Economy
6 Tips to Consider When Expanding Your Business
As a business owner, you may be considering expanding your current operation. When you do this, there are many factors to consider – including the location of where you expand and whether or not it will be a branch office or an entirely new company. In this blog post, we will discuss six tips for making sure that it is done to generate more revenue and improve efficiency when you expand your business.
1) Set a Goal
When you consider expanding your business, it is important to set a goal that will help guide the process. For example, if you want to expand because of increased demand in another region, this might indicate that opening up another office would be beneficial for your company. However, if there has not been an increase in demand, it might be best to only open up a warehouse for storage purposes rather than opening an office.
If you are trying to expand because there is little competition, this may indicate that branching out into another region or country would help your business flourish. However, if there has already been ample expansion, it might not be worth taking the risk of opening up another branch.
2) Consider Warehouses for Sale
Another factor to consider is whether or not you should purchase a warehouse. When first expanding your business, it might be beneficial to rent out warehouse space until the company has grown and can afford its own warehouse space. For example, if you are looking for warehouse space in Texas, you might want to search for a warehouse for sale in Houston to get an idea of what type of spaces are available for you.
In addition, warehouse space can also be used for storage. For example, you may have a warehouse that is not being utilized in the day-to-day operations of your business, but it could still be rented out to another company that needs warehouse storage in Houston. When considering warehouse property for sale in Houston, it is important to do thorough research on what types of warehouses are available and their price range.
3) Consider the Location of Your Expansion
When expanding your business, you will also want to consider where this new branch or company should be located. This decision is important because it can significantly impact the success or failure of your venture. For example, if you are considering opening up a new office in another state, then make sure that there is enough demand in that area to support your company.
On the other hand, if you are expanding into a new country, then research that location’s cultural norms and business practices to ensure that your expansion will be successful. Failing to do this could lead to lost revenue and an unsuccessful venture.
4) Consider the Cost of Expansion
When you are expanding your business, it is important to consider the cost of this venture. This includes both the upfront costs and the ongoing costs associated with running a new branch or company. Make sure that you have a realistic idea of how much money you will need to spend to get your expansion off the ground.
In addition, you will also want to have a budget in place for the ongoing costs of running your new branch or company. This includes things like rent, payroll, and marketing expenses. In this case, having access to a digital wallet is crucial for monitoring your expenses in real-time electronically. Failing to do this could lead to financial instability down the road.
5) Consider the Number of Employees You Will Need
Another factor that needs to be taken into consideration when expanding is how many people you will need. If there isn’t enough work for another company or branch of your business, it might not be worth opening up a new location, warehouse space, Houston, or office. This decision can also impact how much money you are going to need to expand, so it is important to be realistic.
In addition, if the branch or company will require more than one person, then make sure that you know what types of people could work best for your business. For example, do you want college graduates who can help with marketing and the overall appearance of your company, or do you want individuals who will work more on a physical level? This decision is important because it can help determine how much money and resources you need to invest and where they should go.
6) Consider the Timeline for Your Expansion
When you are considering expanding your business, it is also important to know how soon you will open up a new branch or office space. This means that you need to have an idea of what this timeframe looks like and whether or not it fits into the overall plan for your company’s growth and success.
For example, suppose you are looking to expand your business internationally. In that case, it might be better to wait until the timing is right for that particular market rather than rush into things too soon. By doing this, you can avoid making mistakes and compromising the future of your company’s growth. When expanding a company, many factors need to be taken into consideration.
Bottomline
When you are looking to expand your business, it is important to consider all of these factors before moving forward with this decision. If not, you could end up making costly mistakes that can have a significant impact on your company’s future success or failure.
By Adedapo Adesanya
Nigeria ranked as Africa’s leading destination for upstream oil and gas investment in 2024, new research from market intelligence firm, Wood Mackenzie, has shown, accounting for three out of four Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) announced by global oil and gas majors, totaling $13.5 billion.
The FIDs announced within the Nigerian market included Shell’s $122 million investment in the Iseni Gas Project, TotalEnergies’ $566 million commitment to the Ubeta Gas Project and Shell’s approval of the Bonga North Tranche 1 project valued at around $5 billion.
According to the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Ms Olu Verheijen, these investments reflected Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to unlock its hydrocarbon potential through investor-friendly policies and strategic global partnerships.
Last year, Nigeria introduced several initiatives to create a conducive environment for oil and gas investors, including new tax incentives aimed at attracting up to $10 billion in natural gas investments.
Nigeria, which is Africa’s largest oil producer, also offered tax relief for gas investors, reducing corporate income tax and extending capital allowance benefits – for deepwater gas projects.
