Publisher and CEO of The Interview Magazine, Azubuike Ishiekwene has shared five lessons he has learnt in the first year of publishing his monthly magazine.
In his weekly column of September 9, 2016 published in Leadership Newspaper entitled Journey to a start-up, Azubuike, former Executive Director, Publications of The Punch said “There’s nothing in the book that prepares you for how to start a business. Nothing”.
“It’s early days yet. And there are still days when I wake up asking myself if there aren’t easier ways of earning a living. I’ve learnt a few other lessons too, which someone out there might find useful”.
“One, there’s a difference between signing a cheque and making a cheque. The CEO may sign a cheque; the entrepreneur makes it. The latter is certainly more gratifying, but is infinitely more hazardous!
“Two, discount every promise of help you get by 70 percent, but never mind, with God on your side, your salvation may be in the 30 percent or less.
“Three, if you’re for-profit, keep your eyes on costs, however small they may seem
“Four, starting with what you have, what you’re passionate about, you will get what you need to start, if you need it badly enough
“Five, never give up on your dream! One day at a time, it’s going to be alright in the end
“Month after month, I’m convinced that we’re doing the right thing. I have an amazing team, a great family and a host of silent co-travelers who believe with me that with God on our side, our path will only shine brighter and brighter till the perfect day”.
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http://www.leadership.ng/columns/549946/journey-to-a-start-up
