INTRODUCTION
What are the best agro- allied business opportunities for big towns and mega cities? What business can one start in the agriculture industry and succeed? This article will put these questions to rest. The trending challenge and impact of rural-
urban migration have continued to generate great debates since the last three
decades. Urban employment problems are a result of the phenomenal growth in
urbanization and the inability of these urban centers to be able to utilize or
absorb the urban labor that was created through the process of urbanization.
Approximately 50% of Nigerians are urban dwellers. At least 24 cities have
populations of more than 100,000 Those moving from rural to urban areas
constitute certain classes, categories and strata of the society that are
basically plagued with certain social and economic problems in which poverty
ranks highest and most fundamental. So without
wasting your time, this article will highlight in details, some lucrative
business ideas and opportunities you can engage in towns or villages rather
than remaining unemployed. 20+ Business
ideas in Agriculture for Young Entrepreneurs Top 20+ Best Low Cost Agriculture
Business Ideas for Villages 1.
Urban
Agriculture or Crop CultivationUrban
agriculture is the practice of cultivating, processing and distributing food
in, or around, a village, town or city. Urban agriculture in addition can also
involve animal husbandry, aquaculture, agro-forestry and horticulture. Urban
agriculture contributes to food security and food safety in two ways: First it
increases the amount of food available to people living in cities and secondly,
it allows fresh vegetables and fruits and meat products to be made available to
urban consumers. Urban and peri- urban agriculture are generally seen as
sustainable agriculture. 2.
Rabbit
Rearing There is no law
prohibiting the keeping of rabbits in Towns and Cities. A backyard can serve as
a good source of additional income, food and employment; thus reducing poverty,
hunger and idleness. Rabbit do not compete with humans for food, as kitchen
leftovers, cut grasses and formulated or compounded feed can sustain them.
Rabbit keeping does not require much capital for investment and maintenance. As
little space is needed, most rabbits could be kept in the backyard or in the
abandoned sheds. 3.
Start
Selling Fresh Fruits Without any
doubt, this is a business that should be checked out. With a little
professionalism and good public appearance or hygiene, you can make money in
this business because a lot of people who live in most of our highbrow area,
like to eat fresh fruits especially if it is neat. Some people even prefer it
served chilled. So if you have blenders and an extractor, then you are bound to
make a lot of money. A lot of people are tired of all these artificial juices
in the market and I bet, they will pay and still thank you for giving them the
natural source of vitamins which is needed in this age of fast foods and
artificial flavors. 4.
Foodstuff
Retailing or Grocery Service In today’s busy
and sophisticated world, convenience has become a real business opportunity.
Foodstuff like rice, beans yams plantain, potatoes, onions, pepper, oil etc.
These items can bought in bulk, cleaned and packaged in specific portions and
sold direct to end users. Many people who are unable to find time to shop will
be relieved to know that they can just make a phone call and the groceries are
delivered. Get a list of people you know who may patronize you. If you can get
them to pay up-front, then you are better up with cash flow. 5.
Fish Farming
Over the years,
quite a few people have made fortunes from fish farming, as the population is
swelling and protein needs are far outstripping the available supply. Food is
always a winner in any country or environment if done well. Fish farming is a
sure bet business if you put the right structures in place. More and more
people are turning to fish for its low cholesterol protein. All you need to do
is to get a space, buy or construct tanks, buy finger links for between N10 to
N20 and feed them for 4 to 6 months, then sell from between N500 to N1,500
depending on weight and size. The breed of fish to train is your choice to
make. You can choose to specialize on Catfish, Tilapia, etc. 6.
Herbs,
Flowers Framing and Gardening Walking through
a grocery store, a herb store, a health food store and even in gardening
sections of home centers, you will find herbs in their dry forms to be used by
consumers. Using the right equipment in your home garage or shed or by building
a green house, you can start and raise both herbs and plants to resell to
larger outlets and to the consumer as well. Plants are the basis for all
landscapes, homes, gardens and even for brightening offices. You will pay
pennies for packets of seeds and make way more when selling starter plants. The
more space you have, the better you are going to do. If you really have the
space in your landscape and outdoor garden, creating gardens where you will
grow plants and drying them out will add so much to your inventory and you can
make great amounts of money selling dried flowers to retailers, wholesalers and
even to flower shops themselves. 7.
Livestock
Feed Production The production
process is not so difficult. The ingredients required are mainly, maize, soya
beans, fish bone, sorghum, groundnut, blood meal, wheat, rice shaft, additives
etc. All these can be sourced from the market, any animal consult outlet, or
any agricultural product shop around. 8.
Setup a
Small Poultry Farm Technology has
enabled many to operate profitable poultry, yet make it free of odor that a
neighbor next door will not know you operate a poultry farm. This is a business
you can start from one room, car park or from that abandoned property near you
with 50 to 500 birds, which cost between N100,000 to N500,000 depending on the
cash at hand. 9.
Mushroom
Farming Mushrooms are
natural phenomenon that can give you much money. The untapped potential of
these fungi is so much that if you invest on the venture, your room can no
longer be your bank. Mushrooms are rich in vitamins, protein and minerals; they
are favored over meat or even fish by some people, considering the nutritional
value and superior health implications. There are two main broad categories of
mushrooms; the edible and the non-edible (which is poisonous). The deliberate
mushroom cultivation is therefore essential to eliminate the imminent threat of
mistakenly gathering the dangerous type. The start-up requirement are mushroom
shed or house, sawdust, Polythene bags, Spawns/mushrooms seeds, Urea/nitrogen
fertilizer, Lime, water, ceiling machine, weighing scale, extra hands,
Refrigerator. 10.
Frozen
Chicken Production Many Nigerians
have come to depend on imported frozen chicken for quite a while now and this
is in detriment of local poultry industry and the subsequent health implication
because of the long voyage from Europe or wherever, the imported product are
usually preserved with chemicals, some of which are said to be injurious to
health. A lot of people prefer not to go through the stress of slaughtering and
preparing live birds because frozen chicken can easily be stored and used at
will, thereby saving time; and many people think it is cheap too. Start-up
requirement are space, knives, tables, basins, heat source, stove heater, soap,
hand towel, extra hands, freezer and generator .You need to go directly to the
chicken farms to source for your live birds cheaply You can also position
yourself to supply small hotels, restaurants and eateries. 11.
Grass cutter
Farming Grass cutter is
the second largest rodent in Nigeria and it is endemic to Africa. It breeds
successfully in captivity and is capable of reproducing twice a year with
litter size varying from two to six. They are primarily vegetarian and can be
raised to maturity entirely on fresh grasses. They prefer plants with high
moisture content and soluble carbohydrate. Field studies reveal that they do
not burrow so they may be caged or reared in a fenced pen on the ground. Grass
cutter is worth considering for use in husbandry in the humid forest where poor
grazing and harsh environment limits the performance of conventional livestock.
