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How to start a small business in Nigeria with just #10,000
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5 hrs ago1. Think ₦10,000 can’t start a business in Nigeria?
Think again. 💰🇳🇬
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to start small and grow smart — even if you’re a student.🧵👇
2. You don’t need millions to begin.
What you really need is:
✅ A small profitable idea
✅ Consistency
✅ Basic knowledge of how to sell
✅ Willingness to start with little
Let’s get into real examples you can start today.
3. 💡 BUSINESS IDEAS UNDER ₦10K
• Liquid soap production
• Data reselling (SME data)
• Chin-chin/snacks business
• Recharge card sales
• Reselling thrift/okrika on WhatsApp
• Homemade zobo/juice
Start with what you already know or love.
4. 📊 ₦10K SAMPLE BUDGET (for liquid soap):
• ₦4,000 – chemicals & ingredients
• ₦2,000 – packaging bottles
• ₦2,000 – basic marketing
• ₦2,000 – buffer for transport/surprise costs
That’s your first stock. Sell small bottles at ₦300–₦500 each.
5. 📣 HOW TO FIND CUSTOMERS
• Post on WhatsApp status (daily!)
• Tell friends in school or church
• Ask people to repost for you
• Join campus/hostel market days
• Offer small free samples to attract trust
Business is about visibility — be loud!
6. 📈 HOW TO GROW
• Reinvest your profit — avoid eating your gain
• Use part of the next profit to upgrade packaging
• Add branding (stickers or labels)
• Offer delivery within your area for small fee
• Take pictures and build a small Instagram/WhatsApp catalog
7. ❌ MISTAKES TO AVOID
• Pricing too low — you’ll run at a loss
• Spending profit too early
• Not recording your sales/costs
• Quitting too soon when sales are slow
Start slow. Learn. Grow gradually.
8. 💥 FINAL WORD:
The goal is not to remain at ₦10,000 capital…
The goal is to build something that can grow beyond ₦100,000 and give
you financial freedom.
Small start ≠ small future.
Start now, stay consistent!