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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Are you comfortable being yourself? You need to hear this inconvenient truth! Ododoola Oyewo Aug 10   READ IN APP   Dear Entrepreneur, Many of us think branding is just giving your business a unique look and personality. It’s not just that! Thanks for reading MSME Africa Pulse! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Pledge your support You want to stand out from other businesses, right? Strong branding is how you do that. Asides your logo, and colors, the way you talk to people is part of branding too. It's important to know what your business stands for.  Once you know this, you can make sure everything about your business matches. This includes your social media, website, and all your advertising. However, one major thing many miss out on is that  emotional connection and authenticity that differentiates you from the crowd. Be authentic! Strive to create a deep bond with your customers, and be unique! 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Here’s what I have for you this week : Trending Business News  Feature Articles  Opportunities Galore Entrepreneurial Origins Fun Facts about Entrepreneurship In Africa  Trending News KSH Foundation Launches Her-Startup Initiative to Empower Female Entrepreneurs Across Africa The Khalil Suleiman Halilu (KSH) Foundation, in partnership with Tomorrow Foundation and EHA Impact Ventures, has launched a new initiative, “Her-Startup,” aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs across Africa to drive economic growth on the continent. READ MORE  75,000 Nigerians Set to Receive N1 Million Each in Micro and Small Business Loans at Single-Digit Interest Rates, President Tinubu Announces. In response to nationwide protests over hunger and governance issues, President Bola Tinubu has announced significant economic measures to support Nigerian businesses and create jobs. During a national broadcast, he revealed that 75,000 Nigerians are set to receive N1 million each in micro and small business loans at single-digit interest rates starting in August 2024. READ MORE Meristem Nigeria Unveils MORE – a free-to-use youth-focused Investment and Entrepreneurship Learning Platform Meristem Orientation for Rising Entrepreneurs (MORE) – is a free-to-use youth-focused investment and entrepreneurship learning platform. They are empowering the dreams of young and ambitious people by giving them access to information, knowledge, and skills that they require to bring them closer to where they want to be financially. 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READ MORE  Cross River State Opens Digital Hub to Help Youth Enterprises obtain CAC & SMEDAN Certificates, Boosting Access to N110 Billion NYIF Fund The Cross River State Government, through the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital Economy Development, has launched a digital hub to assist youths in obtaining Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (SMEDAN) certificates, as well as creating business plans. READ MORE  GAIN to Convene Stakeholders to Boost Access to Nutritious Foods in Sub-Saharan Africa The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is set to convene critical stakeholders from across the nutritious food supply chain in Sub-Saharan Africa at an event in Nigeria. This initiative aims to empower Enterprise Support Organisations (ESOs) to integrate effective nutrition strategies into their support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). 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Join their accelerator program and receive the support you need to scale your impact. Here's the LINK to apply. Call For Applications: SAIS Investment Readiness Program 2025 For African Tech Start-ups in Agriculture, Livestock, Food, and Climate Accelerate your Agri-Tech startup with SAIS! Are you an African tech startup revolutionizing agriculture, livestock, food, or climate? SAIS is seeking high-potential ventures to join their Investment Readiness Program. Gain the expertise and support you need to secure funding and scale your impact. APPLY HERE  Call For Applications: Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa (EWEA) Program Are you a woman entrepreneur driving positive change in Africa? The Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa (EWEA) Program is your opportunity to scale your business and create a lasting impact. Join us as we empower women to lead and thrive in the African economy. APPLY HERE  Entrepreneurial Origins  Last Week's Trivia Who is the founder of the African entrepreneurship platform, VC4Africa? A) Ben White B) Bill Zimmerman C) David van Dijk D) Stephen Gugu Answer: Ben White Today's Trivia What is the name of the popular African e-commerce platform acquired by Jumia in 2020? A) Konga B) Kilimall C) Zando D) Takealot What’s the correct answer? Fun Facts about Entrepreneurship in Africa Did You Know? Safaricom in Kenya started a new way to send money using phones. It's called M-Pesa. M-Pesa: - Helped many people who didn't have bank accounts. - Made it easy to send and receive money. - Helped small businesses grow. - Inspired other countries to do the same. A great idea from Africa that's making a big difference! If you read to this point and you didn't fill the survey. You are wrong! It won't take 1 minute. See the link HERE Till next time Ododoola, MSME Africa  Thanks for reading MSME Africa Pulse! 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