Access to Finance for Small Businesses in Tough Times with Trevor Hambayi

Join BongoHive for an evening with Trevor Hambayi, Financial Analyst, PhD Research Fellow and Author.

Event Description:

Most small businesses rely on lenders or the three Fs (friends, family and fools) to provide the capital they need to either open a business or to finance capital improvements. Banks also have been reluctant to lend out money to small businesses. What are some of the alternative options for SMEs to access finance? In this talk, Trevor Hambayi will highlight the in-depth challenge of accessing finance by SMEs in Zambia and what alternative SMEs should consider. What they don’t tell you!

About Trevor Hambayi

Trevor Hambayi, is a Financial Analyst and currently a PhD research Fellow with the University of Bolton, advocates for the African continent's economic emancipation through improved access to finance for SMEs. He is Senior Managing Partner at Development Finance Associates which is Zambia's first Start-Up Fund Program that supports social investment in start-ups covering grants, debt finance and equity investment. He has worked with a Financial Institution in New York, USA as well as the United Nations in Sudan with more than 15 years in the private sector.

FAQ

When should I arrive? Anytime from 5:30pm, we'll be kicking things off at 6:00pm

Where can I park? Free parking at BongoHive with a lot space.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? There's no need to print your ticket. Simply bring an electronic copy on your mobile device.

To register for this event and get your ticket visit the link below.