How To Develop Best iPad and iPhone Games & Apps (and earn a huge income from it)

In any given review among electronics gadgets and mobile phones, Apple’s iPhone will always come out on top as the preferred product before androids and others. And here is another fact, as far as trends go, there is bound to be an upward technological shift in model, style, functionality and efficiency at least once in every six months. But regardless of how many new “toys” are developed, the demand seems not to ever end!
Here is another shocker; there are millions of apps already online and with every upward shift in technology, the demand only steps higher.
The average price for an app on Apple Store is about $0.99 and every day, about 35,000 copies are purchased and downloaded (**for those top games and apps**). Now do the math, if the price for the app is $0.99 (which drops to $0.77 after Apple takes its commission) and 35,000 copies are sold at $0.77, the developer just bagged $26,950 for that day!
Right now, you must be thinking that it is mandatory to possess a technical education or some certification before you can develop an app. Right?! WRONG!!!
With the proper training and tools (software for development), you can recreate your imaginations and get paid too!
But before you go hysterical, let me make this clear that regardless of how skilled you may be as a developer, you will need to market (advertise and promote) your apps to gain the attention of mobile phone users. Given the needed training and sales promotion, your games/apps can get into the TOP 100 app list and friends, that is money calling.
Some people are lucky enough to have a technical team behind them. This is good because it helps break down the labour of the task, making the app development easier and faster. However, not everyone is opportuned to enjoy this luxury. It should be said that single developers (those without a team) are NOT completely disadvantaged in this business. If you possess the skills and you also have a creative mind (to spice up your app/game functionality), you may come out on top (way higher than those guys in teams). Or maybe you just have some amount of cash to spare and you happen to know a guy who will be willing to be the brain of the outfit, you can invest in his training and together, the two can develop the next big thing (because frankly, people are tired of these old games)! What matters most is the content… what “new” thing is your app offering?
So, there it is friends… You don’t need to be tech savvy (or a full time programmer) to develop and sell apps on Apple Store. The demand is massive, the profit stream is pretty long and the requirement boils down to two words “skills” and “training”. If you have a PC and some hours to spare, I strongly recommend this to anyone who is interesting to making some real cash.
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COMPUTER REPAIR SERVICES; Learn How To Repair Laptops And Notebooks.

COMPUTER REPAIR SERVICES; Learn How To Repair Laptops And Notebooks.
In the technology-driven age such as ours, a personal computer (PC) has become indispensible to life. Without exaggeration, there is at least one PC in seven out of ten homes today. Most people even own a desktop computer which is always on standby in their homes or offices, and a laptop or notebook as their personal companion (all thanks to its mobility and size). But often times, tragedies strike and your beloved PC soon becomes expendable; damaged and in dire need of repairs.
Here is a stunning fact; did you know that the ratio of laptop technicians to laptop owners is almost 40:1? The imbalance is amazing and disproportional, so much that it gives these technicians some sort of ultimate power to decide the fate of your once beloved and indispensible laptop.
In some regions, exorbitant fees are charged by these technicians for their computer repair services. Sadly, we cannot refuse to pay because of the unending demand for laptop repairs. But what if you too could learn to fix laptops? What if PC repair was a skill you possess?
Friends, you do not necessary need to be a technician or computer scientist to acquire this skill set. Laptop repairs only require proper training and attention. With dedication and the proper tools, you too can repair laptops and notebooks either for leisure or cash. Consider the demand for this service; even right where you reside, there are people with one or more damaged PCs in need of this service… and they are ready to pay handsomely for it too.
To break it down further, there are different segments or parts in every laptop (I’m very certain that you already know this). Take the CD/DVD drives for instance, if you must offer laptop repairs then you will need to understand the details about the types of CD/DVD drives and how to repair or replace them. The same goes for hard drives, and the computer memory is not left out. You will also need to know about laptop batteries and how to get cheap replacements. The motherboard, laptop screens and keyboards too are vital components that you will need to grasp their functionalities, types, and how to repair or replace them. You will also need to know how to troubleshoot a power supply source and even how to test it with a Multimeter. Finally, no laptop technician is complete without the knowledge of how to teardown a laptop, diagnose it for problems and successfully rebuild the various components to make a functioning, whole unit. These and many more are the prerequisites if you must get into computer repair services.
I know all these may sound a bit too technical for the laity, but really it isn’t. With loads of professional high definition (HD) videos by seasoned laptop technicians as well as step by step guide, you too can gain this lucrative knowledge of computer repairs right from the comfort of your home. No technical education or certification is required, all you need is determination and the right tutor. Personally, I am recommending this to anyone who is interested in making real money.
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Shop Online From Across The Globe And Get Your Goods Delivered In 4 Business Days

