TIPS ON HOW TO WORK BETTER AND FASTER

Today is a new day that brings along with it, the promise of better things and new possibilities. Concomitantly, the world over is bustling with activities, with feet stamping to work, businesses opening and new work strategies being unfolded. But as the whole world moves forward towards a microchip revolution, it is becoming clearer that working hard or expending more energy does not in any way mean working better. And it certainly does not guarantee a better way of living. In realising this, we at vtpass.com gun more for a work-smart life rather than work-hard ethics. Are you such one that shares the same mindset as we do? Then you will find our service at vtpass.com very handy and helpful.

Vtpass.com is your one-stop online payment platform where you get to perform all sorts of payments in record time. Not just that, you can pay these pending bills from anywhere you are and at any time. It is quick, easy payment at your convenience. So do you want to buy airtime from any network provider- Airtel, Etisalat, MTN, GLO– to make that important call or do you want to buy data subscription so as to stay current and connected?

Maybe you need to pay for that electricity on which your enterprise run and buy your DStv, GOtv and Startimes subscription to keep your clients in line, do not go far. All you need do is log on to vtpass.com. Click on the payment you want to make, select the options presented to you and pay. Vtpass.com helps you save time and conveniently spur your business to its peak. Be the very best at what you do by partnering with Vtpass.com. Let us help you transcend all spatial and temporal limits.

In light of this, there are certain work smart tips you will find insightful while you get around to performing your tasks this week. We will be bringing you new insights every each Monday. Stay with us and watch your business grow.

  1. Activate your work mood on Sunday

The reason why Mondays have remained unappealing to most people is that they forget over the weekend that Monday ever exists. Hence, they walk into every Monday and into their workplaces carrying over their shoulders the slugs of tasks that they had left undone on Friday. Why not lighten your Mondays and work better by activating your work mood on Sunday?

WORK
ACTIVATE YOUR WORK MOOD ON SUNDAY

This does not mean you can’t have all the fun you want over the weekend or that you have to turn your centre table into a desk to address your slush pile of work related activities. It only means that you should get certain tasks done on Sunday so as to keep your mind actively keen on tackling greater tasks on Monday.

So while you are at the club with your peeps or at home with your family, watching TV and treating yourself to a great meal, you can as well reply those pending emails sent to you. Call the people who have been at your throat for a while. You can set up an appointment with an equally Sunday-friendly person, order for the materials you need to be delivered on Monday and so on. Not only does this make you work-enthusiastic for the next day, it also reduces the load of things you need to keep track of for the new week. And this is being work-smart.

2. Be the first to waste time

Okay. You are thinking this is a covert way to talk about punctuality, and how it is the soul of business. Or how you must get up early to be work-productive. Well, you are on the right track. Quite alright, it’s good enough to wake up early, beat the alarm clock to its game and delve right into work.

But it’s actually better to wake up early enough to waste time and do nothing! Working productively is all about having the right mindset and the best way to grow a right mindset is by cajoling the mind into believing it is not working at all.

Relaxing before going to work
Be the first to waste time

And how best to do this but by waking up at that moment when you don’t have to rush to work, settling down to a cup of tea, listening to the radio, soul music. Even watching an early morning show, lazing around deciding what to eat or wear(if you have not settled this already), and then playing around in the bathroom before going leisurely to work. What this does is to leave you relaxed. As well as set the right mood for you to face the long day ahead.

3. First thing in the morning: Be a jerk

To get work done on time, you can’t avoid being a jerk in the morning. This does not mean you can’t extend the right courtesy or get all cosy with your co-workers. It only means that you should avoid any morning chit-chats, sweet talks or lax discussions.

GET DOWN TO WORK
GET DOWN TO WORK

Instead, you should get down to those urgent, brain racking tasks that you need to do.

Those who get to work on a Monday morning or any other day for that matter only to begin filling in their friends and co-workers on the happenings of the weekend or the previous day never get anything done.

