African Foundation for Development (AFFORD)

ABC Business Growth Workshop
2019-09-28 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris)
Our Business Advisor Denise Rawls has expertise and a track record of taking fledgling enterprises and established businesses to the next level. On Saturday 28th September 2019 we will be holding a workshop to work on shifting your thoughts and plans from uncertainty to strategy.
During the workshop you will:

Craft a mission and vision statement, define your company objectives, and perform an analysis of your company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Create a one-page strategic action plan to underpin your businesses growth.
Work through the personal and business challenges you may face in growing your business and develop strategies, supported by a tailored roadmap
Identify resources to focus on to enhance business growth – investment, human resource, technology, business development support (Coach, mentor, training etc.)

Tourism in Africa
2019-09-26 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris)
Our ABC Connect for September will be a roundtable looking at tourism in Africa. We’ll be looking at the different challenges of organising travel in Africa, practicalities of setting up a travel enterprise, how to grow the business etc.
We look forward to seeing you at this industry-focused event which is part of the AFFORD Business Club’s monthly networking event series.
This roundtable event will be a fantastic opportunity to meet members of the African travel community who also work within the tourism sector. We shall explore how to best access opportunities and overcome various challenges faced by diaspora running travel and tourism enterprises.
Register now

ABC Webinar: What investors are looking for with Christelle Kupa & Rubelyn Alcantara from Uhusiano Capital (UK)
2019-09-11 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
Join Christelle Kupa and Rubelyn Alcantra of Uhusiano Capital who will :

Their experience of running an Investment Fund
What they look for from entrepreneurs as investors
Their thoughts on what diaspora entrepreneurs should be focused on in terms of business in Africa
Tips for entrepreneurs seeking investment

This webinar is free to attend register here
About the speakers
Christelle Kupa is a sustainable finance expert and global impact investor with experience spanning international finance & banking, sustainable investing and cross-border innovation scale-up.
Christelle is the Founder and Chief Executive of Uhusiano Capital which she founded in 2016 as a catalyst to facilitate better business in the African impact investing sector, with a particular interest in agriculture and women economic empowerment. Christelle has convened a team of experts and specialists with whom she has developed service propositions that solve complex problems and add value for communities, stakeholders and shareholders in Africa.
Christelle spent 13 years as an Investment banker and Hedge-fund manager, JP Morgan and development expert at Symbiotics.
Christelle is an internationally recognised leader in impact investment. She has spoken at high profile events and conferences around the world and has been an expert participant in a number of panels and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
In her non-for-profit activities, Christelle is a practitioner, advocate, and lecturer on sustainable impact capitalism and community bridging through business and bottom-up leadership. She sits as a Trustee on Medical aid film.
Christelle is Belgian- Congolese, based in London, with extensive travel on the African continent. She holds a BA in business and finance and speaks French, Flemish, English, with some basics in Swahili and Lingala.
Rubelyn Alcantara, MBA is CEO & Founder, Supivaa Advisory Group (Canada) which was founded after she spent several years supporting businesses, entrepreneurs and investors in Africa. Supivaa Advisory Group is a boutique consultancy firm focused on two pillars 1. Facilitating and encouraging Canada-Africa trade & investment and 2. Women’s Empowerment.
“Supivaa” is a play on words French/English of “support” and “vivre” (to live) thus “supporting life”. Supivaa also has a second, more fun meaning, “supporting the divas”. Ruby is also an Advisor to Uhusiano Capital, an UK regulated financial advisory firm focused on Impact Investing in Africa.
Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Ruby first stepped foot on the African continent in 2007 and since then, supporting Africa’s economic development has been interwoven her DNA. For the past 7 years, she’s been leading start-ups/projects either in or focused on Africa’s growth in a variety of sectors including renewable energy, agriculture, fin-tech, education, health, and media/publishing.
Ruby has lived and worked across Africa including Tanzania, Nigeria, Madagascar, South Africa, Cameroon, Uganda, Egypt, and Kenya. Early in her career, she worked with both governments and private sector in Africa to promote their respective countries to investors, policy-makers and key decision-makers, by producing reports distributed publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Economist and the International Herald Tribune (now The New York Times International).
Ruby has played a lead role in companies that have benefited from commercial, impact and/or hybrid investment and as such she’s passionate to ensure that projects and entrepreneurs can get the support they need to hit that critical trajectory for growth and ensuring their investors are rewarded.
Ruby has served as Managing Director of Push Observer, an investment of SixTelecoms Group in Tanzania, where she trebled the company’s client base in less than 2 years with clients including of Vodacom, Diageo, the United Nations, British Gas and the Government of Tanzania.
She was the Chief Marketing Officer at Homestrings Ltd, later known as Movement Capital, one of the first crowdfunding sites focused on Africa. She was part of the founding team that raised $25 million USD for 35 deals in 12 countries across Africa. Most recently, she consulted, serving as interim-CEO for a solar energy and agriculture company in Madagascar which is a blended finance/hybrid investment of a private investor and grant funding from the EU.
Today her focus is on working/advising with both the Seekers of Capital (entrepreneurs and fund managers) and the Investors themselves (both Impact Investors and commercial investors) to actualise on the potential of Africa. Often with the Impact lens leveraging on the guidelines of the UN Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI) ensuring both ESG and SDG alignments.
Ruby holds an international MBA from IE Business School (Spain), a BA in Communications and Political Science from Simon Fraser University (Canada) and a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia Academy (Canada).
Register to attend this webinar here

