Want capital for your African business?

SMEs in developing countries are usually faced with many challenges especially having access to capital. Though there is a growing plethora of banks across Africa, most of them tend to focus more on already established and larger organisations. We have identified this need and invited banks, venture capital companies and other non-banking financial institutions to reach out to the SME market (which constitutes nearly 90% of business in Africa) at Business Sense 2011. Some confirmed venture capital and financial organisations at Business Sense 2011 includeOasis Capital, Grofin, Angel Finance Group (UK), Ghana Private Sector Development Facility and many other reputable SME financeers. We would therefore like to invite you to register to attend Business Sense 2011,Ghana's biggest business conference for entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs.The Business Sense 2011 conference will run alongside a mega business exhibition that be held at the Accra International Conference Centre on 25-26 February, 2011. This important business event will bring together successful local and foreign business experts who will present papers on each key area of business, including acquiring access to capital, registering your business, sales, marketing, etc. Delegates at Business Sense 2011 will learn modern business methods to increase profits and will have networking opportunities and one-to-one advice to help you propel your business to the next level.If you are a CEO, entrepreneur, business development manager or a business owner who wants to move your business forward, you will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with foreign and local business experts and learn from the best. We hope to see you there, The Business Sense 2011 team For further details and to register for your ticket, please click the link below... Register online To Sponsor Conference To Advertise

Benefits

How to successfully set up your business How to access capital How to grow your business Learn the trade secrets to a profitable business from successful business people Opportunity to network with key business experts To create an opportunity for ideas to become real businesses To train Ghanaian entrepreneurs in modern business methods and provide them access to capital funding For more information, visit http://www.businesssensegh.com

New Human Resource Firm Launches in Ghana

A new international consultancy, Occupational Management Limited (OML), has recently launched in Accra to provide high-quality Human Resource (HR) services and training to the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in Ghana. Occupational Management Limited, a Ghanaian-owned HR management firm operating with 4 years experience in the United Kingdom, is extending its bespoke HR services to the local market and has already hosted their first major recruitment and talent management event, Brighter Futures 2010 Exhibition and Conference which attracted both foreign and local organizations and experts.

Speaking at the launch of the new HR company, Miss Anita Wiafe said, “HR has a role to play in developing Human capital for Ghana. Organizations in Ghana be they local, regional or branches of multinational companies must position themselves for a coming era of intense competition and growth, and that means they must have the right talent in place. HR leaders have to adopt the right human-capital strategies to ensure they have the right employees with the right skills in the right places at the right time in order to reap the business opportunities that are emerging out of the global economy. Therefore, OML aims to provide HR services that will contribute tackling the human capital challenges in Africa”.

OML provides strategic HR management services to businesses in Africa to improve their profit line including:

· Recruitment, selection and retention

· Personnel administration outsourcing

· Performance management implementation

· HR systems software

· Talent management

· Training & Development centres

· Employee handbook (policies and procedures)

· Workforce strategies

Miss Wiafe continued, ”Our international expertise and experience, coupled with local knowledge in the provision of high quality and modern HR services, places OML in a unique position to help businesses in Ghana run better by aligning people with business objectives and most importantly, providing Ghanaian businesses with strategic HR management services that will boost their profits.”

She concluded, “We are a client-focused HR company driven by a deep understanding of the industry, a passion for the provision of quality HR solutions and an enviable record of helping our clients to succeed. We attach a personal touch to every call, email or on-site visit. We have a combined total of over thirty years of top quality HR knowledge and expertise. It is the vision of OML to open offices across Africa and become the continent’s leading HR consultancy”.

Some international companies that have benefited from OML’s services include UK’s Industry and Parliamentary Trust, United Carribean Society, GVEP International, Article 19, Interpal, Springboard for Children and many other reputable organizations.

