As someone who regularly attends networking events, I get asked, "What do you do?” multiple times a month. In my experience, either you sound like you're too full of yourself or you sound boring.Global communication expert Jessica Chen says she has a formula for answering the question in a creative way.“Over time, I’ve discovered that the key — and often missing — ingredient for better small talk is relatability,” she says. Instead of just saying a job title, you should say, “You know how [talk about issues you solve]? So what I do is [share the solutions you offer]. In…

Oil prices jumped on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, raising fears of crude supply disruption from two of the biggest suppliers to the U.S., but the prospect of lower fuel demand capped gains. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were at $73.97 a barrel, up $1.44, or 2%, by 0042 GMT, after hitting more than a week's high at $75.18 a barrel earlier in the session. Brent crude futures rose 62 cents, or 0.8%, to $76.29 a barrel, after touching a high of $77.34. Trump on Saturday ordered sweeping tariffs on goods…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in its ex-depot petrol price from N950 to N890 per litre. The price cut was revealed in a statement issued on Saturday by Anthony Chiejina, the group's chief branding and communications officer. The company attributed the price adjustment to favorable conditions in global energy markets, particularly noting the recent decline in Brent crude oil prices from $81 to $77.48 per barrel between early January and Friday. "This price revision directly responds to positive trends in global energy markets," the refinery stated. The company expressed confidence that the N60 reduction would help lower nationwide…

Nathan Miller Key Takeaways Small businesses showcase optimism for 2025 despite economic challenges such as inflation, rising operational costs and unpredictable interest rates. Adaptability, financial prudence and a customer-first approach are key strategies for small businesses navigating the economic volatility. Property management industry insights reveal the importance of leveraging technology and customer feedback to maintain a competitive edge. The Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business is trending upward as we begin 2025. Still, small businesses continue to face nationwide challenges from rising operational costs to supply chain disruptions to wage pressures. Unpredictable inflation and fluctuating…