Ghana Trade Missions: Fashion Sourcing Trip and Exploring Opportunities
2019-08-13 17:30 - 19:30 (Europe/Paris)
The ABC is partnering with Africa Fashion Guide and will be heading to Ghana on 28th October 2019 for 5 days to look at sourcing partners, manufacturing and exploring opportunities. We are holding a briefing event for you to find out more about the mission and learn about all of the possibilities it could hold for you and your business!
More info here

Advance your Skills with an African Language
2019-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris)
At AFFORD we recognise that the young generation of diaspora Africans wish to give back and connect with Africa in new ways outside of remittance giving. They wish to know how to tap into the emerging opportunities of a fast moving, rapidly changing continent with language being a key way to do so.
Diaspora Experience will be holding a session on learning African languages to explore the growing interest in African languages for business, career progression, for enhancing cultural experience on the ground and for linking and connecting to African heritage.
If you have an interest in travelling to Africa for your work, career or studies but lack the language skills to engage on a higher level this session is for you!
Register Here

ABC Legal Clinics
2019-07-24 16:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris)
The ABC Legal Clinics provide ABC Members access to an exclusive series of Clinics with experienced lawyers from the internationally-renowned law firm, Morrison and Foerster LLP. The Clinics are an opportunity to have a one-to-one consultation with a specialist lawyer in your area of work, who will provide pro-bono advice and guidance on any legal concerns or queries you may have. This could cover a range of topic areas including contracts, employment, tax, IP and business structure.
ABC members are free to attend and should register by email abc@afford-uk.org
Non-members interested in attending please email abc@afford-uk.org for further details.

ABC Legal Seminar-Legal Tax and Intellectual Property
2019-07-18 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Paris)
This free seminar will give you insight into what you need to know and do legally for your business in relation to tax and intellectual property.
This session will provide information on key legal areas of interest no matter what stage your organisation is at. It will help you identify areas of support that you didn’t know you need!
Hosted by The AFFORD Business Club (ABC) in partnership with Morrison & Foerster LLP, an international law firm.
Who should attend?
Business owners, charities, social enterprises and entrepreneurs.
Register to attend this FREE seminar here

AFFORD Learn and Lunch with Denise Rawls
2019-07-03 13:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris)
According to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) late payments, over 30 days, cost the UK economy over £2.5 billion every year and result in over 50,000 businesses going under.
Freelancers make up over 15% of the UK workforce and the impact of late payments means entrepreneurs are at regular at risk of losing their homes, their relationships and struggling with their mental health.
Sometimes, although unhelpful, the reason for a late payment is understandable, a late payment in the chain impacts everyone waiting to be paid further down the line. More often than not late payment is just down to poor financial management by a client. In this webinar we will look at some tools you can use to encourage your clients to pay you quickly and before the 30- day limit and how to chase payments and remain objective, professional and sane.
Register here

