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REASONS WHY SOME POULTRY FARMERS DON’T MAKE MONEY FROM THEIR POULTRY BUSINESS
Though I’m writing this post for poultry farmers, the content could be useful for every other areas of the Agribusiness too.
1. Most Poultry Farmers are Blind to their Market.
By this, I mean, they really don’t understand the market they are playing in.
It’s very common to see Africans waking up one day and think, “Since I have xxx amount of money, which business can I start?”
The next thing he does is going to the internet or speak with some friends. Few days after that, he has read and heard from people that poultry, fishery or pig farming could make him money. The next thing he/she does is to start planning how to start a poultry farm.
Every successful entrepreneur knows that this is a wrong way to start a business.
Before you start any business, you have to spend quality time to understand the market you’re planning to sell to. In the case of poultry business (which we’re using as case study), you’ll have to consider what kinds of poultry products your target market loves and at what time of the year they prefer such.
This is what I mean. Are you planning to sell to a group of people who love to buy broilers, cockerels or only eggs? Would they buy your broilers only in the festive period or always? How much are they willing to pay for the eggs, broilers and cockerels? Plus, who are the competitors who are already selling poultry products for this market?
You get my idea. To have a successful business (poultry inclusive), an entrepreneur has to start with the end in mind. You have to take some time out, even before you start anything, to understand your target market and the forces of demand and supply.
This is what will give you a great insight into your market and how to play your game as an entrepreneur.
2. Not Seeing Poultry Farming as Business
I have seen so many people who are into animal husbandry as if they are “just farmers”. This mindset is common to most people who are “self-employed”. They usually think business is just about buying and selling. This is the major reason why I hate the concept of “self-employment” (I may write a detailed post on this soon).
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Poultry farmers who approach their venture as “just” producing and selling eggs/chickens will not go far in the business. In whatever agribusiness you’re into, you must see yourself as an entrepreneur or else you’ll be just another “me-too”.
How do you go about that? #AskGeoffrey
Take some time out to read good books about business. Read about marketing, branding, cash flow management and every other good thoughts and inspiration about business.
You’ll be smarter and successful.
3. Lack of vision.
Look around you and you’ll see some extremely successful poultry business. It was not by accident. The owners of such poultry farms dreamed it before they saw it.
To have a big end, we must learn how to think big. #CorporateWisdom
Most African bird farmers are happy with average. Their usual excuse is; “I don’t have much money to expand”. Most people who did big thing didn’t have much money too. But nature has a way of rewarding big thinkers. Don’t be happy with any average success. To remain a small poultry farmer is to remain poor. We have poultry farms all around us which are making millions. Why can’t you dream of such?
4. Most Poultry Farmers Lack Willingness to Work With Others. #wisdom
To succeed in poultry farming business you have to be willing to work with others, both experts and your fellow poultry farmers. The reason is simple; you cannot have half of the knowledge needed to take your business to your dream land.
Many poultry farmers would rather use their heads to think of the appropriate vaccines for a bird’s symptom rather than having a veterinary doctor or (if you have no money to get one), an experienced poultry farmer who could stay by to guild and advice you.
My years of experience in the business world has shown me that, the best way to achieve fast business growth is to work with needed experts and have few close friends in the industry. Your industry’s friends would share their knowledge, experience and discoveries with you. That saves you the time and headache needed to get the requisite experience yourself. #agriculture
If you’re willing to create a network of people around yourself, it’s actually not very hard. It could be as easy as making and keeping friends plus walking up to someone you know as an expert or experienced person and announce; “I’m XYZ, I need you as my consultant. I want to work with you”
5. Getting discouraged easily.
Nothing good comes easily. Most people who you see as “overnight” success today are nothing but damned souls who refused to give up when the road was tough. In my personal life as an entrepreneur, I had to spend 7 years and 7 months, trying, failing, making mistakes, before I had my “overnight” breakthrough. I know a friend who gave up and get job. I know many others who never had the courage to start.
The truth is, it’s tough to succeed in the business world. #facts
You must be able to stick to the fight and keep on looking forward. Some would mock you. Others would think you’re crazy. But those are small people who really don’t matter. Pay no attention to them. Endure the process. keep on learning and growing.
6. Get-rich quick Mentality.
Most of us go into the business world at a time when we need money, NOW. The idea of waiting for success is actually very stupid to a man who is broke. That’s why we all love to be successful, NOW.
Unfortunately, none of us can get rich quickly.
A poultry farmer who wants to start today and make a million tomorrow would soon get out of business. I know it’s not very easy. I have been there before so I know how it feels to be broke. However, as much as you want to get-rich-now, there is no legitimate way to do that.
Patience, Persistence and perseverance are the key to success in any field, poultry business inclusive.
Summary #treatyourself
I believe any inspiring poultry farmer who is willing to get the right business education, take time to carry out some market research, work with other experienced people in the poultry industry, dream big and persevere would eventually become a successful poultry farmer.
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I’ve made up my mind to expoe this old cargo today, Her full name is Kenza Emeline Jein. She’s a married businesswoman who deals in ladies’ fashion
She’s so un-gråté-ful. I’ve had an affair for about 4 years gone with this w0-man. She claimed her husband wasn’t satisfying her in bed, I was always at her service whenever she needed me. In turn, she rented an apartment for me, opened up a shoe business for me, also gave me pocket allowances per month.
