United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to organise a workshop for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) operators.
The workshop which holds Wednesday, July 29 via Microsoft team is meant to equip them with the necessary tools which would strengthen and sustain their businesses.
The seminar features professionals who will share their experiences and give essential tips to MSME and business owners on how to take their businesses to the next level.
UBA’s group head, consumer and retail banking, Mr. Jude Anele, said in a statement that the workshop which will be in two separate sessions will specifically target financial record keeping in business which has been established as one of the major challenges that business owners face and it promises to be an eye-opener to participants.
The founder, Accounting Hub, Ms. Chioma Ifeanyi-Eze, will take the first session as she gives insights and shares practical knowledge on bookkeeping and accounting basics for small businesses, while in the second session, UBA’s group head, tax management, Mr. Emeka Amadi, will take participants though practical steps on tax management for small businesses.
Anele, who spoke on the bank’s deep passion to help small businesses, explained that as the engine of any developing economy, MSME should be armed with the necessary tools that will help galvanize their businesses, adding that this necessitated the regular MSME workshops organised by the bank to assist both its customers and non-customers to boost their businesses.
“UBA is committed to the overall growth of its customers beyond banking services, and the bank’s passion is hinged on ensuring that customers and entrepreneurs run businesses that can stand the test of time with the knowledge and experience required to take their businesses to the next level.
“Because of our interest in businesses and customers, we conceptualised the SME workshop to fill the existing gaps observed in businesses thus assisting them to learn new ways of doing business and how to package their businesses for increased patronage,” he added.
The seminar, according to the statement is open to all business owners and leaders across Nigeria because of the long-term impact which ranges from strengthened confidence, skills, knowledge, and resources.
Participants, who register for the Teams session will be trained in record keeping, cost reduction, stock compiling, financial and taxation planning, maximizing opportunities, financial planning and projections.
Similarly, UBA’s group head, marketing & customer experience, Mr. Michelle Nwoga said the bank “is on the constant look-out for top business personalities who are able to share their growth strategies with other upcoming business owners.
“Our business leaders for this workshop are experienced in every sense of the word and willing to share insight with others on how to grow their business.”
Amadi is a seasoned chartered accounting and tax professional with14 years’ experience.
He has facilitated several seminars and training to Finance professionals and sensitizing SMEs on the importance of tax and accounting function in business value creations.
Ifeanyi-Eze, chartered accountant, is a recipient of several awards, both academic and entrepreneurial.
She is also an amazing speaker and writer.