WORK AND COWORKERS
SOME WORKERS FEEL IT’S THEIR JOB TO FILL YOU IN ON LATEST EVENTS.
AVOID THEM IN THE MORNING.

And if they do get anything done, it is merely tacky and inefficient. So do not mind if your co-workers think you are a jerk for the best part of the morning because they won’t be able to resist calling you a sweetheart with the sort of bustling attention and cool gist you will shower them with after you are done with your most urgent tasks.

4. Nothing is as important as everything

A work-smart person will always see every task as more important than another, which in itself is more important. Nothing should be just too important to focus on while leaving the other duties unattended to. And nothing should be too trivial not to pay attention to. This way, everything that needs to be done, from the small task of checking the mails and messages to the big task of meeting a customer’s need, gets attention.

WORK AND PRIORITY
PAY MUCH ATTENTION TO SMALL DETAILS AS YOU DO TO BIG TASKS

But this does not exclude the need to prioritise tasks. It only means that nothing should be so small or big to leave out of your to-do-list. And you are allowed to not carry out those big routines for a while so as to attend to tiny details, just as you can skip those small issues to attend to bigger matters. It all depends on how motivated you are to perform a task.

5. Appeal to your inner muse

Talking about motivation, your body can sometimes be so hell bent on doing nothing so that no matter how you prop yourself up to work, nothing productive emerges. You are at that time as dry as a stone. Instead of feeling sorry for yourself or chastising yourself for being lazy, why don’t you appeal to your inner muse? What this simply means is doing anything that makes you tick and lightens your mood at that point.

WORK
APPEAL TO YOUR INNER MUSE

It can simply be plugging your earphones into your ears and listening to some of your favourite vibes. It can be eating your fantasy food or calling home to listen to the voice of your hobby and children. Even if you feel like dancing, you can simply nod your head at your table or take a stroll around while tapping your feet on the floor. Whatever your muse wants, just give it a go. But remember that there’s still work to be done.

Without a doubt, vtpass.com helps you work better and faster. It is no good working on a task and still having to think of how you need to buy airtime, data subscription, tv subscription or pay for your electricity bills. Rather, than worry over nothing, why not let us handle those bills by simply visiting vtpass.com. Also, become enlisted into one of our affiliate programs and make more money. Visit vtpass.com to find out more.

THE VOICE SEASON TWO APPROACHES A CLIMAX

Good music does to our soul what good food does to our body. Imagine being able to, every other Sunday, listen to beautiful music that stirs up a strange beauty in us as well as feed our souls. This is what THE VOICE NIGERIA, the musical TV show sponsored by Airtel, in partnership with Coca-cola and YouTube, brings to the fore. Beautiful voices, beautiful faces, beautiful memories. It shouldn’t be on a Sunday that your decoder decides to run out of its subscription. Constantly renew your TV subscription by logging on to vtpass.com. And you can also subscribe to an affordable data bundle on all MTN, 9MOBILE, AIRTEL, and GLO networks through vtpass.com. This way, you can always stream several episodes of The Voice Nigeria live on YouTube.

THE VOICE: MEMORY LANE

 

the coaches of the voice america
Some celebrity musician coaches of The Voice America:
Blake Shelton; Pharrell Williams; Gwen Stefani; Adam Levine

The VOICE NIGERIA is an adaptation of The Voice of America. This is a popular American TV show which in itself was based on the original The Voice of Holland. Prior to its commencement last year, many were sceptical about the possibility of adapting something of such standard as the Voice of America to the typical Nigerian system. But the organisers, Airtel, in collaboration with Coca-cola, proved themselves capable in all regards. They successfully blended the American version with the needed Nigerian flavour.

However, it was hard to miss how the Voice Nigeria tried to emulate its American counterpart. This conclusion could be made considering the use of the same pattern of activities and the fact that the shows were not done live in Nigeria. At first, this didn’t go down well with most Nigerians. But as the season drew on, it was clear that the Nigerian version was for Nigerians and by Nigerians. The burst of energy and native indentations that emitted from the judges amassed the attention of viewers.This was mostly seen anytime they tried to persuade the contestants to be in their team. Also, several Nigerian songs received popular attention.