Before we begin, I would like to assume that everyone is well acquainted with the concept of online shopping and it’s advantages. But in case I’m wrong and they are still a few people who are yet to embrace online shopping, I shall be dedicating the next few lines of words to clarify your doubts.

So… What is “online shopping”?
Just as you would walk into a supermarket or your local stores to buy whatever it is that you want; clothes, shoes, electronics, books, etc, the advancement in technology has enabled mankind to rise above the limitation of shopping within the confinement of your geographical location. Now you can buy whatever you want from wherever you want with the kind assistance of the internet. In a much simpler sentence; you can now buy things from across the globe right from your bedroom with the help of the internet.
These virtual stores (fondly called online stores) stock goods ranging from edibles to clothings, books, electronics and lots more. Enjoying this service is simply, you just have to select what you want, pay for it and it will be shipped to your address wherever you are! So just imagine rocking a business suit from an English fashion store, or original electronics from the US, Japan or China. Sounds great, doesn’t it?
However, while some of these stores ship out to international addresses (for instance from US to Nigeria), some others do not. Sad, I know… But there is a solution.

Introducing the “online shopping assistant”…
There are undoubtedly, so many companies out there offering what looks like the exact same services I’m about introducing to you. But mark my words, this one stands out excellently! And these are some of their features to help better your online shopping experience:
1. Upon registration, you will be assigned a “virtual US address”. This is just like a Post Office renting out a postal box to you; whenever you shop online with your assigned virtual US address, the goods will be posted to their warehouse in the US and you’ll be notified immediately with the cost of shipping the goods to you, wherever you are within the soonest possible time (usually within 2 to 4 business days)! When your goods arrive, they’ll help you check them for possible damages and if you want, they’ll send photos of the goods to your email. And in case you bought lots of stuffs at once, they will help you “consolidate your package”. This means that they will re-package your goods together as one parcel to help you save money on shipping. Now, did I mention that they use air freights?! Yes, unlike most companies who’ll stock up your goods for days, these guys will fly out your cargo ASAP. And lastly, cost of shipping with these guys are well explained with a web enabled calculator on their website to help you; they charge according to the size of your package.
2. Sometimes, when people from certain Countries try to shop on certain online stores, their credit/debit cards are rejected. If this has been a problem for you, well no more! With this online shopping assistant, you are given a personal shopper option. This is how it works; all you have to do is pick out what you want to buy, then paste the web link on your personal shopper page with details about the goods and they will make the purchase on your behalf.
3. These guys don’t joke around. If you ever need to contact them, their customer service representatives are available to handle your queries either via email or telephone.
4. Very flexible membership plans. Basically, they have 3 types of membership plans; Standard, Premium and Premium + Mail. These plans all have a One-time setup fee with the Standard plan being the least with just $10 only but with no monthly maintenance fees. So you only get to pay once! The Premium plan goes with a One-time setup fee of $20 and a monthly maintenance fees of $7 while the Premium + Mail plan comes with a One-time setup fee of $35 and a monthly fee of $25. These membership plans all have varying features with the Premium + Mail plan having the most features. However, you should only choose based on your shopping needs and pattern. I would suggest picking the Premium plan but if you can’t afford it, then the Standard plan is perfect for you too. Generally, all three plans have the following free features; package consolidation, insurance, zero courier fuel surcharge, shipment tracking, flexible shipping options, 100% online account management, free merchandise storage (though with varying number of days), etc.

There you have it now! An online shopping assistant that eliminates online shopping challenges such as delayed shipments, restricted transactions and geographical limitations. It is legit and reliable. Sign up now  for a pleasant online shopping experience!