Ranching of grass cutter as a backyard mini livestock would therefore improve
the lot of the peasant farmers, provide an alternative source of animal
protein, create job opportunities for urban dwellers. 12.
Buy Charcoal
from the rural areas and resell in the cities Do you know
that you can make 100% profit if you buy your charcoal from the farm or
production site and sell to the retailers; a bag of charcoal (32 to 35kg bag)
is being sold for N450 to N550 from the farm, while the retailers sell to the
final consumer at N1000 to N1,5000 per bag. All you need to do is to buy the
charcoal from the farmers and bring it down to the major cities like Lagos,
Abuja and Port Harcourt and resell to the retailers. But it is advisable to
find out if they have an association in your vicinity, joining the association
will allow you to operate with peace of mind. Alternatively you can sell to
exporters as a large market exists in EU, USA and ASIA with prices ranging from
$170 to $300 per ton (FOB Nigerian Port), depending on mode of packaging. The
charcoal industry is a multi-billion dollar industry and a money spinner for
interested investors. 13.
Snail
Farming Snail meat has
been severally affirmed as a most safe and nutritious delicacy. In these days
of increased coronary implications and other health implications, snail
producers are certain to hit it big because many people are shunning away from
beef or red meat. It is also pleasing to note that snail production venture
could be kick-started with a little initial capital. The best period to
commence snail farming is the rainy season, you can start about 50 to 60 snails
to have a good knowledge of how snail breeding works. Make sure you go for a
fully matured and big nails as they are sold in bunches of 20 pieces and the
prices ranges from N1,800 and N3,000 per bunch. It is better to buy the big
ones so that you can expect them to hatch after about 35 days on location.
About N10,000 should get a new entrant started in the business14.
Coconut
Juice Production From fresh
chunks of meat to milk, creams, and powders, the flavor of coconut is a
distinctive addition to hundreds of sweet and savory recipes. If properly
packaged roasted and sliced to pieces with sugar, you can sell for between N20
to N100 depending on the quantity and the level of packaging. You can make good
money buy selling in wholesale to retail outlets and supermarket, but make sure
your product is well branded, with your company’s name and contact. With a good
marketing plan, you are sure to make a lot of money with this business. 15.
Production
of Weed Killer Another major
problem confronting every farmer in Africa, especially in Nigeria, is the
problem of getting rid all the unwanted crops (weeds) from the farm, which
successfully compete with crops and exhaust the soil nutrients. The cost of
weeding takes between 50 –60% of the total cost of farming but the good new
here is that, there is a formulation of chemicals which is crop and environment
friendly. Herbicides market is a virgin in Nigeria- meaning that if an investor
produces 20-30 tones daily, he will still sell all. No single investor can meet
the herbicide demand in Northern Nigeria alone, not to talk of other zones. 16.
Beekeeping
and Honey Production
Honey is manufactured in one of the world’s most efficient factories, the
Beehive. Bees may travel as far as 55,000 miles and visit more than two million
flowers to gather enough nectar to make just a pound of honey. A litre of pure
honey now goes for between N1000 to N2000. You can sell your Honey to high
net-worth individual, busy executives who prefer to take pure honey than sugar,
I know some honey dealers who are ready to give out their honey at a
ridiculously low prices, all you need to do is to package it for the local or
international market. 17.
Roasted and
Toasted Plantain (Dodo and Boli) Only few
Nigerian have realized the money- spinning prowess of this delicious delicacy,
and if properly packaged, with a good marketing strategy put in place, you are
sure to make a lot of money. It is popular among the working class as a quick
mid-day meal. 18.
Plantain
Chips Production After removing
skin, unripe fruit can be sliced (1 or 2 mm thick) and fried in boiling oil, to
produce chips. Plantain Chips’ if they are made of green plantains that taste
starchy like potato chips. Just make sure you put your label, the more you
produce, the more money you make, because majority of Nigerian love plantain
chips. 19.
Custard
Manufacturing In Africa,
almost every ethnic group makes a different variety of food out of corn. In
Nigerian cities, people are used to what is called Ogi, Akamu (pap); this is
cornstarch. When the Europeans came, they came with what they called Custard.
But it was later found out that the only difference is the coloring and flavor
that was added to the corn. It is very easy to produce custards. You can
package it in sachets. It is very easy to market also, particularly in big
towns and cities where people are used to modern life. 20.
Local drinks
or Dry Gin Production A lot of
villagers has come to the city and still love to take local drinks, if well
packaged, and accessible, you can start making money by selling to some beer
palour, while Ogogoro can be supplied to some companies that uses this product
as one of their raw materials 21.
Basket and
Broom Production Baskets are
used for packaging agricultural product such as Okra, bitter kola, tomatoes,
pepper, onions, oranges etc. Since baskets are produced in various sizes, they
help the farmers to grade his brands of product for easy pricing.. Our concern
here is how to convert palm front and leaves to finished product for economic
and commercial gains. 22.
Export
Agricultural product from the rural area Agricultural
Export trading guarantees good returns on Capital on almost monthly basis.
Exporting Wood charcoal, Palm kernel shell, Cow horns, Gallstones, Bitter Kola,
Cashew, Ginger, Gum Arabic Chilli pepper, bitter kola, coconut, okro, yam, etc
and earn good returns on investment. It might interest you to know that the gap
between you and the millions of naira or dollar waiting for you in this
business is nothing but the “basic understanding of an export business
process.” Understanding the fundamentals of an export business process
especially as it concerns securing a genuine export order or contract with a
well secured method of payment is the basic requirement in this business, and
then you are on your way to making unimaginable loads of money. You can also
become an export broker which is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways any
prospecting exporter can raise money to go into full time export business.
Starting from a little or no capital, an export broker could earn large
“finders fee” with absolutely unlimited income. 23.
Source for
agro raw materials for urban manufacturing companies Despite the
apparent growth in the number of indigenous players in the industry, there
still remains the fact that no company has set up a basic active raw material
manufacturing plant in Nigeria. Most of the raw materials being used by the
industry in our urban centers are sourced from the rural areas, you too can be
part of this opportunity by locating a manufacturing companies and start
supplying them with raw materials based on their specification and quality.
Approach the personnel in charge to provide you with appropriate information on
how to be their supplier. 24.
Help the
Nigeria rural farmers who deal in foodstuffs to export it to the foreign
Countries Our foodstuffs
are very cheap in the rural areas, you can bring this food stuff to the cites
and tap into the local and the international market. Foodstuffs like Smoked
fish, Garri, Beans Flour, Melon seed (Egusi Ground), Ogbono, Cassava Flour,
Bitterleaf, Dried Ugu leaf, Pepper,Tomato paste, Hibiscus flower and Ukazi
leaf. Others are, Hot Chilli Pepper, Ground nut , Kolanut, Potato, Ginger,
Kilishi, Soybean Groundnut, Okra, Cassava, Yam, Bitter Kola, Ofada rice,
Catfish, Shrimps, Pounded Yam Flour. You can bring some of these food items to
the markets in the urban centers, you can also sell to some food stuff
exporters who are looking forwards to buy at ridiculously low prices. 25.
