Capacity Building
Capacity Building
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Unlocking SME Growth: Impactful Solutions for Sustainable Growth
Join hands with us to empower SMEs and drive impactful growth with our tailor-made SME Growth Program. By partnering with us, you’ll enable SMEs to:
- Enhance strategies through BPMT assessments.
- Develop actionable growth plans for tangible results.
- Streamline operations using efficient templates.
- Elevate their professional image through curated photoshoots.
- Expand market reach through strategic marketing initiatives.
- Gain improved access to funding opportunities.
- Stay aligned with current market trends.
- Build internal capacities for sustained growth.
- Receive long-term sustainability support.
- Be part of a community
Experience the transformative power of our SME Growth Program
Make a strategic investment
The Impact
- Media Impact: Our program generates substantial media exposure through social media, industry events, PR and newsletters
- CSR Contribution: Reinforcing your commitment to social responsibility and community development.
- Enhanced Reputation: Positioning your brand as a leader in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Networking Opportunities: Gain access to a diverse network of SMEs & startups , industry experts, and stakeholders, encouraging valuable partnerships, collaborations, and business opportunities.
- Market Insights: Stay ahead of industry trends and market dynamics through access to market insights.
- Talent Attraction: Attracting top-tier talent aligned with your organizational values and goals.
- Positive PR: Leverage positive PR opportunities through our program’s success stories, highlighting your brand’s impact on SME growth, innovation, and economic prosperity.
- Economic Growth: Contribute to economic growth and job creation by
- Innovation and Customer Loyalty: Position your brand as an innovator and customer-centric organization, driving customer loyalty, trust, and brand advocacy.
- Long-term Sustainability: Foster long-term sustainability by investing in programs that empower SMEs, drive inclusive growth, and create lasting socio-economic impact.
Incubation & Acceleration Programs
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In collaboration with bp:
Khazzan:
an acclaimed annual entrepreneurship growth and business mentoring program, ranked 2nd globally and 1st in Oman.
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6 Years
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BPMT ®
Business Performance Monitoring Tool
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100+
SMEs
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$1.5M+
Granted
Program Details:
- Allows SMEs from various sectors to participate in the program.
- Supports through consultancy services to develop their skills in business analysis
- Guides them to bring improvements in their businesses.
- Year 6 we are going to select 12 projects which will be benefiting from bp Khazzan program this year.
Beneficiaries
25+
SMEs
1st Year
26
SMEs
2nd Year
24
SMEs
3rd Year
24
SMEs
4th Year
15
SMEs
5th Year
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In collaboration with National Finance:
Partnering with National Finance, it was extended serval times due to the successful outcomes of our programs.
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6 Years
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800+
Participants
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30
SMEs
Program objectives:
- To enhance the skills and capacities of SME.
- Enables entrepreneurs gain the right set of skills on financial management and proper resource planning.
- Planning and implementing long-term sustainable initiatives and enhances the skills of future entrepreneurs and help them to realize their potential.
- To encourage entrepreneurship culture and innovation.
Calculate – it – Right
10 workshops delivered in 10 Wilayat
1st Year 2017 – 2018
Calculate – it – Right
10 workshops conducted in a combination of physical and virtual workshops
2nd Year 2019 – 2020
5 workshops conducted and 5 SME development programs
3rd Year 2021 – 2022
6 SMEs projected 12 months monitoring program
Over 250 applications received
4th Year 2023
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In collaboration with Development Bank:
Tanmo:
is an after-care portfolio management program with 360 assessment with a follow-up meeting post-action plan delivery for DB SME client portfolio.
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1 Years
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BPMT ®
Business Performance Monitoring Tool
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20
SMEs
Program details:
- Allows SMEs from various sectors to participate in the program.
- Supports through consultancy services to develop their skills in business analysis
- Guides them to bring improvements in their businesses
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In collaboration with Al Izz Islamic Bank:
Sharakah is in the final stages of securing an agreement with Al Izz Islamic Bank to launch an SME growth program. This initiative will encompass 8 projects selected from their portfolio.
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1 Years
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BPMT ®
Business Performance Monitoring Tool
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8
SMEs
Program details:
- Enables SMEs across diverse sectors within the customer portfolio of Al Izz Islamic Bank to join the program.
- Provides consultancy services to enhance their business analysis skills.
- Assists in implementing improvements within their businesses through guidance and support.
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Workshops - Afaaq
2-day dynamic simulation workshop focusing on Oil & Gas, Energy sectors, and industrial companies. Any SME operating within this sector is eligible for registration, with additional invitations extended to SMEs affiliated with the industrial companies. The workshop will enhance their skills in pricing, sales, resource management, and marketing strategies. Participants will form groups, tackle real case studies, and compete to create profitable business scenarios. Special guest speaker will share success stories and insights.
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2 Days
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20 to 35
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6
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6
Workshop objectives:
- How to identify a business opportunity
- What are ingredients of a successful business and entrepreneur
- Methods of developing business plan & marketing strategy
- How to price a product/service
- How to calculate sales assumptions, breakeven point
- Gain insights into effective market analysis techniques for informed business decisions
- Engage in collaborative exercises and real-world case studies
- Understating the bank funding options and which product is suitable for the entity business model
- Marketing Channels and how to prepare a marketing strategy
- How to calculate the required resources needed to run a business (time, manpower, raw materials)
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Co Funding Programs
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Customized Business Consultancy
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