Get Your SWOT Ready! Part II

In the Part I of this post, we talked about a lot of business concepts such as the distinction between a business idea and a business opportunity, as well as the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) of a business. We also briefly discussed the importance of evaluating the SWOT as regards your proposed business. In case you missed this post, be sure to take out few minutes to read the Part I here.  
So now, let us talk about SWOT evaluation, how can you do it?  Evaluating the SWOT of your business is quite easy. Like we stated in the Part I of this article, SWOT analysis is considered to be part of your feasibility study or survey for your business. To analyze and evaluate the SWOT of your business is quite easy.  Here are a few steps to guide you: 1. Strengths: In every man (or woman) lies a God-given talent, this is something you can do outstandingly well. Your methods in this regards will be unique and the consequential results will be peculiar. Such is your talent! Concerning business, you should refrain from indulging in a business just because it is lucrative. Indulge in a business because you love it, because you enjoy it. When you build a business around your ignited passion, you are already half-way there (to success). Again, you could utilize this as your business strength. Other examples of business strengths are customer loyalty and quality in service delivery as is the case with Krusel Nigeria. Please note that it important to evaluate your business strengths in comparism to your competitors’ strengths/weaknesses. Finally, be very sincere about your business strengths because this SWOT analysis is meant to guide you, hence, there is no sense in lying to yourself.
2. Weaknesses: This is the direct opposite of your business strengths. These are those shortcomings that make your business less-likely to thrive or succeed should they persist. Examples could be poor location, lack of proper and efficient staffing, finance, etc. Again, you must be explicit and true in this evaluation because the realization of your business weaknesses will only help you to work on overcoming them, and not ruining your business.
3. Opportunities: Earlier on, we talked about the difference between a business idea and a business opportunity (Part I). Now, having understood the difference between both, it is important for you as a business owner to be able to spot business opportunities where they exist. And where they do not exist, you create them! Business opportunities come in varieties. It could arise from the negligence/inability of your competitors or through the development (or advancement) of the market which now offers newer opportunities. You just have to be very watchful as a business owner.
4. Threats: Business threats are those circumstances that negatively affect the ability of a business owner to exploit (or access) the previously identified business opportunities. These threats could come from the business owner as well; his own inability (lack of the “know-how”) to take advantage of the business opportunity. These threats again may come from the proposed organizational structure of the business; a flop by a staff or a key component from your business for the needed market capitalization. And lastly, these threats could arise from external sources such as competitors; perhaps their plans and strategies were more effective than yours, and subsequently, they benefitted from the business opportunity (and not you). To evaluate the threats in any business opportunity, research and some level of guesswork (market prediction) is necessary. You just need to be honest and convincing in your findings.  
Finally, let me state some “DON’TS” as regards SWOT analysis.
1. Do not be myopic in your analysis. Your analysis should be broad and comprehensive. Don’t just pick a few things (or aspects) to look into, go with the full bunch.
2. The findings from your analysis aren’t going to last forever. Change is certain (and constant), so be sure to re-visit your SWOT from time to time as the trends change.
3. You will need “a second pair of eyes”. Some things might just seem negligible to you, or you may even completely miss them! Hence, you will need opinions and answers from other people concerning your business and the market as well. 4. Your SWOT analysis is not a sure guarantee for success in the market. The SWOT analysis itself is a part of the feasibility survey, there are many other factors to consider and you will need all these to guide you. Remember, your SWOT is just to help you identify these business components (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) for better business strategizing.
After analyzing these components (your business strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats), the next step is to go ahead and work on your business based on the findings from your SWOT analysis. From your SWOT analysis, if there is need for a correction or adjustment, you do it. If there is need to re-structure your business plan, you do it. This is one sure way of positioning your business for success in the market.   I really hope you enjoyed this piece. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter (@krusel_nigeria) and on Facebook (Facebook.com/KruselNG). Again, follow this blog for more interesting and business-growing posts. Feel free to leave your comments!  

