Toolkit theme: Internal Business Development
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PA_WEEK III- WEs Training_module on BDS
This presentation is developed by Practical Action for the ICS Last Mile Entrepreneurs (LMEs) training under the Women in Energy Enterprises (WEE) initiative. It provides a comprehensive curriculum on entrepreneurship, business development, and clean energy technologies. The purpose is to enhance participants’ skills in business planning, customer care, finance management, marketing, clean cooking technologies, and…
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ICS LMEs Training Curriculum
This presentation, developed for ICS Last Mile Entrepreneurs (LMEs) by Practical Action, outlines a comprehensive training curriculum designed to enhance their technical, financial, and leadership capacities, with a specific focus on business development and clean energy product sales. This tool aims to strengthen last-mile distribution networks and foster economic independence. Language: English
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WEEK 3 Entrepreneur Reporting Tool
This reporting tool, developed by Practical Action, is designed to collect detailed sales, employment, and digital engagement data. Regular data collection across product categories and customer types, including gender-disaggregated employment data and digital strategy adoption, helps monitor growth, assess market reach, and tailor ongoing support for clean energy entrepreneurs. Language: English
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Tool for Assessing Woman Entrepreneurs and Enterprises on Energy Related Business
This guideline document developed by Tangsen provides a structured approach for collecting baseline information about women entrepreneurs engaged in energy-related businesses. It focuses on their roles, challenges, energy use, and business performance. Language: English
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Baseline Data Collection Data for Development of CCAPs and Others
This questionnaire developed by Tangesn serves to collect baseline demographic, socio-economic, climate impact, and energy data at grassroots levels. Language: English
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11_Dreamweaver_Pathfinder
This presentation, developed for Solar Sister, provides a hands-on training module designed to help women entrepreneurs set clear, long-term business and personal goals. Through drawing, discussion, and personalized reflection, the presentation emphasizes self-determination, financial planning, and the importance of community support in realizing entrepreneurial dreams. Language: English
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10_Products_and_Services
This presentation, developed by Solar Sister, is designed to train women entrepreneurs in understanding, promoting, and selling solar energy products. The main purpose is to deepen participants’ product knowledge, increase their confidence in selling, and strengthen customer service skills. Language: English
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8_Record_Keeping
This presentation, developed by Solar Sister, outlines a practical training module on financial record-keeping, track sales, inventory, and profits in their small businesses. The main takeaway is that consistent and accurate record-keeping empowers entrepreneurs to make informed decisions, manage inventory efficiently, and assess business performance over time. Language: English
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7_Managing_Money
This presentation, developed by Solar Sister, introduces foundational training in financial management tailored to grassroots business contexts. Understanding and practicing the concepts of capital, profit, and reinvestment are essential for sustaining and growing a business. The training emphasizes financial discipline and business sustainability as cornerstones for women’s economic empowerment. Language: English
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6_Planning_Ahead
This presentation, developed by Solar Sister, provides a practical training on business goal-setting and time management. Its purpose is to train women to set monthly sales targets, plan actionable steps to meet those goals, and manage their schedules using a personalized calendar. Language: English
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09 HOW TO FIND YOUR PROJECT IDEA_English Translated
This training is developed by Mercy Corps to guide participants through a structured process for identifying, developing, and selecting a viable business idea. Participants learn how to assess their entrepreneurial potential, understand what makes a strong business idea, create and narrow down a list of ideas, and finally select the most promising one using tools…
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06 Basic Version of Financial Management _Translate
This tool by Mercy Corps teaches basic financial and administrative skills to help small businesses and cooperative operate smoothly. The purpose is to equip participants with practical tools to formalize their groups, manage finances, follow legal procedures, and improve day-to-day operations. Language: English

