Into The Deep End of Leisure
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
<strong>The</strong> Spark | Ignite/Connect/Achieve<br />
www.thesparkng.com<br />
Features<br />
<strong>The</strong> Entrepreneur’s Haven<br />
By Banke Makinde<br />
Entrepreneurs are said to be initiators, innovators and problem solvers<br />
that are driven by their desire to provide solutions as well as make a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>it from their passion and expertise. It is only right that they find an<br />
environment to work in to encourage and simplify their objectives.<br />
In this day an age <strong>of</strong> the ‘’millennial entrepreneur’’ that is well equipped<br />
with the knowledge and use <strong>of</strong> digital technology and mass media, our<br />
society is evolving to accommodate the ‘entrepreneur on the go’ and our<br />
restaurants are playing their part too.<br />
With a steady incline in the rate <strong>of</strong> social eateries that are popping up in<br />
Lagos, we can’t help but notice how much <strong>of</strong> a suitable work environment<br />
they can make.<br />
What does one really need to work remotely? Comfortable seating, a<br />
relaxed and friendly atmosphere, free Wi-Fi and adequate power sockets<br />
to plug your devices and you are good to go.<br />
C<strong>of</strong>fee shops or cafes are notoriously known for encouraging pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
to come, order and stay. Whether you are leisurely enjoying a good book<br />
or catching up on some work, you are always welcome.<br />
Here is a list <strong>of</strong> some popular café’s:<br />
Café Neo<br />
1436 SanusiFafunwa Street, Victoria<br />
Island<br />
E-Centre, Sabo, Yaba<br />
@mycafeneo<br />
C<strong>of</strong>fee Plus<br />
4B Musa Yar’adua, Victoria Island, Lagos<br />
T: 090744444323<br />
T: 08118878252<br />
@c<strong>of</strong>feepluslagos<br />
My C<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
Violet Yough Close<br />
T: 08115888885<br />
Wings, VI<br />
T: 09030007500<br />
@myc<strong>of</strong>feelagos<br />
Vestar C<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
26A Oju Olobun Close, Victoria Island,<br />
Lagos<br />
T: 09058890901<br />
@vestarc<strong>of</strong>feeng<br />
D Café<br />
T: 08096622666<br />
26B Oju Olobun Close, Victoria Island<br />
Lagos<br />
@d_cafelagos<br />
Café Jade<br />
7 Caroline Atounah Street, Lekki Phase<br />
1, Lagos<br />
T:08150605233<br />
@cafejadelagos<br />
Café Royal<br />
267A Etim Inyang Crescent,<br />
Victoria Island, Lagos<br />
T:08099930156<br />
T: -1271415558<br />
@caferoyallagos<br />
House Café – Mocca Café<br />
12 Victoria Arobieke, <strong>of</strong>f<br />
Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1,<br />
Lagos<br />
T: 08188846873<br />
@housecafe.ng<br />
ArtCafe<br />
282 Akin Olugbade Street,<br />
Victoria Island Lagos<br />
T: 080118888887<br />
@artcafe888<br />
K<strong>of</strong>e Club<br />
Trocadero Square, Shop 11, <strong>The</strong><br />
Rock Drive, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos<br />
T: 08174153223<br />
@thek<strong>of</strong>eclub_<br />
Noir Café<br />
4A Akin Olugbade Street, Victoria<br />
Island, Lagos<br />
T:09080666687<br />
@noirlagos<br />
Krispy Crème<br />
33 Bishop Aboyade Cole Street,<br />
Victoria Island, Lagos<br />
T: 09087415026<br />
<strong>The</strong> Palms Mall, 1 BIS Way Street,<br />
Maroko, Lekki, Lagos<br />
Novare Mall, 1 Cardinal Olubunmi<br />
Okogie Road, <strong>of</strong>f Lekki Epe Way,<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are a number <strong>of</strong> restaurants that also have a conducive atmosphere<br />
for pr<strong>of</strong>essionals seeking to enjoy a good meal over a meeting or to settle<br />
in for a productive session.<br />
Here are some restaurants that are well equipped to host you:<br />
Toasties – Sandwich Shop<br />
113 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos<br />
T: 09080161647<br />
@biscuitboneblog<br />
Crust & Cream<br />
11 Musa Yar’adua Street, Victoria Island<br />
T:012958105<br />
T:012958106<br />
@crustandcream<br />
Two major components that every entrepreneur should strive to cultivate<br />
are their social network and their resources. This will act as a constant<br />
source <strong>of</strong> motivation and direction and will increase their knowledge and<br />
access to opportunities and a variety <strong>of</strong> skill sets that could be significant<br />
to their growth. This is why networking is an essential part <strong>of</strong> business.<br />
Co-working spaces bring together a broad selection <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and<br />
resources that have the potential to complement one another. <strong>The</strong>y create<br />
the opportunity to network and identify other local entrepreneurs and<br />
discover unique local resources.<br />
Some spaces regulate the mix <strong>of</strong> members to preserve diversity while<br />
others encourage pr<strong>of</strong>essionals from a specific field to enable extensive<br />
knowledge sharing and networking<br />
GCL Hub<br />
19 Gbemisola Street, First Bank bus stop,<br />
Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos<br />
T:08145959298<br />
@gclhub<br />
Workstation<br />
No 7, Ibiyinka Olorunbe Close, Victoria<br />
Island, Lagos<br />
T: 08188269675<br />
@workstationnigeria<br />
Workbox<br />
10 Ojora Close, Victoria Island, Lagos<br />
T: 08136972600<br />
@worbox_ng<br />
Sangotedo, Lekki<br />
Ikeja City Mall, 174/194 Obafemi<br />
Awolowo Way, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos<br />
@krispykremeng<br />
Bistro 7<br />
273 K<strong>of</strong>o Abayomi Street, Victoria<br />
Island, Lagos<br />
T: 08076687777<br />
@bistro_7_lagos<br />
Casper and Gambinis<br />
Alibert Building, 19 Agoro Odiyan<br />
Street, Victoria Island, Lagos<br />
T:08170011227<br />
Ikeja City Mall, Obafemi Awolowo<br />
Way, Ikeja, Lagos<br />
T:08170011228<br />
@casperandgambinisnig<br />
TribeXX<br />
15 Military Street, 4th Floor, Lagos<br />
T: 08129483648<br />
@tribexxlab<br />
Cranium One<br />
1 Towry Close, <strong>of</strong>f idejo Street, <strong>of</strong>f<br />
Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island Lagos<br />
T: 017120198<br />
@cranium_one<br />
Office Pop<br />
pop@<strong>of</strong>ficepopng.com<br />
@<strong>of</strong>ficepopng<br />
22<br />
@thesparkng
Change language