The Providus Bank SME Program is inviting young talented Nigerian entrepreneurs who are eager to develop and grow their businesses to apply for their SME program and gain business transformational knowledge.
About Providus Bank SME Program
Providus Bank, along with the Enterprise Development Centre, has established the Providus Bank SME Program. This program is designed to help business owners in Nigeria by giving them the knowledge and abilities they need to create long-term plans for their businesses. The goal is to transform these businesses and make them more profitable.
Benefits
The Providus Bank SME Program offers several benefits to businesses, including:
- Assistance in developing a growth plan for their businesses.
- Enhancement of leadership skills to effectively lead teams.
- Clear definition of the value proposition of their business.
- Implementation of structures that ensure long-term sustainability.
- Creation of a ‘go-to-market’ strategy for products and services.
- Personalized business advisory to address specific company challenges.
- Opportunities to interact with other entrepreneurs, fostering the sharing of ideas and industry best practices.
- Establishment of a network of contacts for business and personal development.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Providus Bank SME Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- The business owner must be a citizen or legal resident of Nigeria.
- The business must be based and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria.
- The business must be for-profit and can be from any sector.
- The applicant must be available to commit to the training schedule once accepted into the program.
- The business should have operated for at least 5 years.
- The business should have a sales/turnover of at least 25 – 50 million naira.
- The business should maintain proper financial records.
How to apply
To apply for the Providus Bank SME Program, follow these steps:
Click on the “Apply now” link provided to start your application.
Register: Register with your email and log in to fill out the information required
Complete Application: After successfully registering, log in and begin filling out the application form. You can save your progress by clicking the “Save And Continue” button at the bottom of each stage. You can return to your application at any time. Once you have completed the application, click on the “Submit” button at the end of the form to send it to the program organizers. Please note that you can only submit one application.
Stay Informed: Regularly check the “News and Update” tab on the Providus Bank SME Program website for any updates or announcements.
Timeline
The application starts: June 1, 2023
Applications Close: June 30, 2023
Overview
Types of opportunity: Capacity building and skills development for business owners
Deadline: June 30, 2023
Open to: Business owners
Location: Nigeria
Organizer: Providus Bank
Country: Nigeria
Inquiry
For Questions email Graham – at gekoh@pau.edu.ng and Dammy – ofeyide@providusbank.com
For more information visit the Providus Bank SME Program
