The value of putting your business online

Dele Aden, internet expert speaks at Business Sense 2012 The internet has been around for two decades, but there’s a whole other side to it that you probably haven’t even thought of or knew existed, and it’ll do you (and your business) the world of good to learn about it. We cannot quantify the value of putting your business opportunity online – it’s THAT important. The online presence is an amazing tool for business and entrepreneurs these days. It’s cheap, it’s immediate, and its reach around the world is immense. Instead of working on a local concept such as the same country, businesses and opportunities are now being viewed by thousands upon thousands of people on the other side of the planet. And who knows, maybe one of them will be the investor/partner/buyer you’ve been searching for… At the 2nd Ghana SME Conference dubbed Business Sense 2012, Dele Aden from Delta3 will present to you a paper titled "The Value of Putting your Business Online" Date: 31May-2nd June 2012 Venue: Accra International Conference Centre Key Take Aways • All You Need to Know about Online Business Tools • Why you need to be online today! • What do you get out of it? • What do you need to do to get started? • How Delta3 can help you maximise your technology investment Click here for more about the Speaker More Speakers To Register as a Conference Delegate For more information call 0206367515 or email paul@omlafrica.com

Ghana SMEs to benefit from ILO Programme

Kwamina Amoasi-Andoh delivers a presentation on how to rescue Ghanaian SMEs in distress In Ghana many SMEs, especially the Ghanaian owned, are facing several challenges including external and internal competitions, high cost of capital, and lack of Government support. However few SMEs are still doing well despite the usual challenges listed above that most SMEs are using as their alibi for non-performance. Why are some SMEs performing? What is wrong with the SMEs which are dying? What should SME owners/managers do to break their “glass ceiling”? The good news is that the ILO has a programme SCORE-Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises that supports small and medium sized enterprise to grow and create more and better jobs by improving their competitiveness through better quality, productivity and workplace practices. Presenting a paper titled, "Ghanaian SMEs Failing; Foreign Owned SMEs Performing. Why?", Kwamina Amoasi-Andoh, National Programme Manager of ILO SCORE Ghana will address owners of small businesses on how to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Mr Amoasi-Andoh is a seasoned expert in assisting SMEs become more productive and profitable and has been CEO of several organisations including JENAD Consult,Ghana Healthcare Company and is a former Executive Director of Ghana Employers Association. Read Mr Amoasi-Andoh's profile here The SCORE programme is particularly relevant for enterprises that face internal problems relating to quality, productivity, pollution and waste, workplace health & safety or human resources management. To read more on SCORE click here **To meet Kwamina Amoasi-Andoh at Business Sense 2012 register as a conference delegate here or call 0206367515 or 0572101951 or email: paul@omlafrica.com** For information on other Speakers click here

Breaking News! UT Bank is sponsor of Business Sense 2012!! More later!!!

OML Africa is proud to welcome UT Bank as sponsor of Business Sense 2012 OML Africa, organisers of Accra International Motor Fair & Business Sense 2012

 Enablis Ghana Director to speak on SME Development

Shika Acolatse Join us if you want to learn about the challenges and opportunities for SME development in Ghana at the **2nd Ghana SME Expo, dubbed Business Sense 2012 which takes place on 31May-2nd June 2012 in Accra. If you are an MD, CEO, business owner, entrepreneur then make a date at Business Sense 2012 where you will share challenges, find solutions and improve the performance of your business. Though there are many studies on small and medium enterprises in Ghana, the focus of most of the studies were on the financial aspects at the expense of the other equally important aspects. The often neglected but essential aspects of building successful businesses in Ghana is what Shika will touch on,drawing from her immense experience and expertise in the SME sector over the years. Delivering this important topic is Shika Acolatse, Country Director of Enablis Ghana. Enablis is a Canadian-based NGO that grows SMEs in the under-developed world. Shika has a varied and rich experience in project management, entrepreneurship/SME development, training and management gained over 12 years. Shika has assisted emerging entrepreneurs to identify and develop business ideas into profitable businesses. Prior to joining Enablis Shika worked as a Project Manager with TechnoServe. Click here to read a brief on Shika's presentation Other speakers at Business Sense 2012 click here To register Online as a Conference Delegate Call: 0206367515 Email: paul@omlafrica.com