/27/2025
4 min read
SME grants
Finance & Accounting

SME Grants and Funding Opportunities in Nigeria (2025 Update)

If you’re running a small or medium-sized enterprise in Nigeria, here’s some good news: 2025 is shaping up to be …

10/26/2025
4 min read
Hire an accountant
Finance & Accounting

Hire an Accountant for Your Small Business: 5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid

Running a small business is exciting but let’s be honest, it can also be stressful when it comes to money. …

10/25/2025
4 min read
Inventory Management
Finance & Accounting

Proven Inventory Management Tips for Retail and E-commerce SMEs

Running a retail or e-commerce business is exciting until inventory starts draining your cash and patience. Overstocking eats capital; understocking …

10/25/2025
5 min read
Business bank account
Finance & Accounting

Why Every SME Needs a Business Bank Account (and How It Helps You Grow)

Have you ever juggled personal and business money in the same account and ended up with a confusing mess at …

10/24/2025
6 min read
cash flow template
Resources

Free SME Cash Flow Template: 13-Week Rolling Model for Nigerian Businesses

Cash is the lifeblood of any business but for SMEs in Nigeria, maintaining liquidity is a constant challenge. One misstep …

10/23/2025
9 min read
pioneer status Nigeria application
Finance & Accounting

Pioneer Status Incentive: Do You Qualify and How to Apply (Pioneer Status Nigeria Application)

What Is the Pioneer Status Incentive in Nigeria? The Pioneer Status Incentive (PSI) is one of the most powerful tax …

10/21/2025
4 min read
Nigerian investor update template
Guides

How to Build a Killer Nigerian investor update template With Real Metrics: Nigerian Investor Update Template

Most Nigerian startup founders struggle with one simple task that can make or break their fundraising journey sending a great …

10/21/2025
4 min read
Smart Accounting for Startups in Nigeria
Finance & Accounting

Accounting for Startups in Nigeria: Proven Strategies from Pre-Seed to Series A

Every startup in Nigeria dreams of scaling fast, but sustainable growth begins with strong financial foundations. Whether you’re at the …

10/21/2025
4 min read
startup finance data room
Finance & Accounting

Be Due Diligence Ready: The Finance Data Room Checklist for Startups

You’re about to raise funding. The investor seems interested. Then comes the dreaded phrase: “Can you share your financial data …

10/21/2025
5 min read
tax planning in december
Taxation

Tax Planning for December: Avoid January Panic with Smart Year-End Strategies in Nigeria

Every December, Nigerian business owners feel the same anxiety creeping in. Tax season is approaching, receipts are scattered, and accountants …

10/21/2025
5 min read
project profitability in Nigeria
Finance & Accounting

Unlock Hidden Profits: How to Track Project Profitability Without Spreadsheets in Nigeria

If you’re a startup founder, freelancer, or small business owner in Nigeria, you already know how difficult it can be …

10/20/2025
5 min read
invoice like a pro
Templates

7 Powerful Tips to Invoice Like a Pro in Nigeria (Free Templates Included)

You’ve done the work, sent the deliverables, and now you’re waiting to get paid. Sound familiar?Many freelancers and small business …

10/20/2025
4 min read
Cash Flow Forecast Template in Nigeria
Resources

Cash Flow Forecast Template For Nigerian Businesses

Cash flow forecast template is more than just a spreadsheet, it’s the heartbeat of every thriving business. Many Nigerian SMEs struggle …

10/18/2025
4 min read
Pricing Services in Nigeria
Finance & Accounting

Master Pricing Services in Nigeria: 5 Ways Zaccheus Helps You Earn What You Deserve

Pricing services in Nigeria is one of the hardest parts of running a business, whether you’re a freelancer, consultant, or …

10/17/2025
4 min read
Startup Runway Calculator Nigeria
Finance & Accounting

The Ultimate Startup Runway Calculator in Nigeria: 5 Ways to Read Your Runway & Burn Alerts with Zaccheus

Every startup founder in Nigeria knows this fear: How many months can we survive on current cash?That fear turns into …

10/17/2025
8 min read
unit economics Nigeria startups
Finance & Accounting

5 Powerful Unit Economics Nigeria Startups Must Master for Profit

If you’re a Nigerian founder, you already know how hard it is to grow a business here. Between unstable exchange …

10/15/2025
6 min read
import transactions Excel Nigeria
Guides

How to Import Transactions into Excel [2025 Guide]

Importing transaction data into Excel remains a powerful method for business owners, accountants, and finance professionals to analyze cash flow, …

10/14/2025
7 min read