CPPL & Exodus Capital set
to enhance the growth and profitability of Nigerian SMEs – IKECHUKWU KALU
Lagos: November 1st
2015: Customer Passion Point
Limited (CPPL) & Exodus Capital organises 2015 SME growth seminar on
Thursday 26th November, 2015 themed “Taking your
business to the next level”.
Owners of SMEs are expressing concern over the current economic
conditions in Nigeria. They are wondering if there would ever be a breather for
them given the way the economy is swinging. These are genuine concerns and help
has come as Customer Passion Point Limited (CPPL) and Exodus Capital is set to
hold a one day intensive seminar on how to imbibe a value creation mindset as a
strategy for growth and profitability. Mr Ikechukwu Kalu, Chief Executive
Officer of CPPL says, ‘There are principles with which businesses must operate
in challenging seasons. There are business practices that must function
excellently for businesses to thrive in tough times. These are of utmost importance
for SMEs at this time, more than ever before’.
SMEs
are a very important part of the Nigerian economy. In countries at same levels
of development with Nigeria, SMEs contribute a much higher proportion to GDP
than currently observed in Nigeria. Compared to other emerging markets, Nigeria
has historically shown lack of commitment to building a strong SME sector.
With
the Nigerian economy currently threatened by the events in the oil sector, its
ripple effect on foreign exchange earnings as well as the devaluation of the
Naira, the SME Sector of the economy is also vulnerable. This sector, which is
expected to contribute to the GDP, employment and export generation as well as
increase value addition and technological advancement, may not be able to pull
its weight under the current circumstances.
Commenting
on the seminar, Mr. Adebiyi Fajemisin, Director of Exodus Capital said that ‘Capital,
particularly long term capital is required for business growth. There is a lot
of capital available to small businesses but most businesses are not properly
positioned to harness them. This seminar will assist participants identify how
to begin the process of successfully raising capital for the next level of
their businesses”
The seminar will draw the attention of participants to how
to run their businesses well and plan their expansion. The seminar will cover
key aspects of the capital raising process and the tools they can utilise to
assess investor readiness.
‘We believe that this Seminar will expand
the horizon of SMEs and accelerate their value creation ability so they can
compete favorably. A seminar of this nature is long overdue and we can’t wait
to see the ripple effect it will create within the sector and the economy at
large’ Kalu noted.
To
ensure that SMEs are able to attend at the most pocket friendly fees, we will
seek for the partnership of organisations that facilitate the operations of
SMEs by the very nature of their business. There will be three (3) sponsorship
categories for interested partners to choose from in addition to the
opportunity to exhibit their products and services at the venue.
About CPPL and Exodus
Capital:
Customer Passion Point Limited
(CPPL) is a value creation consultancy. We are committed to building capacity
for businesses to enable them understand and leverage the passion points of
their customers to create value. We support SMEs and help them to improve productivity,
increase sales and make good returns.
Exodus Capital is an advisory and
investment company focused on SME development, impact funding and investments
across Sub-Saharan Africa. Our purpose is to offer our strategy expertise with
funding opportunities, to make a real difference in SMEs.
Ikechukwu
Kalu
Chief Executive Officer / Lead Consultant
Chief Executive Officer / Lead Consultant
Customer Passion
Point Limited (CPPL)
Tel:
+2348032002458 |+2347011962027 | +234 9091135486 | +234 (01) 291 3984
Skype:
ike.kalu1
…creating
value through consumer insight
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