From My Desk

Often, the term ‘side business’ is used in reference to any activity that generates income for an individual other than his or her regular full time job. So for instance, you work as a banker full time. However, aside your full time job, you MC (master of ceremony) events such as entertainment shows on weekends. Being an MC is your side business. Years gone by, having a side business was perhaps not as common and as compelling as it is today. A growing number of professionals are venturing into multiple income generating activities, and there are clear reasons why this is increasingly becoming the norm. This article highlights three cardinal drivers of this trend, but more importantly, why you should have a side business irrespective of your profession. Supplement regular salary, and for investment purposes The first reason often alluded to for having a side business is that, it creates multiple streams of income, which then lessens the financial pressures associated with holdi...

Years ago, following my graduation from the university, and while on a desperate job-hunting spree, I found myself at internet cafes often, conducting internet searches for job vacancies on multiple online ‘jobs search portals’, and submitting job applications. In the process, I submitted literally over a thousand applications online. Consequent to these applications, a couple of text messages and calls came through inviting me for job interviews. In almost all these instances, the calls and text messages came from recruitment agencies, and in 9 out of 10 cases, it was a requirement for applicants to part away with a specified amount of money they characteristically called processing fee. During that period, I secured two low paying jobs but had to tender my resignations shortly thereafter. I got frustrated with my fruitless and yet frequent interface with recruitment agencies, and with the fact that my numerous job applications via online portals did not yield the desired results. I...

  How it all Began In my formative years, I harboured an intense yearning for the acquisition of knowledge, especially of godly knowledge. I often found myself combing through my mum’s large pool of books for Christian literature that tickled my fancy as a kid. On this particular day, I chanced upon my mum’s collection of ‘Uncle Arthur’s BEDTIME Stories' (about 8 volumes in all). Suffice it to state that my mum had lots of Christian literature in her library, and while I took an interest in scores of them, ‘Uncle Arthur’s BEDTIME Stories’ left the most indelible imprint and lasting impression on my young mind. Uncle Arthur & His Bedtime Stories     ArthurS. Maxwell (1896-1970) , fondly called Uncle Arthur was the prolific author of ‘Uncle Arthur’s BEDTIME Stories’ and until his passing, had written more than forty volumes. Each volume encompassed a collection of true-life stories of faith, admirable courage, and godly family values among others. Virt...

The Unexpected ‘Bombshell’ “I have both good news and bad news for you - which do you want to hear first,” the stenographer quizzed. “I am pregnant and I have fibroids. I know,” my wife retorted, chuckling for a split second.  Multiple tests in other health facilities had confirmed this to be the case. However, my wife was unprepared for what the stenographer in this facility had to say about the matter.   “Yes. On a serious note, the baby in your womb cannot survive, since you have multiple and large-sized fibroids in and around your womb. An overwhelmingly large section of your womb houses the fibroids. The foetus is very tiny and occupies only a small section of your womb. I advise that you consult with the doctor to schedule for an abortion, and for the washing/flushing of your womb, to prepare your womb for your next pregnancy….” the stenographer opined. My wife was startled and speechless. She walked out of the scan room heartbroken and utterly confused by what t...