Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world, and their empowerment is critical in small businesses and entrepreneurship to promote gender equality and drive economic advancement.
According to a report by the World Bank, women make up about 41% of micro-business owners in Nigeria, indicating that when women are given the same chances and resources to start and grow their businesses, they not only contribute to the economy by creating jobs but also impact their communities profoundly.
However, despite progress toward gender equality, women in the entrepreneurial sector still face significant barriers, including financial constraints, and limited access to education, and training, which hinder their ability to grow.To celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, we’re looking at how women can impact the world of business, and boost their financial literacy, legal understanding, and business management capabilities from seasoned professionals, thereby fostering networking opportunities and establishing valuable connections.
The Duke SME4HER Bootcamp program aims to address this by equipping existing and new female business owners with the knowledge, training, and opportunities essential for managing and growing their businesses online.
The theme is “Enhancing Business Management Skills through Networking and Connection Building”
Date: March 15th, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 10 am
Venue: ICANBOI Innovation Hub 5th Floor, 82 Murtala Mohammed Way, Ebute-Metta, Lagos
The event is powered by Duke Sell, ICANBOI, LSETF, Money Africa & Scott Legal.
WHY ATTEND?
- Access to training and opportunities for scaling
- Access to potential Funding and resources
- Access to a dynamic network of individuals and organizations
The Bootcamp is FREE!, Visit bit.ly/SME4her to secure a seat. Registration is mandatory.
About Us
Duke is a reselling platform that enables anyone to start an online business with no capital or inventory. We do this by providing the infrastructure, inventory, and know-how, thereby reducing the barrier to entry to starting a business today.
ICAN-BOI is a platform to actualize the growing focus on technology and skills acquisition through entrepreneurship empowerment. It is on a mission to be a nexus for tech talent and innovation, including students, academia, innovators, venture capitalists, and economic development experts.
Scotts Legal is a reputable law firm with considerable experience and expertise. They offer legal support to tech startups, startups, international trade companies, and investors.
They currently have a portfolio, of fintech, proptech, and medtech startups to whom they are providing a wide range of services.
Money Africa is a financial literacy company that takes you on all you need to know about your money. They cover everything from treasury bills, currency risk, investing in local and foreign stock, government bonds, asset allocation, agric tech, etc.
Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF)
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) was established by The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund Law 2016 to provide financial support to residents of Lagos State, to tackle unemployment through job and wealth creation.
