Haaris Associates

15/05/2024

TRANSFORMING NIGERIA YOUTHS (TNY) Progtramme...

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME:

The Transforming Nigerian Youths Programme (TNY Programme) aims to create a network of entrepreneurial and managerial change-makers specifically youths and women across the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Nigeria. The Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) is teaming up with the MasterCard Foundation to build the capacity of 40,000 MSMEs annually, with special focus on women-led businesses in Nigeria.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:

1. Mindset Reorientation and Transformation (A key objective)
2. Managerial Capacity Development
3. Stakeholder Engagement

BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE:

1. Acquire entrepreneurial education and skills
2. Personalized Plan for your Business Growth
3. Free Access to Markets
4. Opportunity for rewards such as Free Website Design, Google my Business profile, free CAC registration, free Logo and lots more
5. One on One Advisory Services
6. Free Data to browse for the training (For Online Training Only)
7. A chance to participate in sector-specific Competitions
8. Access to Information on Funding Opportunities of up to N3 Million

FORMAT:

To achieve these objectives, the programme is structed in two phases and three (3) learning formats viz -

Phase One - Entrepreneurship and Business Mgt. Training:

There are up to 50 courses covering Business Management and Technical Skills the learners can choose from across Agriculture and Creative sectors of the economy. The participants have to complete the courses choosing and fill a Growth Plan in order to obtain a Certificate of Completion.

NOTE...!!!

Learners have up to a maximum of 12 weeks (3 months) to complete the their chosen course and fill a Growth Plan to be eligible for a Certificate of Achievement.

1. Online - In this format, interested participants apply through the application link provided for each jurisdiction (Application link for the FCT provided below). Registered participants, whose applications have been reviewed and accepted are onboarded into the programmes' Learning Management System (LMS). The participants gain access to their dashboards in order to commence their learning journey.

2. Community Engagement - This is a physical training format delivered on-site (at designated locations) for Community Learning (women only), which provides a physical platform to support individuals already involved in business, but lacking necessary numeracy or literacy skills. Training sessions are conducted in English/Pidgin or local languages with the aim of empowering them with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective business management and job creation.

For Community Engagement, the following is made available to the participants:
1. Experienced and Certified facilitators
2. Writing materials
3. Refreshments (Snacks & Lunch daily, for the 3 days)
4. Nanny service and space (Creche) for nursing mothers with infants (babies 18 months and below)

EXPECTED FROM ALL PARTICIPANTS:
1. Full details of participant (full name / mobile no. / Date of Birth / political ward/email)
2. Make self available for the 3 days training (time for daily session: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm)
3. Means of identification (National ID Card / Voters card / Driver’s License / Int. Passport)

NOTE...!
Community Engagement for TNY Programme Cycle 5 hasn't started yet, However, mobilization is on. Details will be made available on this platform later.

3. Blended Learning Approach (Hybrid) - These formats supports learning who may want to start online and complete their growth plans in a physical setting; they can opt for this option. EDC will send forms to those participants with details of the one-day physical training.

Upon completion of the training, learner’s Growth Plans are reviewed, and if satisfactory and passed by consultants (BDSPs), they have the opportunity to advance to the second phase.

Phase Two: Business Development

The second phase of the programme for successful participants of the first are:
1. Access to Markets – an avenue to showcase products and services at an exhibition for visibility
2. One-on-one business support with a certified Business Consultant for 3 months
3. Free CAC registration, logo design, Google My Business registration etc.

CALL FOR REGISTRATION:

…TRAINING IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS COMPULSORY…!

If you are an existing business owner or entrepreneur based in any of the six Area Councils in the FCT, you need to register for this FREE Entrepreneurship programme implemented in Nigeria by Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) and sponsored by MasterCard Foundation (via its Young Africa Works Strategy).

Programme Agent in the FCT is HAARIS® ASSOCIATES.

This cycle of the programme is specifically targeting women (age 18-35 years) resident in any of the 6 Area Councils of the FCT with an existing business (nMSME) or an idea for a potential business.

WARNING…!!!

1. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD REGISTER BASED ON THE AREA COUNCIL THEY OR THEIR BUSINESS IS BASED IN.

2. ANYONE REGISTERING TWICE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

3. PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE ATTENDED THE PROGRAMME IN ANY OF THE PAST COHORTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY...!

