Friday, 27 January 2012


Money and Technology for your business

Delegates will have successful business tips on finance, IT, sales, marketing, business plans,etc at Business Sense 2012
Greetings!
The 2nd Ghana SME Expo (Business Sense 2012) is Ghana's largest meeting of small and medium scale businesses; don't miss out on over 2 days of business education, practical tips and case studies from local and international speakers on May 31-June 2 in Accra.
We are aware some of the main headaches facing Ghana's SMEs include finance and how to use modern technology like the internet to increase profits, save costs and improve efficiency. Therefore we have lined up a panel of over 12 world renowned experts in microfinance, SME loans, trade finance, website building, e-marketing, etc to impart their knowledge for your benefit.
What's more, there will be freebies like a free CD on how to write a business plan, free branded business cards, etc when you register as a delegate. And with a lower delegate fee this year, you cannot afford to miss Business Sense 2012!
For more information visit the website or email paul@omlafrica.com or call 0206367515
Looking forward to welcoming you to Business Sense 2012 in May.

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Call for papers-2nd Ghana SME Event (Business Sense 2012)

Call for Papers-2nd Ghana SME Event (Business Sense 2012)

Announcing the 2nd Ghana SME Expo (Business Sense 2012)
Date: 31st May-2 June 2012 Venue: Accra
About the Conference
Occupational Management Limited Africa (OML Africa) will be hosting the 2nd Ghana SME Expo (dubbed Business Sense 2012), scheduled to take place in Accra from 31st May-2nd June 2012. The 2nd Ghana SME Expo (Business Sense 2012), is designed to create a unique platform that will assist SMEs and entrepreneurs in a wide spectrum of industry to grow their businesses, learn from successful business people, take advantage of new opportunities in the oil and gas industry whiles applying modern technology and having access to vital finance, etc. This important event will consist of a 2 day conference and 3 day exhibition focused on SMEs and service providers of this large but neglected SME sector.
Over 100 delegates including CEOs, Managing Directors, Managing Partners, General Managers, entrepreneurs, business development managers, business owners attending the conference will be addressed by top business speakers and experts and you could be one of the speakers.
Join the 2012 Speaking Faculty
OML Africa is accepting proposals for the Business Sense 2012 Conference. For consideration, please email Paul Asinor at paul@omlafrica.com 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 for SMEs
• SME Opportunities in Oil and Gas
• Franchising, or buying an existing business
• The latest in business technology and IT
• The China/Dubai Option: Threat or Opportunity?
• Expanding your business
• Bookkeeping, taxation and accountancy (including tax and VAT)
• Intellectual property, patenting and protecting innovations
• Maximizing the Internet for business
• Marketing your business
• Importing and exporting
• Training, recruitment and retention
• Motivation, and how to motivate those around you
• Branding, advertising & PR
• Business Law
Proposals must be submitted by Friday, February 10, 2012.
Best Regards,
Paul Asinor
Event Director
Business Sense 2012
paul@omlafrica.com
For more information on Business Sense 2012 visit the event website here
Tel: 0206367515
Post: BOX GP 21869, Accra