Toolkit theme: Internal Business Development
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Business Development Services (BDS) for Women Entrepreneurs
This module strengthens entrepreneurs’ awareness of institutional support mechanisms and service networks. It underscores the role of mentorship, training, consultancy, and market facilitation in accelerating business growth.
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Capacity Building Curriculum for ICS Local Micro-Enterprises
This training guide outlines a comprehensive learning pathway designed to enhance the technical, financial, and managerial competencies of LMEs. It integrates practical exercises, participatory learning methods, and performance monitoring tools to support enterprise growth.
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Weekly Enterprise Reporting and Monitoring Framework
This reporting instrument supports the collection of consistent enterprise-level data for performance evaluation and impact measurement. It enables evidence-based coaching, targeted support, and improved program effectiveness.
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Assessment Tool for Women Entrepreneurs in Energy-Related Businesses
This tool provides a structured framework for evaluating women entrepreneurs and enterprises operating in the energy sector. It assesses business capacity, technical knowledge, financial performance, market readiness, and growth potential to inform targeted support and capacity-building interventions.
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Baseline Data Collection for CCAP Development and Community Planning
This document outlines the methodology and framework for conducting baseline data collection to inform the development of Community Climate Action Plans (CCAPs) and related initiatives. It provides tools for gathering socio-economic, environmental, and institutional data to support evidence-based planning and decision-making
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Building Confidence and Direction: The Dreamweaver Approach
This guide supports women entrepreneurs in discovering their inner strengths and defining a clear entrepreneurial direction. Through participatory exercises and structured reflection, participants develop personal action plans aligned with their business ambitions.
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Designing Market-Driven Products and Services
This practical module focuses on developing attractive, high-value offerings that respond to market expectations. Participants learn how to refine their product or service concept, assess demand, enhance packaging and presentation, and maintain consistent quality.
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Essential Bookkeeping Skills for Entrepreneurs
This training introduces simple bookkeeping techniques tailored for small businesses. Participants learn how to use cash books, sales registers, expense logs, and basic financial statements to monitor performance and ensure accountability.
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Managing Money: A Solar Sister Financial Literacy Training
This document teaches women entrepreneurs how to separate Capital from Profit using a wallet system, price products with a 20% markup, and reinvest earnings to grow their solar product business.
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Building a Roadmap for Business Growth
This module encourages entrepreneurs to move beyond short-term decisions and create a clear roadmap for development. It integrates strategic thinking, operational planning, and adaptability to support resilient and competitive enterprises.
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Exploring and Selecting Your Entrepreneurial Idea
This training supports women entrepreneurs in systematically exploring potential business ideas and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses. It emphasizes opportunity screening, basic feasibility analysis, and alignment with personal motivation and market demand.
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Financial & Administrative Management Training for Female Entrepreneurs
A Mercy Corps Senegal training module covering cost concepts, recordkeeping tools, supporting documents, loan repayment, equipment depreciation, and the organization and roles within a GIE/cooperative.