Building on EmpowHer, this pathway connects participants who are ready to launch or grow a micro-enterprise with the mentors, markets and financing partners that can help make it sustainable.
Pathway elements may include
- Business plan development
- Mentorship from established entrepreneurs
- Vendor and market opportunities
- Introductions to micro-financing partners
- Financial management support
- Digital commerce and marketing
ABIDE does not itself provide loans; it works with financial partners to open responsible routes to start-up capital.