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Get Your SWOT Ready! Part I

For some of our readers, this is no new phenomenon. But for the rest of us, an enlightenment will help straighten things up to eliminate the confusion boggling our minds. The term SWOT is a business acronym or an abbreviation if you like. Stretched out, the term SWOT represents;

S- Strengths, W- Weaknesses, O- Opportunities, and T- Threats

These components are derived after a “SWOT analysis”, and they are the key points (or highlights) of any business. Let us just call this a brief introduction. Now, let’s discuss some more on SWOT and SWOT analysis.

A SWOT analysis is some sort of business investigation, study or survey that is carried out by the entrepreneur who is, of course, the owner of the business in question, to have a comprehensive understanding of his business as well as its market. What this means is that, as a business owner you don’t want to just jump into an existing market with your business idea just because you can. It means that you must first examine your business idea and try to identify a suitable business opportunity that fits your idea. I know that the last sentence there might be a bit confusing but there is a difference between a business idea and a business opportunity. In summary, a business idea can either be an innovation (a new concept) or an improvement to an existing product or service (this is called “incremental innovation”). A business idea is great, but it does not necessarily guarantee success in the market. Whereas a business opportunity is an opening in the market which creates a demand for a product or service (a business idea; either a new concept or incremental innovation) BUT, a business opportunity is weighed based on SWOT analysis. So by implication, your business idea is only viable when it fits a business opportunity based on its SWOT analysis. I hope you understand this point because this is crucial for your business!

Now, in our last two articles we talked about A Feasibility Report (Part I and Part II) and if you have read those articles, you might be wondering “what then is the difference between a feasibility report and a SWOT analysis?”

In our post about “A Feasibility Report”, the Part I dealt exclusively about what a feasibility report is (its definition), and why you need it (its importance). For an in-depth explanation about this concept; A Feasibility Report, I would suggest that you take a break here and read through these articles Part I and Part II.

And back to our question, “what then is the difference between a feasibility report and a SWOT analysis?” Here is the answer to that, a SWOT analysis seeks to establish the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats regarding your proposed business, while a feasibility study is a lot more comprehensive in nature. Feasibility studies cover as far as funding (or capital) for the business and even operational mechanism. In fact, during a feasibility study you will discover that you will have to also establish these components of SWOT; strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, regarding your intended business. That means that your SWOT analysis is a sub-sect of the feasibility study or survey.

Here on our blog, we try to keep our posts simple and brief, and also straight to the point. This is done to retain readers’ interest. But before we wrap up this article on the Part I of SWOT analysis, let us briefly identify some reasons why you will need a SWOT analysis.

The whole point of executing a SWOT analysis is to direct (or re-direct) the entrepreneur’s attention, focus and efforts to the right aspects of the business. This goes to portray that some aspects of your business are only secondary (or minor). And such aspects will take care of themselves, as long as you take care (proper care) of the primary (or major) aspects of the business. This is why you need the SWOT analysis to identify these key or primary aspects. Again, SWOT analysis is used to expose the weaknesses of that business idea or opportunity to the entrepreneur, before the commencement of the business. And every smart business owner will want to work on these to improve upon such weak links. Furthermore, on the profitable side, through the SWOT analysis the entrepreneur can now identify which sector of the market holds the most opportunities and will be more lucrative. Finally, through the SWOT analysis, the possible threats to the business can be identified for proper redress. This is a pro-active measure and can save you and your business a lot of resources and time that would otherwise, have been wasted.

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Finance, is sho…

Finance, is shown to be the greatest challenge of most startup businesses. Studies show that a significant percentage of these startup businesses fail within a 5 year span owing to lack of funding… Find out how you can beat the odds!

Coming soon… we promise to bring you articles that will enlighten business owners on how best to maximize their available resources and get funding for their businesses. You don’t want to miss these, follow us on Facebook (Facebook.com/KruselNG) and on Twitter (@krusel_nigeria). And don’t forget to follow this blog now… Stay plugged in!!

A Feasibility Report (Part II); How To Write One.

                In our last article, we had defined “feasibility report”, stating what it is and what it is NOT. Careful illustrations were used to better enlighten our readers about this concept so as to eschew the common misconception by some people on this matter. We also took time to explain the importance of a feasibility report to your business/company/organization. In case you missed this article, you can still have a good read here.

