I used to have an office on Oweh Street, Jibowu, Yaba. It was a 2-room office space with a reception area. But then my rent expired and instead of renewing it, I decided to get me a bigger office space, so I can I can employ more people and expand my business.
So now I have 3 rooms and a big reception area, in the heart of Surulere, a stone throw from my house. The best part of my new office is the location, it's just at the bus stop, can be easily located.
I'm still trying to figure out how I can expand my business, what other areas I can delve into, because for now I'm restricting myself to modeling, fashion, events.
Mostly, I want to now concentrate on my Mag, been neglecting it. It's just that it costs a lot of money to put out a Magazine on a monthly basis, it costs 1.2 million to print just three thousand copies, can't afford that every month. But I'm talking to investors and banks...this country is just not very encouraging. But I'm too determined not to let my dream die. It won't!
Anyway, back to my office, I've been home for the last one week, trying to fix the place up...it's costing me an arm and a leg, painting, electrical work, changing keys, buying new furniture etc, but thank God I have a man who cares...he's making life so easy for me...maybe I'll marry him after all lol. Marriage scares the shit out of me...
I'm throwing a small opening party next week Monday, if you wanna come, send me an email and I'll send you the address...
kisses! Linda
Good for you!! I'd have loved to come, but knowing you, the place will be swamped with paparazzi and that's one group I can't stand... anyway, I'll be wishing you goodluck from my end.... You go girl!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the move, hope all goes well!!!!
ReplyDeleteawwwwwwww congratulations babe!you're moving on to greener pastures.dont worry God will provide.
ReplyDeleteaww, i wish i was in naija,i woulda loved to hit up ur opening parry!
i wish u success in all ur endeavours, the Lord that has brought u this far will enlarge ur coasts...
ReplyDeleteLinda, such a pity am not in naija, but when i come in.. we go wash ur new office separately oh...
all the best
wish you all the best in your new office/location
ReplyDeleteI wanna come....
ReplyDeleteLinda, what's your email add
Oh! babes, isn't tha so sweet, i mean moving up da ladder adn having an understanding man by ya side. Its such a wonderful thingy. You berra marry da bloke or...
ReplyDeleteIn fact, send me an invite, am entering naija again this summer cos of this. Will you make me a special guest of honor?...lol!
Congrats oh...hope the move goes hitch free!!! I'll have a mini celebration for you here! ;-)
ReplyDeletewell congratulations on your newer and Bigger place..
ReplyDeleteSecond of all, congratulations to you, for even starting the magazine...it takes guts.. and you should be proud
continued success to you in the future.. But with the passion written all over this post i am sure you will have no problem..
damn im not in lag at d moment! *sobs*
ReplyDelete@all.thanks
ReplyDelete@dolly, email address is linda@fmbmagazine.com
@ugo daniels.when d time comes, u and Nkem better be in Nig as special guests, u hear?
@Naijavixen, a mini celebration sounds nice.thanks babe.
Good 4 you darling.
ReplyDeleteLeft Lagos already would have loved to come, Bummer that we couldn't meet up for lunch as planned.
Go and do you mama, real proud of you making all the Lindas proud.
Congratulations!!! We will wash it oh! Just let me know when you want me to come over for the jollof rice and chicken...
ReplyDelete"May many more doors are going to open for you along with this big move"...AMEN
Thanks for coming by my place...sorry I was not in...
Go girl! Put the Mag out u are a strong girl and an embodiment of a young and good leader to many ppl out there....never allow naira to set ur dream back..u 've gotta put FM& B out! can't wait to grab d first issue!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new office space...
I wish i could fly in for ur party !
Stay blessed Sista...
Congrats Linda....wish I was in naija...would have loved to come...anyways I wish u all the best in your new office...keep doing your thing!!!
ReplyDeletecongrats linda, we pray this marks the start of greater things and growth in your business venture.
ReplyDeleteDo you have a business plan? perhaps you should formulate one and start thinking of how to grow/expand the business.. generate some innovative ideas which would create a niche for your magazine.
wish you all the best.. i love to see my fellow naija sister progress!
hippeeeeeeeee!congrats girl.I see u got a man who's got ur back.Good for u dear.Keep doing ur thing.the sky is ur limit as long as u stay focused.
ReplyDeleteCongrats linda! You are such an achiever.Bravo!
ReplyDeletecongratulations! hope everything goes well for you
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you darling, well done!
ReplyDeletecongrats gal!dnt worry this is just the beginning,it'll soon be a storey building,a 4floor,16 floor....1126floors.anyway ,all the best n i'll really love to come
ReplyDeletei think i was reading about this at NYT last week
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