Our relationship had been moving well until she got pregnant with the second child & gave birth to a baby girl about 6 months ago. Afterwards, she automatically changed & suddenly stopped seeing me & picking my calls, even went to the extent of blocking me. I only get to reach her when I use a different line. Immediately she realizes it’s me, she’ll cut the call after telling me she’s no longer interested in the relationship, then block the new line too.
I was shocked by this new development. I’ve lost the girl I loved so much & who loved me so much too, all because of this woman. Now she thinks she can just use & dump me like that after giving her two beautiful kids, like I’m some kind of rag. See, I’m not a kid, Mrs. Jein. If you think you can play me like a child, then you should think twice.
Even my business is going down, my house rent has expired, my landlord isn’t giving me any breathing space. I’ve asked this woman for just 2.5million as compensation so i can move on & fix my l!fe that she destroyed but she has given a deaf ear.
Mrs Jein, I’ve given you 2 beautiful girls & I cannot be here suffering while I’ve been wasting my time & energy servicing & giving an old cargo fresh blood with absolutely nothing of benefit nor gain. You very well know our affair cost me my sweet relationship. All bcoz of you i lost the woman that truly loves me. However, I do not need the kids either; you can keep them. I’m 24yrs old still young with fresh blood; I can always make other babies.
I only insist that you compensate me with 2.5 million for my time & energy wasted on you. If not. You leave me with no choice than get back at you by uploading your n””-ü,”ds on social media & also come for my babies & you’ll lose everything, which I’m very sure you wouldn’t want that. This is a promise Mrs Jein. You can’t use me & dump me like a rag; I’m not a kid madam! I’m giving just a week to see that money in my account so i can fix my life i do not want any trouble”
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In 2003, Chief Chuba Okadigbo was allegedly gassed with poisonous tear gas in Kano State, Nigeria
Okadigbo also known as the Oyi of Oyi was Vice presidential aspirant of the All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP) with Mohammad Buhari, as leader of the ticket.
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Security personnel mounted the gate to prevent entry, but this did not sit well with the Kano State Governor; Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, so he ordered the youths to bring down the gate allowing opposition figures to enter.
Police in order to instill calmness released tear gas which they allegedly poured on ANPP leaders in the rally.
According to Hajiya Naja’tu Mohammad report to Voice Of America (VOA), Okadigbo’s body was allegedly soaked with the offensive smelling liquid.
He lost control of his breathe after inhaling the substance and the other party men administered first aid on him in a bid to revive him.
He eventually gave up the ghost in his Asokoro home, Abuja a day or two after the tear gas event.
Many still believed that there is more to his dæth.
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I slept with my younger sisters husband on their wedding eve and Ever since then I swore that I would take her husband away from her no matter the cost.
The whole thing began when I and Chris (my sisters husband) started chatting on Facebook, by then Chris and my sister haven’t met. I fell deeply for Chris and I always imagined him as the father of my kids, but through our chat Chris never confessed any love to me.
One day while I was bathing I received a text from Chris asking us to meet. I was curious to meet him for the first time in person, but as girls I had to force him to let me tag my sister along . Chris obliged but after so many persistence he gave in .
When I and my sister got to the location of the dinner date, Chris and my sister got along to the extent I began to feel left out throughout the dinner night. When we were done Chris exchanged contacts with my sister.
After that day I and Chris kept chatting but something changed. Chris would some times leave my message read but still won’t reply.
After few weeks of Chris change of behaviour I felt like he was no longer interested in me so I completely blocked him. Two days after I blocked him .
One day while I was laying on the parlour couch pressing my phone, my sister rushed to me screaming.
“He asked me to be his girlfriend, rachel he asked me to be his girlfriend ” she said repeatedly.
“WHO! who asked you to be his girlfriend?” I asked sitting up well.
“Chris, the guy I followed you to a dinner date with few weeks ago” she said rejoicing.
At that point I felt this grudge in my heart for my sister but I decided to let go concluding that Chris was never mine that’s why.
Soon my sister started going on dates and shopping with Chris. It even got to a point that Chris bought her a car to ease her to work.
On one special evening while I was in the parlour with a friend, I noticed my sister walking downstairs and spraying fragrance in the entire house.
I was curious so I asked her the reason she was spraying the house and of course it was because Chris was coming to visit.
After few hours Chris walked in and they hugged and k!ssed right in front of us. My friend was already offended but she waited for them to leave.
“Is that not the guy that you told me you both had a thing before ?”
“Yes he is the one I told you about, but nothing to worry; if it’s meant to be, it will be” I said and scoffed .
“But if you don’t work for it to be how will it be” my friend said to me and walked out.
I was sitting all alone in the parlour when my sister walked in with bright smiles on her face. As soon as she saw me she stretched her hand out and revealed the engagement ring. That was when I know that I had to take back what rightfully belongs to me by all means.
TO BE CONTINUED ON
SLEEPING WITH MY SISTER’S HUSBAND EPISODE 1
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