Vtpass.com has over the year served as a leeway enabling thousands of Nigerians to watch their favourite contestants sing. The quick, convenient payment services offered, whereby you can, from anywhere, buy your internet data and renew your data subscription has proven quite timely.

THE VOICE: SEASON ONE

The first season started on the 10th of April 2016. Four coaches were appointed to select and guide twelve singers each through the drills of the season.

 

CELEBRITY COACHES
THE CELEBRITY COACHES OF THE VOICE SEASON ONE

The coaches included the retro song slayer himself Tuface; the vocally gifted Waje; Patoranking, the king of reggae dancehall and Timi Dakolo, winner of the Nigerian Idols season one and the king of souls. Besides the backstage selection

process, there were blind auditions where the coaches get to pick their choice contestants. This was followed by the battle rounds and live shows. After an exciting three months of good music, Arese from Team Waje emerged the winner. While Chike from Team Patoranking became the second runner up.

ARESE, TUFACE, PATORANKING
ARESE, WINNER OF THE VOICE SEASON ONE
ARESE AND WAJE
ARESE AND HER MENTOR WAJE

THE VOICE SEASON TWO IS UNDERWAY

 

THE VOICE SEASON TWO
THE COACHES OF THE VOICE SEASON TWO PERFORM TO HERALD THE AUDITION

With the promise of a more spicy season, The Voice season 2 began on the 18th of June 2017. And so far, the show has showcased several been talented singers. This leaves one attesting to the fact that Nigeria is a bed-stone of fresh, raw potentials. Also, the judges offset a beautiful Afro-centric approach right there in their red seats. While Timi Dakolo proves to be a down-to-earth Bayelsan guy who flaunts pidgin beautifully, laughs easily and throws funny antics on stage, Patoranking has formed the habit of treating his chair like a hot seat, cheering and registering his words in our minds with slangs like Winneranking.

YEMI ALADE
YEMI ALADE REPLACES TUFACE AS COACH

Not only that, there is a new addition, Yemi Alade a.k.a Mama Africa. And she is such a natural. To say the least, Yemi Alade with her karate patterned fashion statement has become a companion to Waje. They haggle over issues together. They also contest over the amazing upstarts in brawls like typical Nigerian women do and even hold hands when touched by a song.

UPCOMING: THE LIVE SHOWS

So far, the blind auditions and the battle rounds have been completed. Several contestants have successfully been selected by their respective coaches to go on to the live show which is to start this weekend. These contestants include:

THE VOICE SEASON TWO
CONTESTANTS OF THE VOICE SEASON TWO

Bunmi, Chris Rio, Jahnomso, Wilson, Oge, Majeeka, Syemca, Ifeoma- Team Yemi

Afolayan, Daniel, Annie C, Ebube, Hightee, KessyDriz, Voke, Yimika- Team Pato

Amarachi, Idyl, Jahtell, Bada, Kendris, Precious, Victor, Wolei- Team Timi

Arewa, Efezino, Obichi, J’dess, Favour, Glowrie, Shapera, Wow- Team Waje

Now you don’t want to miss out on what’s coming next. Subsequently, The Voice is aired every Sunday 08.00PM on Africa Magic channels (Showcase channel 151 and Urban 153). By all estimation, it promises to be bigger and better. Hence, renew your DStv subscription, GOtv subscription and Startimes subscription by visiting vtpass.com. Better still, buy enough data subscription to watch the shows on YouTube by visiting the aforementioned site, selecting your service provider, and paying conveniently. You can as well pay for your electricity bills, whether you are using a prepaid or postpaid meter by visiting vtpass.com.

