Step-by-step guide for Nigerian startups to set up a complete accounting system from scratch — choosing a tool, connecting your bank, creating invoices, and running your first P&L report.
Register a dedicated business bank account (Brass or Kuda Business). Never mix personal and business money.
Sign up for Wave Accounting (free) or Zoho Books.
Set up your chart of accounts: Revenue, COGS, Operating Expenses, Taxes.
Add your clients and create a professional invoice template in your billing currency (NGN or USD).
Set up recurring invoices for any retainer clients.
Import your first 3 months of bank statements to reconcile historical transactions.
At month end, reconcile your bank statement against your accounting records.
Run a Profit & Loss report to understand your runway and burn rate.
A practical guide to understanding and complying with Nigeria’s tax obligations as a startup — company income tax, VAT, WHT, PAYE, and how to work with FIRS without it becoming a nightmare.
How to use WhatsApp Business as a customer engagement and support channel for your African startup — from setting up the profile to automating responses and closing sales on WhatsApp.
A step-by-step playbook for expanding your startup from your home market into a second and third African country — when to do it, what to fix first, and how to avoid the most common expansion mistakes.