MSMEs

Micro, Small & Medium Business Ecosystem

We are a purpose-driven management consulting practice committed to unlocking the potential of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa though the understanding of the start-up to scale lifecycle and the rural, township, emerging township and urban SME(Small and medium sized enterprise) ecosystem. We specialize in practical, high-impact business advisory and growth acceleration programs that help our clients scale sustainably, innovate confidently, and compete effectively.

ESD Integrated Accelerator Programmes

Our programmes are designed to serve a dual purpose of further enabling the sponsoring business’s objectives and enabling the small and medium business to meet their growth objectives. Our combination of business advisory mentorship & training, Ignite workshops, identification of quick win opportunities, and tactical planning outputs. The content includes Strategy Development & Execution, Operational Efficiency, Financial Sustainability, People & Performance Management, Digital & Technology Enablement, Customer & Market Growth. We combine diagnostics, expert mentorship, peer learning, and implementation sprints to drive real outcomes and found this has reapes success across various types of business both in rural and urban areas.

SME Growth Enablement

We partner with business owners, leadership teams, and entrepreneurs to tackle their most pressing strategic and operational challenges to growth in existing and new markets, allowing the business to mature and sustain themselves through co-creation and guided tactical execution. Our delivery is outcome driven and focused; running hands-on, time-bound programs designed to equip founders and executive teams with the insights, tools, and support needed to scale faster and smarter.

SME Economic Amalgamation

We understand that the SME ecosystem is often support through a value chain of larger providers; and often require enablers to their growth in an accessible manner. Our partnership structures and understanding of the market allows us to take these opportunities to the SME market as enablers.

Scale Wise

A closed SME scaling enterprise development programme run by large corporations or government agencies for select SME’s who are their suppliers or distribution partners. The programme serves as a growth enabler to small businesses in a dynamic environment. The outcome results in small businesses equipped with knowledge and tools in becoming more sustainable; i.e. with execution – the business lifespan increases, repeat business, new business grows. This programme is designed to address the specific challenges that SMEs face when trying to scale their operations within the constraints and opportunities provided by distribution arrangements; and the ability to manage the dependency on a particular client.