Start
connecting rural farmers with exporters using the internet Can you browse
the internet very well , can you chat online? If yes, then I want to
congratulate you because you can connect the agro farmers in the rural areas
with Nigeria exporters and earn a commission. A lot of exporters find it very
difficult to get their desired agro product at the right quality and quantity,
you can do this for them and name your price. You can also join some online
trade portals, secure a contract, sell the contract and charge an appropriate
commission. A lot of Nigeria including my humble self earns commission by
connecting the rural farmers to local exporters and I also help Nigeria secure
good contract. 26.
Help the
rural farmers to load Agro- Exportable Product From The Hinterland and Villages
to Towns A lot of our
readers have already tap into this opportunity by providing supportive services
to Nigeria exporters. You can help source for agro product for Nigerian
exporters and earn finders fee. You can travel to Jigawa, kano Kaduna, Plateau
states, go to their commodity markets and meets any of the sellers of these
commodities, tell them that you need a large quantity. At least 30 tons which
is a trailer load. Your commission is between N5,000 to N20,000 per ton
depending on you negotiating power, since you are loading a Trailer which is 30
Tons, multiply your commission by 30, which can be N150,000 to N600,0000 finder
fee. It is very important to know the product profile because exporters will
always ask you to submit samples and the product specification. They will come
to the market to pick the product from the market and pay you the commission
because you are adding value to the export value chain and a lot of exporters
will be ready to work with you. In conclusion, i don’t want
you to miss this opportunity to get started on your dreams! Take the first step
towards making money and living the life you want. Pick an idea now, execute
your plan, and earn some money with any of these urban agro business
opportunities.
Monday, 8 December 2014
HOW TO START AND TURN AGRO-ALLIED AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION INTO A MILLION NAIRA BUSINESS.
INTRODUCTION.
According
to a wise man, victory is sweeter when viewed against the backdrop of initial
defeat and success, is more enjoyable when the initial story is one failure and
lack. This summarizes the story of Adekunle Adenuga who started his Agro
business with just N10, 000 thirteen
years ago but today oversees business worth tens of millions.
For
the graduate of general agriculture who is now the Chief Executive Officer of
AOF-7 Agro Ventures, Adekunle Obafemi Adenuga, in this interview explained that
his interest and passion in the agro and livestock business emanated out from
the fact that he read general agriculture in the university specializing in the
area of crop production. He shares his story from the scratch to how he built
the business into a million naira company.
APPRENTICESHIP
AFTER GRADUATION.
After
graduating from the university I worked as an apprentice and practiced under a
known business merchant. This period of apprenticeship exposed me to a lot of
things in the business area of agro products and livestock. In spite of your
degree, there are things that you cannot know without learning from those who
have done it for years and have attained a level of mastery in that area.
STARTUP CAPITAL
CAME FROM SAVINGS.
I
had saved a little below N10, 000 in
December 1996 when I left my boss’s enterprise to start my own business and I
called it AOF-7 Agro Ventures. I was able to sustain the business because of
the availability of the opportunities of supplying of goods plus my personal integrity
and honesty in business while I was under the services of my boss and many
more.
STARTING OUT WAS
GRADUAL.
Because
of the opportunity of supplying, it was very easy for me to start. When I
collect goods on credit basis from my boss, I sell them and make little profit.
It was the ranges of goods that were supplied to me for sale to make profits on
credit basis that enabled me to save enough money for my diversification into
other businesses. I met somebody who was into indomie wastes and prior to this
time, the major source of energy was maize and the price was very high. That
was how I became a major supplier of indomie wastes.
DISCOVERY OF A
NICHE THROUGH FURTHER RESEARCH.
After
I was introduced to the business of indomie wastes, I conducted further
research analysis on how to incorporate indomie waste into feeds for both birds
and fishes. It was from this point that I started supplying all the major
dealers and marketers in Lagos state and its environs under the business
enterprise name called “AOF-7 Agro Ventures” which is more of a farm and a
feeds mill company.
Along
the line, I also consulted with people on compassionate level because of my
position as the secretary of the Poultry Farmers Association for the entire
South Western States. And this level, I owe responsibilities to every farmer in
the association to the point that most of my consultancy services were free.
This position and service brought me to the peak of the agro and livestock
industry in Nigeria.
BUSINESS AREAS OF
COVERAGE.
We
have poultry farms and we basically produce eggs from them. We have a four and
half acre of land for fish pond. We also produce and sell fish. The one that is
presently new is the floating of feed for fish. We are the first to introduce
that area of production technology in Nigeria. I.e. using extruder, we produce
feed that can float in the water for fish. We have also started marketing the
machine to other feed producers in Nigeria. This is because the machine is
produced by one of the best producers of such machines in the world based in
china.
INTEGRITY CAN BE
YOUR CAPITAL.
When
in 1996, I resigned from where I was working, I had less than N10, 000 (ten thousand naira) in my bank
account. Like a friend of mine told me, he said my integrity is a great
capital. He was the first person to give me goods worth above N200, 000 (two hundred thousand naira). So
he made me have confident in myself that I have something enviable (people can
trust me). I started building on the products my boss was giving to me. I told
myself that I shouldn’t look down on my integrity. When I worked with my boss
and was able to trust him.
Although,
he seems he was hard at the initial stage, it was so because he felt that he
was going to miss me when I left his management team. I wouldn’t say that I
started with much money since I also had my wife and a son and at the same time
with me and I was running my Ph D programme. At this time, I had neither an
office nor a cell phone. Indeed, I started with less than N10, 000 but I had strong relationships with people who could offer
me credit facilities due to my integrity.
STRATEGY /
APPROACH TO SUCCESS IN THIS BUSINESS.
Every
business has its own approach to success on a general and specific level. For
us, there are two broad aspects of business we focus on and they are practical
farming which include the livestock and the feed production. The feed
production is a little bit easier and to succeed in it, you will start by
making available the following:-
1. FIND A SUITABLE LOCATION THAT IS SPACIOUS.
You
will need to find a good location where it will be easy for suppliers to reach
you with the goods, a location where it will be easy to have access to
electricity supply and other relevant amenities like a proper road network.
Also, you will need a strategic position where buyer can have easy access to
your products. And because of the nature of the business, make sure that the
location has a very spacious office that can contain the machines and the loads
of feeds you will be producing and receiving.
2.
GET THE RIGHT
MACHINERY:
You must also strive to make available all the machineries that are important
for the success of the business. Such machineries include generators, crushers-
used to crush maize, mixers to mix the various grains and other ingredients
together to make the feeds.
3. HAVE SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE OF THE BUSINESS.
If
you want to succeed in the business of producing and selling finished animal
feeds, you will have to engage the services of a personnel who has a good
knowledge of feed formulation to formulate the feed that is required. There are
some people who operate the business without the knowledgeable feed formulation
because customers come with their formulations. Probably the customer would
have met with other people who would have given them these formulations. So,
instead of buying what you have, they will just give you what they want.
