HR & Legal Mistakes Killing Nigerian SMEs -

Описание: Many Nigerian small businesses (MSMEs & startups) focus only on sales and growth, but ignore people management, HR policies, legal compliance, and proper structures until problems hit (e.g, EFCC, CAC issues, data breaches, bad hires, lost investments).

In this eye-opening Coffee Chat, HR & legal expert Seun Akinade reveals:

The biggest people & compliance mistakes SMEs make
Hidden risks of remote/hybrid work in Nigeria
Why verbal agreements become dangerous after 3 months
Simple, low-budget ways to stay compliant
How to build SOPs, remote work policies & strong foundations without breaking the bank
Practical first steps: organisational audits, free/affordable tools, pro bono HR help

Whether you're a founder with 1-2 staff or scaling fast, these insights help protect your business, attract investors, and help your business grow sustainably in Nigeria.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro to People, Policies & Structures
02:27 - Common SME Mistakes (Informality & Risks)
06:18 - Remote Work Dangers & How to Fix Them
14:20 - Verbal Hiring vs Written Contracts (Labour Act)
21:34 - Affordable Compliance Strategies for SMEs
30:55 - Next Steps: Organizational Development & HR Help

Guest: Seun A. Akinade (Legal Practitioner & HR Professional)

Host: Hope, Programs Coordinator @CafeInnovateHub

If you're a Nigerian business owner confused about HR/legal structures, watch till the end & comment your biggest challenge below!

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