At the recently held Brighter Futures 2010 organized by OML this July in Accra, exhibitors, speakers and delegates from the Central Bank of Nigeria, Vodafone Ghana, MTN, Gambian Ports Authority, Ecobank, Ghana Commercial Bank, Joblinks newspaper, Modern Ghana, The Ghanaian Journal,Ghana Labour Commission, Staces HR, Gateway Services Limited, Rana Motors, Bioss from South Africa, IPMC, etc benefited from attending the event.

For more information on OML and the services they offer, visit http://www.hrforafrica.com

Or call 0545302854 or email enquiries@hrforafrica.com

Announcing the Business Sense 2011 Conference

Date: 25^th and 26^th February 2011

Venue: Accra International Conference Centre

About the Conference

The Business Sense 2011 conference is aimed at existing and new businesses in Ghana. Business Sense aims to bring thought leaders, business experts, etc to share and mentor entrepreneurs to embrace efficient and sustainable business practices in a modern world economy.

Over 200 delegates including CEOs, entrepreneurs, business development managers, business owners, HR managers and Directors to be addressed by top business speakers and experts.

Join the 2011 Speaking Faculty
OML Africa is accepting proposals for the Business Sense 2011 Conference. For consideration, please email Paul Asinor at paul@hr-oml.co.uk with the following information:

• Proposed speaker name, title and company
• Contact information including phone and e-mail
• Proposed title of presentation
• Brief overview of the presentation (1 brief paragraph plus 3-4 bullets that illustrate the session take-aways)

Topics may include, but are not limited to:

· Planning a business and writing a business plan

· Raising finance and controlling cashflow

· Time management and reducing stress

· Franchising, or buying an existing business

· The latest in communications technology and IT

· Locating the best premises

· Expanding your business

· Bookkeeping, taxation and accountancy (including tax and VAT)

· Intellectual property, patenting and protecting innovations

· Websites, the internet and e-commerce

· Marketing your business

· Importing and exporting

· Training, recruitment and retention

· Motivation, and how to motivate those around you

· Branding, advertising & PR

· Legal advice

Proposals must be submitted by Monday, August 30, 2010.

Best Regards,

Paul Asinor
Event Director
Business Sense 2011
paul@hr-oml.co.uk
http://www.businesssensegh.com

Tel: 0545302854

Post: BOX GP 21869, Accra

Accra to Host Business Event for Start-Ups

Ghana’s biggest business Exhibition and conference for business start-ups as well as Small and Medium-scale enterprises, Business Sense 2011, is to be held in Accra from 25-26 February 2011. Business Sense 2011 will be under the theme, “Turning ideas into profitable businesses to drive Ghana’s private sector” and is expected to attract over 50 exhibitors, 100 conference delegates and 5,000 business-focused visitors over the period of the event.

Announcing this important event, Paul Asinor, Event Director of Business Sense 2011 said, “The entrepreneurial spirit of Ghanaians has never been in doubt. However, the ability to successfully establish and grow businesses in a constantly-changing technological and global world limits many Ghanaian businesses from reaching their maximum potential. For example, in survey published in April this year by African Business magazine, there were only two Ghanaian companies in Africa’s top 250 companies in terms of market value. In the same survey, there were only three Ghanaian companies in West Africa’s top 50 companies over the past twelve months.”

“This dismal trend cuts a disturbing picture as the private sector is the engine of growth and has a crucial role to play in our economy. Ghana needs business and business needs entrepreneurs armed with the right tools and knowledge to help their business thrive. The Business Sense Exhibition and Conference is so essential and relevant to Ghana Business especially now that all eyes from the world are on Africa as an emerging market”, he added.

Some of the objectives of Business Sense 2011 are:

• To promote and enhance business growth and creation in Ghana;
• To enable Ghanaian entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success;
• To provide knowledge bank for those in the Diaspora interested in starting businesses in Ghana
• To provide a platform for suppliers to sell their services to established businesses and start-up businesses”, he added.

The Business Sense 2011 Exhibition is expected to attract over 50 business service providers including Banking and Non-banking organisations, Insurance companies, Office equipment suppliers, IT & telecoms providers, Website Designers, PR & Marketing companies, Advertising agencies, Printers, Recruitment Agencies, Business Software companies, Accountancies, Law firms, Shipping and Courier Services, and any company which provides goods and services to SMEs, etc.

