Workshop on Business Plan Development in Small and Medium Business (SME 612)

The broad objective of the training workshop is to enlighten the entrepreneur on the success or failure of the business intended in order to estimate the level of investment envisaged.  Specifically, at the end of the workshop participants will be able to:

• Discuss the concept of management
• Identify the nature and context of business opportunity
• Evaluate the key variables of success or failure of a business
• Understand the importance of planning in Small Business
• Prepare a bankable business plan
• Identify potential competitors
• List steps in Financial and marketing plan

Workshop Contents

• Concept of Management
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Appraisal Techniques
• Costing and Pricing of goods/services
• Managing/Negotiation
• Asset Management
• Wealth Creation Strategies
• Sources and Cost of Capital
• Syndicate Exercises

Target Audience

The workshop is designed for top and senior officers of public/private organisations. Investment officers, project and planning officers.

Methodology: Lecturette, Power Point Presentation, Discussion and Syndicate Exercises.