Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND) is paving the way for young entrepreneurs to thrive in the green business sector with its Young Green Entrepreneurs Project. The project seeks to raise awareness, provide support, and create opportunities for young entrepreneurs eager to make a difference in the green economy. As young...
By Juliet ETEFE The Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana (GrEEn) Project has trained and coached 6,214 persons to be able to acquire jobs or start their own businesses. The beneficiaries, from the Ashanti and Western Regions, were trained November 2019 to March 2024, with the aim to...
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU  Helen Brand, the Global CEO of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), has urged stakeholders to prioritise small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the broader sustainability agenda, citing the critical role SMEs play in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and creating employment opportunities across...
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, is launching SOLV Ghana, a business-to-business (B2B) online marketplace that offers micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), short-term invoicing financing, buy now pay later services, and business loans via a trusted marketplace of verified buyers and sellers. “At SOLV, our...
By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Ghana Enterprise Agency (GEA), under the auspices of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, has received support in the form of six Toyota Hilux pick-ups, alongside essential office equipment, in a significant boost to the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Provided by the Government of Japan with technical...
Izwe Savings and Loans, a leading financial service provider in Ghana, today announced a strategic brand refresh aimed at enhancing its ability to meet the evolving needs of its customers and further solidify its position in the market. After 13 years of successful operation in Ghana, Izwe has undertaken a...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana (BoG), in collaboration with the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) and the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), is exploring possible Fintech innovations to drive the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in a strategic alliance. The MSME sector remains key to...
By Eric Osei ANNOR In today's dynamic business landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to digital tools to enhance their sales strategies and drive growth. With sustainability becoming a central focus across industries, integrating sustainable practices into digital sales initiatives is crucial for long-term success. By...
By Odilia NTIAMOAH  Findings of a research to be released as part of this year’s International Women’s Day by Oxford Africa Women Leadership Institute (OAWLI), an enterprise support organisation, indicates that less than 20 percent of women-led businesses in Ghana have ever exported. The launch of the research will be at...
Zenith Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the real economy, as evidenced by a slew of measures geared toward empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, a move which it describes as ‘true banking’. This renewed dedication was announced by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer,...