BUILDING BUSINESS
“Without prosperous local economies, the people have the power and the land no voice.” – Wendell Berry, novelist and farmer
One of the most critical cornerstones of a thriving community is a thriving local economy. Ranyaka’s Building Business programme includes the development of local entrepreneurs as described below, but also focuses on the bigger picture – those aspects that influence, disrupt or enable local economic development. This includes, for example, transportation of people and goods; the safety of the environment within which business takes place; and the availability of sufficient infrastructure.
The entrepreneurship and enterprise development leg of our Building Business programme includes:
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Identifying and supporting community entrepreneurs and enterprises
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Identifying and supporting community entrepreneurs and enterprises
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Creating access to market opportunities
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Establishing business forums
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Facilitating access to training and mentorship
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Facilitating access to financing
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Providing starter packs for emerging businesses that include e.g. web design, marketing material, personal branding and product photography.
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