Other policies include the Presidential Directive on Local Content Compliance Requirements 2024 to address the reduction in oil and gas investments caused by high operating costs compared to global markets.
Also, the Presidential Directive on Reduction of Petroleum Sector Contracting Costs and Timelines 2024 reduces the time spent to award contracts for oil and gas projects.
In addition to the directives, Nigeria also launched its 2024 oil and gas licensing round, offering 19 blocks for exploration, demonstrating its commitment to continued collaboration with local, regional and international partners.
Market analysts note that with this momentum, further FIDs are anticipated, including TotalEnergies’ expected $750 million commitment to the Ima Shallow Gas Project in 2025.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange recorded a 0.22 per cent decline on Monday, January 20, with the market capitalisation shedding N2.35 billion to close at N1.073 trillion compared with the preceding session’s N1.075 trillion and the NASD Unlisted Security Index (NSI) going down by 6.79 points to wrap the session at 3,105.12 points compared with 3,111.91 points recorded in the previous session.
It was observed that the loss recorded on the first trading day of the week was triggered by UBN Property Plc, which crashed by 20 Kobo to trade at N2.00 per share versus last Friday’s N2.20 per share.
However, the share price of Industrial and General Insurance (IGI) Plc went up by 4 Kobo to 40 Kobo per unit from 36 Kobo per unit, it could not stop the bourse from going down at the close of transactions.
The activity chart showed that on Monday, the volume of securities traded by investors increased by 57.9 per cent to 767,610 units from the 486,215 units traded in the preceding session, while the value of shares traded yesterday slumped by 17.7 per cent to N2.3 million from the N2.8 million recorded in the preceding trading day, as the number of deals declined by 14.3 per cent to 12 deals from the 14 deals carried out in the previous trading day.
At the close of transactions, FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc remained the most active stock by value on a year-to-date basis with the sale of 4.1 million units worth N162.9 million, followed by Geo-Fluids Plc with a turnover of 9.1 million units valued at N44.0 million, and 11 Plc with the sale of 55,358 for N14.5 million.
Also, Industrial and General Insurance (IGI) Plc closed the day as the most active stock by volume on a year-to-date basis with 25.3 million units sold for N5.9 million, Geo-Fluids Plc came next with 9.1 million units valued at N44.0 million, and FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc with 4.1 million units worth N162.9 million.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The value of the Naira weakened against the US Dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on Monday, January 20 amid FX pressures associated with this period.
Most people who came into the country for Christmas and New Year holidays are already going back and are in need of forex, putting pressure on the local currency.
Also, the poor performance of the domestic currency could be attributed to end to the 42-day access granted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to Bureaux de Change (BDC) operators to buy forex at official price.
According to data from the FMDQ Securities Exchange, the Nigerian Naira lost 0.16 per cent or N2.47 on the greeback yesterday to sell at N1,550.05/$1, in contrast to last Friday’s rate of N1,547.58/$1.
Similarly, the Naira slumped against the Pound Sterling in the spot market on Monday by N23.39 to trade at N1,906.98/£1 versus N1,883.59/£1 and depreciated against the Euro by N23.14 to sell for N1,613.48/€1 compared with last Friday’s N1,590.34/€1.
However, in the parallel market, the Nigerian currency improved its value against the Dollar during the session by N5 to quote at N1,665/$1 compared with the previous session’s N1,670/$1.
As for the cryptocurrency market, it turned red yesterday as the US President, Mr Donald Trump, didn’t bring up the much-expected subject of crypto in his inauguration speech on Monday afternoon.
Mr Trump had promised a far more friendly crypto policy stance than the previous administration but in the long speech that announced his plans in the coming days, he didn’t make mention of Bitcoin or crypto.
Just over the weekend, the President ignited a speculative frenzy with the Friday evening launch of the Trump meme coin, which was shortly followed by a meme coin associated with his wife, Melania.
Dogecoin (DOGE) crumbled yesterday by 6.3 per cent to $0.3419, Solana (SOL) slumped by 4.7 per cent to $235.32, Cardano (ADA) fell by 3.6 per cent to $0.9777, and Litecoin (LTC) moderated by 1.9 per cent to $114.98.
Further, Ethereum (ETH) went down by 1.7 per cent to $3,241.36, Binance Coin (BNB) retreated by 1.4 per cent to $693.30, Ripple (XRP) depreciated by 1.2 per cent to $3.06, and Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled by 0.8 per cent to $101,746.99, while the US Dollar Tether (USDT) and the US Dollar Coin (USDC) remained unchanged at $1.00 each.
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