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One of
\nthe major challenges entrepreneurs face when starting or trying to grow a
\nbusiness is the knowledge gap that exists with regards to knowing where to find
\nwhat and how. The Ecosystem Start-up Guide for Lagos State provides information
\non:<\/p>\n

Where
\nto Look First:<\/strong> Association of Micro Entrepreneurs in Nigeria<\/a>, Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria<\/a>, CBN-EDC<\/a> etc are some of the places among others in Lagos State that entrepreneurs can typically visit or look first when starting a
\nbusiness or looking for information to scale their businesses. This resource is
\nuseful if you are considering a business idea or already begun your
\nentrepreneurship journey.<\/p>\n

Business
\nSupport & Mentoring: <\/span><\/strong>Your search for where to look for business support in Lagos State just got easier as this resource lists Business Development Service Providers such as Accounting Hub<\/a>, Leadpath Nigeria<\/a>, FATE Foundation<\/a>, SMEDAN<\/a>, WimBiz<\/a>, Venia Business Hub<\/a> and provides their contact details.<\/p>\n

Incubators
\n& Accelerators:<\/strong> Lagos State has a number of incubators and accelerators scattered
\nacross the mainland and island. This resource provides a list for you to choose
\nfrom.<\/p>\n

Co-working
\nspaces:<\/strong> Why rent an expensive office space in Lagos State when you can alternatively co-work depending on your business? Co-working spaces on the mainland and island include 360 Creative Hub<\/a>, A1-Spaces<\/a>, African Hub<\/a>, BVF Office Centre<\/a>, Capital Square<\/a> etc.<\/p>\n

Access
\nto Capital: <\/strong>Your business idea will translate to an actual business when you
\nhave funding to implement your idea. You can find a list of sources to access
\ncapital in Lagos State on this resource.<\/p>\n

Places
\nto Hangout<\/strong>: Have you ever wondered where entrepreneurs like yourself hang out?
\nFind out entrepreneurial hangout spots in Lagos in this resource.<\/p>\n

Enterprise
\nTraining:<\/strong> Business success is largely dependent on the business
\nknowledge you have. Thankfully, organisations such as EDC, Pan-Atlantic University<\/a>, Lagos Business School<\/a>, FATE Foundation<\/a> etc. provide enterprise trainings in Lagos state. Find out more information in this
\nresource.<\/p>\n

Key
\nEvents, Meet-ups & Groups:<\/strong> What are the key entrepreneurial events and meet-ups
\nhappening in Lagos? Find out more in this resource.<\/p>\n

Online
\nNews Resources & Newsletters: <\/strong>Get information on online news
\nresources and newsletters for entrepreneurs in Lagos state in this resource.<\/p>\n

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Note: This list is constantly being updated, recommendations are welcome.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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