Helping more small and medium-sized (SMEs) connect to international markets would ensure that the gains from trade are broadly distributed across the workforce. ...
E-commerce helps SMEs expand their outreach, as it reduces the investment required for a company to become visible in the global market. Online platforms all function to bring consumers to a single virtual marketplace.
The big data generated from transaction records can help SMEs reach out to a targeted group of potential buyers.
A significantly larger proportion of international value can be captured by disintermediation of those responsible for import and export activities, as SMEs can ship goods directly to the end user via e- commerce.
Online platforms are building ecosystems which help SMEs to access, often at a discounted price, the essential services needed for company growth.
Trade shows for small businesses as well as top-notch giants are a perfect networking opportunity to build contacts and develop connections within your niche market.
Building strong relationships with customers is what the business world is all about and connecting with your customers face-to-face helps in building trust and increase the credibility of your business.
While the majority of exhibitors presume that trade shows are mainly for collecting leads for future marketing, you’ll be amazed to see more and more attendees buying products or services at trade show stands.
Small and medium-sized enterprises form the backbone of the African economy, representing more than 90% of businesses and employing about 60% of workers, many of whom are women and youth.
Most of the SMEs in developing countries have not harnessed advantages associated with international trade fairs and exhibitions. This is because some of them can’t afford participation costs, and for several others it is because they don’t have exposure to its potential participation gains
There are opportunities in production and distribution of non-traditional products produced in developing world. SMEs could therefore dynamically invite and join with investors from other countries to produce together.
We have the opportunity to strengthen health and social protection systems and to rethink training systems and the development of employable skills to respond to our changing needs. In each country, they strive to develop new structures conducive to the development of entrepreneurship and innovation among young people.
There are nearly 200 million Africans aged between 15 and 24. This makes Africa the youngest continent on the globe. The potential contribution of its young people to the continent’s sustained economic development is immense.
It will offer a safe space for discussions and exchange of ideas and experience on challenges young people face in the innovation path.
Helping more small and medium-sized (SMEs) connect to international markets would ensure that the gains from trade are broadly distributed across the workforce. ...
Small and medium-sized enterprises form the backbone of the African economy, representing more than 90% of businesses and employing about 60% of workers, many of whom are women and youth. ...
SME’s are vital engine in African economy, since they drive growth, create employment - especially among youth - and spearhead innovation. ...
Supporting young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, and hope to execute the largest Covid-19 economic recovery plan for African SMEs....