By Juliet ETEFE
In the realm of hair care, where profit often eclipses innovation, Aretha Forson’s story stands out as a beacon of authenticity and purpose.
Her deep passion for hair care led her to discover that certain products on the market contain harmful chemicals that are unsafe and unhealthy for...
… to empower 1,200 in 10th Cohort Entrepreneurship Programme
By Juliet ETEFE
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), a leading philanthropy empowering young Africans has funded 20,000 entrepreneurs across Africa in 10 years.
Early this month, it announced 1,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 African countries as the tenth cohort of its flagship Entrepreneurship...
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...