SEDA business advisors, capacity building workshop, module 4 training

August 30, 2011

22 Business Advisers attended the training on module 4: “go and make it happen”, which took place in Durban from 24-26 August 2011. The training focused on the practical aspects of advising SMEs on how to develop an Action plan and a marketing strategy to expand into export markets. With the training programme, the SEDA Business Advisers have enhanced the knowledge and skills to be able to support entrepreneurs in their export strategic approach.

Highlights

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Events focus on trade and the green economy

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Launch of Three Technical Papers on the US Market for Natural Products

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Trade Fair Support - Supply Side West

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Value Chains in Aceh, Indonesia - Building Peace One Link at a Time

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