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The SME Growth Lab Africa (SGLAfrica) is a Digital Accelerator Program designed to empower business owners with digital skills, knowledge, mentorship and community events with the aim of transforming their businesses and driving economic growth.

KEY BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAMME<\/strong>
– Training on business acumen: sales, marketing, finance & legal.
– Mentorship from business experts
– Access to business resources
– Exclusive access to community events
– Certificate of completion
– Strategic partnerships
– 24\/7 support

APPLICATION CRITERIA<\/strong>
– Must be a business owner based in Africa
– Must be between ages 18 – 40
– Must be committed to attending the virtual sessions and group calls
– Eager to volunteer and participate in community sessions.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to participate in a 4-week intensive business training in February 2023.

Application ends on the 29th of January 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join other SME Business Owners on our Facebook Community – Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TO JOIN THE COHORT APPLY BELOW <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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