A Simple Overview of Employment and Labour Law in Nigeria
When you’re finally ready to expand your business into Nigeria, a major challenge that may come to mind is hiring employees. Your company will only be as successful as the employees behind it, so you need the right talent who will help you build a new location. However, recruiting and hiring employees in Nigeria can […]
Expanding to a New Market? Go Global but Think Local
Expanding into a new market requires a deep understanding of the new terrain. This venture becomes challenging because of the complexities of the foreign land which requires an understanding of the target market, local legislations and requirements, competitions and market trends. Multinational businesses like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Microsoft, Coca-Cola that have launched their businesses across various […]
Hiring Remote Employees? 6 Tips on Hiring the Right Talent
While expanding your workforce to include a global talent pool sounds appealing, new challenges may erupt. As businesses adapt to maximise the availability of global talent to scale their operations, talents are also equipping and positioning themselves to take up virtual roles beyond geographical boundaries to achieve their career objectives. According to a CISION, 80% […]
Top 11 Steps to Successfully Set Up a Business in Nigeria
With a current population of over 200 million, Nigeria has been projected to become the fourth most populous country by the year 2050. The large population and the business-friendly policies introduced by the current government have made Nigeria a destination of choice for investors worldwide. The AfCFTA Agreement which came into effect on the 1st […]
Doing Business In Africa: Complete Market Entry Guide
With growth stagnating across different continents, business leaders often look to new markets to find opportunities to grow their international presence and improve business margins. With its young and growing population that literally guarantees a high demand for consumer goods, rising middle class, growing GDP, improving infrastructure, and deliberate policy interventions to improve the ease […]
International Business Expansion: Top 5 Business Reasons to Expand to Africa
International business expansion has become the new norm for organisations that are in search of a faster growth rate than they can get within their local markets. It provides international businesses with the opportunity to gain valuable competitive advantage by diversifying their market, providing better access to talent, improving brand reputation, increasing revenue potential, and […]
The Challenges Women Face at Work in Africa and How to Overcome Them
I probably don’t have to remind you of the statistics about women in high-level leadership positions in the world today. According to research carried out by Catalyst in 2019, the proportion of women in senior management roles globally grew to 29%, the highest number ever recorded. In 2020, this percentage remained the same. Sometimes, all […]
9 Things to Consider Before Choosing a PEO as Your Market Expansion Partner
International expansion may be a growing trend, but a lot of companies still lack the knowledge and resources to grow abroad successfully. Establishing a presence in new territories for companies can be challenging, especially for companies that are not familiar with the local labour laws or guidelines that would make their operations seamless. Companies that […]
