Startup HalfHour

Keeping a small business afloat in difficult economic times is challenging, unfortunately, there is no set playbook to follow to ride out the storm and right the ship.

Every small business is different, and each carries its own risks and rewards.

It is the second anniversary edition of the show for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs and we discuss how tech can be applied in the creative field.

Passion & Money making ventures most times are not the same thing. You need to have a clear cut strategy crafting a good product/service. Ndeesor Tuale, an entrep based in Abuja, Nigeria discusses 4 Risk factors one should consider in a product.

The participation of women in the Nigerian tech sector is low. Some see it as a deliberate move to keep women out, others see it as a lack of interest amongst women.

Iniobong Udoh, a tech entrepreneur, digital skills advocate and a mentor shares her opinion on the show for entreps by entreps- Startup HalfHour live on XL106.9FM, Uyo's Premium Urban Radio at 12:30pm this Friday with Francis Onuk discussing the topic - Gender Divide in The Digital Space.

Listening to founders share their story is one way to learn and get motivated as starting a business is pretty hard. On my journey as a radio show host, Bobby Bassey Fashion Luminary in the Menz Court is my guest today on the show for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs. #Startitup

The Pidgin Edition where we discussed the recent scholarship program initiated by Google and Coursera with the Roothub as implementing partner. 

Trends and opportunities available for business owners while Godwin Noah of Cecula Ltd. spoke about services his company offers for small businesses particularly in the food sector.

Cartoons offer a humorous sideways editorial opinion, through sketches and razor-sharp wit, making a commentary on social, political and economic changes, failures, success, and major events that shape the world every day.

Mike Asukwo, a celebrated  cartoonist talks about the Seriously Funny Business of Cartooning with Bundie Ufuoma Akpomedaye and the host Francis Onuk. Apologies on the not so clear audio from the begining but it becomes smooth from 8:28.

Akan Udom, a thriving entrepreneur whose  journey into business began with just a Samsung phone, a Facebook account and no capital nor office. This journey gave birth to what is today known as Yenne eMarket, where they buy, sell and swap new and used items. It has grown to a logistic service too. 

On this episode, Akan speaks on how startup founders can protect the heart and soul of their startups. 

Author, entrepreneur, rebel, controversial trailblazer and diehard made in Akwa Ibom fan, Collins Oscar is a man of many parts! Hear him dish out unusual business advice as well as learn about his journey in the startup world with the host Francis Onuk.