Exhibitors at Business Sense 2011 will be presented with a fantastic opportunity to showcase or launch their latest services and products to a highly-qualified business audience, network with key business decision makers and generate new business leads.

There will also be a conference at Business Sense 2011, aimed at existing and new businesses. Over 100 delegates including CEOs, entrepreneurs, business development managers, business owners, HR managers and Directors to be addressed by successful business speakers and experts. Delegates will benefit from learning “How to successfully set up your business”; “How to grow your business”; “Learn the trade secrets to a profitable business”; and will be a unique opportunity to network with key business experts.

Some topics to be discussed at the Business Sense 2011 will include “How to Write a Good Business Plan”, “Getting the Loan for Your Business”, “How to Profit From Your Website”, “What about the Taxman” and many more.

For more information on registration, sponsorship and advertising opportunities, call 0545302854 (Ghana) or 08447362722 (United Kingdom) or email paul@hr-oml.co.uk or visit http://www.businesssensegh.com

The organizers of Business Sense 2011, Occupational Management Limited in association with Golden Stool PR, successfully hosted Brighter Futures 2010, a Human Resource Management Conference and recruitment exhibition at the Accra International Conference Centre from 8-10 July and are proud to present yet another high-quality event to grow Ghanaian businesses.

Top British Expert Speaks at Brighter Futures

A top British business expert and international speaker, Simon Griffiths has been confirmed as keynote speaker at Brighter Futures Human Resources Conference on 8-9 July 2010 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

Simon Griffiths was a consultant at the London Economist Conference in March this year and his presentation, a major highlight of Brighter Futures 2010 summit, is aimed at how Ghanaian and African businesses can apply effective HR practices to enhance productivity.

Simon is the Managing Director of Reciproca Limited, trading as The Practical MBA offering tailored corporate programmes, public Masterclasses and individual coaching. He has held various board positions including CEO for many companies and has worked directly with many board chairmen including a Financial Times Stock Exchange Chair. His career also includes working for internationally-recognized brands such as Price Water House Coopers, Barclays, BMW Finance, VRL Knowledge Bank, etc.

Instrumental in establishing the first leasing company in Ghana over 25 years ago, Simon returns with diverse corporate experience and knowledge to

share with Ghanaian companies and help them navigate through hard economic times, applying clear objectives, forward planning and effective

communication. His paper at Brighter Futures 2010 is "The Goodwill Tank".*

*The Conference Director of Brighter Futures 2010 said "We are very glad to have Simon on our speaker list as delegates will tap into his enormous corporate business experience and apply some of his successful tips. His previous Ghanaian experience in establishing the first leasing company will present a background in his presentation as African businesses and HR

professionals attending the conference will learn how to leverage the vital contribution of human capital management into their strategy".

''Simon will not be the only speaker of high standing at Brighter Futures as other career experts invited include Felix Sackey(Managing Partner, Deloitte Ghana), Edward Kwapong(Group HR, Ghana Commercial Bank), Rosie Ebe-Arthur(Head HR, eProcess, Ecobank), Anita Wiafe(MD, Occupational Management Limited),James Addo(MD, Staces HR),Dr Esi Ansah(Ashesi University),Akature Ania(Group HR Manager, Accra Brewery) and William Adjei Amponsah(HR Manager, Seven-Up Bottling)", added the Conference Director.*

Other local and international speakers are Lisa Ashton (MD, Bioss South Africa), Kwaku Awuku (HR Manager, Anglogold Ashanti), Marieme Jamme (Group

HR, Spotone Global Solutions), Philip Nukpe (London Metropolitan University), Professor Theo Veldsman (University of Johannesburg) and Edward

Biriku-Boadu (Executive Secretary, Ghana Labour Commission). Co-Chairman of the conference is Professor Kofi Kwashigah (President of Ghana Association of Certified Mediators and Arbitrators). *

