Whatsoever Your Hand Finds To Do

Good day friends. How are you doing? I have a very long story for you today.

When I graduated from the University, I got a job before I went for NYSC. It was my dream at the time. My life was going well and I had carefully laid out plans. I was going to ensure that whether Nigeria liked it or not, I'll spend my service year in Lagos and continue with my job. NYSC was going to be a breeze. Err, WRONG! Things didn't go as planned. I was "emailed, not posted" (according to one of my friends) to a border town between Nigeria and Cameroon). I actually served Nigeria "under the sun and in the rain". I angrily watched all my plans fall like a pack of cards...In fact, my NYSC story deserves its own post, lol. Somehow, I recovered in good enough time to make reasonable use of my service year and meet some awesome "forever friends".

When I got back to Lagos after the service year, some changes in the organization where I had my "promising" job made it necessary for me to stay at home and wait. They didn't guarantee that I'll get my old job back but they promised to TRULY let me know once they could absorb me into the organization. I was disappointed but not crushed. Well-meaning people tried to convince me to "rest" before I started job hunting. I was determined, like Kanu Nwankwo, not to be a burden to anyone.

I spoke with some family friends about working part time in their Educational Testing Centre. The pay wasn't fantastic. A few people laughed at my decision but I realised there were benefits that came with the job that I wouldn't have had if I looked down on the job. I eventually got the "dream" job(s) and I had to choose eventually.

Why am I telling you this long story? Because I have a challenge with some that look down on certain jobs "because I'm a graduate"...Very few people want to start small. I know that the cousin of the grandmother of your friend's neighbour was sitting in her bedroom and suddenly found a million dollars on the seat beside her. I hope EFCC/DSS is not looking for her in this season of goats and yams, though...Most of the successful people I know started small, worked hard (yes, and prayed hard too) to get to where they are today. They weren't loafing around, expecting manna to fall from heaven. Even for the Israelites, manna ceased when they got to the Promised Land. They had to cultivate the LANs and trust God for harvest before eating.

Dear friend, whatsoever your hand findeth to do, do it with all diligence. If you'll like to discuss opportunities, please follow our "TTM Opportunities" Blog or send an email to the tent makers online gmail.com

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Blogger 001 – Class 2

I got this feedback on Blogging Class 001 – Class 1:

Please tell me more about Infolinks. How do bloggers and website owners monetize their sites? Please how much is it to own a blog? What is required to maintain it? How can just maintaining this or doing what it takes earn one a dime? I really don’t get how.

I was going to delve into the technicalities of maintaining a blog in this class but I guess that’ll have to be the topic for Class 3. Please send your questions to bloggers@thetentmakers.biz and we’ll do what we can to address them.

Let’s attempt each question.

Please tell me about Infolinks

Infolinks is a global advertising platform offering ad solutions for both publishers and advertisers. Online bloggers and website owners monetize their websites with Infolinks while keeping the Look & feel of their sites undisturbed.

You can learn more about Infolinks by clicking on the link.

How do bloggers and website owners monetize their sites? How can just maintaining this or doing what it takes earn one a dime?

I think this article addresses the question so there’s no point regurgitating what has already been written. Let me add, though, that blogging/owning a website just to make money does not seem like the right way to go, in my opinion. I think your blog/website should be focused on your passion and monetizing it should be an added benefit. Anyone, for those that are interested in monetizing their blog/website, you can take a look at this article.

Please how much is it to own a blog? What is required to maintain it?

Please send an email to bloggers@thetentmakers.biz for our rates as well as our terms and conditions.

I found this article online about maintaining a blog. I think you’ll find it helpful. This will be further addressed in Class 3.

I have to sign off now, class is over, lol. Watch this space for Class 3, coming soon. Remember to send your questions and feedback to bloggers@thetentmakers.biz.

Have a blessed and productive day.

Memorable Meetings

I attended a review recently and something remarkable happened. I’ll like to share and I hope this improves he quality of your meetings.
Initially, everyone was doing as they please, asking questions and causing the presenter to lose focus. We appeared to be in a ship with no captain and we were going nowhere quickly.
THEN, a Project Manager took charge. He told us that before anyone asks questions, he/she had to get the “staff of authority” (it looked like a charger to me but I’m not sure what it really was). He warned us that anyone that proceeds without the “staff of authority” would pay a fine of 1000 Naira. See how the question streams began to dry up…
We all started watching our questions. No more chaos! There were still a few people that contravened the rule here and there but we turned them to our comic relief. We actually self-regulated.
The Project Manager achieved his aim of maintaining order without being aggressive or abrasive. It was one of the most fruitful and memorable meetings I ever attended.
#Tentmakers.

