PROPOSAL TO OFFER ENTREPRENEUSHIP, START & IMPROVE YOUR

BUSINESS (SIYB) TRAINING.

INTRODUCTION
Many Kenyans have the passion to make money through business in order to be self reliant.
The challenge has been the lack of business ideas that can be practically and viably
implemented. Therefore, it is imperative for Kenyan entrepreneurs and prospective
entrepreneurs to understand how to generate a business idea, start suitable business
initiatives, manage them, improve them and above all have suitable leadership and financial
management skills. This is necessary in order to create wealth and job opportunities.
It is on this background that we encourage business clubs/groups comprising youths, men or
women seek for support in business development and entrepreneurship. It is important to
unlock the entrepreneurship potential in them by offering them training. This will solve the
problem of unemployment and eventually lead to achieving vision 2030.
TRAINING APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY
Prior to providing our training services, we will carry out a Training Needs Assessment
(TNA) aimed at providing a better understanding of the training needs. This will also enable
the facilitators to tailor the course content to address the participants specific needs
Our facilitation process will include practical learning activities which provide a uniquely
powerful mechanism for developing participants potential in creative thinking, problem
solving, leadership and many other areas. We will make the training as simplistic and as
practical as possible using visual aids, group practical exercises and discussions, role plays
and team games to ensure that the participants grasp and are able to apply the concepts learnt.

To ensure transfer of practical lessons learnt back to the workplace, the participants will
develop and present practical action plans of how they will apply the lessons learnt from the
training in their business environment. This will ensure that we maximize on the overall
impact of the training.
Our facilitators will approach the training by:(a)

Leveling the participants expectations, this will help in understanding their

needs and objectives for attending the course. It will also help the facilitators
in understanding the participants background and designing a point of entry in
facilitating the course.

b) The training will be facilitated through:-

(b)

Lectures

Brainstorming

Group work and exercises

Individual exercises

Role plays and simulations

Plenary discussions

Participations and involvement

The facilitators will

Use training aids and resources such as power point presentations, LCD
projector flip charts etc

Prepare and use training materials for the course.

(d)

At the end of the training, the facilitators will request the participants to evaluate
the training, using an evaluation form designed by the Facilitators. The analysis
of their evaluation will be incorporated in the training report.

(e)

Post training report will be prepared by the facilitators containing the course
proceedings and summary, participants action points and suggestions for further
training and business performance improvement.

It will also contain the

facilitators observations, conclusions, recommendations and way forward.

Course Objectives
By the end of the sessions participants will be able to:
i. Asses their skills, experiences and personal characteristics as entrepreneurs.
ii. Understand what makes a successful Business Idea.
iii. Identify many potential Business ideas
iv. Analyze the identified Business Ideas.
v.

Select the most suitable business idea.

vi. Identify how marketing and record keeping improve existing businesses
vii. Understand how family impacts on performance of business
viii. Appreciate

how

managing

people

(employees)

performance

Course Contents
1.

Understanding what a Business Idea is

2.

Entrepreneurship skills, experiences and characteristics

3.

Identifying some good Business Ideas

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impacts

business

4.

Analyzing ones Business Ideas and selecting the best

5.

Ones business Idea

6.

Marketing and record keeping to improve businesses

7.

Family & Business

8.

People & productivity in business

Course Duration: One week

Personal Action Planning: Each participant develops and presents a personal action
plan of how they will implement the lessons they have learnt in their business context.
Follow up: A two hour follow up session will be organized three months after the
training.
VENUE
The client will communicate to the consultant on the proposed venue
TRAINING DATES
The dates for the training will be decided by the client.
PROFESSIONAL FEES
The consultant will charge the group a professional fee that will be agreed upon on
discussion based on content, number of participants and logistics.
The charges are negotiable. The fees will include consultation and facilitation fees.
WHY CHOOSE THE CONSULTANCY
Rama Consultants have a well-proven and effective training design and methodology to
deliver a quality training programme for your club/ group. We have well qualified and
experience SIYB (Start & Improve Your Business) ILO Certified Trainers who have
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delivered in past assignments within and outside the country. We shall take time to
interact with the participants to be able to understand their specific needs prior to the
training. Hence the course will be specifically tailored to address your club's / groups
needs.
Thanks in advance.
Sincerely,
Evans Ombongi Nyakango
SIYB ILO Certified Trainer & Consultant
Rama Consultants.