If you’re already running a food business in the UK — or planning to start one soon — here’s a game-changing tip:
Trust is your currency.
One simple way to build that trust?
👉🏾 Install an LED screen at your outlet so customers can see their food being prepared live.
That little gesture of transparency builds confidence — and confidence turns into repeat business. In a place like the UK where customer loyalty is gold, this can set you apart fast.
Naija, It’s Time to Build Smart
Starting a business isn’t just about vibes — it’s about vision.
Get your structure right:
✅ Company registration
✅ PAYE setup
✅ VAT
✅ Employer’s liability insurance
✅ Food hygiene licences
✅ Sponsor licence applications
Many Nigerians on the PSW visa wait till the last minute. Don’t fall into that trap. When you start early and plan well, you don’t need to pay £10k to random agents for “connections.” You create your own path — legally and confidently.
Real Naija Example: Bold Moves, No Time Wasted
One of our brothers on the PSW visa blew us away with his mindset. He came in ready — not desperate.
“Ma, instead of spending money on agents, I’ll use that same money to start my own business.”
He already had an online clothing store business plan and knew that getting a job with sponsorship might be tough in his field. His thinking?
“Even if I don’t get the sponsor licence, at least I’ve built something real that can grow.”
That’s the energy we love to see — focused, fearless, and future-minded.
Want to Grow Your UK Food Biz? Let the People See Your Hustle 👀🍽️
Starting is one thing. Succeeding is another.
Here’s how to get customers in the door (and keep them coming back):
✅ Step 1: Launch an Instagram page
✅ Step 2: Post at least one reel a day
🎥 Show your kitchen prep, your tasty dishes, your Naija flavour, your café’s vibe. Show people why they should choose you.
Because no matter how good your food is, if people don’t see it — they won’t buy it.
Content = Trust.
Trust = Sales.
Sales = Growth.
Worried About Sponsor Licence Approval? Focus on the Bigger Picture
Let’s be honest — the licence isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s about showing proof that your business is real, serious, and built with purpose.
If you’re rushing to start something just because your PSW is ending, the pressure can show. But when your business is built from genuine passion — and you’ve been growing it over time — that’s what makes your application stronger.
And even if the licence is delayed or declined?
No wahala. You’ve already started something solid — and that’s priceless.
Final Word to Every Naija Hustler in the UK 🇬🇧🔥
- Start early
- Build with intention
- Think long-term
- Leverage social media
- Most importantly — earn your customers’ trust
You’re not just running a business — you’re creating a legacy.
Naija to the world. Let’s go. 💪🏾
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