 

DATA BUDGET:How to reduce data usage

Keeping in touch with the life around us has always been the reason the lot of us stay close to the internet services on our Android, IOS phones, and other electronic devices. Apparently, being able to stay current, interact and connect over the cloud does not come free, it is paid for. With every passing moment, service providers like MTN, Airtel, 9mobile and GLO tag a price on every megabyte offered, in so much that the free or unlimited data plan that used to be is rarely available anymore.

On the part of the users, several tons of data, that could otherwise be saved, are being consumed at a high rate. It, therefore, becomes important to know how to manage it so as not to expend whatever money you have. Follow up on the tips below and you should be able to rescue your data budget.

JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF DATA

One incontestable way to reduce data usage and save cost is knowing how much data you need in the first place. It is easier to use something lavishly when it is readily available. But if every megabyte is reasonably accounted for, there will be no cause for any such unwarranted waste. To know your approximate need, and the plan you really need to subscribe for, keep tabs on your previous data usage and make a mental table of what really are your requisite needs online. Sum up a number of the unimportant ways you have put your data to use. Then approximately calculate just what bundle you will need for your next subscription. Your internet bundle should be slightly above your data needs in case of an emergent situation.

HOW TO SAVE DATA USING VTPASS.COM

Vtpass.com, as an online payment platform, helps reduce your data usage and save cost in more ways than one. For one, you can credit your wallet with a budgeted amount according to your need and capacity, and only fund your internet subscription from the wallet. This way, you can have an online account specifying just how much you are willing to use for your data subscription on your GLO, MTN, 9MOBILE and AIRTEL,  networks.

Again, you can follow up on all your transactions through vtpass.com. This helps you keep track of your expenses. Not only that, you can even earn money on vtpass.com while buying data subscription on your device. This is possible through the Refer a Friend affiliate program.  By referring a friend to the platform, you will be paid for the transactions they carry out. The good thing is vtpass.com, as an online payment platform, can be readily accessed even on your mobile device, so you don’t need a PC or laptop to get on the site. Log on to vtpass.com now to make payment and optimise data usage.

WIFI PLEASE!!!

ONE WAY TO REDUCE DATA IS TO USE PUBLIC WIFI
USE WIFI IN PUBLIC LOCATIONS AS MUCH AS YOU CAN

Really, considering the high rate of technological awareness in Nigeria, more and more places are being braced with wifis. There is, therefore, no need to use cellular data to update apps or download huge files. This can be done when within range of a wifi network. Also, streaming of high-quality videos needs not be done unless when wifi service is available. Better still, in very immediate circumstances, these videos can be downloaded or you can use offline options like YouTube Red.

BACKGROUND DATA

Several apps consume data in the background, getting updated severally, uploading messages or posts etc. One such app is Instagram. Because of the constant visuals, it deals with, its data consumption is on par. It is therefore advisable to regulate the number of people you follow on Instagram. This, of course, excludes those whose main line of operation, lie within this realm. But as much as possible, use wifi wherever possible to update or upload message with rich texts or high par images. You can also restrict the background data consumed by some apps on your Android phone. First, go to Settings> Wireless & Network> Data Usage. This presents the statistics of applications consuming the bulk of your data in ascending order. Click on any of such app and you will be given the option to restrict its background data.

COMPRESS YOUR DATA

Another way to reduce data usage is to optimise the use of browsers that help compress information before sending it to your mobile Android or IOS device. Such browsers include Opera Mini and Google Chrome.

SET YOUR LIMIT

If you are such one that still whittles off your data before its stipulated time of expiry, then it is good you set a limit for yourself, so that every now and then, you know just when to stop. You can also enable an alert that tells you when you are going over the bar. To do this on your Android, you should go to Settings>Wireless & Network>Data Usage. Below the Mobile data button (which should be switched on at this point), there will be an option to Set Mobile Data Limit, tick it, and then set your limit and alert level.

There is nothing better than being able to get your data subscription or renew your data plan, just when you want to, and still be able to save as much of it as you can. With Vtpass.com, this is very possible. Visit our website vtpass.com, to buy and renew your data. Also, utilise our affiliate programs to earn more money even as you stay connected.