ABC Legal Seminar- Business Structures and Conflict Resolution
2019-06-20 17:30 - 19:30 (Europe/Paris)
This seminar will give you insight into what you need to know and do legally for your business in relation to business structures and conflict resolution including:

Types of business organisation, sole trader, partnership, company, charitable status
Avenues for conflict and dispute resolution

This free seminar is a vital session providing information on key legal areas of interest no matter what stage your organisation is at. It will help you identify areas of support that you didn’t know you needed!
Hosted by The AFFORD Business Club (ABC) in partnership with Morrison & Foerster LLP, an international law firm.
Who should attend?
Business owners, charities, social enterprises and entrepreneurs.
Register to attend this FREE seminar here

ABC Legal Clinic - For Members
2019-06-19 16:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris)

ABC Webinar: Men, Business and Wellbeing
2019-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Join us for our webinar which will be focused on Men, Business and Wellbeing.
We will be covering:

The challenges faced by men in business, and ways to overcome these
Advice for managing responsibilities and expectations of self
The importance of taking care of your mental health and where to go for support and guidance

The speakers will include Nii Odartei Evans of the BBC and Yann W. Tanoé of SunBird Journal Publishing.

Diaspora Experience Free Information Session
2019-06-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Diaspora Experience programme session will provide information on volunteering needs and opportunities in Africa. It will help you identify areas of support that you can give by utilising your own expertise!
Learn more about the experiences and opportunities on the continent during this event, that you can participate in this year!
Who should attend:
Those interested in volunteering opportunities in Africa
Come and find out about the Diaspora Experience programme as a whole register to attend here

ABC Legal Clinic
2019-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Paris)

ABC Webinar: The Business of African Food
2019-05-15 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Join us for The Business of African Food webinar were industry experts and entrepreneurs – Albert Tucker of Karma Cola UK, Kemi Onafuwa of Ades Foods and Tokunbo Koiki of Tokunbo’s Kitchen as a facilitator will discuss how to best overcome the practical challenges faced by those in the African food industry.
The webinar will cover

How to effectively set up your business
The realities of running an African food business
Challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs
Where to go for assistance and guidance

Who is it for?
This webinar will appeal to those already in the food industry, food and beverage manufacturers, as well as people interested in turning their passion of food into a business.
Register here. You will be sent an access link to the webinar once registered.

Diaspora Experience Information Session
2019-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris)

ABC Legal Clinic - For Members
2019-04-29 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
The ABC Legal Clinics provide ABC Members access to an exclusive series of Clinics with experienced lawyers from the internationally-renowned law firm, Morrison and Foerster LLP. The Clinics are an opportunity to have a one-to-one consultation with a specialist lawyer in your area of work, who will provide pro-bono advice and guidance on any legal concerns or queries you may have. This could cover a range of topic areas including contracts, employment, tax, IP and business structure.
ABC members are free to attend and should register by email abc@afford-uk.org
Non-members interesting in attending please email abc@afford-uk.org for further details.

The ABC Presents: Legal Seminars
2019-04-18 17:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris)
The AFFORD Business Club (ABC) in partnership with Morrison & Foerster LLP, an international law firm, is providing a free event for businesses, charities and social enterprises to give you insight into what you need to know and do legally for your business in relation to contracts and employment law on Thursday 18th April 2019.
This seminar will look at areas including:

Contracts, formation, effect and enforceability, standard terms and exclusion clauses
Essentials of relevant employment law

This free seminar is a vital session providing information on key legal areas of interest no matter what stage your organisation is at. It will help you identify areas of support that you didn’t know you needed!
Whether you are a business, a charitable organisation or an entrepreneur, make sure you don’t miss out on this essential legal support opportunity!

