SMEs are an essential part of any economy by contributing to wealth creation and poverty alleviation. SMEs employ the largest share of the workforce and contribute significantly to the country’s GDP. The objective of these programmes is to enable SME banker to realise the business, creating values and sustaining the growth in a holistic and meaningful way.

• Appreciate the Internal Energy/Mindset of an Entrepreneur
• Analyze the business environment in order to identify business opportunities for the Banks
• Identify the elements of success of entrepreneurial ventures,
• Consider the financial conditions and resources of an entrepreneur
• Evaluate the effectiveness of different entrepreneurial strategies, goals and aspirations of an entrepreneur
• Explain the importance of marketing, financial management and cash flow management of an entrepreneur

Module 1: Conceptual definition of entrepreneurs and entrepreneur

• Defining an Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship
• Qualities of an Entrepreneurship Theoretical vs Pragmatic
• Entrepreneurship in the Business Banking, SMEs (Commercial) and Corporate

Module 2: Entrepreneurial Mindsets

• Social emotional skills
• Overall Awareness Entrepreneurship

Module 3: Entrepreneurial Mindsets

• Entrepreneur Competency

1. Knowledge
2. Technical Skills

Module 4: Entrepreneurial Status

Entrepreneur Psychology of Business

Sharing of real life experiences:

• Corporate Life – Managing a Family owned SMEs
• Experience sharing on the psychology mindset of a family run business
• Behavioral aspect of an entrepreneur
• Self-Made Entrepreneurship start up
• Risk Propensity
• Survival Instinct
• What makes a real entrepreneur?
• Financial Management
• Cash flow management
• Marketing & Sales
• Advisor and Seeking Congruent
• Close Rapport Relationship
• Stress Management

• SME Bankers