This important HR conference will be part of the grand Brighter Futures 2010 event also made up of a mega recruitment exhibition where companies

will showcase job vacancies, recruitment services and HR products to over 10,000 jobseekers, graduates, students, mid-career executives, etc over 3 days.*

A major attraction at Brighter Futures 2010 Expo will be the launch ofTwitjobs Africa (the biggest online job board with over thousands of African

and Ghanaian jobs using social media) and the African Associates of HR Leaders. The first newspaper in Ghana for jobseekers, Joblinks will also be launched by the Managing Editor, William Addai during the event.

Some confirmed exhibitors at Brighter Futures 2010 include Twitjobs Africa, IPMC, Bioss (from South Africa), Staces HR, Bayflex (from the United

Kingdom), Stellar Africa,Employment Relations Centre, Occupational Management Limited, Golden Stool PR, Joblinks, Skills Sharing Consult, Jobs

International Exhibitions (from Nigeria), Senrab Consul Tech, etc.*

Brighter Futures 2010 is partnered and sponsored by Voltic, Modern Ghana, Jobserve Africa, The Ghanaian Journal, Modern Ghana, Joblinks newspaper, Africa News, African Repatriation, Rylax Travel and Tours, Bvents

and The Ambassador magazine (official publication of the Association of African-Owned Businesses).

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8 Reasons To Attend Brighter Futures Summit

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Accra to host job recruitment exhibition in July | General News 2010-05-02

Accra to host job recruitment exhibition in July | General News 2010-05-02

Ghanaian SMEs Enjoy Discounts at HR Event

Organizers of Ghana's biggest Recruitment and Talent Management Exhibition and Conference have announced special discount promotion for exhibitors and delegates of small and new businesses who want to increase their profits through the right application of Human Capital at the event. This important event, dubbed "Brighter Futures 2010", takes place at the Accra International Conference Centre from 8-10 July and is organized by Occupational Management Limited, an international Human Resource consultancy.

Announcing the April Madness Promotion, a spokesman of the organizers said, "Though we have had tremendous interest from multinational companies and organisations, we are also committed to ensuring that any company who identifies HR as the vital key in the implementation of corporate strategy, is not left out of the benefits of participating in this world-class event. In this regard, we have introduced Economy Stands at a specially designed pavilion at the Exhibition Hall for SMEs and new companies to compete favourably with their already established counterparts at less cost."


Some companies confirmed to exhibit include IPMC (top 10 Ghanaian company), Stellar Africa (international oil field service provider), Bioss (South African niche consulting firm), Bayflex Limited and Staces HR Group. Other participating organisations at Brighter Futures 2010 include Voltic, African Repatriation, Modern Ghana, Joblinks Newspaper, Africa News, Joblinks Africa, SpotOne Global Solutions, Bvents, Rylax Travel and Tours and others.

Over 10,000 jobseekers, graduates, mid-career executives, redundant workers are expected to visit the exhibition for free and will attend free CV clinics and tips on Interview Skills over the duration of the event. Attendees will also take advantage of the "Wall of Opportunity" where hundreds of job vacancies in companies across Ghana and Africa will be showcased.


The spokesman added, "Furthermore, we have reduced by over 30 percent conference fees for CEOs, Managing Directors, HR Directors and Managers responsible for Staffing, Recruitment, Talent Management, Organisational Development, Training and Development, etc attending the summit. Delegates will receive lectures, practical workshops and case studies from the HR experience of experts from reputable institutions like Ghana Commercial Bank, Ecobank, Anglogold Ashanti, Ashesi University, University of Johannesburg, London Metropolitan University, etc. Lastly, the outsourcing and networking opportunities presented at Brighter Futures 2010 will be enormous with international businesses coming down for the event."


Key note addresses will be delivered by top level career experts like Felix Nana Sackey, the Managing Partner of Deloitte and Touché and Dr Geoff Kirkwood, Group CEO for Asia, Middle East and Africa of Lifestyle Architecture, a global career development company with Professor Kofi Quashigah, President of Ghana Association for Certified Mediators and Arbitrators as co-chairman of the conference.

