A trip to Bwari Pottery in the outskirts of Abuja

One Sunday afternoon a couple of months back, my friends and I decided to embark on a trip to the Bwari Pottery, located about an hour’s drive from Utako. We didn’t know the way to the pottery, but luckily for us, our driver knew exactly where to go. We passed through the Kubwa road and then branched out to another road, passed through one market with all sorts of vendors on each side - and there it was, the pottery. 

There were various designs of pots, vases, bowls, etc. on display. We met the owner – who did not allow us to bargain for the pieces we wanted to buy (everything was fixed price) because he said maintaining the place takes a lot of money. And he has to pay taxes, his workers, the materials and many other things, which we understood quite well.

I am personally so glad I made that trip because I got some really nice items that are now on display in my house. We were told that if you wish, you can make your own designs and they’d then put them in the kiln for you and you can either pick them up at a later date or have them delivered to your place here in Abuja...

Waka waka at Wonderland Amusement Park

So I put on my most comfortable shoes and, together with my husband and colleague, went to the Wonderland Amusement Park here in Abuja on April 1, 2012. Rain was threatening to fall but that didn't deter us. We just wanted to have a leisurely walk around the park before dinner, and so we did!

I was surprised to see that there's now a Ferris Wheel at the park. We didn't try it though, but I think I will one of these days. 

The photos we took didn't come out of okay because it was dark. I will go back during the day and take more photos. Wonderland Amusement Park is just one of the two here in Abuja, the other being the Maitama Amusement Park. Great place to visit especially for children during the upcoming summer holidays.

19 ways to grow your business

Starting your own business takes only a minute, making it grow takes two to 20 years.

Unless you are willing to spread the word about your business like a wildfire, it will take some time before you start making profit from your investment.

There are several ways to let people know about what you are doing and increase your customer base.

CHOOSE ONE THAT YOU THINK IS BEST FOR YOU:

Word of mouth
Flyers
Newspaper Advertisement
Local Magazine Advertisement
Radio and TV Advertisement
Network with other businesses
Attend events and functions
Create your own website or make use of one existing ones
Create your own newsletter
Join fairs and exhibitions
Host a party
Sponsor or co-sponsor an event (golf tournaments, beauty pageants, competions)
Join local clubs and associations
Write a book
Produce a marketing kit (a folder containing information about you)
Produce a calendar showing your products or services
Send out post cards
Give out corporate gifts
Send out emails

TIP: A combination of at least 3 or 4 of the above is what you need in order to have an effective marketing strategy that will produce results.

It’s okay to choose the cheapest form of advertisement, but make sure it is the most effective way to market yourself.

From Inside Track Business Partner





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