PSFU has now attained the advanced stages of a BMO where the key focus will be the transformation of knowledge into a knowledge centre. The Business and Training Unit enables PSFU achieve this status and is also expected to be the key tool in generating income for the organization.

The Business and Training Unit is charged with developing products and supporting existing ones to offer cutting edge business solutions to internal and the external clients of the institution so as to enhance competitiveness of its members and the private sector as a whole and also realize optimal advocacy and lobbying in turn driving private sector led development in Uganda.

Business Development Services offered by PSFU BTU

1. Specialized Outcome Based Training (OBT):

PSFU BTU has adopted the Outcome Based Training (OBT) blending the Competence Based and experiential learning methodologies; Depending on the learning ecology (learning environment) and the target group different techniques are applied or a combination of techniques and delivery approaches including; Lecturing, Group discussions, brainstorming, individual and group assignments, individual and group presentations these form a part of the formative and summative assessments thus training for impact.

The Process Involves:
Once contracted the process involves;

1. Carrying out an Institutional or Organizational Training and Capacity Needs Assessment (TNA) to establish the internal and external needs of the client.
2. Developing training and capacity building objectives.
3. Developing training outcomes.
4. Preparation of training aids.
5. Delivery of training.
6. Administering of the formative and summative assessment.
7. Final Evaluation.

Training and Capacity building Areas:
Below are the major areas of training and capacity building. It should be noted that trainings and capacity building targets all sectors including; Private Sector, Public Sector and Civil Society (INGOs, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs).

Training and Capacity Building areas are segmented depending on the sector, institutional and client needs; these include but not limited to;

1. 1. Business Development  Services:
      1. Starting a Business;
         1. Deciding on a Business.
         2. How to write a Business Plan.
         3. Basic Computer and Communication Skills.
         4. Organization.
         5. Insurance.
         6. Location and Leasing.
         7. How to Finance your Small Business.
         8. E-Commerce.
         9. Buying a small business.
         10. Opening and Marketing.
         11. Expanding and Handling Problems.
      2. Improving, Growing and Running your business;
         1. Business Planning.
         2. Accounting and Finance.
         3. Human Resources Management.
         4. Legal and Insurance.
         5. Marketing and Sales.
         6. Export and International Markets.
         7. Business Operations and Technology.
      3. Other Business Development and Capacity Building Trainings;
         1. Savings and Credit Management.
         2. Understanding the Balance Sheet.
         3. Recession Survival Skills.
         4. Coming Up with a winning Business Idea.
         5. Effective Competitive Analysis.
         6. Women Owned Business success.
         7. Family Owned Business Success.
         8. Financial Literacy.
         9. Project Management.
         10. Business Ethics.
   2. Executive Development Program
      1. Strategic Human Resources Management (SHRM)
      2. Financial Management and Budgeting (FMB)
      3. Policy Formulation and Implementation (PFI)
      4. Strategic Planning and Management (SPM)
      5. Program and Project Management (PPM)
      6. Leadership for Good Governance (LGG)
      7. Trade Promotion and Development (TPD)
      8. Enhancing Competitiveness (EC)
      9. Project Monitoring and Evaluation.
      10. Coaching and Mentorship.
      11. Gender Mainstreaming.

   The Executive Development Program (EDP) has been designed to enhance performance of Middle, Senior and Top managers within the Private sector, Public sector and Civil Society.

   The objective of the Executive Development Program is to build the capacity of Heads of Departments, Institutions, Organizations and Companies not only to be effective and efficient leaders and managers but also productive and strategic so as to steer their domains to realize their objectives no matter the circumstances.

   The Modules Include but not limited to;

   3. Short Seminar Approaches:
      1. The Magic “C’s” of Credit.
      2. Recession Survival Skills.
      3. Book keeping and Record keeping Basics.
      4. Cash flow sensitivity Analysis.
      5. Projecting Cash Flow.
      6. Are you a winning boss?
      7. The Do’s and don’ts of business expansion.
      8. The Importance of Networking.
      9. Marketing your home business.
      10. Selling an Egg to a fowl.
      11. And so many others.

   Short courses in form of seminars are also offered which last between 3 hours to 3 days on key topical issues within the Private Sector, Public Sector and Civil Society; these include but not limited to;

   1. Business Development (BD)
   2. Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
   3. Institutional and Organizational Development (IOD)
   4. Policy and Strategy.
   5. Programme and Project Management (PPM)
   6. Monitoring and Evaluation (MnE)
   7. Procurement.
   8. Quality Assurance and Control.
   9. Trade Development.
   10. Policy Advocacy.
   11. Legal.
   12. Tax and Audit.
   13. Human Resources Management.
   14. Financial Management and Budgeting.
   15. Concept and Proposal Development.
   16. Savings and Credit Management.
   17. Membership Growth.
   18. Management Information System.
   19. Public Relations and Communications.
   20. Sales and Marketing.
   21. Business Ethics.
   22. Coaching and Mentorship
   23. Gender Mainstreaming

PSFU BTU has a pull of over 300 Local, Regional and International experts, consultants and Trainers; who are charged with specific areas within the training portfolio.

Consultancy:
With a pull of experts from diverse professional background PSFU provides expert consultancy and professional services for the private sector, public sector and civil society in areas including but not limited to;


Research:
PSFU undertakes Research projects ranging from Feasibility Studies, Baseline Surveys, Mappings, Rapid Assessments, Qualitative and Quantitative Research.

Coaching and Mentorship:
PSFU has a pull of professionals in different fields who offer coaching and mentorship to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Individuals.

Business Advisory Services (BAS)
In an effort to continue supporting and enhancing competitiveness in the private sector, PSFU is offering Business Advisory Services including; Finance and Cash flow, Legal and Compliance, Human Resource and Employee Management, Marketing and Sales, Financing and Investor Sourcing, Project Quality Assurance and Control, Resources Franchising, Contracts and Agreements, Savings and Credit management.

 

Fellowshipping and Business Networking:
PSFU recognizes the importance of Fellowshipping and networking as a means to business growth through meeting and sharing business ideas from different professionals, individuals and companies; reason that business breakfasts, lunches, dinners and galas are organized by the organization to offer a conducive and not so formal means of meeting, greeting and chatting with the different sectors best in turn offering business opportunities.

Events Management:
Following the success of a number of events in which PSFU has been party to the organization, management, and coordination, we have embarked on full scale management of events.

For more information please visit our offices at;
Plot 43, Nakasero Road,
P.o.Box 7683, Kampala,
Tel: +256 (312) 263 849/50
+256 (392) 730 985
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Website: www.psfuganda.org.ug
Attn: Henry Clarke Kisembo
Business Development Officer.
Head of Unit.