Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are vital to employment, innovation and economic growth. However, their potential is often constrained by challenging business environments, skills gaps and support programmes that do not adequately meet their needs.
The SME Business Training and Coaching Loop (SME Loop) addresses these challenges through an approach tailored to each business. It combines individual assessments with training, coaching and peer learning. Personalised business coaching helps entrepreneurs apply what they learn in their daily work and address their specific challenges. Financial literacy and access to finance are integrated throughout, while adaptable exercises and templates allow the programme to fit different country contexts and participant needs.
