Important Things To Do Before Quitting One Job For Another

A good number of us get bitten by the entrepreneurial bug when working as employees on a 9 to 5 job, and we get that zeal to start a business venture of our own. While this can be a great and extremely rewarding decision, it can also be tasking one, it is therefore important to keep some vital things in mind before quitting your job to start a business.

Below are 4 things to do or steps to take before quitting your job to start a new business.

(1). Get Advice 

As viable and brilliant you think your business idea or business plan is, you should talk to others and get advice before you quit your job to start a business, don’t just rush into it. Talk to trusted friends and mentors about what they think of your business idea and how promising they believe it is. Reach out to people that have experience in building entrepreneurial ventures and those that have quit their jobs for it, ask them for practical advice and guidance on how to go about yours. Most importantly, talk to your spouse, children or close family members (especially those that you are financially responsible for), and explain to them the financial implications of what you are about to do, so they can prepare for it the best way they can.

(2). Have A Solid Personal Financial Plan 
Quitting your job to start a business means that you have to come to terms with the fact that your line of sustainable income is gone, and you will thus have to prepare for the hit your personal finance is going to take through the period of you trying to build up your business into one that you can draw reasonable revenue or income from. You first should consider how much money you need to continue your current lifestyle and compare it with how much money you actually have (savings included). If what you have can’t sustain your lifestyle, then it’s best you make more prudent adjustments to your current lifestyle. Also, you should have backup options to explore if you do run out of money in the meantime.

(3). Prepare For The Realities of Entrepreneurship 

Becoming an entrepreneur has its good and glamorous sides, like becoming your own boss, making your own rules, building things up from the ground etc., but it also has its difficult sides. For one, most entrepreneurial ventures fail and the entrepreneurs end up having to go back to work as employees. Also, most of the successful entrepreneurs of today have had to deal with a lot of setbacks sometimes becoming broke in the process, coming to the brink of failure, or even eventually failing and having to pick up the pieces and get back up multiple times. Entrepreneurship is definitely not for the fainthearted and as rewarding as it can be, it can also be hard and extremely tasking.

(4). Don’t Burn Bridges 

A good number of people quit their 9-5 jobs to start a business on very bad terms with their employers. They damn their employers and tell them off, exiting the job in an anything but smooth process. This should not be so. You should never burn your bridges in the professional world, especially with former employers, because you might need them in the future as clients, as partners to your business in a mutually beneficial relationship, or to even come back to work for them if your business idea doesn’t pan out as well as expected. Whatever the reason, you should never end things with your employer on bitter terms, and when you decide to leave, try as much as possible to make your exit from the company as smooth as possible to preserve important relationships.

So, Think wisely,,

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'When All Nigerians Can Eat Three Square Meals, That’s When The Real Recession Ends' - Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that recession in Nigeria will come to an end only when average Nigerians begin to eat three square meals daily. He said news report that Nigeria is officially out of recession is positive but more work is needed to make things better.

As seen on his verified Twitter handle. Atiku said this in a series of tweets. See below:

“As a Nigerian, investor and employer of labour, the news of Nigeria’s official emergence from the recession is most welcome.

“The news is surely a boost for Nigeria — it tells investors, local and foreign, that our economy is worth investing in.

“While we rejoice, it’s also important to recognise that economic weakness at the bottom of the pyramid remains. Inflation is still high.

“We must continue working hard to expand economic opportunity for all Nigerians.

“When all Nigerians can eat three square meals, that’s when the real recession ends. We have work to do.”

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As A Christian, These Are What You Need To Do In Other To Build Up Your Faith And Make It Strong

The more I have read through the Bible over the years, the more I have come to identify with different key players in the story of Scripture.

When we pick up the story right after Jesus was raised from the dead in John 20:24, we read that Thomas was not around when Jesus came to visit his disciples. He missed the action, and his friends wouldn’t let him live it down.

They had an encounter with Christ himself, and Thomas missed it. Understandably, he starts to doubt. He says to them, “‘If I don’t see the mark of the nails in his hands, put my finger into the mark of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will never believe.’” (John 20:25)

Thomas wanted proof that the story was true, that Christ really had died and come back to life. He wanted tangible evidence. He wanted assurance and affirmation, and I don’t blame him. I would want the same.

