We’re constantly fed this idea that if our business isn’t growing, it’s failing. Fortunately, like anything in business, one rule doesn’t always apply. This is where business advice and reputable studies differ. Rapid or unchecked growth can end up being the downfall of a business, instead of its guiding light. It’s not that growth is bad or should be avoided at all costs, it’s just that it should be questioned before proceeding. Growing our businesses could be the worst decision we make for the longevity of them. Let’s look at five reasons why growth may not make sense for our companies. 1. Resilience.  As Dean Becker, CEO of Adaptiv Learning Systems, told me, the amount of resilience a person has is the most important part of their ability to succeed -- and accounts for more than even their training, education or experience. Luckily, our ability to be resilient is not just an innate trait we’re either born with or not. Being resilient requires that we focus on and wor...

Moving items from one place to another can be a hassle. You have to worry about getting the item and taking it to where it has to be delivered. You also have to ensure that the recipient has received the item, because that’s how you are sure that it has been delivered. You could get a delivery service to deliver the item for you, but then you would have to call or send an email or walk down to a centre to send the item. What if you don’t get a reply? What if no one answers the call? What if there’s traffic on the way to the centre? Too many uncertainties. But let us tell you what is certain: Our Online Shipping Feature. This feature allows our clients and customers to order pick-up and delivery of their parcels and documents, without having to visit any of our Express Centres/make calls/send emails. Customers will immediately know the cost of moving their items once they input the details of what is to be shipped on the feature. Transit times and other information regarding t...

Welcome to 2019. We are so excited for another year because it gives us another chance to do what we love; serving you better. We are grateful for your patronage over the last year and we look forward to exceeding your expectations in 2019. There is much to look forward to. Over the last year, we have expanded our horizons with the establishment of new business platforms aimed at proffering logistics solutions for businesses in the Agriculture, Technology and Packaging industries. With this development, we can now offer services such as Printing, Specialized Packaging, Agro Trading, E-Commerce Logistics, and Enterprise Solutions. If your business needs fall along the aforementioned services, don’t hesitate to call us. Our services will be more accessible this year; both online and on your mobile phones. Our Online Shipping Feature is up and running on our website (www.redstarplc.com) and it has experienced tremendous growth since becoming functional last year. Individual...

2018 is almost over and we cannot stop recounting our blessings over the last 12 months. We imagine you have been doing the same as well. Our achievements in the last year are too numerous to count and they form the basis for our gratitude. We thank our partners, who have engaged us in different projects and initiatives in 2018. We thank you for the opportunity to work with you and we look forward to doing more with you in 2019. Our clients have trusted us with their businesses throughout 2018. We cannot thank you enough for letting us handle your logistics needs. For every pick-up and drop-off achieved, for every truckload moved and every dispatch rider utilized, for every delivery made on your behalf…we say Thank You. We cannot forget our numerous customers, who walk into our centres regularly and trust us to deliver not just your items, but your wishes as well. We know that for every delivery, there is a happy customer. We are grateful for the opportunity to ensu...

The first thing, most times, that comes to mind about the festive season is the concept of sharing. The year is coming to an end and many people have a lot to be thankful for; whether it is the gift of life, health, provision, friends or family. As regards friends and family, this season provides you another opportunity to appreciate your loved ones for their support over the last 12 months. One way to do this is to share gifts, especially when you haven’t done so over the course of the year. There is no better time to get a gift for your loved ones than this season. Getting the gift is one thing, getting it across to friends and family is another. Some will be far away from you this period, while some will be close by. Nevertheless, you can still get their gifts across to every one of them… because we’re here for you . Let us deliver your gifts to your loved ones, regardless of where they are; within or outside Nigeria. Don’t worry about who misses out, worry about who...

The festive season is here and with it comes the opportunity to take look back on the past months. For many, it’s a time to wind down. For others, it is a good time to reflect and be grateful for all that has happened this year. At Red Star Express Plc, we believe this time provides another opportunity to be grateful for our backbone: Our Customers. In line with this, we’re using this festive season to reward our customers with our ‘ Ship and Win ’ promo. For every time a customer sends an item from any of our Express Centres, he/she will receive a gift. It doesn’t matter where you’re sending the it to or how large/small the item. Once you’re sending it with our services, you’re earning a gift. We cannot thank our customers enough for being with us all through. We will continue to deliver on our promise in the next year and beyond. This promo is on at the moment and will run until ‘while stock lasts’ so don’t miss out, because every one of our customers deserves to be...

Yes, you read that right. We are now capable of delivering your products to your customers… on the same day they make the order. Same day delivery is a crucial feature of many delivery outfits in Nigeria, and all over the world. It is a feature that allows merchants to sell their products as quickly as possible while customers stand to receive their products as soon as they make the order. Online shopping is much better because of this feature. At Red Star Express Plc, we are very aware of the success of this innovation and that is why we have added it to our E-Commerce Logistics Solutions. Merchants using the service can now look forward to delivering products to their customers, few hours after the order has been made. However, there are a few things to note: ·          This feature only works for merchants shipping within Lagos . ·          Your pick-up request must be made before ...