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Applications have now been extended till 6th February, 2024.

If you are an entrepreneur leading a business in the South-East Region of Nigeria (Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo),

Here is another chance to apply for the LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator Programme

Apply now by visiting; https://bia.lbs.edu.ng/apply

Applications close by midnight today!

Have you applied for the LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator Programme?

If you are an entrepreneur leading a business in the South-East Region of Nigeria(Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo), this is an opportunity to learn how to enhance your entrepreneurship and management skills to scale your business in a sustainable way.

Apply now by visiting https://bia.lbs.edu.ng/apply

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Applications for the LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator Programme closes tomorrow!

Have you applied yet? If you're leading a business in the South East Region of Nigeria (Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo), this is an opportunity to learn how to enhance your entrepreneurship and management skills to scale your business in a sustainable way.

Apply now by visiting https://bia.lbs.edu.ng/apply

Also share with entrepreneurs within your network now




 

Have you applied for Cohort III of the Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme?

If you're leading a business in the South East Region of Nigeria (Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo), here's an opportunity to learn how to enhance your entrepreneurship and management skills to scale your business in a sustainable way.

Applications close in 5 days, apply now by visiting https://bia.lbs.edu.ng/apply

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Applications for the LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator Programme closes in 7 Days!

Have you applied? If you're leading a business in the South East Region of Nigeria (Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo), this is an opportunity to learn how to enhance your entrepreneurship and management skills to scale your business in a sustainable way.

Apply now by visiting https://bia.lbs.edu.ng/apply.

Also share with entrepreneurs within your network now




 

Have you applied for Cohort III of the Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme?

If you're leading a business in the South East Region of Nigeria (Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo), here's an opportunity to learn how to enhance your entrepreneurship and management skills to scale your business in a sustainable way.

Applications close in 9 days, apply now by visiting https://bia.lbs.edu.ng/apply

Share with an eligible entrepreneur within your network now

Why Should You Apply for the LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator Programme?

If you're leading a business in the South East Region of Nigeria (Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo), here's an opportunity to learn how to enhance your entrepreneurship and management skills to scale your business in a sustainable way.

Applications closes soon, apply now by visiting bia.lbs.edu.ng/apply

Share with an eligible entrepreneur within your network now

Have you applied for Cohort III of the Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme?

If you're leading a business in the South East Region of Nigeria (Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo), here's an opportunity to learn how to enhance your entrepreneurship and management skills to scale your business in a sustainable way.

Applications close in 15 days, apply now by visiting https://bia.lbs.edu.ng/apply.

Share with an eligible entrepreneur within your network now

Have you applied for Cohort III of the Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme?

If you're leading a business in the South East Region of Nigeria (Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo), here's an opportunity to learn how to enhance your entrepreneurship and management skills to scale your business in a sustainable ways.

Applications close in 15 days, apply now by visiting https://bia.lbs.edu.ng/apply.

Share with an eligible entrepreneur within your network now

Are you leading a business in the South East Region of Nigeria? - Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, or Imo

Here's an opportunity to enhance your entrepreneurship and management skills to scale your business in a sustainable way.

Apply to join the 3rd cohort of the 9-month Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme at the LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator.

Business is a skill that can be learned! Get a MiniMBA through our 4-module Accelerator programme at Lagos Business School. The programme is sponsored by the Bank of Industry.

Apply now by visiting: bia.lbs.edu.ng/apply and share with an entrepreneur who should not miss out on this.

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A night of gratitude and growth!

At the dinner of the LBS-BOI ( ) Business Innovation Accelerator (BIA), our keynote speaker, Engr Akin Odumakinde, spoke about the significant impact entrepreneurs can make on lives through their businesses.

This was very aligned to our mission at BIA which is to develop profitable impact- driven entrepreneurs for national development.

Shining a spotlight on entrepreneurship excellence!

The Business Innovation Accelerator, a collaborative effort between Lagos Business School and Bank of Industry reached a significant milestone as we celebrated the completion of the first cohort of our Entrepreneurship Development Programme with a Dinner and Awards Night.

Together with our technical partners, who are industry leaders, we are training and empowering entrepreneurs to scale and impact society positively through their businesses.

The LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator Dinner & Awards Night Ceremony marking the completion of the first cohort of the Entrepreneurship Development Programme was held over the weekend (Saturday June 10, 2023)

The hall was filled with glamour and beauty as we celebrated our profitable impact-driven entrepreneurs and their technical partners who have mentored and provided guidance to them over the 6 months of the Apprenticeship phase of our programme.

