We deliver globally certified training and consulting that build strong entrepreneurs and help partner organisations create real, lasting impact.
Explore Our Globally Certified ProgrammesAfifen Business Consult is a business development and capacity-building firm dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and partnering with organisations to achieve real growth. We deliver globally certified training and practical consulting that strengthen businesses at every stage.
"To provide globally recognised, locally relevant training and consulting that drives inclusive growth and builds sustainable businesses across Africa."
We work with those who believe in practical skills and strong support systems to strengthen communities.
Building Stronger Businesses: We help women entrepreneurs and startups move from ideas to stronger systems and structural growth.
Explore programmes →Creating Impact: We work with NGOs and government agencies to design programmes that create real, measurable results for communities.
See our models →Driving Economic Growth: Support for companies investing in SME development to meet CSR and impact goals with clear outcomes.
Learn how we work →Gain the certified skills to compete and grow in Africa’s markets. Our programmes—including ILO SIYB, Women in Digital Business, and specialised entrepreneurship courses—equip entrepreneurs and SMEs with practical, immediately applicable tools.
View Training Programmes →Turn your growth vision into a structured, sustainable reality. We provide tailored strategic planning, digital transformation, and operational scaling support for SMEs and emerging companies—building systems for lasting results.
Explore Consulting Services →Develop a team that delivers on your organisational goals. We design and deliver customised capacity-building, including Training of Trainers (ToT) and co-branded programmes, aligned with your culture, systems, and impact objectives.
Partner With Us →A Globally Certified Framework Designed for African Entrepreneurs
The ILO Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) programme is one of the world’s most trusted systems for building small businesses. We apply this proven framework to the realities of African markets, turning practical tools into real, steady growth.
See how the SIYB tools help entrepreneurs test ideas and secure funding.
Market mapping, financial planning, and step-by-step business development.
We go beyond certification. Our strength is in adapting the world’s best business frameworks to the realities of African markets. You don’t just get a programme—you get a practical pathway to growth, delivered by trainers who understand your context.
This globally trusted programme gives entrepreneurs the tools they need at every stage—from testing an idea to scaling operations. We focus on practical business planning and financial management.
Created with ITC-ILO and Microsoft Philanthropies, this programme helps women build an online presence, use digital tools effectively, and sell confidently in today’s digital economy.
Designed to help entrepreneurs excel at exhibitions. Through hands-on practice, we train participants in product presentation, customer engagement, and market access strategies.
We deliver practical financial literacy workshops that help entrepreneurs and teams manage money wisely. Participants learn budgeting, saving, and debt management.
Our programmes work because they combine global standards with deep local understanding. We don’t just teach—we equip, adapt, and support you through every stage of the journey.
Every module includes practical tools you can apply directly to your business. From managing daily cash flow to negotiating in local markets, we focus on real challenges so learning leads to real growth.
We use internationally certified content—like the ILO SIYB programme—and tailor it to African markets. What works in theory is refined for what works here.
We design our programmes with women at the centre. From digital inclusion to access to networks, we address the barriers women face and create clear pathways to success.
We build impact tracking into everything we do. Participants and partners can see progress clearly—from skills gained to business growth—ensuring accountability and real return on learning.
Our partnership extends beyond certification. We provide structured follow-up, key resources, and community connections to help you overcome new challenges and sustain long-term growth.
While our core programmes serve all entrepreneurs, we offer specialised tracks designed to support and strengthen the unique journeys and opportunities of women building businesses across Africa.
This on-site programme helps female CEOs and their teams move beyond daily operations. Participants gain practical tools for strategic planning, team leadership, and sustainable scaling—turning a strong business into a growth-ready enterprise.
Delivered in partnership with NGOs, BridgeBuilders supports women who have limited access to training and markets. Participants learn business basics, financial literacy, and digital skills to reach new opportunities.
This programme helps women aged 50+ start and grow a new venture. Through step-by-step training, digital skills support, and a strong peer network, participants build confidence to launch a business they are proud of.
