In a bid to rejuvenate and strengthen Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria, Red Star Express has hosted 1000 small start-up owners at its SME 1000 workshop.
The workshop, which was tagged ‘Breaking Boundaries’, was intended to serve as a ground-breaking medium for the company to bridge the logistics gap faced by SMEs, give them support by sharing insights, information and industry advice as they affect them in relation to the growth of their
business.
The Group Managing Director, RedStar Express, Mr. Sola Obabori, explained that the goal of the company was to create an opportunity for entrepreneurs and owners of SMEs to receive advice and logistics resources from the company, other industry leaders and concerned regulatory agencies, so as to assist in creating an excellent opportunity to interact and network.
“Red Star is committed to supporting the growth of SMEs in Nigeria, which is the bedrock of the economy. We believe that a more connected world means more opportunities. This is why customers, including SMEs, count on our diverse portfolio of offerings to connect to more than 220 countries and territories, linking more than 90 percent of the world’s
GDP.
President, Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Adedapo Adelegan, reiterated the need for patience while waiting for business growth.
He said, “You must have the patience to wait for 10 years to grow. A business is like letter ‘S’ because when your business is at its peak, you start developing another idea. The reason for the second curve is to ensure that your business stands the weight of time. The internet brought information technology. I, however, urge you to use the internet to get customers.”
Chief Executive Officer, Tribute, Mrs. Hanna Einarsson, advised the young entrepreneurs to map out a clear vision which will be a roadmap to business
growth.
“Vision without a plan is just a dream; so you need to write down your goals, set clear goals, make good contacts, take care of your contacts, celebrate small wins, keep your team motivated and goal focused, always keep a positive mind, think deep, take advantage of great social media tools, partner with good people, build your tomorrow today and learn everything you can do,” she said.