                In this article, we shall now consider how to actually write a feasibility report (having known what it is). So then, let us proceed.

                Before you set out to carry out a feasibility study, you must always remember the reasons (purpose) for it. This will help to serve as your guide during the study to ensure that primary attention is given to the key areas bordering on these reasons (purpose). Questions often raised are:

• Is there an actual demand for the proposed service (or product)? The purpose here is to enable the entrepreneur determine if there is an actual demand for the intended product or service. If there is a present demand, how large is the market (market size)? What are the characteristics required of the product or service? These and other necessary questions must be answered by your feasibility study.

• What is the cost of production (in-line with the required characteristics from proposed consumers)? How much capital is needed for production? What are the available sources of capital for production? What are the factors affecting production in the business environment? What will be the profit margin considering the cost of production? As a business owner with the intention to maximize resources and yield profit, you would want to pay attention to these questions and duly establish satisfying answers through your feasibility study.

• How much competition will you stand to face? While we discussed about Marketing in our articles; Marketing Part I and Part II, we made it clear that competition is everywhere. You may not like it, but this is true. However, we also gave tips on how to beat this competition in your line of business in those articles on Marketing.

Now, with these questions to guide you, you may now proceed to carry out your feasibility study and thereafter record your findings. While there is no one generally acceptable pattern for writing feasibility reports, there are however, sample patterns to guide you in this. The difference between whichever pattern you choose lies in the strength of that writing pattern. That is, each pattern of writing showcases certain keynotes about your business. But whatever the case, here is a list of some of the things your feasibility report should entail:

• An Introduction (some call it Abstract)

• Brief business summary (this will better explain what the business is all about… basic information)

• Purpose of the feasibility study (this is explained above to be those vital questions you want answered, that will determine if your business is right for that environment)

• Findings from the feasibility study

• Recommendations

•    Appendix (for extra information you would want noted out)

 

For more patterns of writing feasibility reports, you may do some research online and in your local library. I am sure you will some more useful information. I hope you have learnt a great deal through this article. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, and on Twitter (@krusel_nigeria). Never miss out on another article, follow this blog as we promise to always bring you more business-growing articles.

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A Feasibility Report (Part I); What it is and Why you need it

As an entrepreneur, before you roll out your business strategies, it is very necessary that you undergo a feasibility study for your business. The importance of this can never be over-emphasized. Think of it as a torchlight in a dark room; the dark room being the business world that is full of uncertainties and risks, the market you seek to plunge into. And of course, the torchlight being the feasibility survey which will lead you into the market, showing you the pitfalls and the desired gains in the market. Having said that, “what then is a feasibility study?”
I can go on and give you well modelled definitions from various authors, but since this blog is all about enlightening our readers in the simplest possible manner, allow me to briefly define the concept of “feasibility study” in the simplest way possible. Simply put, a feasibility study is a survey carried out by an individual (an entrepreneur or business owner) or Company, when they want to ascertain or verify the viability of their goods or services in the market in relation to certain circumstances. And there are two criteria used in judging feasibility studies and these are; cost required and value to be attained. That is, given a fixed price and demand for the goods or services, how much will it cost the business owner or the company to supply said goods or services with the intended level of quality, and still break even (make profits)? Of course, you can not forget or ignore the existing competition in the same market because like we discussed in our previous article on Marketing, competition is everywhere.
It is now clear (hopefully), what a feasibility study is and why you need it (it is your business guide). Now, let us recapitulate on some vital points made.
1. A feasibility study is simply defined as the survey undertaken by the business owner or a Company, to know the demand, potential value, potential risks and existing competition(s) of the business. Please note that a feasibility study itself, is not a business plan. A business plan is the written (or documented) result of a feasibility study with details on the already mentioned factors (demand, potential value, potential risk, competition). And one last vital strategy to be included in your business plan… Exit strategy! Every business needs this because in the decline phase of a business cycle, this option shows you the best way out when you decide to quit or retire.
2. Every business owner needs a feasibility study for his/her business because this shall be your business guide. And subsequently, your business plan which is a follow up on the already made feasibility study.
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