James Addo, Founder of Staces HR Group, a Ghanaian HR consultancy exhibiting at Brighter Futures 2010 said," As an HR Practitioner, this long awaited gathering of stakeholders in employment relations and people management presents the opportunity strengthen our human resource management systems and policies to ensure development through career progression, succession planning and peaceful environment at the workplace needed for improved productivity. For all employers desiring to add value to productivity by developing the right competencies, "Brighter Futures 2010" is the preferred destination for enlightenment."


His topic "Managing Workplace Conflicts" at Brighter Futures 2010 conference will look at statistical and historical antecedents of workplace conflicts in Ghana, the causes, effects policy initiatives and practical ways of resolving these challenges at the workplace. It will also highlight best conflicts management modules around the World over adopted and institutionalized by multi national companies and well known mediators and arbitrators.

For more on the April Madness Promotion or online registration for Brighter Futures 2010, visit http://www.brighterfutures4africa.com or email brighterfutures@hr-oml.co.uk or call +447990813291(United Kingdom) or +233264981426(Ghana).

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People,Performance,Profits

Edward Kwapong has over 26 experience in Human Resource Management and Administration, having worked with Ashanti Goldfields Company Ltd, Ghana‘s Volta River Authority and is currently, General Manager, Human Resources, at Ghana Commercial Bank Limited with a staff strength of 2191.
His current job includes managing the Human Resource base of Ghana Commercial Bank with special emphasis on Manpower Planning, Information Processing and Management, Industrial Relations, Training and Development as well as Compensation and Benefits.

As an HR Consultant, Edward has provided various HR services for many reputable organisations such as UNDP in Sierra Leone, the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre; the Trust Bank of the Gambia, Ghana Institute of Directors, Ghana Health Service, etc .Edward was also a team member of Continental Consultants Ghana Limited that designed a performance management policy for Ghana’s Civil Service in 2007.

He holds Barrister at Law Degree from the Ghana School Law, a Post Graduate Certificate in Job Evaluation, Solihull College, UK, Master of Public Administration (HR option), etc

He is a member of the Ghana Bar Association, the Institute of HR Management Practitioners (Ghana) and the Institute for International Research, South Africa. Edward has been a member of several boards including National Advisory Committee on Labour (Ghana), and Past Council Member, Ghana Employers’ Association as well as a Faculty Member of both the London School of Management and the Business Education Examination Council, UK.

Presentation at Brighter Futures: “People, Performance, Profits”

"Harnessing IT Skills at the Work Place"

Prior to his employment at the London Metropolitan University (The Business School,Philip Nukpe spent nine years at the University of East London (UEL) as a Senior Lecturer, leading modules and teaching computing and Business related modules from Database Systems through Business Information Systems to Research Methods and Projects/Dissertations at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Philip is the Course Leader for MSc in Computer Systems Auditing in the Business Analysis, Information Systems, and Transport & Logistics Department.He has tremendous experience in recruitment having worked as an international recruitment officer for his department and the university as well as delivering presentations in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius, etc on recruitment issues.

Philip has also held numerous computer related positions in various companies before joining UEL. Mr Nukpe holds various membership affiliations with many associations including the Institution Of Analysts and Programmers (IAP), UK ; British Computer Society (BCS), UK; and Institute of Learning and Teaching (ILTM) UK. He is also a Fellow, Higher Education Academy, UK; and an Academic Advocate with the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) UK.

His Research interests include Strategic Management Information Systems,Database Development, small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), having written over two dozen conference papers in these areas.

