Startup HalfHour

An Alchemist is Someone Who Transforms Things for the Better. Glory is an innovative and visionary professional female apparel designer with a decade plus experience renowned for her exceptional creativity and keen eye for detail. With a passion for transforming fabrics into wearable works of art, she has carved a niche nationally and internationally in the fashion industry as a true Fashion Alche...

Small businesses can streamline their support and services through automation, making it easier for customers to get the answers to their questions. In this episode, the host shares how business owners can implement the use of ChatBots in their social media channels.

Recent technological developments in the publishing sector have affected all elements of this value chain and at the same time offered new, previously unforeseeable opportunities. Catherine Assam shares on the opportunities for you, either as a business person, freelancer, or student in this sector with the host Fracis Onuk

To keep succeeding in business, you need to be flexible and have good planning and organizational skills. To grow your business, you must be flexible, adopt successful strategies, and provide excellent customer service. You should expect to devote more time to your business than you might give to an employer, and prepare to make sacrifices.

Starting a business requires analytical thinking, determined organization, and detailed record-keeping. Mrs. Josephine Edidiong Akpan, CEO of PureRoyals Plus Limited shares her journey with the host Francis Onuk

Beyond earnings thousands of dollars every month through blogging and spending in Naira in our economy. There are other reasons to master blog monetization. In this episode Solomon Seal Samuel talks about Blog Monetization with the host Francis Onuk.

Intellectual property and brand identity can be just as important as revenue when it comes to your business. As an example, you might wonder what happens if someone starts selling a product using your company name and logo as an endorsement without your permission–how will this affect your business? Barr. Enwongo, a lawyer and business owner dissects intellectual property law with the host.

Naming a business may seem inconsequential, but it carries much weight. Many startups usually make the mistake of just choosing any name for their business without knowing that a great business name should reflect your business’ identity and goals. Host Francis Onuk shares some tips on how to name your business.

Weddings bring families and friends together to celebrate but also require much planning. Because so much thought and time go into weddings, most couples hire companies to assist in their endeavors or provide specialized products to make their big day unforgettable. Mrs. Joy Affia of Bridezville Uyo is a major player in this industry. Shares the way forward in the bridal business.

Every startup needs to adapt to a constantly changing market. In Nigeria, meeting customers' needs and staying one step ahead is critical to monitor trends and adapting to some of them. I share six top business trends for 2023 and how businesses can benefit from them.

Every side hustle starts with an idea, an interest, or a hobby. There are several side hustles one can start and run with while leveraging the use of technology. Francis Onuk shares 7 options in this episode.

There are lots of things people can start doing to earn money. With the use of tech and the internet, many persons can decide to add a stream of income to what they currently do or take it on as a business which will benefit themselves and their community.

Content marketing is a strategy used to attract, engage, and retain an audience by creating and sharing relevant articles, videos, podcasts, and other media . This episode deals with types of content, how startup founders can get effective strategies in creating great content. 

Selling a solution matched perfectly to a clearly defined problem that is experienced by a lot of people is often seen as a great business opportunity. Many people don't know that founders sell their startups particularly when they have developed a proven business model that can be executed by a capable team who have access to appropriate key resources.

WhatsApp Business Platform is for medium to large businesses who are looking to scale engagement of audiences, accelerate sales and drive better customer support outcomes. Lekan Bamigboye shares how business owners can start using this tool with the host, Francis Onuk

Funding seems to be a major part of the startup journey. Mr. David tells what Digital Tribes Co-operative is doing for techies in Nigeria

The ambition to enable people to find your product through a relevant search, be convinced of your product quickly and then efficiently onboard themselves is known as customer acquisition, Lekan a digital marketing expert shares some tips on how business owners can better utilize the strategy.

Being a fashion designer is a lot of hard work. However, one of the hardest aspects is finding the inspiration for your work. Promise Henry, a fashion startup founder shares her story with the host Francis Onuk.

Opportunities abound for startup founders. One such way is applying for grants. Today, we looked at the different grant opportunities available for founders.

Digital marketing for startups is an essential thing needed for all businesses. The guests share tips on how founders can key into it.

As the last episode for the year 2022, we look back at challenges most business owners have faced, how they can overcome as well as what they can do better in the coming year...

The festive season is a fantastic time for sales, but many need to seize all the ways they can increase sales during this time. The last of the holiday season for 2022 is just around the corner. There is a substantial increase in sales of electronics, clothing, jewelry, footwear, and many others during this time. Whether small or big, every business looks for attractive strategies to boost sales,...

Certain things are imperative to starting out in business, the guest shed lights on some of the key things in their opinion, founders should keep in mind.

There are loads of opportunities in the digital arts sector waiting for young people to tap into. What are some of these? How can one key in? Inem Obong, a painter and digital artists as well as Blessing Ossom- a digital illustrator shares with the host who happens to be a painter and digital artist.

Starting a business can be hard but scaling it???  Theresa is the State Manager of V Pay and she shares some tips.