9mobile is the new Etisalat!

It is no longer news that Etisalat, the mobile telecommunication company mostly renowned for its fast and widespread network service, has been recently changed to 9MOBILE. Now, this is not just a re-branding. It is rather a revamping of its administration and logo (the whole butterfly thing, back then, that was good).

They have promised to be bigger, better and faster. This is the point where you find the service we offer at VTPass very well-timed. Follow 9mobile’s progress at your comfort zone. Log on to our site vtpass.com to pay for your 9mobile airtime and 9mobile data subscription.

Why Etisalat changed to 9mobile

So come to think of it, what is the main reason for the change? Boye Olusanya, the Chief Executive Officer of the new 9mobile, states the reason in a mild manner.   He says, in a speech, that “the telecommunication company has changed its name to 9mobile as a further testament of (its) unwavering commitment to ensuring business continuity as Nigeria’s fourth largest telecom operator. . . 9mobile represents our 0809ja heritage, our 9ja-centricity, and our evolution over 9 years of operations in Nigeria.”

AN EDO WOMAN IN THE MIDDLE OF A NINE, OLD ETISALAT AND NEW 9MOBILE
9MOBILE DEFENDS ITS 9JA-CENTRICITY

But obviously, there is an inside story to this. Not planning to leave us too long in the dark, the real reason for this change has been disclosed. But first, you may need to know that Etisalat Nigeria, as you know it, emerged as a merger between two countries, Nigeria and UAE. The companies are Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (EMTS) and Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (Etisalat Group) respectively. These two corporations have been working together to keep Etisalat Nigeria running. But the hiccup comes when the former takes a loan of $1.2 billion from thirteen Nigerian banks, only to find it increasingly difficult to pay back. This causes the Abu-Dhabi centred firm to part ways with its Nigerian partners with whom, erstwhile, it has helped groom a flourishing business for nine years.

Easy payment for your 9mobile services

No panic, though.

Whatever the ongoing steam, Vtpass.com, the leading online payment platform, is always on ground to help you stay on track. We help you in renewing your airtime account at all times. Not only that, you can pay for your cable TV subscriptions, Electricity bills and other payable services.

Whatever the situation, with VTPass.com, you can be sure to always get your 9mobile recharge bills and data subscriptions settled with just three easy steps.

At vtpass, we offer constant, consistent service when you need it.

You should log on to vtpass.com NOW.

What we Offered for 2016 Black Friday

Yay! It was Black Friday, 25th of November 2016, the day know for the Biggest deals worldwide. Most businesses had one offer or the other for their customers (both new and old).

We surprised our customers with the Biggest deals ever. In collaboration with our parent company Broadshift Technologies Limited, we offered 40% off all website design project, web Hosting plans and domain Names registered through our platform.

Our Black Friday deal started on Black Friday 25th of Nov and ended on Cyber Monday 28th Nov 2016.

Why we Offered Website Design Deals on Black Friday

During the planning phase, we though of a number of options. We could have offered deals on Phone Airtime recharge, electricity bills payment or TV subscription renewal etc.

We have always looked forward to rewarding our customers in big ways. How else can we do that, than make this contribution to their businesses. Our core aim was business websites hence we offered the deals on Corporate Website design, e-commerce website design for those that want to sell online, BulkSMS website Design deals, Blog creation and News website design. Okay, We even went a step further by offering a deal on wedding website creation.

The web Hosting and domain name deals were both powered by Hostparker.com

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With VTpass.com you can’t be Bored Over the Weekend

After a long week of hard work, do you still have to use the word “I’m Bored” on weekends?

Here are ways you can enjoy every bit of your weekend with Friends and Family

Host a Themed Movie Night

There are many movies that have sequels. Pick a genre that your family would enjoy. Ensure you have plenty of popcorn & snacks on hand to make the viewing a special one.