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Hello Tentmakers.
Happy New Year again.
I have a busy day lined up. Someone came to me with a problem (as usual) and solving it the traditional way seemed out of the question. We would have had to find an artisan or find where to buy something this early. It was also going to impact the plans for the day.
She kept talking about the things we didn't have readily available and how severe the problem was. I was supposed to start panicking and giving kneejerk and uncoordinated "solutions". 

Today, I decided to do something differently, though...I told her to stop telling me about what we did not have or how severe the problem was. I asked her to leave "problem mode" and switch to "solution mode". I witnessed a miracle today! She came up with a solution that involved things we had at home. I asked her to try it and before I returned to the problem scene a few minutes later, the problem was gone...I didn't pray for enemies to fall down and die o, lol. I had to ask where the "problem" was and she happily told me it was gone.

Friends, before you start calling the Marines and the CIA to deal with emerging problems, take a deep breath and step outside the box. The simple solution to the complex problems probably lies there. As a believer, I'll add that asking the Lord to guide you will lead you to the solution faster...

Poultry Farming in Nigeria (1)

Poultry Farming is probably one of the most lucrative in the world especially when it is setup and managed properly. Nigeria is not an exception. The quick maturity of chickens makes it an attractive business opportunity.

It is estimated that there are about 60 million or more daily consumers of poultry products.

Poultry feed management is key in minimizing the risks associated with this business. In order to obtain optimal growth rates, highly nutritious poultry feed must be provided to the birds. Also, the poultry farmer needs to ensure that bird infections are minimized as much as possible and that infected birds are QUICKLY identified to minimize the spread of infection to other birds.

Poultry farming is relatively established in the country so required inputs are generally available in-country.

There are many segments one can focus on and still retain the name “Poultry Farmer”. Here are some:

• Egg productions (Layers breeding)
• Meat production (Broilers breeding)
• Chicken breeding (Hatchery)
• Poultry feed production
• Poultry equipment and manufacturing
• Egg and meat processing, packaging and marketing
• Poultry farming and consultancy

Capital Requirements

This depends on the scale of poultry farming to be engaged in and which segment one is interested in. Please send an email to kneekey2@gmail.com or send a WhatsApp message to 08172860826 to get a fair estimate of what is required to start the specific business you have in mind.

Feeding

Good quality nutritious food is the key for successful poultry farming business. Poultry feeds include:

 •Wheat

 •Barley

 •Corn

 •Millet

•Skim Milk and Butter Milk

•Grain By-products

•Fish Oil

Please send an email to kneekey2@gmail.com or send a WhatsApp message to 08172860826 if you’ll like to know where to get affordable poultry feed. Poultry feed suppliers can also send information about their products.

We’ll continue on poultry farming in a separate blogpost.

Blogging 101 – Class 1

Hello friends. I’ve decided to start a series to help those interested in blogging. I’ll be sharing these lessons at least twice a week.

Please feel free to ask questions and share your views.

Today, we’re starting with an Introduction. As with every introduction, we’ll start with definitions. Let’s define “Blogging”.

What is Blogging?

Blogging is what a Blogger does…Lol. Okay seriously, Blogging essentially means maintaining a Blog.

So, what’s a Blog? A blog is a type of website that is updated regularly with new content. Essentially, a blog is just a space on the Web that you can create to record and express your opinions, experiences, and interests.

Who can maintain a Blog?

Anyone with a functional email address and internet connections can maintain a blog (and become a Blogger).

Why do Bloggers Blog?

Technorati.com conducted a survey of more than 4,000 bloggers asking them why they blog. Here are some of the most common responses:

• To share my experiences and expertise
• To speak up about an issue I care about
• To become more involved with my hobbies and passions
• To advance my career or start a career in writing
• To keep my family and friends updated about my life

Actually, I find all those responses relevant to why I blog. For me, the major reason why I blog is just because I CAN! Blogging helps me stay sane while stuck in Lagos traffic. I even blog about whatever I experience while on the road. You can read my Tales From The Road at kneekey2.blogspot.com. I also share whatever words of inspiration I receive at adenikewrites.blogspot.com. Enough about me…Tell me, why are you (interested in) blogging?

You know a good number of us in Nigeria became more interested in blogging after we heard that celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji, bought a home in Banana Island and she made the money from blogging. Chai…”Show me the money”, we all screamed. AMA heard your cries and has decided to do just that. I read up a bit and I learnt about a few ways to make money while blogging. I have to warn you, though, that it’s not as easy as the movies make it seem. It takes dedication and a lot of hard work.

Let me sign off by introducing Infolinks to you.

Infolinks is a global advertising platform offering ad solutions for both publishers and advertisers. Online bloggers and website owners monetize their websites with Infolinks while keeping the Look & feel of their sites undisturbed.

You can learn more about Infolinks by clicking on the link below:

http://www.infolinks.com/join-us?aid=2535678

Courtesy: bloggerspassion.com