Happy weekend,

Last Saturday, we shared stories of Nigerians and immigrants building successful businesses abroad and in Nigeria. We also shared curated materials to help those seeking to build their own success anywhere in the world.

Today, we share more tips alongside two more stories of two Nigerians building great businesses.

The first is the story of the man behind the iconic calendar above that graced many homes in Nigeria a decade ago. The women were so stunning that a billboard that featured Sandra Okagbue in a Delta Soap advert was even rumoured to have been removed from the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos because it was causing accidents. People kept starring instead of driving.

The story began in a chemist shop in Ikenegbu, Owerri in Imo State.

The second story is almost too typical for many teenage Nigerians. A young girl set out to become a medical doctor but by the time she graduated, her interests had shifted dramatically. The program was extremely difficult for her and she was unable to continue.

She pivoted to business and a decade later, would go on to build the largest dried fruit industry in Africa.

We wish you the best of the weekend.

The SimplVest Team

How Sir Anthony Ezenna Built Orange Drugs from Chemist Shop to Conglomerate

Remember Procold? Delta soap? Sudrex? Remember that iconic Delta Soap calendar that graced Nigerian homes for decade? The Sandra Okagbue Delta Soap billboard that was rumoured to have been removed from the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos because it was causing accidents since people kept starring instead of driving?

This is the story of the mind behind them all.

👉 Full Story here: How Sir Anthony Ezenna Built Orange Drugs from Chemist Shop to Conglomerate

Affiong Williams: From Medical School to Building Nigeria’s Largest Dried Fruits Factory

When Affiong Williams walked away from a comfortable job in South Africa to start a dried fruit business in Nigeria, many would have questioned her decision. The idea was bold, risky and almost unheard of in her home country.

But for the founder and CEO of ReelFruit, this leap of faith marked the beginning of a journey that would take nearly a decade to bear fruit, quite literally and culminate in the launch of Nigeria’s largest dried fruit factory.

👉 Full Story here: Affiong Williams: From Medical School to Building Nigeria’s Largest Dried Fruits Factory

A Complete Guide to Successfully Scaling Your Business or Side Hustle

Successfully scaling a business or side hustle from a passion project to a profitable business requires more than just hard work. It demands strategic planning and a deep understanding of growth dynamics.

This guide recommends actionable ways for scaling your business or side hustle.

👉 Full Story here: A Complete Guide to Successfully Scaling Your Business or Side Hustle

7 Battle-Tested Business Monetization Strategies That Actually Work

Most entrepreneurs get so caught up in perfecting their offering that they completely neglect the money-making side of things. Having a great product or service isn’t enough, you need to know how to make what its worth. This SimplVest guide will walk you through seven actionable and proven business monetization strategies that successful businesses use to maximize their revenue.

The goal is to help stop leaving money on the table and start building a business that pays you what you’re worth.

👉 Full Story here: 7 Battle-Tested Business Monetization Strategies That Actually Work

Till Next Saturday,

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