Watch Sports over Chilled Drinks

Catch all the exciting Football, Basketball, Crickets fixtures this weekend on your DStv, GOtv and Startimes which you can renew easily on VTpass.com
To do the above, renew your DStv, GOtv and Startimes subscription on VTpass.com

Also pay your electricity bills on VTpass.com to remain connected.

We provide meter token for the following Electricity Distribution Companies:

Other services available

To enjoy any of our services, simply visit vtpass.com

We also have API for developers to integrate our services.

How to Buy Phone Airtime Online

What do you do when your phone runs out of airtime and you live very far from where you can buy Airtime? Do you go through the stress of walking down to a vendor’s shop or drive down to a the nearest ATM  to Recharge airtime on your mobile phone? This could be so tiring.

Here is the good news, with VTpass.com you don’t have to worry about going through all that stress in getting airtime on your mobile phone. We bring convenience to your doorstep.

VTpass offers an online platform that allows you to conveniently make purchase for services. Services like Phone Airtime Recharge, Internet Data bundle subscription, Cable TV subscription such as DTSV, GOTV, Startimes TV, Electricity bills (PHCN) and many more.

But today we are talking about how to purchase Airtime for the different networks ( MTN, GLO,ETISALAT, Airtel) directly on your mobile phone.

Simple steps to buy Phone Airtime on VTpass

Let me walk you through on how to Buy Airtime on VTpass.com:

 

  1. Log on to VTpass.com

Recharge your phone on VTpass.com

  1. Select the network of choice (All network Available)

Buy phone airtime Online

 

  1. Fill in the required details

Make payment online for Airtime

  1. Confirm the details you filled in, then click “Pay with card” to be directed to the Interswitch payment gateway

Pay for Phone airtime online

5. After being directed to the Interswitch Webpay payment gateway, enter details of your ATM/Debit card to complete your transaction. Interswitch processes Mastercard, Visa card and Verve cards at the moment.

Phone Airtime payment

 

 

Upon the successful completion of the payment, your mobile phone will be recharged automatically. Only the value of the recharge voucher will be deducted from your account, there are no extra charges. For instance, if you buy a N100 recharge airtime voucher, only N100 will be deducted  from your bank account / card and nothing more.

Please note that you must have an active ATM card for online transactions. You might not be able to proceed with the transaction if your ATM card is not active.

The beautiful thing about Vtpass.com is that you get to make all these transactions without leaving the comfort of your home or place of work which is an undeniable feeling of satisfaction.

Developers can also access airtime recharge and other other services through the VTpass Developer API.

To get what you want, when you want it at your convenience is what we offer at Vtpass.com

Visit www.VTpass.com today and feel the convenience it brings to your doorstep.

A New Dawn with VTpass

Hello guys welcome to the world of VTpass – Our official Blog.

First, we will tell you who we are and what you can do on our platform. VTpass is a platform through which you can make convenient payment for your everyday services like Phone Airtime Recharge, Internet Data bundle subscription, Cable TV subscription such as DTSV, GOTV, Startimes, Electricity bills (PHCN) and many other services.

With over 180 million people in Nigeria and a vast improvement in technology and innovation, VTpass is here to offer you comfort and convenience. When we talk about comfort and convenience, we mean a completely stress free Platform to make payment for your daily billers.

Our blog will be providing you insight on how to improve on the use of our services, take advantage of offers we have and of course ensure that you truly enjoy the convenience of our innovative products.  we pride ourselves to be the best in offering this kind of services

VTpass.com is a platform dedicated to transforming the lives of our communities, customers, families and friends by making sure that their day to day payment of product and services is stress free and convenient.

Here are some of the services we offer at VTpass

Our solutions and services are secure, easy and convenient.

To start, visit the payment page to see a list of all services for which you can make payments.

We also offer our API to developers building applications and would like to interface with our products and services.

You can also contact us if you want some custom solutions to fit your need.

You can also connect with us through our various social media platform

Facebook: Facebook.com/VTpass

Twitter: @VTpass

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GooglePlus: +VTpass

 

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