Toolkit theme: Business plan

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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…

  • 01Entrepeneuriat version basique_TRANSLATED

    This tool defines the qualities of a good entrepreneur, such as persistence, organization, and innovation and uses real-life scenarios and games to teach business planning. The training by Mercy Corps emphasizes practical lessons like tracking money, managing risks, and reinvesting profits, while encouraging self-confidence, strategic thinking, and financial independence among women entrepreneurs. Language: English

  • 09COMMENT TROUVER SON IDEE DE PROJET

    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…

  • 01Entrepeneuriat version basique

    This tool defines the qualities of a good entrepreneur, such as persistence, organization, and innovation and uses real-life scenarios and games to teach business planning. The training by Mercy Corps emphasizes practical lessons like tracking money, managing risks, and reinvesting profits, while encouraging self-confidence, strategic thinking, and financial independence among women entrepreneurs. Language: French