The key takeaways Oluwanbepelumi highlighted for entrepreneurs from her discussion can be summarised as Collaboration, Associations, and Digitalization.
- Collaboration and Networking: We are now in an era where it is essential for entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives to collaborate both within their respective fields and across different sectors. By leveraging networking opportunities and tapping into information resources that networking and collaboration offers, they can significantly deepen the impact of their work and propel business growth.
- Associations: Membership in formal associations is beneficial, especially for those sectors targeted by the government for intervention policies, funding, and grants. This is particularly advantageous for small-scale businesses struggling with the high cost of financing in Nigeria’s current’s high interest rates environment.
- Digitalization: Technology and the digital economy have opened vistas of new opportunities for entrepreneurs across the globe. Embracing digitalization and leveraging technology is a smart and strategic approach for running businesses today. This approach can enhance scalability and effectively accelerate business growth.
