Global Courant 2023-05-23 19:35:36
Deloitte-Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to making an impact that matters to its people, customers and society. The company will offer free expert consultations to more than 400 SMEs through a Business Clinic on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The Business Clinic is part of Deloitte’s effort to live up to its mantra of a goal beyond profit by implementing skills-based volunteering in Niger.
Fatai Folarin, CEO of Deloitte West Africa, says about the purpose of the Business Clinic: “Small businesses are the foundation of any economy, so entrepreneurs must have the necessary knowledge to run their business effectively. As a purpose-driven company that goes beyond profit, our contribution to Volunteer Day means impacting the lives of entrepreneurs through mentoring and training, ultimately positioning them for success and expansion.” Folarin.
The Business Clinic will provide participating SMEs with the skills and knowledge they need to support and reposition themselves for exponential growth in their respective industries.
Fatai Folarin
Commenting on the Business Clinic objective, Abena Biney, Chief Sustainability Officer of Deloitte West Africa, added: “As an organization that cares about more than just profit, we decided to use our Volunteer Day to make a real difference in the life of entrepreneurs. We want to support them in growing their business and reaching their full potential.
That’s why we offer mentorship and training sessions specifically tailored to small business owners. We want to provide them with the skills they need to effectively manage their business and propel them to new heights. We hope that in this way we can contribute to the overall growth and prosperity of our community. And if we can help just one entrepreneur achieve their goals, then all our efforts have been worth it,” she said.
Deloitte has a long history of helping companies expand, and they bring that expertise to this clinic. The Business Clinic is a hybrid event that is organized in collaboration with the Fate Foundation.
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