32 entrepreneurs take part in BP Oman's training programme

(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) The Khazzan Growth Finance project officially took off to provide 32 entrepreneurs with business mentorship for two months at Falaj Daris Hotel in Nizwa as part of BP Oman's Social Investment Programme.

The programme aims to empower local entrepreneurs and the SME sector as a part of BP Oman's commitment to developing Oman's In Country Value (ICV).

The project is a part of the Social Investment Programme's enterprise development projects managed by implementing partners Sharakah.

Abdullah al Jufaili general manager of Sharakah said 'The Khazzan Growth Finance project is the flagship of the BP Oman enterprise development projects. 32 candidates from the governorates of Dakhliyah and Dhahirah will undergo an extensive two to three month entrepreneurship programme. By the end of the programme each of them will have a complete business plan focused on the financial aspects of the business a brand for the company social media accounts and email services. Further 22 candidates will be awarded RO5000 grant from BP Oman to set up the business.'

Inspired Solutions an SME consultancy in Oman and the project's associate implementing partner have worked on selecting training evaluating and now mentoring a segment of entrepreneurs in Oman with a particular emphasis on the Dakhliyah and Dhahirah governorates.

William R Crew CEO of Inspired Solutions said 'Inspired Solutions is excited to be able to bring world class MBA style entrepreneur training to the small business owners of Dakhliyah and Dhahirah. The trainees are from all sectors and all ages. We are very impressed to see the level of motivation which we see in these areas.'

The first phase of the project included the application and community outreach in Nizwa and Ibri which registered 140 people from across Dakhliyah and Dhahirah. The second phase narrowed down 45 of the top eligible candidates that were interviewed. Now in their third phase Inspired Solutions will conduct training workshops for the entrepreneurs.