Advans Ghana Savings and Loans is leading efforts in economic empowerment with a forward-looking capacity-building initiative dubbed the SME Growth Clinic.
The one-day workshop was held at the Golden Bean Hotel in Kumasi recently to train both clients and prospects in Kumasi, equipping businesses with the skills, resources, and financial literacy required to thrive in today’s competitive economy.
The initiative underscores Advans Ghana’s commitment to fostering inclusive growth and sustainable development by supporting key sectors of the Ghanaian economy.
It brought together more than 80 SME clients and prospects from the Kumasi branches to bridge knowledge gaps, strengthen business practices, and create pathways for growth. Participants gained practical tools, expert-led insights, and peer-to-peer networking opportunities.
The sessions covered three critical areas:
- Financial Management & Access to Credit: Simple bookkeeping practices to help entrepreneurs track cash flow, control expenses, and make informed business decisions.
- Business Growth Strategies: Insights on seasonality in business and the importance of diversifying strategically during low-sales periods, while exploring relevant, high-demand opportunities.
- Digital Transactions and Credit Readiness: The value of financial tracking tools, with a special focus on the My Advans Mobile App and its benefits for SMEs.
Speaking at the event, CEO/MD Guillaume Valence emphasized the importance of vision in every business, highlighting that SMEs need more than just banking services—they need a financial partner. ‘Advans Ghana is not just a bank but a financial partner for SMEs’, he affirmed.
Beyond training, the SME Clinic fostered collaboration, resource-sharing, and networking, enabling businesses to scale, sustain long-term growth, and contribute more meaningfully to Ghana’s economy. The event reaffirmed Advans Ghana’s unwavering commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, promoting financial inclusion, and supporting sustainable business practices across the country.
Advans Ghana
Advans Ghana is a leading financial institution committed to providing tailored financial services primarily to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with limited access to formal banking services in Ghana. Licensed by the Bank of Ghana in 2008, Advans Ghana opened its first branch in October 2008 and now operates a network of 21 branches across 9 regions.
Advans Ghana is a subsidiary of the Advans Group, headquartered in Paris with a presence in 6 countries across Africa. In Ghana, Advans serves over 130,000 clients with a team of over 600 staff.