According to Michael Kelley, He wrote: “What To Do When You’re Stuck in Doubt” on For the Church, and he asks these questions about the response of Thomas: “Were these words of insecurity? The same way we might try and talk ourselves into believing that the thing we missed wasn't actually the best party every or the most exciting football finish in history? Were these words of anger, aimed honestly at himself for his blunder in scheduling? Were these words of sadness, redirected to verbalize a lack of faith, but more honestly expressing a deep sadness for his absence? We don’t know.”

What we know is that Thomas made a bold claim that he wouldn't believe without physical proof… and we know what the next verses say he did following that claim.

Thomas kept showing up. 
We read in verse 26 that Thomas was with the disciples a week later when Jesus came and stood among them. He had seven days of doubting and wanting evidence, and for many of us, that would have also meant seven days of giving up and walking away from it all feeling like we missed our chance. But Thomas didn't walk away, he stayed close, surrounded by the people who had experienced the risen Lord earlier that week.

“This is the best thing that you and I can do when we, like Thomas, are feeling overcome with doubt,” Kelley writes. “We keep showing up.”

In my seasons of doubt, often the last thing I want to do is show up, but it’s also the best thing I could do for myself and my faith.

Kelley concludes his article with this:

“True enough, on those days of doubt we might find ourselves sitting in the midst of God’s people, singing songs that we’re not sure we fully believe. Listening to words that seem to ring hollow in our hearts. Feeling devoid of the emotion that characterizes so many of those around us. And we might, for a time, feel as though we are the only one – on the outside looking in at a group of people with some common shared experience that, at least in the moment, seems to have faded in our own memory. But we are still there. Something inside us has compelled us to be with the people of Jesus. 

We, too, keep showing up. 

And as we do, we find that in showing up that memory is rekindled. As we sing together, our souls are lifted and our minds are put at ease. It’s not like a magic pill where you simply gather with God’s people and everything is okay again, but slowly, over time, we find that this same Jesus who we wondered whether was really dead or alive, reveals Himself to our cold hearts again, and we know that He has been there all along.”

While Thomas might best be known for his doubting, he also should be known for his persistence in showing up. He saw the Lord because he kept showing up and making himself available, and it led to him having an encounter with Jesus that solidified his faith.

May we learn from the example of Thomas and believe even when we cannot see -- may faith replace our doubt and may we keep showing up, time and time again.

By: [Rachel Dawson]

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Effective Prayer Of The Day!

(AMEN)

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Check Out 5 Powerful Ways Whatsapp Is Changing Human Lives

Since Facebook bought WhatsApp in 2014 for 22 billion dollars, it has significantly transformed the way we communicate and our lives. As such, So, below are powerful ways the messaging app (Whatsapp) has changed our lives, everyday interaction and engagement.

1. Sharing videos made easy 
The use of flash drives and memory cards to share pictures is declining very fast. This is because you can simply exchange and distribute photos and videos via WhatsApp. Whoever is receiving the pictures will just download it.

2. University students no longer miss school activities 
Whether it is an exam, impromptu test or a popular campus gig, you will not miss anything because you will get updates about these activities on WhatsApp.

3. Bridging the gap between businesses and customers 
Entrepreneurs now use WhatsApp to market their businesses via status updates and WhatsApp stories. Also, WhatsApp has helped bridge the gap between businesses and customers as anyone can resolve complaints by chatting up the business on the messaging app.

4. Organizing meetings simplified 
You can set up a WhatsApp group where you can have meetings, assign responsibilities and also agree on deadlines. So, you do not need to be physically present to have meetings. You only need to be digitally available.

5. Chatting with friends cost little or nothing 
With WhatsApp, you can chat with friends and significant others without breaking the bank. The only thing you need to pay for is internet data. Today, internet data is quite cheap and affordable.

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Wow!, Victory at Last, Pastor & Wife Welcomes First Children (Twins) After 15 Years Of Barrenness (See Photos)

A Winners Chapel Pastor & Wife Welcome Twins After 15yrs Of Childlessness. After fifteen years of barrenness, Pastor Greatman Aideloje and Pastor Mrs Grace Greatman of Winners Chapel, Ogunu Warri, Delta State, welcomed twins. Continue to see more photos...

Congrats!... Long life and prosperiy.

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Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo Visits Benue State Flood Disaster To Represent Buhari

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has landed Benue State to visit victims of the flood disaster and to also assess the situation.
This was disclosed by the Presidency's twitter account and also by the VP's Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande.

