EDB launching free online empowerment platform to support entrepreneurs
Emirates Development Bank has today signed an agreement to launch an online empowerment platform. The platform will provide Free essential resources and content to help entrepreneurs at various stages of their business development.
Powered by Potential.com, the online platform will provide, EDB’s website visitors as well as the general public, access to business courses, templates and professional video content curated for:
Entrepreneurs with an idea they want to turn it into a viable business
Startups that have established their business and are looking to scale up & expand
Existing business owners that want to expand their SME business
These business courses will cover topics such as Strategy, Innovation, Sales, Marketing, and Accounting. Entrepreneurs will get practical professional tips on how to address common business challenges delivered through short videos that are curated for the UAE market needs
Faisal Al Bastaki, Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Development Bank, commented: “Emirates Development Bank plays a unique role in developing the SME sector and empowering entrepreneurs with opportunities for growth. Not only by providing financial services, we are also offering this platform to support entrepreneurs at various stages of their business development. This is a key step forward to ignite entrepreneurial efforts to play a key role in creating a diversified economy.”
"This innovative empowerment platform programme has been developed to empower UAE and regional entreprenuers with the knowledge, and skills needed to help them succeed in their entrepreneurial journey. “Said Shadi Banna, Chief Executive Officer, Potential.com
The platform will go live by the end of January 2020, when the public would be invited to join.
