Are You Looking For Massive Readers for Your Blog ? Many new bloggers have recently asked me how to get people to visit their blog . Let me say up front that ‘getting hits’ isn’t everything – there are other reasons to blog than simply to have your thoughts read – for some its more about the process of writing and what is learned along the way, for others its about writing for their family and friends. I guess it comes down to priorities. Having said that – most bloggers deep down must have some desire to have people read what they write – if not why not just keep a private diary on your computer? So, hits are not everything, but having people read your blog is part of the deal – so how do you get them there? There are no hard and fast rules that will guarantee you hoards of readers. However, the following are some ideas that spring to mind that might help you connect with potential readers. (this the first of three parts on this topic). 1. It takes time – It may not be w...
MTN Nigeria Sacks OVER 250 Long-Serving Workers, Others...See Details Telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria, has hit hard at its workforce, knocking off several long-serving members of staff. South African telecoms firm, MTN, on Friday, sacked 280 of its employees in Nigeria, in a major job cut that affected about 15% of the company’s entire Nigerian workforce. According to Premium Times, those affected by the move include some 200 permanent employees and about 80 contract staff across various cadres, ranging from new graduates to senior managers, multiple sources revealed. Many of those sacked spent up to 15 years with the company having joined MTN as it opened its business in Nigeria in 2001. Sources said affected workers were given a dismal severance of 75% of their gross monthly income multiplied by the number of years with the company. “Given that the company is about 16 years old in Nigeria, the severance...