NEXT STEPS...
Interested, tech-savvy, young women should click the link below in order to begin their application and register: https://reg.smetoolkit.ng/betransformed?refer=hdshq

Thereafter, join the dedicated WhatsApp Group for the FCT via the link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HAEErTTzOhY1y5wUEr7cLQ for guided learning and updtaes.

For more enquiries, please contact the FCT TNY Programme Agent on:
1. 08130703245 (WhatsApp Msg. Only)
2. 07088435894 (Telegram)
3. 08127395044 (Direct calls: 9am - 7pm)
4. Email: [email protected]

13/05/2024

Grab your seats...!

Exciting news! Startup Huddle Nigeria is teaming up with Startup Huddle Douala, Cameroon for an inspiring virtual meetup featuring guest speakers JesuDara Jeminusi,CEO & Co-founder of Olra, and Grace Jerologan, Co-founder & CEO of Futa. Join us on May 22nd, 2024, at 10 am as these visionary leaders share their insights and experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect! Zoom link: http://bit.ly/Startuphuddle

20/11/2021

Most times, we pass by opportunities because it's dressed as work. Here is an opportunity for those who love to work hard towards their goals. You will definitely thank me later.

Review videos from advertisers and get paid while doing that. You can cash out after earning $200 and 30 referrals. All you need is your mobile phone and an average of 1g daily.

Hit on the link: https://de-video.xyz/7656080997625596/

10/06/2021

The Startup Founder's Guide to Fundraising...

There comes a time between points A and B of building a business when money makes the difference. Whether that point is an initial seed raise to jump start an idea or a series A round to grow to the next level, timing differs depending on your business. No matter what, every entrepreneur will tell you that securing investors is no walk in the park.

Fundraising is not for the faint hearted. It is an adventure and a major time investment. If fundraising a business were easy, everyone would be an entrepreneur. Nothing in a Business School classroom could ever prepare you for the art and science of fundraising.

Which is why this resource is not the do’s and don’ts you might find in a textbook. Instead, this eBook aims to arm today’s entrepreneurs with experience and anecdotal guidance from our network of Startup Founders mixed with advice from your compliance-focused allies (accountants, tax experts, and lawyers).

What's Inside...

PART I: Fundraising Basics
Chapter 1: Assemble Your Business Basics
Chapter 2: Different Stages of Fundraising

PART II: From the Founder’s Perspective
Chapter 3: Suren Sultania - Headout
Chapter 4:Kevin Busque - Guideline
Chapter 5:Will Dinkel - Nova.ai
Chapter 6: Justin DiPietro - SaleMove
Chapter 7: How to Tell if a Potential Investor is Right for Your Business
Chapter 8: Tips and Tactics for High - Stakes Negotiations

PART III: From the Financier’s Perspective
Chapter 9: Venture Capitalists Share Their Top Fundraising Tips
Chapter 10: How Investors Use Financial Reports to Assess Risk
Chapter 11: Decoding Investor Questions: What They Really Mean
and How You Can Respond

Here is a special give away from Startup Grind - Yola to our entrepreneurs and aspiring Startup founders...
Price is $5 (N2500).
Make payment to:
HDSG & Associates
6060436684
FIDELITY BANK

After payment, send full name and email address to [email protected] or send as sms to 08127395044, on Confirmation, ebook is sent to your email.

To become a member, log on to https://www.startupgrind.com/accounts/signup/...
to create your account.
Membership is free for 2021

09/06/2021

This is good...

Discovery Business Klinik - DBK Masterclass with Haaris D. Saad, Founder DISRUPTORS Sanctuary...

It is said that it is easier to get into Harvard than it is to win the TEF - TEEP $5000 Grant, with a success rate of 0.83% while Harvard's success rate is put at 5.9%. After its application drive for 2021 which estimates that over 500, 000 applications were received, there are currently about 50, 000 under going training in all the three categories combined (Startup, Innovator, Disruptor). Which means only roughly 10% made it to the training and coaching phase.

Views from TEF alumni shows that one of the biggest reasons why so many TEF-TEEP trainees, with promising business ideas or businesses, never get win the TEF grant is nothing more than adhering to simple TEF-TEEP instructions and participation rules. Now, with new rules and format, a lot of entrepreneurs have reached out to our chapter to organize this Master class.

