Nairobi | 03.07.2024
In the realm of commerce, female, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWD) owned small businesses face a mix of challenges and opportunities. A critical avenue for their growth lies in leveraging online marketplaces.
To support these entrepreneurs, Biashara Africa has organized an Online Small Business Bootcamp focused on helping them scale and expand their businesses through leading marketplaces in Kenya.
Program partners include: Shop Zetu | The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency | Sky.Garden | Lipa Later | Pezesha | In My Steps Foundation | Pickup Mtaani | Biashara Studio
The bootcamp features three sessions:
- Selling on Shop Zetu Marketplace
- Date: Friday, 14th June 2024
- Presenter: Shop Zetu Team
- Recording: Watch the session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os48ez2c2J0&t=3404s
- Selling on KEPROBA’s Marketplace and Applying for “Made In Kenya” Mark
- Date: Friday, 21st June 2024
- Presenter: The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA)
- Recording: Watch the session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5VkYmTHcY0
- Selling on Sky Garden Marketplace
- Date: Friday, 5th July 2024
- Time: 12PM – 1PM EAT
- Presenter: Sky Garden Team
- Attend the session: Join the live session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfMExU5SlGY
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About the Partners and how to benefit from their offerings:
Shop Zetu
Is the marketplace for curated trendy and diverse fashion and lifestyle products, giving customers access to both international and African brands. Learn more on https://shopzetu.com
Signup to sell on Shop Zetu Marketplace on https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbjXjjnZfLPGM2QoDWGHwwI1yHDQnyjyn_Q_6SAFEmovUgw/viewform
The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA)
Is a State Corporation established under the State Corporations Act Cap 446 through Legal Notice No.110 of August 9th, 2019 after the merger of the Export Promotion Council and Brand Kenya Board. The Agency’s mandate is to implement export promotion and nation branding initiatives and policies to promote Kenya’s export of goods and services. Learn More on https://makeitkenya.go.ke
Register as a Seller on KEPROBA’s Marketplace on https://makeitkenya.go.ke/buyer-seller/seller-sign-up
Register for “Made In Kenya” Mark on https://makeitkenya.go.ke/buyer-seller/made_in_kenya
Sky Garden
Sky Garden is a one stop online marketplace that supports small businesses to grow. Learn More on https://sky.garden/home
Signup to sell on Sky Garden Marketplace on https://sell.sky.garden/auth
Lipa Later
Gives your customers the opportunity to Buy Now and Lipa Later in flexible monthly installments. Learn More on https://lipalater.com/merchants
To register, signup to sell on Sky Garden Marketplace on https://sell.sky.garden/auth
Pickup Mtaani
Pickup Mtaani serves online sellers by offering affordable product delivery services to their customers through its Mtaani agents. You can also rent a shelf to serve as a drop-off & Pick-up point for your products. Learn More on https://new.pickupmtaani.com
Contacts: Telephone: +254110151006 and Office: Philadelphia House, Tom Mboya Street, Nairobi
Signup on https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pum_vendor&hl=en&gl=US
Pezesha
Provides loans to small businesses. Learn More on https://pezesha.com
Apply for a loan on https://webapp.pezesha.com/sign-up (select “I am a Merchant” option)
InMySteps Foundation
The foundation matches organizations with well trained interns. The interns are provided with essential training, mentorship, and career coaching before placement. Learn More on https://inmysteps.riseandlearn.ke
Apply to be matched with an intern on https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4d45wvuKuS55XzE3tW1yw6m7FLn-VkO4wdaS64jw18NpDew/viewform
Biashara Studio
Is a Small Business Studio designed to help Small Businesses with their branding and marketing material like Fliers, Posters, Food Menu, Product labels/ branding.
View Catalog on https://www.whatsapp.com/catalog/254729123400
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