Why Everyone Above 20 Years Absolutely Should Start A Business

I got this from my mentor Onome Maureen.
I strongly believe everyone above the age of
20 should start a business, at least an Online
Business! Most people reading this at first
are at least a little curious (and sometimes
skeptical) about the idea of starting an
online business. But it’s not quite as
mysterious as it sounds. Firstly, what is an
online business?
An online business is simply a business
done with the “advantage” of the internet.
Nowadays, at least the last 5 years in Nigeria
you will find that businesses which used to
be purely offline, now have seen the light
about using the internet to make MORE
money.
I’m talking about companies like Coca cola,
Closeup, Guiness, Samsung, Nollywood,
Dangote, Events makers etc.
Nowadays, you can buy or pay for almost
anything online. From clothes, shoes, food,
electronics, phones, laptops, land, holidays,
school fees etc.
What do all these this tell you?
Any business can DOUBLE its profit using the
internet and starting a business because…
1. It’s very, very cheap for businesses to
reach hundreds of thousands & even
millions of customers on the internet.
2. It’s quite affordable to launch or start a
business using the internet than a brick &
mortar business.
3. It’s faster and easier to succeed and make
a 7 figure income with YOUR own business,
than it is working for someone else.
4. There are NOT enough jobs available that
pay a 6 figure income.
5. Majority of the jobs available are paying
peanuts.
I have many friends way back from my
university days who don’t make enough
money to save for an emergency. If ever
they get in a car accident or run into some
kind of financial crisis, their lives will be very
difficult.
My bosom friend’s younger sister graduated
from the university six years ago and up till
this moment is still having trouble entering
the crowded job market which is currently
downsizing. She feels stuck, like there’s no
place to go.
My husband and I know a couple that’s
adopting a child from Uganda (which can be
expensive), and they’re exploring ways of
making a side income. The trouble is they’re
not sure where to start.
And of course, I have a ton of people who
are working a day job, while waiting to
move to a better job — some day. In the
meantime, they’re growing frustrated.
What are these people supposed to do? One
strategy would be to stop waiting for
opportunity to come and instead to take it.
They can start a business – an online
business or part online, part offline
business!