This
may not always be to your advantage because they could be wrong and this may
affect their business. And if these formulas do not work, you have lost your
customers. Secondly, if everyone keeps coming to you with their formulas and no
one is buying yours, then you are not producing the right feeds and may soon be
out of business.
4. JOIN THE RELEVANT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION.
You
have to join the associations or bodies that are controlling the affairs of the
business segment that you are involved in. in my case, I am a member of the
Nigerian Poultry Farmers’ Association and I am also serving as the Secretary of
the South-West Zone of the association. When you join the business association,
you will be opened to fresh ideas and new developments concerning your area of
business. New innovations and strategies for growth in the business can be
gained by your membership of the association.
FOR
MORE INFO., CONSULTATION AND COMPREHENSIVE EBOOK CALL 07062374143.
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BEST AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS IDEAS YOU CAN DO
INTRODUCTION
What are the best agro- allied business opportunities for big towns and mega cities?
What business can one start in the agriculture industry and succeed?
This article will put these questions to rest. The trending challenge and impact of rural- urban migration have continued to generate great debates since the last three decades. Urban employment problems are a result of the phenomenal growth in urbanization and the inability of these urban centers to be able to utilize or absorb the urban labor that was created through the process of urbanization. Approximately 50% of Nigerians are urban dwellers. At least 24 cities have populations of more than 100,000 Those moving from rural to urban areas constitute certain classes, categories and strata of the society that are basically plagued with certain social and economic problems in which poverty ranks highest and most fundamental.
So without wasting your time, this article will highlight in details, some lucrative business ideas and opportunities you can engage in towns or villages rather than remaining unemployed.
20+ Business ideas in Agriculture for Young Entrepreneurs Top 20+ Best Low Cost Agriculture Business Ideas for Villages
1. Urban Agriculture or Crop Cultivation
Urban agriculture is the practice of cultivating, processing and distributing food in, or around, a village, town or city. Urban agriculture in addition can also involve animal husbandry, aquaculture, agro-forestry and horticulture. Urban agriculture contributes to food security and food safety in two ways: First it increases the amount of food available to people living in cities and secondly, it allows fresh vegetables and fruits and meat products to be made available to urban consumers. Urban and peri- urban agriculture are generally seen as sustainable agriculture.
2. Rabbit Rearing
There is no law prohibiting the keeping of rabbits in Towns and Cities. A backyard can serve as a good source of additional income, food and employment; thus reducing poverty, hunger and idleness. Rabbit do not compete with humans for food, as kitchen leftovers, cut grasses and formulated or compounded feed can sustain them. Rabbit keeping does not require much capital for investment and maintenance. As little space is needed, most rabbits could be kept in the backyard or in the abandoned sheds.
3. Start Selling Fresh Fruits
Without any doubt, this is a business that should be checked out. With a little professionalism and good public appearance or hygiene, you can make money in this business because a lot of people who live in most of our highbrow area, like to eat fresh fruits especially if it is neat. Some people even prefer it served chilled. So if you have blenders and an extractor, then you are bound to make a lot of money. A lot of people are tired of all these artificial juices in the market and I bet, they will pay and still thank you for giving them the natural source of vitamins which is needed in this age of fast foods and artificial flavors.
4. Foodstuff Retailing or Grocery Service
In today’s busy and sophisticated world, convenience has become a real business opportunity. Foodstuff like rice, beans yams plantain, potatoes, onions, pepper, oil etc. These items can bought in bulk, cleaned and packaged in specific portions and sold direct to end users. Many people who are unable to find time to shop will be relieved to know that they can just make a phone call and the groceries are delivered. Get a list of people you know who may patronize you. If you can get them to pay up-front, then you are better up with cash flow.
5. Fish Farming
Over the years, quite a few people have made fortunes from fish farming, as the population is swelling and protein needs are far outstripping the available supply. Food is always a winner in any country or environment if done well. Fish farming is a sure bet business if you put the right structures in place. More and more people are turning to fish for its low cholesterol protein. All you need to do is to get a space, buy or construct tanks, buy finger links for between N10 to N20 and feed them for 4 to 6 months, then sell from between N500 to N1,500 depending on weight and size. The breed of fish to train is your choice to make. You can choose to specialize on Catfish, Tilapia, etc.
6. Herbs, Flowers Framing and Gardening
Walking through a grocery store, a herb store, a health food store and even in gardening sections of home centers, you will find herbs in their dry forms to be used by consumers. Using the right equipment in your home garage or shed or by building a green house, you can start and raise both herbs and plants to resell to larger outlets and to the consumer as well. Plants are the basis for all landscapes, homes, gardens and even for brightening offices. You will pay pennies for packets of seeds and make way more when selling starter plants. The more space you have, the better you are going to do. If you really have the space in your landscape and outdoor garden, creating gardens where you will grow plants and drying them out will add so much to your inventory and you can make great amounts of money selling dried flowers to retailers, wholesalers and even to flower shops themselves.
7. Livestock Feed Production
The production process is not so difficult. The ingredients required are mainly, maize, soya beans, fish bone, sorghum, groundnut, blood meal, wheat, rice shaft, additives etc. All these can be sourced from the market, any animal consult outlet, or any agricultural product shop around.
8. Setup a Small Poultry Farm
Technology has enabled many to operate profitable poultry, yet make it free of odor that a neighbor next door will not know you operate a poultry farm. This is a business you can start from one room, car park or from that abandoned property near you with 50 to 500 birds, which cost between N100,000 to N500,000 depending on the cash at hand.
9. Mushroom Farming
Mushrooms are natural phenomenon that can give you much money. The untapped potential of these fungi is so much that if you invest on the venture, your room can no longer be your bank. Mushrooms are rich in vitamins, protein and minerals; they are favored over meat or even fish by some people, considering the nutritional value and superior health implications. There are two main broad categories of mushrooms; the edible and the non-edible (which is poisonous). The deliberate mushroom cultivation is therefore essential to eliminate the imminent threat of mistakenly gathering the dangerous type. The start-up requirement are mushroom shed or house, sawdust, Polythene bags, Spawns/mushrooms seeds, Urea/nitrogen fertilizer, Lime, water, ceiling machine, weighing scale, extra hands, Refrigerator.
10. Frozen Chicken Production
Many Nigerians have come to depend on imported frozen chicken for quite a while now and this is in detriment of local poultry industry and the subsequent health implication because of the long voyage from Europe or wherever, the imported product are usually preserved with chemicals, some of which are said to be injurious to health. A lot of people prefer not to go through the stress of slaughtering and preparing live birds because frozen chicken can easily be stored and used at will, thereby saving time; and many people think it is cheap too. Start-up requirement are space, knives, tables, basins, heat source, stove heater, soap, hand towel, extra hands, freezer and generator .You need to go directly to the chicken farms to source for your live birds cheaply You can also position yourself to supply small hotels, restaurants and eateries.