Tickets are free click here to register now

ABC Connect: Unlocking Women and Technology
2019-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris)
We are very excited to present to you: ABC CONNECT: UNLOCKING WOMEN & TECHNOLOGY, the ABC’s partner event with iSpace Foundation and The Radical Leap Company.
On Friday 28th March 2019, at the ABC offices, we are bringing together industry experts, successful entrepreneurs and tech professionals with insights on unlocking potential in and for women in the tech industry. You can expect:
• Industry knowledge from experienced professionals
• Real-life stories of successful entrepreneurs
• Tips on access to finance opportunities for tech start ups
• Networking with technology insiders
Our guest speakers will include Abake Adenle of AJA.LA Studios, Noreen Makosewe of The Radical Leap Company and Kay Kukoyi Founder of Purposeful Products.
This exclusive event is limited to 20 seats, click here to register now and don’t miss out!

Doing Business in Zimbabwe Webinar
2019-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
You are exclusively invited to participate in a webinar hosted by the AFFORD Business Club (ABC), which will be focused on Doing Business in Zimbabwe. The speakers will include Na Ncube of The Global Native, Busi Bango of EMPRETEC and Denise Rawls of AFFORD UK as a facilitator.
We will be covering:
• How to effectively set up your business
• The realities of running a business in Zimbabwe
• Challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs
• Where to go for assistance and guidance
To register for the session click here

ABC Connect
2019-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Paris)
ABC Connect in February will be a partner event with Business Networking and Growth London an exciting networking and social event targeted at the ambitious Black business owner. In relaxed City settings, come along with your business cards, product samples etc. to network, sell and build relationships with like-minded businesses. The event attracts business owners, directors and senior management from a rich and diverse mix of business sectors.
The ABC Members will receive FREE tickets to attend this event and continue growing your network with like minded entrepreneurs.
Register here

Diaspora Professionals in Development and Humanitarian Spaces
2019-02-12 18:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris)
Join us on Tuesday 12 February 2019 at the Connecting Diaspora UK Networking Event “Diaspora professionals in development and humanitarian spaces” co-hosted by Shabaka, the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD) and Centre of African Studies SOAS, University of London. Connecting Diaspora UK is a networking event for diaspora professionals working in the development and humanitarian sectors. The aim is to build a constituency of African and Middle Eastern diaspora professionals to increase diversity in these sectors and facilitate collaborations between international organisations and the diaspora.
If you are:
– Diaspora/migrant from Africa, Near and the Middle East regions
– Working or interested in international development and humanitarian sectors
– Seeking to connect with those with similar interests in international development and humanitarian response
– Seeking to gain an insight into the role and potential of diaspora communities in peace, development and humanitarian response
Then join us for this informal network event and build and strengthen new relationships!
Register here

ABC Connects Fashion With Africa
2019-01-24 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris)
ABC Connect is the AFFORD Business Club’s monthly networking event. It is an opportunity to network with members and gain some insight from experts in various fields.
ABC Connect in January 2019 will be a roundtable discussion focusing on the business of fashion in Africa and reaching wider markets. We will be hearing from industry experts, successful designers and those with the finance to provide necessary insight to fashion entrepreneurs with their eye on Africa!
Our guest speakers will include Jacqueline Shaw Director of Africa Fashion Guide, Yemisi Mokuolu CEO of Hatch Africa and Aji Ayorinde Founder and Creative Director of MIA London.
Topics covered will include:– Testimony from industry experts– Experience of successful designers– Access to finance opportunities– Networking with fashion insiders
This exclusive event is limited to 20 seats, so register now and don’t miss out!

UK Visa Refusals for African Visitors
2019-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Paris)
Chi Onwurah MP, Chair of the APPG for Africa, invites you to a parliamentary meeting to discuss UK visa refusals for African visitors.
On Tuesday 22nd January from 6pm until 7.30pm in the Grimond Room, Portcullis House, House of Commons
The meeting provides an opportunity for guests from a diversity of sectors including academic, cultural, NGO , health and business to share evidence with parliamentarians on the consistency and quality of the decision making of UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) for visa applications. Evidence will be presented to a panel of parliamentarians to feed into a policy brief in advance of APPG for Africa roundtable meeting with the UK Immigration Minister, Caroline Nokes MP, two weeks later.
Some guests will be invited to formally present their evidence to the panel and advance notice will be given. Those not presenting to the panel will have the opportunity to submit written statements in advance of the meeting and to ask questions during the Q&A if time allows.
Written statements should be submitted as soon as possible to Hetty Bailey on baileyh@parliament.uk but no later than Tuesday 8th January. (NB- Statements should be succinct, refer to the questions below, be no longer than 1500 words and in Word document format).