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Lol, Happy School Fees Paying Week

Lmao, Otunba Dele Momodu actually shared this on his page.
So someone just said when you have to pay multiple millions in naira, you share this, lol.
But seriously parents have been discussing school fees lately with many saying, school don wan resume o, fees fees, lol.
E pele,the Lord is in control.

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Famous Rapper, Rick Ross Welcomes New Baby Girl With IG Fitness, Model Briana Camille (See Photo)

The rapper and IG fitness model Briana Camille have welcomed a baby girl.  But erm, there's a clause. The status of Briana and Rick's relationship at the moment is hanging, with many even Briana herself not been able to confirm their relationship status publicly.

Ricky is currently in a serious relationship with Twitter executive Liz Hagelthorn and she has been flaunting their love on social media and even throwing shades. We wish mom and daughter a happy life together!

Below are photos of Rick and Liz..

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FAST DOWNLOAD: Dr Sid – Jensimi (Prod. Don Jazzy) [Mp3 Music]

Dr Sid as you know have been dropping hits upon hits and this won’t be left out, we can recall that Don Jazzy have been dancing to this song on his social media for sometime now, Jensimi is a song by Dr Sid following the release of his two hit singles, with one featuring Nigerian art who have been selling abroad Wizkid, Jensimi is a certified hit song and the one you can dance to

Download, Listen, Enjoy, and share your thoughts..

MUSIC: Dr Sid – Jensimi (Prod. Don Jazzy)

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Hilarious, When Celestial Church Dances To WO! By Olamide (See Video)

Lmao.. Olamide don cause Serious Kasala for Nigeria o. , watch the video below...

A post shared by Olamide Adedeji (@baddosneh) on Sep 5, 2017 at 5:33pm PDT

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See Beautiful Photos of Tony Elumelu As He Poses His Lovely Twin Boys

Businessman and father of seven, Tony Elumelu shared this cute photo with his twin boys, Tony and Toby, via his page. He and his wife are also blessed with five girls. See their photo below..

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FAST DOWNLOAD: Klever Jay – Holla (Prod. By Shocker Beat) (Mp3 Music)

Klever Jay Holla Mp3: Klever Jay returns with a new tune titled “Holla“, this comes a sequel to KINI LEVEL YEN which he featured Reekado Banks, the new Mp3 of Holla By Klever Jay is produced by Shocked Beat.

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DOWNLOAD MUSIC: Klever Jay – Holla (Prod. By Shocker Beat)

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Indian Couple Allegedly Fly To Florida To Beat Daughter-In-Law

Police in Florida have alleged reveals an Indian couple flew 8,000 miles to help "discipline" their daughter-in-law.

67yrs old Jasbir Kalsi and his wife Bhupinder, 62, are said to have travelled from the Punjab region in India to Hillsborough County in the US to help "counsel and discipline" son Devbir's wife.

Their son's wife Silky Gaind was discovered battered and bruised by police officer on Saturday after getting a message to her parents.

Her in-laws and husband are now facing multiple charges, including battery. Her father-in-law, who had been visiting with his wife for about a month, also allegedly held a knife to her throat.

Ms Gaind, 33, had been held for some time before deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff Office arrived at her door.

Even then, the family attempted to bar them from entering the house, forcing the officers to call for back up as Ms Gaind called on them to help her and her one-year-old daughter.

At a court hearing on Sunday, Ms Gaind told a judge her 33-year-old husband had left her in fear for her life.

"I am so scared, because last night he was telling me he was going to kill me if I call the police. He would kill me to death, you know? He told me it would take 10 minutes for police to come and before that he would kill me and then kill himself," she said.

WFLA reported Jasbir Kalsi was facing charges of aggravated battery with a knife, while her husband Devbir had been charged with felony battery.

Both are charged with false imprisonment, child abuse and denying access to 911.

Bhupinder Kalsi was charged with battery, domestic violence and failure to report child abuse.

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Fast Download: Davido Ft. Jfem – Balance For Me (Mp3 Music)

Balance For Me Mp3: DMW Act Davido teams up with Jfem Production to deliver a new tune, they dubbed Balance for Me, the new song Balance for me Mp3 is produced by Jfem.

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DOWNLOAD MUSIC: Davido Ft. Jfem – Balance For Me

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