Last week, Safaricom announced the launch of the “Grow with Safaricom Business” engagement platform. This is a platform for small and medium sized businesses in Kenya. It is perfect for those looking for knowledge-sharing and collaboration to scale their businesses.
Series of Workshops
The engagement forums will be held through a series of workshops and seminars throughout the year. MSMEs will then exchange ideas on how they can leverage digital technologies to expand their market reach, streamline operations, and create a strong brand presence online.
The experts will provide guidance on navigating regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and sustainable growth.
Networking for MSMEs
Besides the educational sessions, there will be ample networking opportunities for MSMEs to connect. They can connect with their peers, potential partners and industry experts.
Safaricom offers business solutions such as Business Voice, Data and SMS, Cloud Solutions, Cybersecurity Solutions, Internet for Business, Internet of Things (IoT), M-Pesa for Business, Cloud Solutions among others.
Quotes
“As Safaricom we recognize the vital role that MSMEs play in driving economic growth and prosperity in Kenya. Through the Grow with Safaricom Business series, we aim to empower MSMEs with the knowledge and skills that can help them to sustainably accelerate their growth and overcome challenges such as digitization of their operations, limited access to markets, regulatory barriers, brand building, and a lack of digital marketing skills,” said Cynthia Kropac, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Safaricom.
“We want to grow this series to offer an opportunity for MSMEs to leverage on our extensive network, experience, and commitment to innovation to grow and thrive in this digital era,” said Ms. Kropac.
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