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Three More SMEs Awarded “Startup” Certificates Public discussion is organized due to green transport business Opportunities for entrepreneurial activities in regions : SME Friends, SME Development Agencies The Promotional Exhibition of Local Companies is Commencing Meeting was held with Entreprenuers engaed in import and export 8th Plenary Session of the CICA Business Council and the 10th Business Forum Held in Baku Attention to SMEs Wishing to Showcase Their Products and Services at the “2nd Turkic Trade Fair”! Young Entrepreneurs from Azerbaijan and Turkiye Discuss Prospects for Cooperation With Government Support, Nearly 10 Entrepreneurs Participate in “Caspian Agro” and “InterFood Azerbaijan” Exhibitions Another Training Held for Entrepreneurs Engaged in Export Activities

Over a thousand SMBs, startups, and aspiring entrepreneurs received training and consulting services in the field of entrepreneurship. 12.07.24

In the first half of 2024, 75 training sessions were organized, 2293 hours of consulting services were provided, and 152 business plans were developed.

The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) organized 75 training sessions for around 800 participants to help entrepreneurs, startups, and those starting a business acquire new skills and improve existing ones. The training covered topics such as business startup, project management, financial management, sales, marketing, digital skills, "green economy, "and others.

During this period, 32 entrepreneurs and managers completed a training course in Germany under the “Business Cooperation with Germany” Program to gain international experience.

On the Agency's video training platform, 48 entrepreneurs and individuals aspiring to start a business have benefited from the free online training videos.

Consulting services totaling 2,293 hours have been provided to 208 entrepreneurs and individuals aspiring to start a business on topics including sales channels, marketing, business planning, accounting, and legal issues.

In the first half of this year, KOBİA supported the free preparation of 152 business plans in the areas of agriculture, manufacturing, services, and other sectors.

Overall, in the first half of 2024, more than 1000 SMB, startups, and individuals seeking to launch a business benefited from the support and services provided by the Agency to enhance business knowledge and skills among SMBs.