11. Grass cutter Farming
Grass cutter is the second largest rodent in Nigeria and it is endemic to Africa. It breeds successfully in captivity and is capable of reproducing twice a year with litter size varying from two to six. They are primarily vegetarian and can be raised to maturity entirely on fresh grasses. They prefer plants with high moisture content and soluble carbohydrate. Field studies reveal that they do not burrow so they may be caged or reared in a fenced pen on the ground. Grass cutter is worth considering for use in husbandry in the humid forest where poor grazing and harsh environment limits the performance of conventional livestock. Ranching of grass cutter as a backyard mini livestock would therefore improve the lot of the peasant farmers, provide an alternative source of animal protein, create job opportunities for urban dwellers.
12. Buy Charcoal from the rural areas and resell in the cities
Do you know that you can make 100% profit if you buy your charcoal from the farm or production site and sell to the retailers; a bag of charcoal (32 to 35kg bag) is being sold for N450 to N550 from the farm, while the retailers sell to the final consumer at N1000 to N1,5000 per bag. All you need to do is to buy the charcoal from the farmers and bring it down to the major cities like Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt and resell to the retailers. But it is advisable to find out if they have an association in your vicinity, joining the association will allow you to operate with peace of mind. Alternatively you can sell to exporters as a large market exists in EU, USA and ASIA with prices ranging from $170 to $300 per ton (FOB Nigerian Port), depending on mode of packaging. The charcoal industry is a multi-billion dollar industry and a money spinner for interested investors.
13. Snail Farming
Snail meat has been severally affirmed as a most safe and nutritious delicacy. In these days of increased coronary implications and other health implications, snail producers are certain to hit it big because many people are shunning away from beef or red meat. It is also pleasing to note that snail production venture could be kick-started with a little initial capital. The best period to commence snail farming is the rainy season, you can start about 50 to 60 snails to have a good knowledge of how snail breeding works. Make sure you go for a fully matured and big nails as they are sold in bunches of 20 pieces and the prices ranges from N1,800 and N3,000 per bunch. It is better to buy the big ones so that you can expect them to hatch after about 35 days on location. About N10,000 should get a new entrant started in the business
14. Coconut Juice Production
From fresh chunks of meat to milk, creams, and powders, the flavor of coconut is a distinctive addition to hundreds of sweet and savory recipes. If properly packaged roasted and sliced to pieces with sugar, you can sell for between N20 to N100 depending on the quantity and the level of packaging. You can make good money buy selling in wholesale to retail outlets and supermarket, but make sure your product is well branded, with your company’s name and contact. With a good marketing plan, you are sure to make a lot of money with this business.
15. Production of Weed Killer
Another major problem confronting every farmer in Africa, especially in Nigeria, is the problem of getting rid all the unwanted crops (weeds) from the farm, which successfully compete with crops and exhaust the soil nutrients. The cost of weeding takes between 50 –60% of the total cost of farming but the good new here is that, there is a formulation of chemicals which is crop and environment friendly. Herbicides market is a virgin in Nigeria- meaning that if an investor produces 20-30 tones daily, he will still sell all. No single investor can meet the herbicide demand in Northern Nigeria alone, not to talk of other zones.
16. Beekeeping and Honey
Production Honey is manufactured in one of the world’s most efficient factories, the Beehive. Bees may travel as far as 55,000 miles and visit more than two million flowers to gather enough nectar to make just a pound of honey. A litre of pure honey now goes for between N1000 to N2000. You can sell your Honey to high net-worth individual, busy executives who prefer to take pure honey than sugar, I know some honey dealers who are ready to give out their honey at a ridiculously low prices, all you need to do is to package it for the local or international market.
17. Roasted and Toasted Plantain (Dodo and Boli)
Only few Nigerian have realized the money- spinning prowess of this delicious delicacy, and if properly packaged, with a good marketing strategy put in place, you are sure to make a lot of money. It is popular among the working class as a quick mid-day meal.
18. Plantain Chips Production
After removing skin, unripe fruit can be sliced (1 or 2 mm thick) and fried in boiling oil, to produce chips. Plantain Chips’ if they are made of green plantains that taste starchy like potato chips. Just make sure you put your label, the more you produce, the more money you make, because majority of Nigerian love plantain chips.
19. Custard Manufacturing
In Africa, almost every ethnic group makes a different variety of food out of corn. In Nigerian cities, people are used to what is called Ogi, Akamu (pap); this is cornstarch. When the Europeans came, they came with what they called Custard. But it was later found out that the only difference is the coloring and flavor that was added to the corn. It is very easy to produce custards. You can package it in sachets. It is very easy to market also, particularly in big towns and cities where people are used to modern life.
20. Local drinks or Dry Gin Production
A lot of villagers has come to the city and still love to take local drinks, if well packaged, and accessible, you can start making money by selling to some beer palour, while Ogogoro can be supplied to some companies that uses this product as one of their raw materials
21. Basket and Broom Production
Baskets are used for packaging agricultural product such as Okra, bitter kola, tomatoes, pepper, onions, oranges etc. Since baskets are produced in various sizes, they help the farmers to grade his brands of product for easy pricing.. Our concern here is how to convert palm front and leaves to finished product for economic and commercial gains.
22. Export Agricultural product from the rural area
Agricultural Export trading guarantees good returns on Capital on almost monthly basis. Exporting Wood charcoal, Palm kernel shell, Cow horns, Gallstones, Bitter Kola, Cashew, Ginger, Gum Arabic Chilli pepper, bitter kola, coconut, okro, yam, etc and earn good returns on investment. It might interest you to know that the gap between you and the millions of naira or dollar waiting for you in this business is nothing but the “basic understanding of an export business process.” Understanding the fundamentals of an export business process especially as it concerns securing a genuine export order or contract with a well secured method of payment is the basic requirement in this business, and then you are on your way to making unimaginable loads of money. You can also become an export broker which is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways any prospecting exporter can raise money to go into full time export business. Starting from a little or no capital, an export broker could earn large “finders fee” with absolutely unlimited income.
23. Source for agro raw materials for urban manufacturing companies
Despite the apparent growth in the number of indigenous players in the industry, there still remains the fact that no company has set up a basic active raw material manufacturing plant in Nigeria. Most of the raw materials being used by the industry in our urban centers are sourced from the rural areas, you too can be part of this opportunity by locating a manufacturing companies and start supplying them with raw materials based on their specification and quality. Approach the personnel in charge to provide you with appropriate information on how to be their supplier.
