S.M.I.L.E
It has been 6 months of growth for mentees in the Career, Business, and Social Enterprise Cohorts of S.M.I.L.E’s Executive Mentoring Program for Youth (EMPY)
Special thanks to Mrs Damilola Akindele ACA, Principal Manager, Gbenga Badejo and Co, who took the topic: Financial Planning: A Guide to achieving your goals and financial success, during the 6th module on Saturday May 18, 2024.
She taught extensively on financial planning, and its importance in helping individuals achieve their set goals.
Mrs Akindele, emphasized the need for book keeping and proper financial records especially for the young entrepreneurs which helps in effective decision making, enables compliance, shows transparency and to attract investors.
A major highlight was her practical session on budgeting which entailed planning, forecasting and allocation of resources. Mrs Akindele encouraged the mentees to always develop a budget and ensure they monitor it so they can decipher areas they will need to make adjustments.
She rounded off her session by sharing various ways the mentees in the social enterprise cohort can increase their revenue, one of which is in-kind contributions.
We are extremely grateful for the privilege to have gleaned from her wealth of experience and expertise and delighted our Youth are more equipped to make informed financial decisions in every facet of their lives.
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