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Rescuing a failed business is tough but not impossible. It requires a clear strategy, decisive action, and often a willingness to pivot. Here are 7 steps to help rescue a failed or failing business. I wish you best of luck in getting your business back on ground. 1. Diagnose the Real Problems What to do: Conduct a brutal, honest assessment of what went wrong. How: Analyze financials, customer feedback, operations, market trends, and team dynamics. Why: You can’t fix what you don’t understand. Ask: Was it poor cash flow, declining sales, weak leadership, market changes, or operational inefficiencies? 2. Stabilize the Financial Situation What to do: Get control of your cash flow and cut non-essential expenses. How: Renegotiate debt or payment terms. Freeze unnecessary spending. Sell unneeded assets if necessary. Why: Cash is survival fuel during a turnaround. 3. Revisit Your Business Model What to do: Question whether your current business model is still viable. How: Evaluate pricing, pr...

Thoughts Appetizer  Google Blog Online. Dear Jessica,  It gladens my heart watching you grow to becoming who I had raised you to be. It wasn't easy, but of a truth, I can tell you that the result is worth the suffering, and I shall never again be subjected to that level of having to live below my wants just to make sure you are okay.  Today I believe so much in you as my right hand child, my very strength to feel among, and to recover that which I have lost in the cost of raising you. But, no one takes it all! You've only sailed through a phase, another has opened, and here, you are likely to be a total stranger, an alien. What you don't know, you don't know; and unless you are told, you are bound to misbehave. At this level where my little efforts have propelled you, I can boldly say that to a very great extent, you have power, you have voice, you have decision.  But you should also understand that- the days are evil. Today, you have a good paying job, your own hous...

 "Love is the Master key that opens the gates of happiness" - Oliver Wendell Holmes  Happy Sunday to our lovely daddies. This message is so timely, and God wants me to pass it today. According to Holmes, love is supposed to bring good things, happiness, no sorrow, as defined by "...open the gates of happiness". But today's love is something different, I don't know if again to call it love. I'm passing this message to men who've had kid/children maybe outside wedlock before marrying a different woman or who've loss their wives and then remarry. Don't allow the love you have for your wife/mistress (the new one) to kill the bond you've created or should create with your children. That love you claimed pushed you to remarry shouldn't cease your voice, it shouldn't takeaway your say as the man of the house. "Just throw away this illegitimate child and focus with your new family, if his mother was responsible she would've stay...

  “If you've not seen anything wrong with your yesterday then you aren't growing, and I must congratulate you for giving ego such a big name. But I have to say this: that man(ego) is planning to sift you like wheat” A man's growth should be such that- when he looks at yesterday, he sees those things he did not do well and improve upon them. That's why we need and have innovation. Our characters, social life, moral upbringing, even in our thoughts, they should be linked to this principle without which we will be doing same thing and expecting a different result. This-is-how-they-use-to-do-it or This-is-how-I-use-to-do-it is primitive, archaic. A person affected by this self made dogma has a brain aboriginally designed to reject the true future, you are designed for isolation.  Paraphrasing his statement- Ryan Holiday said: men of principle rarely go without having to compromise their principle(s). Sometimes it doesn't mean that these principles are bottle-necked, it...

 " If I had to give young writers advice, I'd say don't listen to writers talking about writing" - Lilian Hellman Addressing young writers, Lilian Hellman aired her opinion in what seems to be young writers want-to-hear statement (e.i what should I do as a young writer who wants to succeed in my writing career?). Well, she did justice. Hellmann's piece of advice doesn't just revolve around writing, it could be applied to all facets of human endeavor/profession. Could one ever say that Hellman was ignorant of the fact and need for young writers to seek advice regarding their pursuits in life which may likely help them? No. Hellman understood that some of these advice poses great fear and disbelief in oneself. Sometimes those you seek advice from kills the to-do and to-be spirit in you, or still, inject in you something that will always question every progressive steps you take. Some years ago(when I wanted entering the university), I went and seeked advice from...

  Do you rely on others for happiness, validation, and success? If so, you're giving away your power. According to Stoic philosophy, true strength lies in self-reliance. When you rely only on yourself, you become unstoppable. Marcus Aurelius said, "You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." So how do you cultivate self-reliance? Start small: Make a decision without seeking others' opinions. Take action towards your goals without waiting for others to join you. Celebrate your successes without seeking validation. **How do you practice self-reliance? Share with us in the comments!** Previous

"Grounds aren't cleared for masters to fall, their fall clears the ground". Tell me- Have you grown? Have you grown so much  That you no longer take advice? Oh! You've known it all! But you aren't sensitive to know that the raptureous clap offering is but mockery. They want to increase the size of your head, They want to beautiful the shame awaiting you. You see how mountainous you are? That's how they rate you. 'Yes', a Master A saint, a Master without error. Pray that you do not fall! B'cause, if you do, 'I' personally shall not take it kindly with you. Previous

