OVAC Group4 days ago3 minFinancial capital - an overviewWe will continue the financial advisory series by talking about financial capital this week. What is a financial capital?
OVAC GroupMay 173 minBuilding a financial forecast We will continue the financial advisory month by talking about how to build a financial forecast this week. Although financial forecasting
OVAC GroupMay 113 minFinancial forecast, a valuable strategic assetWhat is a financial forecast? When writing a company’s business plan, it's crucial to include a financial forecast. It enables you to forec
OVAC GroupMay 32 minBudgeting for RetirementIn Nigeria, April and May are the months that most companies pay dividend after their Annual General Meeting (AGM) so it will be befitting f
OVAC GroupApr 263 minEmpowering workforce with skills for the futureThe business landscape is evolving and facing a reskilling emergency. As technological innovation is taking over the global economy...
OVAC GroupApr 193 minManaging employee productivity and performanceIt is important to note that the terms employee productivity and performance are two different terms. They are often interchanged and merged
OVAC GroupApr 193 minFinancial forecast, a valuable strategic assetWhat is a financial forecast? When writing a company’s business plan, it's crucial to include a financial forecast. It enables you to forec
OVAC GroupApr 123 minRestructuring the roles of cross functional departmentDifferent departments of a company perform different functions but in an overview content each department is connected...
OVAC GroupApr 53 minRedefining the roles of leaders within organisationThe term leader is usually confused with a manager. A manager manages people, resources, and equipment to achieve organizational goal while
OVAC GroupMar 293 minMaintaining a resilient businessUnexpected occurrences, such as natural catastrophes and disease outbreaks, may have a negative influence on any company. It is vital to imp
OVAC GroupMar 223 minAccelerating revenue growth and customers’ acquisitionCustomers are the lifeblood of any company and revenue generated is one of the factors that determines the decisions taken by a company to r
OVAC GroupMar 152 minProject delivery - operationalisation vs integrationIn this article we’re going to discuss, two strategies in which a project can be delivered seamlessly.
OVAC GroupMar 83 minProduct development: strategies for achieving optimum valueA solid product development strategy may help your company transform a concept into a successful product or service, which it can then tweak
OVAC GroupMar 13 minProduct development process: an overviewBefore a business can introduce a new product into the market or modify an existing product, the first thing a business must do is to carry
OVAC GroupFeb 223 minMarket intelligence: a building block effectivenessThe capacity to stay ahead of the market and have a full awareness of its competitors, the state of its industry, adjusting to new approache
OVAC GroupFeb 153 minExploring new markets - consumer technologyIn continuation from the previous weeks articles which focused on the customers, this week we will talk about Consumer Technology.
OVAC GroupFeb 83 minThe Next Big Thing: Social EcommerceSocial E-commerce has long been in existence since November 11, 2005, but it experienced a breakthrough in 2020 when the advent of COVID-19
OVAC GroupFeb 23 minHorizons scanning: leveraging on innovationMarket places are becoming highly competitive thanks to accessibility to information and technology...
OVAC GroupJan 252 minBudgeting: aligning financial plans with government monetary policiesLast week, we looked at Companies aligning their financial plans with government fiscal policies when budgeting. Today, we will look at comp
OVAC GroupJan 122 minFinancial plan: A reviewStarting out a new financial year entails a lot of planning and activities for the business to ensure it starts on a positive note
OVAC GroupJan 52 min2021 review of the year and may 2022 be a blast!The OVAC Group team wishes you and yours a happy festive season and a healthy, prosperous, and successful New Year and look forward to conti
OVAC GroupDec 22, 20211 min'Tis the season to be thankfulAs the year ends, we at OVAC Group would like to express our gratitude to all our valued and loyal customers, clients, and partners for...
Enyidiya Uwa Ojike | Chief Executive OfficerDec 14, 20213 minFunding the Hope Industry - Sports Betting and Virtual Games IndustryThe Hope Industry can be viewed as immoral or as an enterprise that drives its greatest clients to disaster by the public...
