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Good day nairalanders
I am just 25 and I want to start up a business
Having cosmetics and building materials in mind, I don't really know which I should go for
Which one moves faster
My budget is 8 million naira

No be about lucrative. But building materials and Cosmetics business are booming.


1. Can you deal with the risk, stress and other factors? .
2. Knowing the head and the tail about a particular business.
3. Consumer's mind are the main target .



The last is Location. Location matters in doing a business.

Go for cosmetics....

TugOfWar:
Good day nairalanders
I am just 25 and I want to start up a business
Having cosmetics and building materials in mind, I don't really know which I should go for
Which one moves faster
My budget is 8 million naira

Seun
Mynd44
Nlfpmod

Definitely cosmetics, there is a reason why Nigeria is rated the number 1 skin toner nation in Africa.

We love to bleach skin in Naija.

Building is good, cosmetics is better but the best is ur decision.

Cosmetics of course

TugOfWar:
Good day nairalanders
I am just 25 and I want to start up a business

What is just about 25?

Who building mater Help my friend go for cosmetics. How many people are building houses these days abi emilokan no reach yourself ?

Cosmetics but you need to be very disciplined.
Hope fine girls are not your weak point and you don’t womanize?

Both, but cusmentics would av been better because men and women these days like to bleach

If you want to be in control of your mind , do not venture into a business you don't know anything about . That 8m you are bragging about can suddenly become your nightmare. A word is enough for the wise

This topic is not for those ill-bred tribalistic idiots who’re still living with their misinformed parents but come online to engage in tribal bashings ….. 😂😂😂
In their mind they would be wondering how a 25yrs old got 8milli to start business 😂😂
As you idiots are on politics section engaging in post election ethnic hatred & bashings , your mates out there are building their lives.😂

@OP - depends on what you have knowledge and ion for, cosmetics will boom fast but building material needs time and connections to boom. Follow your heart. May God guide and bless your path..

Resetinc

A confused young man with 8million naira.

You can't compare them. There's no much profit in cosmetics. Building materials are more profitable. cosmetics expires.

For you to succeed in cosmetic you have to be selling bleaching cream oooooo. Anyways building materials are better but capital intensive people don't buy building materials for credit na cash and carry business.

All boils down to your preferences.
You should spend more time with grounded experts

Go for cosmetics because it can sell anywhere but building materials is kinda seasonal and you need the right location easily accessible to customers.

Women, men, and children use cosmetics every now and then so it's a fast selling business if you know what kind of products move or are more in demand. Maybe you might want to do your research on this so you know what to stock up on.

After making the necessary enquires, pray for God to direct you on which path to follow.

TugOfWar:
Good day nairalanders
I am just 25 and I want to start up a business
Having cosmetics and building materials in mind, I don't really know which I should go for
Which one moves faster
My budget is 8 million naira

Where do you reside?
Your location will determine how far I can assist or guide you.

Answer my question sharp sharp.
One of those businesses you listed is part of my business portfolio and helping or lifting people is one of my focus this year.

Fatbam005:
If you want to be in control of your mind , do not venture into a business you don't know anything about . That 8m you are bragging about can suddenly become your nightmare. A word is enough for the wise

Always the same negative mind. So what do you advise him to do? Put the #8 m in the cupboard and watch it

If you say building materials, please can you be specific? Which areas of build materials do you want to deal with, Tiles, plumbing, cement, roofing sheets, nails, wood, etc. There is money in building materials it's more lucrative than cosmetic but not a daily business like that of cosmetic.

Ok

TugOfWar:
Good day nairalanders
I am just 25 and I want to start up a business
Having cosmetics and building materials in mind, I don't really know which I should go for
Which one moves faster
My budget is 8 million naira

Cosmetics is just a rave of the moment building material last longer but it takes time, location to boom

Don't just start a business without you knowing its rudiments. Learn the business first from someone into it then decide whether to go into it or not.

Odidigboigbo:
If you say building materials, please can you be specific? Which areas of build materials do you want to deal with, Tiles, plumbing, cement, roofing sheets, nails, wood, etc. There is money in building materials it's more lucrative than cosmetic but not a daily business like that of cosmetic.

Oga, say what you know.

Both are good and have money in them depending on how much you are transacting with but location, discipline, focus and perseverance/endurance are what matters.

Are you really ready to do business? Because you shouldn't bring it here, cos people who don't have any ideas of the businesses you are talking about will misinform you.

Let me just tell you one thing for free. If you decide to go into sales of building materials, just know that you have to be very spiritual. Either you follow God or you go dey do jazz (evian)

One of the most dangerous business to do in nigeria nah building materials business because almost all of the major guys belong to an occultic group and if you decide not to them, them go frustrate your life

Kaiser20:

Always the same negative mind. So what do you advise him to do? Put the #8 m in the cupboard and watch it

what sane individual comes online seeking public opinions about what to do against self discovery.

Location is of utmost importance. Imagine your business around student area, cosmetic would yield good income with that 8m startup capital.

your business with CAC first and secure your brand name. Very important

ImoleNaija:




What is just about 25?

What they are trying to say they are a spring chicken and should be applauded for having #8m at "just 25"