In conforming with TEF-TEEP's own guidance to engage and interact based on six pillars, that can be found in its training guide for the 2021 cohort -

1. Advise one another

2. Counsel and guide another

3. Learn from another

4. Motivate and encourage one another.

5. Support one another.

6. Challenge one another.

If you feel this is for you, then hurry up and signup for this Masterclass. It promises to be very informative and engaging.

Get your tickets here: https://www.startupgrind.com/e/m56zpy/

or contact the Chapter Director on [email protected]

29/04/2021

An opportunity for Women Entrepreneurs...!

28/04/2021

Grab your copy now...!

There comes a time between points A and B of building a business when money makes the difference. Whether that point is an initial seed raise to jump start an idea or a series A round to grow to the next level, timing differs depending on your business. No matter what, every entrepreneur will tell you that securing investors is no walk in the park.

Fundraising is not for the faint hearted. It is an adventure and a major time investment. If fundraising a business were easy, everyone would be an entrepreneur. Nothing in a Business School classroom could ever prepare you for the art and science of fundraising.

Which is why this resource is not the do’s and don’ts you might find in a textbook. Instead, this eBook aims to arm today’s entrepreneurs with experience and anecdotal guidance from our network of Startup Founders mixed with advice from your compliance-focused allies (accountants, tax experts, and lawyers).

What's Inside...
PART I: Fundraising Basics
Chapter 1: Assemble Your Business Basics
Chapter 2: Different Stages of Fundraising

PART II: From the Founder’s Perspective
Chapter 3: Suren Sultania - Headout
Chapter 4:Kevin Busque - Guideline
Chapter 5:Will Dinkel - Nova.ai
Chapter 6: Justin DiPietro - SaleMove
Chapter 7: How to Tell if a Potential Investor is Right for Your Business
Chapter 8: Tips and Tactics for High - Stakes Negotiations

PART III: From the Financier’s Perspective
Chapter 9: Venture Capitalists Share Their Top Fundraising Tips
Chapter 10: How Investors Use Financial Reports to Assess Risk
Chapter 11: Decoding Investor Questions: What They Really Mean
and How You Can Respond

As we @ Startup Grind roundup a Funding Month series across all our Chapters, here is a Special give away to our entrepreneurs and aspiring Startup founders...

Price is $5 (N2000) for Startup Grind members, and $10 (N4000) for non Startup Grind members.
Make payment to:
HDSG & Associates
6060436684
FIDELITY BANK

After payment, send full name and email address to [email protected] or send as sms to 08127395044, on Confirmation, ebook is sent to your email.

To become a member, log on to https://www.startupgrind.com/accounts/signup/?next=/yola/
to create your account.

Membership is free for 2021

18/04/2021

Happy weekend dear Associates...

14/04/2021

Digest this...

THE STORY OF SHINA PETERS & JIM OVIA

In 1990, Shina Peters built a house worth N20 million naira. The same year, Jim Ovia started Zenith Bank with the same amount.
Today, you and I don't have a room in Shina's house but I have an account in Jim's bank and probably you do too.

Shina's house was built in Iju Lagos and remains there till date.
Jim's bank started in a corner and now has over 500 branches in Nigeria, and many international branches. Millions upon millions transact business in Jim's bank daily.

Shina's house is becoming dilapidated by the day and spends more money to renovate the house. He bought an additional Nissan Pathfinder with N10 million (additional liability you may wish to call it) while in the same 2015, Jim's bank made a whopping N105.7b profit. Zenith bank employs tens thousands, and feeds their families.

This is the difference between Assets and Liability...

If you buy a car for N20 million today, in 10 years time, you will be ashamed to drive it. On the other hand, if you invest that same amount in a viable Startup or in an asset, It may be worth billions years from now.

Jim Ovia is now worth $980 million dollars, with the official dollar rate of N320, that means he is worth N313 BILLION NAIRA because of an investment of N20 million).

Spend the little money you have today wisely. Some people driving expensive cars today, are not aware that they are driving their future and the future of their children. Some people carrying iphone7 today, may not be aware that they are carrying their future. When you are young, don't spend money. Invest it.
Every penny in your hand is like a seed, you can decide to eat it, or sow it. When you sow it, it will bear much more seeds later in future.

Let's be smart.

Join us now...https://www.startupgrind.com/yola/

11/04/2021

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