Startup HalfHour

Crafting the perfect business name that is both catchy and communicates what your business is about is by no means easy. Businesses have failed in the past due to the names they gave their business, so it’s important to get this right. I had earlier wanted to do this topic some weeks ago, but due to some technical issues we could not, so today I will be discussing winning the name game. #startitup

A new innovative app that wants to solve the issue of convenient purchase of cooking gas, fuel, diesel, and oils is called Petro. Learn how this solution is giving value to lots of Nigerians.

Starting any business in today's environment is difficult, but the food business has an advantage over other businesses; we all have to eat! Martha Sampson who runs FoodRuns shares some tips and hints on making it big in the food industry.

Quality content is part of all forms of marketing. Startups need to know that Content marketing strategy comes before social media strategy as this will help you organize and structure your plan to effectively have BIG CONTENT! In this edition, I give tips on how to create a good content strategy and how it can help small business owners.

One of the worst mistakes startups can do is copying other businesses or internet trends’ values and images. Startups naturally have something that’s unique and connect them super strongly with the target audience. In this episode, Francis Onuk Xrays what a founder can do when thinking of branding.

You hear most times how startup founders leave a paying job to work on their dreams of solving problems but not every time do you hear of one who still keeps his day job while running his business at night or during weekends. Gabriel shares his journey in the banking sector as well as shoemaking.

He attracts attention where ever he goes, some stare in wonder others just imagine how he grew his facial hair. In this edition of Startup HalfHour, we listen to Ubong Muffat, the founder of Mush Beard oil share his business journey.

Fashion also alludes to the way in which things are made; to fashion, something is to make it in a particular form. Most commonly, fashion is defined as the prevailing style of dress or behavior at any given time, with the strong implication that fashion is characterized by change. Regina Warribo of Raw Stitches, a leading fashion startup shares what her journey has been like so far.

The rapid expansion of the business, tech, and creative ecosystem has given birth to diverse opportunities that present themselves regularly. We discuss this edition and what the Akwa Ibom Tech Community is offering for its tech week with Hanson Johnson Joy Gabbie

With the awesome definition of - FARMING: "Shaking hands with NATURE for the BENEFIT of MANKIND " ~ Mr. Aniebiet Antia MD/CEO ANTIA'S FARM, the episode opens up to the opportunities and challenges within the agric sector.

In line with the International Youth Day Celebration, we look at the theme for this year which is Transforming Food Systems as a young Agropreneur Anthony Thaddeus Thompson shares Farming his way to Success.

Running a small business can be an expensive endeavor. You might be one of those entrepreneurs who can afford to take risks, but it's better to think you're a small business owner looking to get value. In this edition, we look at Free Online Tools that business owners can utilize to scale. Alex Asomba, an innovation consultant spoke on this alongside Mr. Bundie and your host Francis Onuk. #Startit...

As the summer holidays progress, kids are not left out in acquiring digital skills for the future of work. Many are already looking at starting out something which will benefit themselves and their communities on this episode with the host Francis Onuk.

Starting a small business takes courage, Moses Umoh exemplifies that boldness. He took a decision in 2020 to begin Fish Barbecue and since then he has recorded several successes amidst the ever present challenges.

The value of getting skills cannot be overemphasized this led Grace to start a non-profit giving young people the opportunity to be empowered.

Becoming a global company is an impressive feat, and not every business that sets out to do it accomplishes the goal. Mark Essien, the founder and CEO of Hotels.ng started his business in Nigeria, took it to other countries in Africa and currently  going global. He shares tips on how startups can grow expansion.

There is much heart and soul that goes into being successful in business. You need to ask yourself if these elements exist within you regarding the business you are choosing. Are the tasks involved in this business the kind of thing that you will find joy in completing? and a whole lot more, Mr. White a snack hawker who just graduated from the University has been in the business for a while now an...

Data is King! For startups that means identifying either its a marketing need, product review, acquiring industry insights or just understanding what your customers like, business intelligence is highly required. Uko George discusses how founders can apply this in their businesses on today's live edition of your business radio show on XL106.9FM

Many of us dream of starting our own businesses. But what does it take to turn a good idea into an overwhelming success? Listen to Arc Chris Stainerz Umoren a real estate expert and businessman share how you can BUILD A BUSINESS FROM THE GROUND UP

The beauty industry is, in fact, quite broad: it includes both services (such as hairdressers, barbers, etc.) as well as products. So how has the beauty industry, as old as the idea of beauty itself, become not only mainstream but also lauded as one of the best sectors in which to launch a company? EtoroAbasi Arthur, a budding entrepreneur shares her journey and some tips on starting out.

Many people downplay the importance of social media and with the recent ban or suspension of Twitter by the Federal Govt., we x-ray its economic impact, dos and don'ts and give tips to startup owners on utilizing the tool better.

DonShadecover Bassey shares his entry into business and some tips on how aspiring and present startup owners can do business unusual

Thinking only brings us forward in inches. Doing brings us forward in miles. QueenEsther Udoh of Caforah Luxury Properties and Cleaning Services shares how she started doing and stopped over-thinking.

Starting up a business is an idea that appeals to many, but figuring out how to start a business can sometimes be so overwhelming. Otty KenJoshua of Otty's Complete kitchen who runs her own business as well as helps others startup their food business discusses 'STARTER PLAN- How to launch one' with the host Francis Onuk Onuk and the sidekick Bundie Ufuoma Akpomedaye on the show that gets you past...

As more and more people spend tons of time online, and much of their activity revolves around researching brands where they can get value from, it is imperative that business owners either small or medium scale should be able to explore the digital space.  Lucie Udeme, a digital marketing expert shares her thoughts on how startups can utilize digital tools and platforms in doing business.