SMB

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The role of SMBs in the Transition to the Green Economy Within the framework of COP29, a panel discussion was held on the topic “The Role of SMBs in the Green Economy” KOBİA and the "Invest Bulgaria" Agency to collaborate Within the framework of COP29, the documents for collaboration were signed to support the green transition of SMBs Representatives of the International Trade Centre (ITC) paid the visit to "Baku SMB House" A conference was held regarding the presentation of unified platform and the national standard for ESG A national standard on Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) has been adopted "KOB FEST" exhibition-sale fair held in Khachmaz A business plan – the key to successful and sustainable business "From Us to Business" startup competition is underway

More than 800 business entities and potential entrepreneurs have attended the business trainings 16.04.24

In Q1 of 2024, 75 trainings have been held, more than 200 consultation services have been provided, and more than 150 business plans have been built for entrepreneurs and startups.

In January-March of current year, 75 trainings have been organized by the Small and Middle Business Development Agency (KOBİA) for the purposes of increasing business knowledge of SMB entities and improving their level of awareness on entrepreneurship. Given the training needs of SMBs, the trainings mainly have covered sales, marketing, accounting, staff management, branding, application of business innovations, preparation of business plan, project management and other themes.

In this period 13 entrepreneurs and managers have attended the refresher training in Germany as part of "Business engagement Programme with Germany" of which KOBİA is a coordinator in order to master international practice. 45 entrepreneurs and startups have benefited from online training videos over the video training platform of the Agency free of charge.

In general, in Q1 of 2024, more than 800 business entities and potential entrepreneurs have taken part in trainings held with the organization by the Agency.

In this period 208 entities have been provided with consultation service for business establishment and growth. KOBİA has provided support to SMB entities for building 152 business plans.