This rich and enlightening write-up not only x-rays the major problems that businesses face, but also proffers solutions to them.
- Cash Flow Problems
Businesses make sales but still run out of cash.
Why it happens:
Late customer payments
- Poor pricing
High operating costs
Solutions:
Track cash flow weekly (not monthly)
Introduce upfront or partial payments
Cut non-essential expenses
Use multiple income streams
- Low Sales / Revenue
No consistent customers or income.
Why it happens:
-Weak marketing
-Wrong target audience
-No clear value proposition
Solutions:
Define your ideal customer clearly
Use digital marketing (Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp in Nigeria)
Offer irresistible deals (discounts, bundles)
Focus on solving one specific problem
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- Poor Marketing & Visibility
People don’t know your business exists.
Why it happens:
No online presence
Inconsistent posting
No brand identity
Solutions:
Build a strong social media presence
Use storytelling and relatable content
Collaborate with influencers
Run targeted ads (even small budget ads work)
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- Operational Inefficiency
Things are slow, disorganised, or chaotic.
Why it happens:
- No systems
- Manual processes
- Poor workflow
Solutions:
- Automate tasks (payments, customer replies)
- Use tools like Google Workspace or CRM systems
- Create standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Bad Hiring & Team Issues
Unproductive staff or constant conflict.
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Why it happens:
- Hiring based on emotion, not skill
- Lack of training
- Poor leadership
Solutions:
- Hire slowly, fire quickly (if necessary)
- Train staff regularly
- Set clear expectations and KPIs
- Build a strong company culture
- Lack of Strategy / Direction
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Business feels stuck or confused.
Why it happens:
- No clear goals
- Trying to do too many things
- No long-term vision
Solutions:
- Set clear 3–12 month goals
- Focus on one core product/service
- Review performance monthly
- Have a simple business plan
- High Competition
Too many businesses offering the same thing.
Why it happens:
- Saturated market
- No differentiation
Solutions:
- Build a unique brand (personality matters)
- Offer better customer experience
- Niche down (serve a specific audience)
- Add value (education, entertainment, community)
- Supply Chain Issues
Delays, stock shortages, high costs.
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Why it happens:
Unreliable suppliers
Import challenges (common in Nigeria)
Solutions:
- Have backup suppliers
- Buy in bulk when possible
- Consider local sourcing
- Build relationships with suppliers
-To be concluded
Cami Ezenwa is a writer, editor and concepts developer. He has worked with the Daily Times, Daily Independent, Financial Standard and Business Television, to mention a few.
Committed to grooming the next generation of impactful writers, he is an apostle of free flowing prose.
