Around thirty young vulnerable entrepreneurs supported by the RISE project joined a Business Clinic, a day of practical learning and exchange. Street food vendors, hairdressers, and bike or motorcycle repairers came with their own stories, challenges… and above all, the desire to grow their businesses.
The day had two main parts: a group workshop covering basic small business skills, followed by visits to participants’ shops to put what they learned into practice.
During the workshop, participants explored key topics like cleanliness and hygiene, customer service and loyalty, and managing savings. These simple ideas can be hard to apply when resources are limited. For many, the session was eye-opening: “I never realized that organizing my workshop could attract more clients,” one participant shared.
The shop visits gave participants a chance to see real-life business challenges, ask questions, share tips, and learn from each other.
The Business Clinic went beyond technical skills, it boosted motivation and opened new perspectives. By the end of the day, several participants planned to reorganize their shops, improve customer service, or manage materials more efficiently. This experience showed that small changes can make a big difference.
In a world where entrepreneurship often means survival, hands-on support like this provides more than skills: it gives vision, guidance, and hope for the future.
