There would always be a time to make merry and celebrate with friends and family. Shopping is normal during this period, be it birthdays, baby showers, anniversaries and yes the next big thing valentine. People tend to forget that saving should be part of our daily lives and do a lot of excessive spending. Humans love … Continue reading “How to save for your next get together”

When I made the decision to join Access Bank about a year ago, I was not sure what to expect. Would it just be another company trying to carve a niche for itself or would it be a bank with an unquenchable thirst to transform the banking landscape? Would it be a place that nurtures … Continue reading “Life in Access Bank”

Summer is the most anticipated and most loved holiday. The warm, sunny days of summer inspire picnics, re-unions, vacations, trips to the beach and outdoor barbecues! It is a time to relax and catch up with friends and family. It is easy to get lost in the motions and forget to take a holiday, but … Continue reading “How To Relieve Financial Stress This Summer”

According to various studies, one of the main reasons employees quit their jobs is because they do not feel valued or satisfied. Herzberg’s motivation theory backs this up, as it states that there are certain factors that cause job satisfaction and one of these is valuing and appreciating employees. Everyone longs to be valued in … Continue reading “Valuing Your Most Precious Assets”

8 tips for female entrepreneurs in Nigeria As Access Bank Plc through its Women Banking W Initiative works to make loans easily accessible to women, other challenges to accepting the loan offers are becoming more apparent. Female entrepreneurs are still hesitant with reasons such as the fear of being unable to repay, lack of spousal … Continue reading “Getting a small-business loan”

Once that pay cheque gets into the account, there are numerous expenses fighting for a slice of the cheque. With growing expenses in today’s economy, it could be difficult to make saving a priority. The grand first step to saving is just starting. Here are a few known secrets to the adventures of saving: Make … Continue reading “Savings”

Tell me about your role with the Bank?My role entails communicating the Bank’s products and services to our diverse customers, via digital media. The Bank always has new innovative products and services and I’m on the team that ensures the public gets to know about these products through our digital channels. This covers social media, … Continue reading “Life in Access Bank”

Work-life balance is definitely one of the most used phrases in the work place. We have heard scenarios where some employees use work-life balance as an excuse to work less hours, take time off work, take a vacation or just become outright entrepreneurs but this is not always the case. According to Wikipedia, “Work–life balance is the … Continue reading “The Concept of Work-life Balance”

Is workers’ day just another day off work or do you really understand what it stands for? Workers’ Day means more than undefined parades, protests and speeches. It stands for freedom, consideration and humanity. International Workers’ Day also known as May Day or Labour Day in some countries is celebrated on May 1st around the … Continue reading “International Workers’ Day”

‘Picture yourself bumping into that one person that can give your idea, product, project or start-up the right intervention it needs…in an elevator.’ Sometimes we have great ideas that only need to be heard by someone that can give us that big break. Unfortunately, we may not have access to ‘that someone’ and those ideas … Continue reading “Elevator Pitch”