This meeting hopes to gather evidence and information from participants on the following questions:
1) What is your experience of supporting African nationals in applying for visas for African nationals to conferences / events / business meetings/ training sessions in the UK?
2) How many times have you supported African nationals to apply for a UK visa, of whatever type?
3) How many were rejected or approved? What were the most common grounds for refusal given? How many were granted, but too late to allow the participant to attend?
4) For those that reapplied, how many were granted visas? What circumstances changed in their application? Did they resubmit with additional information? And did the visa arrive in time for them to attend the event?
6) Have you seen any evidence of inconsistency in decision-making regarding visa applications?
7) What do you understand to be the main barriers to submitting successful visa applications for African nationals? And can you estimate how many might have decided not to visit the UK because of the difficulty of obtaining a visa?
NB- Please note that numerically presented evidence is particularly valuable.
Guests are actively encouraged to invite their local Members of Parliament to attend the meeting and listen to the evidence.

A guest list will be in operation. If you are interested in participating please e-mail the APPG for Africa at baileyh@parliament.uk with your name, role and organisation.
This meeting in being held in a collaboration between the APPG for Africa, The Royal African Society, AFFORD and the APPG for Malawi.

Rwandan Diaspora in the UK 2018 Study Presentation - London & Coventry
2019-01-10 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the Rwanda High Commission (RHC) and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD) are co-hosting two events in the UK for the Rwandan community to present findings and recommendations from a recent study of Rwandans in the UK and gather feedback and comments on the content; to provide an overview of Rwanda’s diaspora policies, initiatives and opportunities; and to showcase individual diaspora engagement experiences from Rwandans living in the UK.
The events will also provide an opportunity for networking and wider discussions on diaspora engagement within the Rwandan community in the UK. The events are scheduled for 10th January in London and 11th January in Coventry.
Register to attend the London event here
Register to attend the Coventry event at https://rwandadiasporacoventry.eventbrite.co.uk
Who Should Attend
This event will be specifically about Rwanda and its diaspora and will be of particular interest to:

Those from Rwanda
Those interested in Rwanda or its diaspora
The African diaspora community

The Agenda
18:00 Doors open
18:30-18:40 Welcome and Introductions
18:40-18:55 Overview of Rwanda’s Diaspora Policies, Initiatives and Opportunities
18:55 -19:05 Introduction of IOM Project and Background to the Mapping Exercise
19:05- 19:20 Presentation of the mapping report ‘Rwandans in the UK: their skills base and engagement with Rwanda”
19:20-19:40 Question and Answer Session
19:40 -19:50 Insight and Response
19:45-20:00 Diaspora Experiences – diaspora speakers to give an overview of their respective diaspora initiatives in Rwanda and/or the UK
20:00-20:10 Diaspora professional skills and investment opportunities in Rwanda
20:10-20:15 Closing Remarks
20:15-21.00 Refreshments and Networking

AFFORD Business Club legal clinics with Morrison & Foerster LLP
2018-11-22 17:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Following on from the success of the ABC Legal Seminar on Thursday 20th September , AFFORD Business Club are offering members access to an exclusive series of Legal Clinics with experienced lawyers from an internationally-renowned law firm, Morrison and Foerster LLP.
The Clinics will be an opportunity to have a one-to-one consultation with a specialist lawyer in your area of work, who will provide pro-bono advice and guidance on any legal concerns or queries you may have. This could cover any of the following topic areas:

Types of business organisation, sole trader, partnership, company, charitable status
Contracts, formation, effect and enforceability, standard terms and exclusion clauses
Essentials of relevant employment law
Tax considerations for entrepreneurs
Avenues for conflict and dispute resolution
Intellectual Property
International trade: Import and Export

The dates of these clinics are as follows:

Thursday 22nd November 2018
Thursday 6th December 2018

If you are interested in attending any of the legal clinics and would like to join AFFORD Business Club click here.