  "Men love war because it's the one thing that stops people laughing at them"  -John Fowles There isn't anything like fixing-broken-virginity. But if at all there is, it wouldn't be hymen replacement, rather, it would be mindset replacement.  One Mistake you make today, may ruin all what you've built for many years. People often ask- is virginity breakage associated with only the female gender?  Well, I guess the answer is 'NO'. Someone would ask again, then why always the female gender? Perhaps the load weighs ton on you and you couldn't help but to seek response to this question that has prepared to break you unless you receive a reseanable response. Well, like I said, the answer is 'NO'. This subject matter always never takes the female gender out of the center because: while no virginity is inferior/Superior, theirs is so delicate such that a slightest slip will first disorganize the keeper(the girl in question), and so the possibility...

HOW TO PRESERVE YOUR PERISHABLE FOOD FOR A LONGER TIME I stand out among others to bring lasting solutions to some challenges people face. Not just that, I respond to some boiling and unanswered questions people ask. Questions like – How do I preserve my fresh tomatoes for future use? I wish I could keep these apples for a decade or more. How do I keep this vegetable from perishing? Well, search no more. I am here to answer your questions. You can actually preserve your fresh tomatoes, apples, vegetables, etc. for the number of years you wish to. One statement from Lucky Essiet will settle your matter(s) From my research, there is one sure way to do this, just follow the processes – Pick the perishable items you wish to preserve, dip it inside a bowl of cool, fresh water, wash it to be clean (this will also help it to retain its freshness). Buy a live goat from the market, put it inside a well secured room and feed it with those items you wished to preserve. Keep that goat for the numb...

  Leaders are either born or made! Nevertheless, whether a born or made leader, the strict principles they must adhere to are the same. That's the horn of leadership. Whenever I listened to people say -          "I have served in this organization for years, but yet I have not been given leadership function to play, I deserve to be uplifted", I always say to myself - "well!" It all depends on their understanding of the term "LEADERSHIP or LEADER" as the case may be. I have seen people sell their respect and reputation just because they took up a leadership role. I have equally seen people who sore so high managing that same role, why? That's exactly what I want to talk about. In this few words article, we will be looking at only two key principles a leader must not joke with. A LEADER MUST SEE: when I say a leader must see, I'm talking about being able to cover all areas that is of concern to his designation in the leadership sphere. He must se...

 "Marriage", according to Webster Universal Dictionary is said to be a legal contract by which a woman and a man becomes wife and husband; a wedding, either religious or civil; a close union.   Marriage is a union or the coming together of a man and a woman who think or believe that they can tolerate each other's positive and negative actions, enjoy and endure both good and bad times with the aim of meeting a particular purpose which may not be possible if single.   In the light of our discussion, we do not and will never consider other forms of marriages aside from the marriage between a man and a woman.   The concept "Marriage", no matter the use of words (that is, the author's choice of words) will always drive towards one keyword: Together/Union.   In our discussion, we will consider 4 major sources of the principles of successful marriage. And in the 4 principles, it should be noted that every marriage Counselor/Instructor's guide must r...

  It is with a great Joy that we have been saddled with the grace to address us this day having been silent for a very long time due to some factors beyond our power. We say: compliment of the season to everyone, God bless you! We will be taking a few minute to look at the word "Disobedience". My Dictionary put it so plain as " refusing or failing to obey". But I wish to define it as "doing something you are not supposed to do, be it at the right or wrong time." I remember back then when I use to steal from mum's pot. The perfect time to do the operation was when no one was in the house, but does a successful operation denote or make-right the simple instruction: no one should open the pot? No! We have so much abhor disobedience in church to the extent that disobedience no longer has its own colour, it looks exactly like obedient ( so beautiful, so plain, so concise). ARE YOU AN INSTRUMENTALIST ? Do you stop the beat when you are ask to or you keep pla...

sometimes ago, I was opportune to be  in a gathering aiming at settling a dispute between mothers and their kids. Having listened carefully to their own side of the story, well, it all resulted in a positive resolution. But what actually happened? Well, something tiny, just a touch of misconception. A verbal tussle between the kids, and their mum took it the wrong way. After they may have reached a denouement, I was moved to meet one of those kids. And I told him, my friend: mothers are one of the most loving creatures I have ever seen, they don't want to see their kid(s) sad or cry without getting to know the reason(s). And because it hurts you, it hurts them too, so they will use whatever means to erase that ugly memory, even if it will cause them to fight. They want to see their kids playing the lead role in everything, they want to see their kids happy at all times, they don't want to see their nine months pain moody.  So for this cause, my friend,  "Be swift to hear...