24. Help the Nigeria rural farmers who deal in foodstuffs to export it to the foreign Countries
Our foodstuffs are very cheap in the rural areas, you can bring this food stuff to the cites and tap into the local and the international market. Foodstuffs like Smoked fish, Garri, Beans Flour, Melon seed (Egusi Ground), Ogbono, Cassava Flour, Bitterleaf, Dried Ugu leaf, Pepper,Tomato paste, Hibiscus flower and Ukazi leaf. Others are, Hot Chilli Pepper, Ground nut , Kolanut, Potato, Ginger, Kilishi, Soybean Groundnut, Okra, Cassava, Yam, Bitter Kola, Ofada rice, Catfish, Shrimps, Pounded Yam Flour. You can bring some of these food items to the markets in the urban centers, you can also sell to some food stuff exporters who are looking forwards to buy at ridiculously low prices.
25. Start connecting rural farmers with exporters using the internet
Can you browse the internet very well , can you chat online? If yes, then I want to congratulate you because you can connect the agro farmers in the rural areas with Nigeria exporters and earn a commission. A lot of exporters find it very difficult to get their desired agro product at the right quality and quantity, you can do this for them and name your price. You can also join some online trade portals, secure a contract, sell the contract and charge an appropriate commission. A lot of Nigeria including my humble self earns commission by connecting the rural farmers to local exporters and I also help Nigeria secure good contract.
26. Help the rural farmers to load Agro- Exportable Product From The Hinterland and Villages to Towns
A lot of our readers have already tap into this opportunity by providing supportive services to Nigeria exporters. You can help source for agro product for Nigerian exporters and earn finders fee. You can travel to Jigawa, kano Kaduna, Plateau states, go to their commodity markets and meets any of the sellers of these commodities, tell them that you need a large quantity. At least 30 tons which is a trailer load. Your commission is between N5,000 to N20,000 per ton depending on you negotiating power, since you are loading a Trailer which is 30 Tons, multiply your commission by 30, which can be N150,000 to N600,0000 finder fee. It is very important to know the product profile because exporters will always ask you to submit samples and the product specification. They will come to the market to pick the product from the market and pay you the commission because you are adding value to the export value chain and a lot of exporters will be ready to work with you.
In conclusion, i don’t want you to miss this opportunity to get started on your dreams! Take the first step towards making money and living the life you want. Pick an idea now, execute your plan, and earn some money with any of these urban agro business opportunities.
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HOW TO SET FINANCIAL GOALS THAT WILL ATTRACT MILLIONS OF NAIRA.
INTRODUCTION.
I must say a very big
thank you to all my readers, especially of testimonies-testimonies of the good
result that you are experiencing as a result of following the secrets in this
E-Book. I want to share with you what has made 1% of the people in the World,
to hold 96% of the wealth in the World. It is called goals. Financial goals.
It’s been said that
everyone has goals, whether we know it or not. It is either you set a goal for
yourself or you follow someone’s goal. We have goals to keep our current job,
or to get a different one. We have goals to save for the future, or to travel,
take a vacation, or purchase the things we need and want to make our lives more
enjoyable. An important distinction, however, is that top achievers are very
intentional and focused on their goals, while many of the rest of us are not.
GOALS ARE THE FUEL IN THE FINANCE OF
ACHIEVEMENT.
A financial success or
financial independence is setting goals and achieving them. The difference
between the people that set goals and those who don’t is that those that set
goals usually dictate to those who don’t. It is difficult to be a leader
without a goal. Being clear about your purpose, vision and goals will put you
in the top 3% of the World’s achievers. To move into the top 1% of achievers,
all you have to do is write down some specific action steps that will help you
to accomplish your goals on your daily to-do list and then take action.
WHY SET FINANCIAL GOALS?
1. You cannot be a winner in the game of life without
specific, realistic and attainable goals.
2. Goals help to develop idle potentials in you.
3. Human brain is designed to achieve goals; the brain is
always seeking for an instruction. Man is made in image and that is why we
imagine.
4. Goals help you to develop a good image.
THE BENEFITS OF GOAL SETTING.
Goal setting help us to
determine our priorities, get organized, make big decisions, and realize our
dreams. Almost all motivational experts incorporate goal setting as an
important part of their programs. Zig Ziglar, when speaking of the importance
of goals, poses the question “Are you a wandering generality or a meaningful
specific”
THE GOAL ACHIEVEMENT PROCESS ENTAILS THE
FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS.
1. Well formed goal statements.
2. Breaking down goals into manageable steps.
3. Motivation and commitment.
4. Reminders and keeping on track.
5. Frequent review and re-assessment.
WELL FORMED GOAL STATEMENT.
The goal statement forms
the basis for the entire process; so, careful attention must be placed on
formulating a clear and accurate goal statement. A good way to remember how a
goal statement should be defined is the old SMART, acronym used by many experts
in goal setting. Smart stands for.
SPECIFIC MEASURABLE ACTION-ORIENTED
REALISTIC TIME AND RESOURCE CONSTRAINED.
The goal should be
specific enough so that we know exactly what we are striving for, measurable so
we can tell exactly when the goal has been reached, action-oriented to indicate
an activity that will produce results, realistic in that it is practical and
can be achieved, and time and resources constrained meaning that it has a
definite deadline for completion and realizes limited availability of
resources. The goal statement “Increase Sales by 25% by the end of the Fiscal
Year without Increasing Advertising Spending” is an example that follows these
rules.
BREAKING DOWN GOALS INTO MANAGEABLE STEPS.
Once we have a well-formed
goal statement, we need some directions to follow in order to achieve this
goal. The creation of goal steps gives us a list of the important things that
need to be done to achieve the goal. An action plan, and also allows us to
track our progress towards goal. While the goal “Increasing Sales by 25% by the
end of the Fiscal Year without Increasing Advertising Spending” is a great goal
statement, this is a monumental task without being broken down into smaller
detailed steps.
MOTIVATIONAL AND COMMITMENT.
Motivation and commitment
are what make us strive towards achievement. They give us the push, desire, and
resolve to complete all of the other steps in the goal process. This motivation
can be obtained by developing a goal statement that guarantees achievement.
Commitment is what sets us on direct course to reach our goals and creates
reminders and keep us on track.
Reaching our goals
requires persistence and regular attention. We need some sort of system to keep
us reminded and accountable. If some accountability system is not used, then we
are likely to lose sight and fail.
FREQUENT REVIEW AND RE-ASSESSMENT.
Goal setting is definitely
an ongoing process that is accomplished over time. When we first sit down and
start to define goals, it can seem like a difficult and daunting task but over
time, it begins to get much easier. Patience is required; all goals due in the
next year should be reviewed at least once a week and daily if possible. The
great thing about frequent review is that this forces us to make big decisions
and determine priorities in our lives. We should keep watch for goals that
aren’t being achieved on time or for goals on which we keep extending the
deadline.
YOUR GOALS SHOULD BE.
1. It must be Realistic.
2. Attainable-How much time, effort and money will this
goal cost?
3. It must be Written on Paper.
4. It must be Timed.
5. It must be Specific.
6. It must be Appropriate to all areas of life.
TYPES OF GOALS.
1. Short time (less than 1year).
2. Medium time (2 to 4years).
3. Long time goals (5years upward).
HERE ARE THE 10 MOST IMPORTANT STEPS TO
SETTING AND ACIEHIEVING YOUR GOALS.
1. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE SPECIFIC. Top achievers
know that to reach their goals, the brain must know exactly, precisely, what they
are trying to accomplish. Never word a goal with vague terms like “Some” or “A
little Bit”, or “More”. Be exact. Your brain can help you to accomplish almost
anything if it knows precisely what you are aiming for. Your goals must be
specific. Be specific as much as possible with all aspects of your goals
include Make, Model, Colour, Year, Feature, Size, Weight, Shape, Forms and
other details.
2. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE SIMPLE. Many people
describe their goals in complex terms of retiring on the Beach in Lekki, with
nice cars and lots of money, and…their list goes on and on. Anyone of those
things is a great goal, but the combination becomes overwhelming and the brain
gets confused.
3. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE SIGNIFICANT. No one can
muster the enthusiasm, hard work and courage to reach a goal they don’t really
care about. A reachable goal is one you really, really, really want! It’s
something that will change your life, enhance your health or wealth and make
you proud. It gets your juices flowing, gets you up in the morning and keeps
you going all day long, because it is important! Set goals that are worth
achieving!
4. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE STRATEGIC. High achievers
know that the best goals accomplish many great outcomes, all at one time.
Design your goals to strategically impact as many areas of your life as
possible. You will have more reasons to reach your goal and more excitement
when you do!
5. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE MEASURABLE. Without a
measurable outcome is just a pipe-dream. You can’t achieve a pound of
“Happiness” or 6 inches of “Self-Esteem”, but you can get a new job. You can
run a mile under 7 minutes or do 100 sit-ups. Someone has wisely observed that,
“What get measured, get done”. Define your goals in terms of height, weight,
dollars, inches or hours. Then measure your progress until you achieve your
desired outcome.
6. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE RATIONAL. To reach your
goal, you will need a plan, a path and a vehicle for getting there. Your goals
must make sense. When you explain them to friends and family, your goals should
create excitement, draw support and encouragement. Your goals should be just
out of reach, but not out of sight! You want to stretch to be your best, not
strain after impossible dreams. Set goals you can and will achieve.
7. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE TANGIBLE. Choose goals that
you can see, hear, smell or touch. Go for things that you will enjoy and that
you can clearly visualize. The brain has hard time going for “Financial
Security”, but it can visualize a bank statement with nice, large numbers on
it! Define your goals in terms that excite the senses, and then go for it with
all your heart.
8. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE WRITTEN. High achievers
always know precisely what they want, because they have written it down. Often,
they write a short description of their goals very single morning, as a
personal reminder of their priorities and their objectives. The act of writing
your goals down vastly increases your chances of success. Write it down! Then,
keep your notes where you can see and read them every day.
9. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE SHARED. We are far more
likely to stick to our plan and reach our goals if we know our friends and
family support us. Being part of a team increases our determination, our
stamina, and our courage. Caution; never share your goals with anyone who may
ridicule, tease or discourage you! The world is full of doubters and you have
no time for them. But, find a support team, a group of cheerleaders, and a
coach who will encourage you every step of the way. High achievers count on and
work with other winners!
10.
REACHABLE GOALS ARE CONSISTENT WITH YOUR
VALUES. One of the biggest reasons
people fail to achieve their goals is because they have conflict between their
behaviour and their values. However, when your values and your goals are in
agreement, there is no stopping you! Clarify your values first, and then set
simple, specific, measurable, tangible, written goals that are consistent with
those values. You will achieve them, every single time!
KEY FACTORS IN REACHING YOUR
GOALS ARE:-
THE FOLLOWING ARE OFTEN THE
KEY FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN SETTING UP YOUR GOALS, ESPECIALLY ECONOMIC.
1. Write them down.
2. Pray on them.
3. Get the right information. Decide what you need to
know to achieve your goal. There is a knowledge you need to achieve your goal,
information qualifies you for leadership. Every investment you have made and
this book are investments into your destiny.
4. Put your Bible passage to each of your goals and
confess. Confess your goals.
5. Visualize: Carry your most important goal, get
pictures that will help you to achieve your goals, go Window Shopping and Wealth
wall.
6. Start with what you have.
7. Be committed. The price is worth far more than the
prize. Sacrifice now.
8. Lay the solid foundation of character. It is more
difficult to sustain success than to attain it.
9. Turn your set-back to get up.
10.
Discipline yourself.
11.
Share your goals
with some people, don’t share them with others.
12.
Dream big, set
big goals.
13.
Write yourself a
cheque.
INTRODUCTION.
I must say a very big
thank you to all my readers, especially of testimonies-testimonies of the good
result that you are experiencing as a result of following the secrets in this
E-Book. I want to share with you what has made 1% of the people in the World,
to hold 96% of the wealth in the World. It is called goals. Financial goals.
It’s been said that
everyone has goals, whether we know it or not. It is either you set a goal for
yourself or you follow someone’s goal. We have goals to keep our current job,
or to get a different one. We have goals to save for the future, or to travel,
take a vacation, or purchase the things we need and want to make our lives more
enjoyable. An important distinction, however, is that top achievers are very
intentional and focused on their goals, while many of the rest of us are not.
GOALS ARE THE FUEL IN THE FINANCE OF
ACHIEVEMENT.
A financial success or
financial independence is setting goals and achieving them. The difference
between the people that set goals and those who don’t is that those that set
goals usually dictate to those who don’t. It is difficult to be a leader
without a goal. Being clear about your purpose, vision and goals will put you
in the top 3% of the World’s achievers. To move into the top 1% of achievers,
all you have to do is write down some specific action steps that will help you
to accomplish your goals on your daily to-do list and then take action.
WHY SET FINANCIAL GOALS?
1. You cannot be a winner in the game of life without
specific, realistic and attainable goals.
2. Goals help to develop idle potentials in you.
3. Human brain is designed to achieve goals; the brain is
always seeking for an instruction. Man is made in image and that is why we
imagine.
4. Goals help you to develop a good image.
THE BENEFITS OF GOAL SETTING.
Goal setting help us to
determine our priorities, get organized, make big decisions, and realize our
dreams. Almost all motivational experts incorporate goal setting as an
important part of their programs. Zig Ziglar, when speaking of the importance
of goals, poses the question “Are you a wandering generality or a meaningful
specific”
THE GOAL ACHIEVEMENT PROCESS ENTAILS THE
FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS.
1. Well formed goal statements.
2. Breaking down goals into manageable steps.
3. Motivation and commitment.
4. Reminders and keeping on track.
5. Frequent review and re-assessment.
WELL FORMED GOAL STATEMENT.
The goal statement forms
the basis for the entire process; so, careful attention must be placed on
formulating a clear and accurate goal statement. A good way to remember how a
goal statement should be defined is the old SMART, acronym used by many experts
in goal setting. Smart stands for.
SPECIFIC MEASURABLE ACTION-ORIENTED
REALISTIC TIME AND RESOURCE CONSTRAINED.
