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SUMMARY:ABC Training 2018: International Trade and Development
DESCRIPTION:AFFORD Business Club (ABC) aims to support job creation in Africa by providing business development support to African diaspora entrepreneurs who seek to develop or launch their businesses in Africa. \nThis programme will assist SMEs to understand the practical issues regarding international trade. Participants will be given information on key subjects\, including tariffs\, trading blocs\, business regulation and market information. \n  \nTraining Content: \n• International Markets\n• Sources of Information\n• Trade Regulations and tariffs\n• Documentation\n• Letter of credit\n• Customs Procedures\n• Trading blocs\n• Types of Trade\n• Brexit\n• Agents and Distributors\n• Importing\n• Exporting\n• Services \nThe programme will be delivered by Ervine Okuboh and Albert Tucker\, Business Advisers for AFFORD. Albert and Ervine have a wealth of experience undertaking and implementing international trade programmes and also providing business advisory services to SMEs undertaking international trade. \nParticipants will be given information on key subjects\, including tariffs\, trading blocs\, business regulation and market information. This programme will assist SMEs to understand the practical issues regarding international trade\, be aware of the rules and regulations of international trade and give the participants a greater understanding and knowledge of global growth markets and the support structures available to SMEs.
URL:https://afford-uk.org/event/abc-training-2018-international-trade-and-development/
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SUMMARY:ABC Business Support Programmes 2018: Develop Your Marketing Strategy
DESCRIPTION:  \nAFFORD Business Club (ABC) aims to support job creation in Africa by providing business development support to African diaspora entrepreneurs who seek to develop or launch their businesses in Africa. \nThis programme will provide 5 key pillars that every business needs to develop a marketing strategy: \n\nCustomers\nSMART goals (Specific\, Measurable\, Achievable\, Realistic & Timely)\nStrategies\nBudget and Resources\nEvaluation\n\nThis half day masterclass is suitable for anyone wanting to successfully implement marketing and PR in-house to increase their businesses profit and impact. In the session you will learn who your customers are\, easy ways to reach those customers and what they want to know about your business offer. \nThe programme will be delivered by Denise Rawls\, Business Adviser for AFFORD.
URL:https://afford-uk.org/event/abc-business-support-programmes-2018-develop-your-marketing-strategy/
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SUMMARY:ABC Business Support Programmes 2018 – Financial Management
DESCRIPTION:AFFORD Business Club (ABC) aims to support job creation in Africa by providing business development support to African diaspora entrepreneurs who seek to develop or launch their businesses in Africa. \nThis programme would provide the participant /learner with basic information and learning tools which will enable him/her to undertake competent financial management of their business. The content would cover cashflow forecasting\,profit & loss\, budgeting\, audit and access to finance. The programme provides an understanding of the principles of financial management\, acquiring budgeting skills and increasing your knowledge of cash flow management. \nThe programme will be delivered in Manchester by Ted Rowlands\, Senior Business Mentor at Start-up Direct. \nTed Rowlands has worked with SME companies for over thirty five years. During this period he has worked as a senior manager with Natwest\, managed three major business trusts and is now a Senior Business Mentor for Start-up Direct\, the UK’s largest start up finance company. A successful and energetic Senior Manager\, with extensive experience in working with S.M.E’s\, he is an established\, qualified and respected business adviser. In addition he has long standing experience and knowledge of establishing African owned businesses in the UK. He has successfully led business programmes in Liverpool\, Manchester and London\, from 1985 to the present date. During this period Ted has also formally advised successive UK governments about inner city business development.
URL:https://afford-uk.org/event/abc-business-support-programmes-2018-financial-management/
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