Though I'm grown today I was once a child. Now I cross roads myself, Then I was helped. I go to school myself, Then I was taken there. I now walk the streets on my own, Then I was guided through the streets. I can now walk on my own, Then mummy backed me. I can now feed myself, Then I was always fed. Now I'm free from attack, ...was once vulnerable to attack. ...was taught to read and write, Now I teach others. Mummy fed me with breast, So I can be the best. Now I'm a star For I had a good start. Now I help myself, I was once helped. I was once a child. I can't forget my start I can now take my bath, Mummy did bathe me then. I was once a child Very gentle and innocent,  Smiles at everybody, Playing on the sand,  Getting dirty for mum to clean. I was once a child: Their smile reminds me How I used to be. Every child shall one day be a man/woman. We were helped to help others, Made to make others, Built to build others, Protected to protect others, Saved to save others. Y...

  That man is wonderful. He has money, I mean real money. He is not like those little guys out  there who have nothing to offer.  This man is really painting me with money, and guest what? I help him spend the money, who will see the good thing and bid for the bad one? And then her friend asked, "who is this good and Naira loaded man that has so much decorated your world with money?" And she said, my dear, it's the Local Government Chairman, Julie's Father (Aunty Jennifer's Husband).  Oh, aunty Jennifer's husband? "You must be mad", that's someone's husband for God sake, old enough to be your father. But, wiat! Am I entertaining you? God forbid. Anyway, bring back your mind let's iron out this issue once and for all. These are conversations between two friends. Playing with issues affecting society. Each time I sit down and begin to measure the weight and magnitude of curses these girls leveled upon themselves, I never fail to ask," ...

  Isaiah, are you really glad that this sleep comes today? If yes, then how about Mum? Whose only child you were? If you had wanted it this way you wouldn't tell me the future you wouldn't attain. I remember the first time we met, You were recommended by yet another good friend. And behold the  you, a gecko, so gentle. "I want to be an Auditor, and I wish Heritage Polytechnic be for me. But tell me, what is good about this Heritage? Smile me the bad side too". These where your questions And I recalled telling you- You see?, take no one's words for a justification. Isaiah, everything is possible, and Heritage is flexible. We will both sail through. But, it's so plain You couldn't make it to the fair future 18th was one of the happiest day in my life, because that course I told you about, which was withheld, was finally uploaded. And today (the 19th), a stream of endless ocean well my soul a shock of your travel to the world yonder. You of all today, my Eleg...

Some time ago I published a post about "The place of a woman in marriage Proposal". In that post, we encountered a critical issue that I think we should address before we get carried away by misconceptions stigmatizing a whole lot of people in the world today, especially, the youth. We talked about some women who had a dream confirmation of who their life partners are but later discovered they married the wrong man. The big question is: is it that they never saw what they claimed, or is it that God was just playing dice with their future? The answer is capital 'NO' So what's the issue? It's the dreamer (that's where the problem is) Hope you will not mind if we talk in a baby's language, so simple, so clear, and concise.  What happens is: two forces are controlling the mind of every person in the world (that is, God and Devil). And the complication about the whole issue is: because of how dirty Mechanics are, we find it difficult to spell out an outcas...

  Some Time ago I was talking to a friend who was fond of beating the girl he impregnated (the mother of his child). I asked him, "why do you have to lay your hands on her?" I could remember his response. He said, "my friend, you have to beat a woman for her to sit up and be responsible for ones" I guess that was advice. I remained speechless for sometime as he kept telling me the need to beat a woman. The reason why I remained silent was not because I did not know what to say, but because I was thinking of where to start from, having understood that his thinking faculty is that of an infant.  It occurred to me that he was operating within the lowest intelligent quotient (IQ), so trying to talk  sense into him will be starting A,B,C (the Genesis of the creation of woman) After taking his words to the fullest, I asked him a question that also turned him speechless. My question- my good friend! What do you expect from a baby? To skip her phase for yours, to skip the t...

THE PLACE OF A WOMAN IN MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Pexels photo Relationship and marriage falls among the most trending topics today. People just want to hear what you have to say about relationship, about marriage, because there are so many marital issues and relationship breakdown everywhere. So there are so many people out there who are so afraid of getting married because of what they've seen or heard their friends, colleagues, or even parents pass through in their respective marriages.  I have been approached with boiling and unanswered questions regarding the place of a woman or women, so to say, in marriage proposal. So I thought it will be necessary to write about it.  I have come across many women who entered into marriage, and just a year they thought they never took that step in the first place. Some of them I have been able to hear from said they look different from the man they married years back. "He is not the man I thought he was". This is serious I guess, it came ...