The goal should be
specific enough so that we know exactly what we are striving for, measurable so
we can tell exactly when the goal has been reached, action-oriented to indicate
an activity that will produce results, realistic in that it is practical and
can be achieved, and time and resources constrained meaning that it has a
definite deadline for completion and realizes limited availability of
resources. The goal statement “Increase Sales by 25% by the end of the Fiscal
Year without Increasing Advertising Spending” is an example that follows these
rules.
BREAKING DOWN GOALS INTO MANAGEABLE STEPS.
Once we have a well-formed
goal statement, we need some directions to follow in order to achieve this
goal. The creation of goal steps gives us a list of the important things that
need to be done to achieve the goal. An action plan, and also allows us to
track our progress towards goal. While the goal “Increasing Sales by 25% by the
end of the Fiscal Year without Increasing Advertising Spending” is a great goal
statement, this is a monumental task without being broken down into smaller
detailed steps.
MOTIVATIONAL AND COMMITMENT.
Motivation and commitment
are what make us strive towards achievement. They give us the push, desire, and
resolve to complete all of the other steps in the goal process. This motivation
can be obtained by developing a goal statement that guarantees achievement.
Commitment is what sets us on direct course to reach our goals and creates
reminders and keep us on track.
Reaching our goals
requires persistence and regular attention. We need some sort of system to keep
us reminded and accountable. If some accountability system is not used, then we
are likely to lose sight and fail.
FREQUENT REVIEW AND RE-ASSESSMENT.
Goal setting is definitely
an ongoing process that is accomplished over time. When we first sit down and
start to define goals, it can seem like a difficult and daunting task but over
time, it begins to get much easier. Patience is required; all goals due in the
next year should be reviewed at least once a week and daily if possible. The
great thing about frequent review is that this forces us to make big decisions
and determine priorities in our lives. We should keep watch for goals that
aren’t being achieved on time or for goals on which we keep extending the
deadline.
YOUR GOALS SHOULD BE.
1. It must be Realistic.
2. Attainable-How much time, effort and money will this
goal cost?
3. It must be Written on Paper.
4. It must be Timed.
5. It must be Specific.
6. It must be Appropriate to all areas of life.
TYPES OF GOALS.
1. Short time (less than 1year).
2. Medium time (2 to 4years).
3. Long time goals (5years upward).
HERE ARE THE 10 MOST IMPORTANT STEPS TO
SETTING AND ACIEHIEVING YOUR GOALS.
1. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE SPECIFIC. Top achievers
know that to reach their goals, the brain must know exactly, precisely, what they
are trying to accomplish. Never word a goal with vague terms like “Some” or “A
little Bit”, or “More”. Be exact. Your brain can help you to accomplish almost
anything if it knows precisely what you are aiming for. Your goals must be
specific. Be specific as much as possible with all aspects of your goals
include Make, Model, Colour, Year, Feature, Size, Weight, Shape, Forms and
other details.
2. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE SIMPLE. Many people
describe their goals in complex terms of retiring on the Beach in Lekki, with
nice cars and lots of money, and…their list goes on and on. Anyone of those
things is a great goal, but the combination becomes overwhelming and the brain
gets confused.
3. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE SIGNIFICANT. No one can
muster the enthusiasm, hard work and courage to reach a goal they don’t really
care about. A reachable goal is one you really, really, really want! It’s
something that will change your life, enhance your health or wealth and make
you proud. It gets your juices flowing, gets you up in the morning and keeps
you going all day long, because it is important! Set goals that are worth
achieving!
4. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE STRATEGIC. High achievers
know that the best goals accomplish many great outcomes, all at one time.
Design your goals to strategically impact as many areas of your life as
possible. You will have more reasons to reach your goal and more excitement
when you do!
5. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE MEASURABLE. Without a
measurable outcome is just a pipe-dream. You can’t achieve a pound of
“Happiness” or 6 inches of “Self-Esteem”, but you can get a new job. You can
run a mile under 7 minutes or do 100 sit-ups. Someone has wisely observed that,
“What get measured, get done”. Define your goals in terms of height, weight,
dollars, inches or hours. Then measure your progress until you achieve your
desired outcome.
6. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE RATIONAL. To reach your
goal, you will need a plan, a path and a vehicle for getting there. Your goals
must make sense. When you explain them to friends and family, your goals should
create excitement, draw support and encouragement. Your goals should be just
out of reach, but not out of sight! You want to stretch to be your best, not
strain after impossible dreams. Set goals you can and will achieve.
7. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE TANGIBLE. Choose goals that
you can see, hear, smell or touch. Go for things that you will enjoy and that
you can clearly visualize. The brain has hard time going for “Financial
Security”, but it can visualize a bank statement with nice, large numbers on
it! Define your goals in terms that excite the senses, and then go for it with
all your heart.
8. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE WRITTEN. High achievers
always know precisely what they want, because they have written it down. Often,
they write a short description of their goals very single morning, as a
personal reminder of their priorities and their objectives. The act of writing
your goals down vastly increases your chances of success. Write it down! Then,
keep your notes where you can see and read them every day.
9. REACHABLE
GOALS ARE SHARED. We are far more
likely to stick to our plan and reach our goals if we know our friends and
family support us. Being part of a team increases our determination, our
stamina, and our courage. Caution; never share your goals with anyone who may
ridicule, tease or discourage you! The world is full of doubters and you have
no time for them. But, find a support team, a group of cheerleaders, and a
coach who will encourage you every step of the way. High achievers count on and
work with other winners!
10.
REACHABLE GOALS ARE CONSISTENT WITH YOUR
VALUES. One of the biggest reasons
people fail to achieve their goals is because they have conflict between their
behaviour and their values. However, when your values and your goals are in
agreement, there is no stopping you! Clarify your values first, and then set
simple, specific, measurable, tangible, written goals that are consistent with
those values. You will achieve them, every single time!
KEY FACTORS IN REACHING YOUR
GOALS ARE:-
THE FOLLOWING ARE OFTEN THE
KEY FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN SETTING UP YOUR GOALS, ESPECIALLY ECONOMIC.
1. Write them down.
2. Pray on them.
3. Get the right information. Decide what you need to
know to achieve your goal. There is a knowledge you need to achieve your goal,
information qualifies you for leadership. Every investment you have made and
this book are investments into your destiny.
4. Put your Bible passage to each of your goals and
confess. Confess your goals.
5. Visualize: Carry your most important goal, get
pictures that will help you to achieve your goals, go Window Shopping and Wealth
wall.
6. Start with what you have.
7. Be committed. The price is worth far more than the
prize. Sacrifice now.
8. Lay the solid foundation of character. It is more
difficult to sustain success than to attain it.
9. Turn your set-back to get up.
10.
Discipline yourself.
11.
Share your goals
with some people, don’t share them with others.
12.
Dream big, set
big goals.
13.
Write yourself a
cheque.
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