#DiasporaTransformers- Facebook live discussion celebrating the impact of African diaspora entrepreneurs
2018-11-14 13:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
This year we are celebrating Global Entrepreneurship week #GEW2018 from 12th-18th November 2018 by showcasing the impact that diaspora entrepreneurs have towards development in Africa on all our social media channels. Follow #diasporatransformers to get updates and join the conversation on the importance of African diaspora entrepreneurship.
We are also hosting a series of Facebook Live roundtable discussions which will take place from Wednesday 14th November 2018 at 1:30pm. The discussions will focus on exploring the impact diaspora entrepreneurs are making towards development in Africa and provide up and coming entrepreneurs with advice on how to start and maintain a successful diaspora business.
Special guests include:

Bashair Ahmed, Founder of Shabaka Enteprise
Annette Fisher, Partner at FA Global
Yasmin Botchway, Blogger & YouTuber
Mariatu Turay, Founder of Gitas Portal
Tobi Oludayomi, Co-founder of Studio 14

Like and Follow us on Facebook to join!

Beam Talks- Applications of Blockchain Technology in Sierra Leone
2018-10-03 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris)
Beam Talks is Smiling Through Light’s UK initiative which showcases the diverse career routes of Sierra Leonean women living in the UK, focusing on the applications of Blockchain Technology in Sierra Leone. The event will take place on the 3rd October 2018 and provide a space where role models can discuss their achievements, experiences and challenges with a new generation of change-makers.
The event will consist of a presentation, panel session and audience Q&A.
The discussion will cover:

Applications of Blockchain Technology in Sierra Leone.
Achievements, experiences and challenges with a new generation of change-makers.
Contributions of the Sierra Leonean community in the UK.
Update on Smiling Through Light’s activities – access to clean energy in Sierra Leone

Why you should attend
You will have the chance to hear stories and experiences of an incredible panel of diverse people. Through discussion and debate, we’ll challenge misconceptions about Sierra Leone, foster greater awareness and change narratives about the country.
Find out more about the event & register to attend by clicking here.

Best of Nigeria Investment Expo 2018 (BONNIE 2018)
2018-10-03 - 2018-10-04
Theresa May’s recent visit to Nigeria and pledge to boost Britain’s investment in Africa after Brexit, along with the Nigerian governments promise to make Nigeria a global investment destination means that there is high demand for further investment in Nigeria.
The Best of Nigeria Investment Expo (Bonnie 2018) taking place from October 3rd-4th at the ExCel Centre in London will capitalise on this demand, showcasing the many investment & business opportunities that Nigeria has to offer. The expo is the first of its kind to bring senior Nigerian Government Officials and successful entrepreneurs together with key investors from across sectors and continents.
Guests will have the opportunity to:

Discuss investment opportunities across various sectors
Gain brand exposure with global institutions and private investors
Network with peers and potential investors
Receive first class advice on business investment opportunities

If you are interested in attending, please click here to get your free ticket.
AFFORD Business Club members will have the opportunity to exhibit at the expo via the ‘SME Booster Package’ at a discounted rate of 10%, To find out more email katharine@afford-uk.org for further information.

International Customers and Relationships Creative Enterprise Programme
2018-09-28 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
Our ABC Manager Elvina Quaison, alongside our Diaspora Experience Manager, Jacqueline Brown, will be hosting an ‘International Customers and Relationships‘ session as part of the Assembly Hub 15 day intense training programme in Lagos on the 28 September 2018. The Assembly Hub is a diaspora-led organisation based in Lagos which provides business support and advice to creative entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
The Assembly wants to give fashion, beauty and creative entrepreneurs a fresh start with a 15-day intense training program in Lagos called The Creative Class. The training’s are designed to accelerate entrepreneurs in the fashion and creative sector with the essential knowledge and tools they require to start and grow a creative enterprise.
The session will focus on:
– Understanding your global customer
– Why customer service is king
– How to distinguish yourself from your competitor
– Why effective communication is key
– Pathways to selling
If you are interested in registering, please click here. The deadline for registering to participate is 10 September 2018.
