Columbia Global Centres Africa 'Thinking Big Workshop' June 17-19, 2015
Columbia Global Centres Africa 'Thinking Big Workshop' June 17-19, 2015
The Governments within the East African Community have implemented major reforms to improve the business environment. In response to this continuous improvement, the Columbia Global Centers Africa, an affiliate of Columbia University in partnership with the Kenya Association of Women Business Owners (KAWBO), announces the ‘Thinking Big Workshop’ that will help you position your business to take advantage of the myriad existing opportunities for growth.
• Entrepreneurs running businesses with a turnover of KSh. 30 million and above.
• The Entrepreneur must be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company.
• The entrepreneur must appoint a staff member with whom to attend the training.
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Professor Murray B. Low is an experienced entrepreneur and a leading authority on entrepreneurship in independent, corporate and not-for-profit settings. As the founder of the Columbia Entrepreneurship Program, he has worked to make entrepreneurship a viable career option for MBA graduates. He has worked with faculty, students and staff across the University to spread innovation and entrepreneurship. He has also led initiatives to improve business education in developing countries, particularly in Africa. Low consults for both small and large companies, family businesses and not-for-profits. He conducts executive seminars in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation and makes frequent presentations to academic and industry groups. He has published widely in academic and practitioner journals and is a regular commentator in the media. He is an active advisor, board member and angel investor.
June 17-19, 2015 – Cohort 2
June 25-27, 2015- Returning Cohort 1
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Charges: KES. 65,000 per participant
Note: This fee maybe subsided by the Columbia Global Centres Africa. Scholarship will be awarded on a case by case review of sent applications.
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Please complete the application form and email a scanned copy to;
a) The Kenya Association of Women Business Owners @ info@kawbo.org; 0716 627066
or
b)Columbia Global Centers Africa @ info@cgcafrica.org or pmurugi@cgcafrica.org ; 0708 440612
Walk the Talk; Breathe Life into Your Business / August,2015
Walk the Talk; Breathe Life into Your Business / August,2015
Businesses face challenges ranging from working capital, inviting potential investors, employees and effective marketing.
This two day training module endeavours to teach business owners strategy, professionalism, management and all other aspects or running a future oriented growing business.
Entrepreneurs seeking to grow and excel their businesses into the next level.
a. Introduction: Applying a simple process to write a business plan
b. Business Strategy and Growth: Expanding your business
c. The Marketing strategy and Analysis
d. Operation Plan: Improve your business
e. Financial Planning
f. Challenges/Obstacles facing Entrepreneurs in Kenya
g. Effective Networking
KAWBO Members KES 9,000.00
Non KAWBO Members KES 10,000.00
Payments can be made directly into the KAWBO account. Deposit slips to be scanned and emailed to
KAWBO or dropped at our offices.
Kenya Association of Women Business Owners
A/C No.0102009619100
Standard Chartered Bank
Yaya Centre
Payments can also be made through M-PESA. Telephone number – 0716 627066
Please send email of interest to info@kawbo.org
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Happy Employee, Happy Boss / October 15-16, 2015
Happy Employee, Happy Boss / October 15-16, 2015
Every business owner’s dream is to have a highly motivated and productive team of employees.
This training module will aid an entrepreneur to balance employee management while motivating and empowering their staff to give ultimate performance. The discussion will also point out the common pitfalls in HR and share practical options to counter the daily challenges.
This is a must attend!
KAWBO Members KES 9,000.00
Non KAWBO Members KES 10,000.00
Payments can be made directly into the KAWBO account. Deposit slips to be scanned and emailed to
KAWBO or dropped at our offices.
Kenya Association of Women Business Owners
A/C No.0102009619100
Standard Chartered Bank
Yaya Centre
Payments can also be made through M-PESA. Telephone number – 0716 627066
Please send an email of interest to info@kawbo.org