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantDec 7, 20212 minPreparing your 2022 budgetA financial checklist is a set of actions meant to be completed by a business within a particular period
OVAC GroupNov 30, 20212 minEnd of the year review: budget vs actualA financial budget is an instrumental business planning must-have. A business without a budget is like a man with no direction
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantNov 23, 20213 minManaging technology-related risks in the workplaceWhen it comes to information technology, risks can represent security threats posed to a business, its components, information...and process
Ngozi Fakeye | Programme and Change DirectorNov 17, 20213 minInnovation and business growthBusiness innovation consists of finding new ideas and implementing new processes, products, or services to promote new value and growth.
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantNov 9, 20213 minDriving efficiency in business through information technologyOver the years, the role of information technology has been transformed from being a “good to have” function within the workplace to a...
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantNov 3, 20213 minNavigating through technology-related changeTechnology has become an integral part of business given that most activities and operations nowadays are centered around its use...
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantOct 27, 20212 minAccepting diversity in the workplace - a positive form of changeFor over more than a century, society has undergone change at an unparalleled pace...
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantOct 20, 20212 minWelcoming change in the workplaceWhen it comes to implementing change, the manner in which it is delivered is as important as having the right strategy
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantOct 13, 20212 minWeighing up the cost of change In as much as change is the order of the day for businesses to stay competitive, we must not lose sight of the cost related impact of change
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantOct 6, 20213 minDeveloping a successful change management strategyChange in business simply refers to a set of actions or plans taken to achieve a new set of goals
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantSep 29, 20214 minHighlights from the third quarter of 2021For the first half of the year, we followed up on macroeconomic issues affecting businesses in Nigeria. While some of these occurred as...
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantSep 22, 20213 minHow to manage conflict in an organisationConflict is quite inevitable as it is part of our everyday life and the workplace is not exempt
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantSep 15, 20213 minProject management: when and how to outsourceProjects have now become a core aspect of business operations for companies, regardless of their size and structure.
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantSep 8, 20213 minGetting the right team on boardThe level of competition in businesses today is so high that companies need to be strategic.
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantSep 1, 20212 minMeasuring Business Performance: CustomersCustomers are the pillars of a successful business, companies must adopt a customer driven approach by getting to know their customers
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantAug 25, 20212 minMeasuring Business Performance: EmployeesEmployees are an essential part of any business as they contribute to its success.
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantAug 18, 20213 minMeasuring business performance: profitabilityTo help your business improve its productivity, effectiveness and keep costs low, you will need to regularly measure its actual performance
Ngozi Fakeye | Programme and Change DirectorAug 11, 20213 minNavigating complexity in projects Life is complicated and, as with project management, to get a complex project right, you must have some basics nailed down. Find out more...
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantAug 4, 20212 minPay attention to your financial recordsRunning a business is one of the most adventurous journey for business owners considering the multifaceted operations it entails.
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantJul 28, 20214 minPositioning your business within a value networkIt is a general belief that profit is the driving force of every business but what about value? Find out more...
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantJul 21, 20212 minDeveloping your business operating modelWe recently examined business models, the three major categories in which these can be classified and the critical questions to address in o
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantJul 14, 20213 minMapping out your business model In these changing times, the modi operandi for businesses has taken a different turn from what we used to know. The level of competition is
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantJul 7, 20213 minAligning competitive strategies with your mission statementWe previously discussed competitive advantage; its meaning, how firms can achieve it, and most importantly how it can be sustained. Today, w
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantJun 30, 20212 minHighlights from the second quarter of 2021: A focus on NigeriaLast quarter, we looked into some of the pressing issues such as inflation rates, new regulatory policies, insecurity and updates on the...
Enyidiya Uwa Ojike | Chief Executive OfficerJun 23, 20215 minMicro, small and medium sized enterprisesAcross the world, micro, small and medium sized enterprises have been known to be the backbone of the economy and have played a key role in
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantJun 16, 20213 minIs your competitive advantage sustainable?Many companies strive to attain a competitive advantage, but the question is how sustainable is it?
Emem Mbre | Projects AssistantJun 9, 20212 minCompetitive advantage: what does this mean for your company?According to the late American executive Jack Welch: “Number one; Cash is King, number two; communicate, number three, buy or bury the compe