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Telecel Ghana Launches 8th Edition of SME Month with Focus on Youth-Led Entrepreneurship

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Telecel Ghana has launched its 8th annual Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Month, dedicating September to supporting the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises across the country. The theme, "Connecting the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs," focuses on equipping youth-led businesses with the right tools, networks, and opportunities to grow. Under this initiative, the telco will provide platforms, networks, and opportunities to enable young entrepreneurs to scale and become key drivers of Ghana's economic future.

Key Takeaways:

  • Telecel Ghana's SME Month has been running since 2017, providing a dedicated platform for capacity-building, networking, market visibility, and knowledge sharing to enable entrepreneurs leverage connectivity and digital solutions to grow and remain competitive.
  • This year's edition will spotlight innovative, youth-led enterprises and technology-driven businesses run by young Ghanaians who are breaking barriers and reimagining the future of businesses.
  • The telco has introduced three specially designed products to equip SMEs with practical tools for business growth, including The Boss Plan, One Business Mobile, and Your Business Online Reloaded.
  • Beyond product innovations, the Telecel SME Month 2025 will deliver an exciting line-up of events and engagements to empower and connect young entrepreneurs, including Telecel Business Runway, Connecting Hustles Podcast 2.0, Business Spotlight, Red Mixer, and Telecel x AI Training.
  • Young entrepreneurs, such as Zuu Gbedemah, founder of Stay by Plan Media, have praised the SME products and engagements, stating that they will significantly help young entrepreneurs manage the challenges of running a business in Ghana.
  • SME Month has become a national platform for SME visibility and growth, and this youth-focused edition continues to champion entrepreneurship as a key driver of Ghana's economic future.

Statistics:

  • Initially launched in 2017, the SME Month 2025 is Telecel Ghana's 8th edition.
  • The SME Month 2025 will focus on supporting 3,000 youth-led businesses across Ghana.
  • The Boss Plan offers 20 GB of mobile data, social media bundles, voice, and a self-service SMS marketing portal.
  • One Business Mobile provides 20 GB of mobile data, voice, and SMS bundles, plus essential digital tools including a website and customized business emails.
  • Your Business Online Reloaded offers tailored and upgraded website packages with a domain name, unlimited webpages, and a business email address.

Sources:

  • Ghana Web, "Telecel Ghana launches 8th edition of SME Month," 2025.

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