#AAEC2022: MORE FUNDING FOR AGROECOLOGICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The AFSA Convening on African Agroecological Entrepreneurship and Territorial Markets #AAEC2022, in Kampala (May 24-26) gathered 200+ entrepreneurs, Funders, civil Society, and Business Development Service (BDS) organizations like SHONA from more than 30 African countries. The aim was to strengthen the ecosystem for Agroecological Enterprise development and foster more regional market access on the continent. […]
Delivering Business Development Services in East Africa Report 2021
This report is the third and final report in this series and is focused on the delivery of Business Development Services (BDS) in East Africa. In this report, we explore the various methods of BDS support and feedback from entrepreneurs on their experience with BDS support. This report is a result of Digging Deeper, an […]
Understanding the BDS Market and Landscape in East Africa Report 2021
This report is the second of a series of three reports, a result of Digging Deeper, an action research project that SHONA carried out at the end of 2019. The project led to learning more about how to better support the growth of SMEs in East Africa. After running multiple programs and initiatives to support […]
Understanding SMEs and Entrepreneurs in East Africa Report 2021
Over the years, one of the challenges we faced as we supported Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) in East Africa was consistently finding entrepreneurs that met our criteria. This report is the first in a series of three reports, a result of Digging Deeper, an action research project that SHONA carried out at the end […]
The Importance of Business Communication
Internal Business Communication is important for the flow of information within an organization. In this week’s post, we discuss the reasons why you need to pay attention to how you communicate with each other within your business.
How to Sell on Social Media
E-commerce is increasingly growing in Kampala. We discuss how you can use social media platforms to increase your sales in this article.
SHONA 2020 REFLECTIONS
The COVID-19 Pandemic took everyone by surprise and forced a lot of restructuring and rethinking of strategies for many, both on a business and personal level. SHONA is no exception to this. However, the pandemic and the effects it had on businesses and the economy coincided with big changes that were already in the works […]
Looking Ahead: Rebuilding and Reviving Businesses After a Crisis
Based on the work SHONA has been doing with businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure continuity and survival, Ivan Mandela, Co-founder at SHONA, shares how businesses can ensure they survive and recover after the Pandemic.
Fundraising Resources
Read on to see a compiled list of funding opportunities you can take advantage of despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bramuel Mwalo: xetova
After extensive experience working with businesses and starting a few of his own, Bramuel Mwalo started xetova to support people in the procurement space. Read about his experience starting the Nairobi-based company and the lessons he’s learned along the way.