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- Inclusive Financing for SMEs
Inclusive Financing for SMEs
Unlock the power of financial skills to grow your business.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, strengthening your company’s financial foundation is key to sustainable growth. Inclusive Finance for SMEs, developed by ConnectAmericas, is a practical and accessible course designed to help micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises improve their financial management, gain tools to evaluate business performance, and explore financing options aligned with their needs.
Through interactive content and real-life case studies, you’ll learn how to read and use financial statements, manage resources, apply financial ratios and KPIs to guide decision-making, and evaluate funding alternatives—from traditional loans to innovative mechanisms like crowdfunding and factoring. You'll also gain insights on how to prepare for debt or equity financing and how to position your business to attract investors. Additionally, the course will help you navigate digital tools and platforms that facilitate access to finance and allow you to identify the right opportunities for your company.
Plus, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore an optional module dedicated to women entrepreneurs, which explores the unique barriers they face in accessing finance and suggest strategies to overcome them.
Get ready to take control of your business finances, build financial resilience, and unlock new growth opportunities—starting today.
- Module 1: Understanding finance
- Module 2: Managing business resources
- Module 3: How to finance your business
- Module 4: Access to finance
- Certificate of Completion