Providus Bank SME Programme 2024
By Ted Iwere
Providus Bank, in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre, has launched the Providus Bank SME programme. It is a comprehensive SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) development programme in Nigeria designed to empower business owners with the necessary skills and competencies to develop long-term strategic plans that will drive their businesses’ growth and profitability.
The programme offers a range of capacity-building activities, including training, coaching, mentorship, and access to financing. It is open to entrepreneurs from various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and services.
The Providus Bank SME Programme is designed to provide business owners with practical knowledge and tools to help them navigate the challenges of running a successful business. Through the programme, participants will have access to various resources, including market research, financial planning, product development, and marketing strategies.
Overall, the Providus Bank SME Programme is an excellent opportunity for Nigerian entrepreneurs to enhance their skills, build their networks, and take their businesses to the next level.
Programme Benefits
This programme aims to assist businesses in achieving the following objectives:
- Creating a growth plan for their businesses
- Developing leadership capacity among participants to lead their teams effectively
- Defining the value proposition of their business clearly
- Establishing structures for long-term sustainability
- Developing a “go-to-market” strategy for their products and services
- Providing one-on-one business advisory services to address company-specific challenges
- Interacting with like-minded entrepreneurs to share ideas and industry best practices
- Building a network of contacts for business and personal development.
Related Funding Opportunity: The SME Growth Lab Africa Accelerator Programme
Eligibility Requirements
- Business Owner must be a citizen or legal resident of Nigeria.
- The Business must be based and registered with the CAC in Nigeria.
- The Business must be for-profit from any sector.
- Applicant must be available to commit to the training schedule once accepted
- Operated for at least 5 years
- Sales/turnover of at least 25 – 50 million naira
- Keep Financial Records
How To Apply
To start your application for the fourth cohort of the Providus Bank SME Programme 2024 click here to register. For more information you can contact Jude – Jonuoha@pau.edu.ng or Chukwunonso – cegbo1@providusbank.com
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the programme is March, 18 2024.
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