Presentation at Brighter Futures: "Harnessing IT Skills at the Work Place"

Esi Ansah Speaks at Brighter Futures

Esi Ansah is an assistant professor at Ashesi University, teaching Human Resource Management. She is also the Founder and CEO OF Axis Human Capital, Ghana. Prior to her current teaching job, Esi has also been an adjunct professor at Rutgers University and Harold Washington Community College.
Her interests are:

•Career Development/ Talent Management•Social Entrepreneurship•Research and Development in African Development•Public Sector Branding/Social Media
Esi has won many awards including David Gould Scholar - ASPA 2004 Conference, Portland, OR
*Founders’ Forum Fellow - ASPA 2005 Conference, Milwaukee, WI
*Pi Alpha Alpha, National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration
*Golden Key International Honor Society
*Phi Beta Kappa, National Undergraduate Honor Society
*W. E. B. DuBois Honor Society for Black Scholars

Her presentation at Brighter Futures: “Preparing for the Return of Ghanaian Talent”

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Brighter Futures Announce Job Board As More Speakers Confirm

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People Dev't Guru Speaks @ Accra HR Summit

Geoff Kirkwood is the CEO for Africa, Asia and the Middle East at Lifestyle Architecture, the Global People Development Company.
He has over 20 years experience in delivering high quality presentations at many international conferences.
He was a District Governor of Toastmasters International and the President of the National Speakers Association of Australia in Queensland. He is the creative brains behind International Networking Week® and International Networking Day® which has been embraced worldwide by Governments, Corporations and numerous entrepreneurs in 37 countries.
Geoff has a substantial business background in both the manufacturing and building industries as well as his own business so he understands business and its challenges.
He led the growth of Business Network International (BNI) in Australia from 750 members to nearly 3500 in just 6 years so he has proven experience as a leader.
He is the best in Australia on building more productive business relationships. He shares practical ideas that can be used immediately.
He presents challenging ideas in an entertaining manner, speaking from experience, not a book.
Geoff presents “Creating the Lifestyle Balance in Recruitment” at Brighter Futures 2010.

Dr Norris Presents Paper at Ghana HR Confab

Richard is a robust member of the executive team,Lifestyle Architecture, appointed as Head of Global Business Development.

Richard has 20 years of diverse business experience in the field of training, business development and operations. Starting his career as a veterinarian in Canada then an army officer in the UK, Richard went on to attain his MBA at Cranfield School of Management to harness his passion for leadership, team and personal development.

Having worked with SMEs to FTSE 100s to public sector organisations, Richard's experience through training and personal development led him to coaching. Since 2003, he has focused on working with several hundred business owners and leaders to grow their businesses using a focused, balanced, practical and thorough approach.


His coaching experience includes some clients franchising their business and others to grow more than 355% in just 6 months. Such client success has resulted in him winning national, European and global coaching awards as well as being sought after as a lecturer and keynote speaker. He is soon to publish his first book, Hoof it! 7 Lessons on Your Journey of Success.


Richard is a lifelong learner and has invested significantly in his own personal development. He understands the power of applied learning to bring success to individuals, teams and companies. He strongly believes that inside everyone is greatness and by example and passion Richard, therefore, uniquely inspires this belief in others.

He makes a presentation on Leasdership at Ghana's biggest Recruitment and Talent Management conference in July 2010.

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Deloitte Partner is Keynote Speaker!

Deloitte Ghana's Managing Partner has confirmed to be the Keynote Speaker at Brighter Futures 2010 Conference.

Felix Nana Abaka Sackey is presently the Managing Partner at Deloitte & Touche – Ghana and a member of the Board of Directors of Deloitte West & Central Africa (WeCA)

Nana has worked in the firm’s Audit & Assurance Department since 1987,and in several country offices of Deloitte including Nigeria, Cameroon, the Gambia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mali and South Africa.

As an Audit Partner Nana Sackey brings a wealth of experience to his work for National and Multi-National clients. A few Audit engagements he has supervised include the following; Ministry of Roads and Transport – Highway Sector Investment Programme (HSIP), Audit of European Union – Micro Projects, Lome III, IV, V & VI., United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) sponsored Projects in Ghana, Agricultural Development Bank, Ghana Oil Palm Development Company (GOPDC), Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) and Merchant Bank Ghana