Joadre

I am Joana, a Nigerian-born Austrian-based entrepreneur and activist. Founded Joadre in 2012 and continue to develop content to engage and empower African SMEs.

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How to write a blog

When I visited our Lab in Lagos in February, I engaged in a serious discussion with some digital markers as they auditioned to join our team. Btw, yes we are still searching for a competent...

Startup Nigeria. Developing a growth mindset.

We keep hearing that there are 2 types of mindset - the growth mindset and the fixed mindset. Well before I explain how you can choose the later and begin to develop your idea, lets...

Inevitable side income of human trafficking! Sustainable fashion is the future.

Retailers do not only have power but also the largest portion of the cake, leaving about 35 - 40% of the money you pay for a shoe to them. They have to survive, just like Selema. They do not have side income, no daughter to sell to human traffickers!

7 ways to protect against Covid-19.Pt. 1 

*Pardon me because this blog has to be very long! This blog article is long and I have divided it into several parts.  As we face these pandemic crises and our healthcare centres begin to get...

What is CoVid-19 a.k.a Coronavirus?

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new Coronavirus which is spread primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze. It also spreads when a person touches a...

Global health challenges: Flu, water, malnutrition, now CoVid-19.

The new COVID-19 has led to more than 454,000 illnesses and more than 20,550 deaths worldwide. While we fight the CoVid-19 pandemic, we should also not forget that we have other global health challenges which...

How to capture your best business ideas.

Life in Africa is beautiful, especially if you have financial resources and access to a profound social network. But what if you come from a background where you might have to create your own blueprint...

Blueprint To Succeed in 2020

2020 came in a rush for many of us. We barely wrapped up 2019 and here we are almost 3 week in. Nevertheless, I am very excited because I have a whole lot of exciting...

There is greatness in simplicity.

I grew up in a very complex culture where you have to be super creative which on the other hand even leads to more complexity.

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7 entrepreneurship steps to get great things done!

Especially when I see the loads of work that needs to be done. So how do I cope and keep myself inspired, on track as an entrepreneur? I use my favorite goal-to-habit strategy, that I will share now beneath, but before, I should introduce my 6 key program to you.

Start Your Cosmetics Business

Here is a detailed guide on how to start a side business in the cosmetic industry. Start with a make-up and a simple body soap.

How To Start A Business In Nigeria. Pt 3

You must consider the legals and documentation if you want to start a business in Nigeria and here is why!

Work yourself out of your comfort zone.

Learn to use the power of visualisation to get yourself out of your comfort zone, because that is where great things happen. Where focus goes, energy and action follows. The things you might seem not to be able to do, becomes doable. This is how!

Formal. Education System in Nigeria, Part 4

Find out about the Formal Education System in Nigeria. This system is based on the National Policy on Education (NPE) guidelines