We thank the Bank of Industry for sponsoring this programme which would go to all 6 geopolitical zones of Nigeria

Read more about the Business Innovation Accelerator on our website: www.bia.lbs.edu.ng
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Calling Investors!

Exciting opportunities await you at our upcoming Investor Pitch event. Our entrepreneurs have been working hard, honing their businesses and perfecting their pitches.

We invite you to witness their innovation firsthand on June 8th and find your next investment opportunity.

Secure your spot now by registering using the link below:

https://bia.lbs.edu.ng/investorpitch

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Don't miss out on the Investor Pitch Event of the year!

The LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator is excited to invite you to our highly anticipated Investor Pitch event happening on June 8th - 9th.

This is your chance to discover and invest in promising and profitable impactful ventures in Nigeria.

Register now using the link below:

https://bia.lbs.edu.ng/investorpitch

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Omomene Odike, the brilliant founder of U-connect, a leading HR firm in Nigeria, was a guest facilitator at the LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator. Her insights on accessing the market and scaling businesses during challenging times were truly enlightening. Here are some key takeaways:

1. Embracing spirituality in business: Count on God's help and support as you navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

2. Passion and Ex*****on: Infusing your work with passion and commiting to executing your ideas with excellence are the foundations for success. It's the winning combination that drives remarkable results.

3. Knowledge and Confidence: To attract investors and partners, you need to build a strong foundation of industry expertise and stay informed about the latest trends. With knowledge comes confidence, enabling you to present your business with conviction.

4. Market Segmentation: Choose the specific market segments you want to focus on and be clear about those you are not targeting. Understanding your target audience allows you to tailor your products or services to their unique needs by which you can deliver exceptional value and differentiate yourself in the market.

5. Building a Support System: Surround yourself with a supportive network of like-minded individuals. Seek mentorship, join communities, and build relationships with fellow entrepreneurs. A strong support system provides guidance, encouragement, and invaluable insights to help you overcome challenges.

We appreciate Omomene Odike for inspiring our community.

Register for LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator Investor Pitch event on June 8th - 9th using the link below:

https://bia.lbs.edu.ng/investorpitch

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3 things you need to know to successfully access the market as an entrepreneur.

1. The problem: Understand the problem you're solving and what your customers find unique about your solution, products or services.

2. Your target market: Understand your target market, their preferences, behavior, aspirations and demography.

3. The channels: Identify the channels through which you can reach your target market effectively.

Our guest facilitator Mr Tony Aihie split our participants into their different industries and guided them through finding these answers.

Have you learnt something new? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Also register for the LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator Investor Pitch event on June 8th - 9th using the link below:

https://bia.lbs.edu.ng/investorpitch

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Have you registered for the LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator Investor Pitch event yet?

On June 8th - 9th, we are presenting our entrepreneurs who have gone through our entrepreneurship development programme, to investors from all over the world.

We will be showcasing innovative, profitable impact-driven businesses from diverse sectors of the economy.

Register now using the link below:

https://bia.lbs.edu.ng/investorpitch

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Mr Elvis Okonji the founder and CEO of GPC Logistics Limited, one of Nigeria's leading truck delivery logistics company was with us at the LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator to share with our entrepreneurs insights to accessing the multi billion, B2B market in Nigeria.

Here are some key learning points from his session:

- Integrity is fundamental for entrepreneurial success, never sell yourself cheap to win projects and provide the best possible quality delivery

- If you want quality work delivered, pay staff well and ensure they grow along with your business

- Live below your means, manage your business finances effectively to scale your growth and produce results with which you can access more finance.

Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Register for LBS-BIA Investor Pitch Event coming up on the 8th - 9th of June using the link below

https://bia.lbs.edu.ng/investorpitch

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How To Leverage Brand Positioning for Success in the Fashion Industry

- Attract your ideal clients by the kind of people your pieces are associated with, partner with Influencers to put your products in the spotlight.

- Do not price your products low to compete, offer different pricings and give your customers the chance to make a choice of quality over price.

- Be exceptional with your customer service, be of good character and let your customers be confident that you're reachable if need be.

These are some key learning points from Lanre Da Silva, the founder of LDA and an icon in the Fashion Industry shared with our Entrepreneurs on the Access to market module in the Entrepreneurship Development Programme.

Have you found these tips valuable, share your thoughts in the comments section.

