Entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in Uganda will attend a workshop focusing on access to financing from the 3rd to 5th March 2011 at the UMA hall in Lugogo, Kampala.
The theme of the workshop is Contributing to the Growth of MSMEs in Uganda Through Appropriate Financial Services, Networking and Effective Business Development Support.
The purpose of the workshop is to equip entrepreneurs running Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with skills on how and where to access financial services. Participants will also learn how to prepare and pitch investment plans to potential financiers and explore other alternative financing options such as venture capital.
The workshop is expected to attract over 5,000 people ranging from entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, financiers and development organisation representatives among others.
The three day workshop has been organised by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), Uganda’s apex body for the private sector. The role of the PSFU is to promote the growth of a competitive private sector in Uganda. To achieve this, the PSFU offers support services such as training to private sector players.
The PSFU also offers financing of up to US dollars 100,000 to businesses through its Business Uganda Development Service (BUDS) project.
For information on the workshop and support services offered by PSFU you can contact them vie email: psfu@psfuganda.org.ug or visit their website at http://www.psfuganda.org
Kika Samuel
March 11, 2011
Good Job to PSFU, I didnt know about it, how I wish I had attended! but I will attend next time.