Access‑to‑Finance Orientation for New and Existing MSMEs (A2F‑Orientation)

The Access‑to‑Finance Orientation for New and Existing MSMEs (A2F‑Orientation) is a focused training module designed to help both start‑up and established micro, small and medium enterprises understand and navigate the financial ecosystem. During this orientation, participants will learn how to assess their business’ financing needs, identify appropriate funding options (including bank loans, microfinance, grants and investor equity), prepare the necessary documentation (business plan, financial statements, credit application) and position themselves for successful access to capital. The training also covers key financial literacy topics such as borrowing risks and responsibilities, cash flow forecasting, cost of capital and practical steps to build credibility with financial institutions.