Follow LBSBIANigeria for more valuable content on Entrepreneurship and use the link below to register for our upcoming Investor Pitch Event.

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How to win over Bigger Foreign Competitors in the Manufacturing & Consumer Goods Nigerian Market.

- Focus on exceptional quality for your products as against mass-produced products

- Offer affordable pricing

- Have a firm distribution network, be intentional about your sales and marketing and leverage your personal network

- Continuously innovate, create the best products tailored for the local market

These are some of the invaluable nuggets that Mrs Oke Maduewesi, CEO of Zaron a leading cosmetics brand in Nigeria shared with our Entrepreneurs at the Business Innovation Accelerator on how to access the market.

Share your thoughts in the comments session and follow LBS-BIA Nigeria on LinkedIn to learn more on how we're raising Impactpreneurs at BIA.

Use the link below to register for our upcoming Investors Pitch Event:
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What do investors consider when valuing a business?

Mr Kayode Omorege debunked some common misconceptions about Business Valuation during our first session of preparing our Entrepreneurs for our Investor Pitch and here are some excerpts for you.

Join the conversations in the comments section below and visit the link below to register for the Investor Pitch.

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The Entrepreneurship Development Program by the LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator ( BIA),
proudly presents the maiden edition of our Investor Pitch Event.

It's an opportunity to individuals and organizations to invest in de-risked, profitable, impact-driven business that are transforming society.

We are confident that you will find many great investment opportunities that are financially rewarding and personally fulfilling.

The event takes place as follows:

Date: June 8th and 9th 2023
Time: 10am - 5pm on both days
Venue: Lagos Business School Auditorium, Km 22, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ajah, Lagos

Kindly click this link to register for the event: https://bia.lbs.edu.ng/investorpitch/ and revert with any question you may have to Gregory on 08149239265 or email to [email protected].

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We had our Entrepreneurs take a first stab at pitching their businesses this week, with the aim of receiving feedback for improvement.

They are being prepared by our Faculty: Dr Henrietta Onwuegbuzie, Mr Richmond Okafor and Ms Glory Eyinnaya, ahead of our pitch event on June 8th and 9th.

We're happy to present these de-risked ventures to Investors from all over the world.

Read more about our Investor Pitch using the link below;

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"I used to face the challenge of unavailability of skilled workers. It reduced the quality of my work and ability to meet the demand of my clients.

During the Apprenticeship Phase of this programme, I stumbled on the solution to this problem and launched an initiative called 'Sew To Soar', where we equip disadvantaged girls and single mothers with tailoring and business skills, and consequently, empower them to become financially independent.

This initiative has provided a source of skilled workers and distributors for our products.

I'm grateful to Lagos Business School and Bank of Industry for this amazing programme"

These are the words of Khadijah Oropo the founder of Drapes and Apparels, her company makes custom ready to wear uniforms for organizations.

We celebrate her as an Impactpreneur who is making an impact while driving profit from her business.

We're happy to welcome our Entrepreneurs on the LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator programme, back to School, for the final phases of the Entrepreneurship Development Programme- the access to market and funding phase.

As they shared their impressive testimonials from their 6-month apprenticeship/mentoring module with leading organisations in their industries, Dr Henrietta Onwuegbuzie, the Director of the Business Innovation Accelerator, Ms Glory Eyinnaya and Mr Richmknd Okafor, who were present at rhe session, noted that they had been significantly transformed. It was clear that they had now been repositioned to thrive in a sustainable way!

We will be posting short videos of their testimonials on our website in coming days.

If you would like to learn more about how to invest in these Entrepreneurs who are making a difference in Nigeria, join us on June 8th and 9th after registering, for the Investment Forum.

Watch out for more information on our website and social media platforms.

Nigeria is a land said to flow with milk and honey. Yet, most of our day to day commodities are largely imported and highly expensive.

Today, we'll like to discuss how entrepreneurship can help Nigeria transition from an import-dependent economy to a self-reliant one.

Share your thoughts with us in the comments section.

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"Just a week ago, my team and I single handedly managed an event of over 1000 guests and even successfully got a referral. Through the LBS-BIA programme, I'm now well-equipped, grounded and positioned in my business. I have learnt a better way to manage my business that earns me more time for other tasks"

These are the words of Oluwatoyin Oyeniran, the founder of TAM Interbiz Concept, a professional catering service provider in Lagos Nigeria.

Today, as she makes a grand opening of her new Culinary School and restaurant, TAM Restaurant. We celebrate her growth, and the impact she's making through her business.


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