START-UP & SME ADVISORY
Starting and growing a business in Africa comes with unique opportunities and complex challenges.
That’s where we come in. We partner with ambitious founders and growth-driven SMEs to build businesses that are structured, compliant, financially intelligent, and investment-ready.
From setting up startups on solid legal and operational foundations to transforming existing SMEs into scalable, data-driven enterprises, our advisory integrates strategy, finance, operations, and regulatory expertise under one roof.
We do not just help you start or manage a business; we position you to grow, attract funding, and compete at regional and global standards.
Business Foundation & Strategy Setup
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Business Plan Development and Redesign
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Market Research & Competitive Mapping
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Business Model Design (Revenue streams, unit economics)
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Go-To-Market Strategy
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Pricing Strategy
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Product-Market Fit Advisory
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Investor Readiness Assessment
Financial Structuring, Valuation & Modelling
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3–5 Year Financial Model
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Startup Cost Analysis
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Revenue Forecasting
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Break-Even Analysis
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Pricing Financial Bookkeeping System Setup
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Unit Economics & Margins
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Valuation
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Tax-ready financial statements
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Financial Budgeting
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Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis
Investment Readiness Advisory
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Investor Pitch Decks
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Financial Models
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Business Valuations
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Data Room Setup
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Due Diligence Preparation
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Deal Structuring
Regulatory Documentation & Compliance
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Company Registration at Registrar-General’s Department
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Tax Identification at Ghana Revenue Authority
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VAT Registration
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SSNIT Employer Registration
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Business Operating Permits
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Sector Licenses (FDA, Petroleum, Education, etc.)
Operations & Performance Infrastructure
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Operational SOP Design
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Organizational Structure & Hiring Plan
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KPI & Performance Dashboard and scorecards
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Inventory & Supply Chain Systems
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Internal Controls & Risk Framework
Financial Setup & Banking Infrastructure
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Local Bank Account Opening
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Mobile Money Integration
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Payment Gateway Setup
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FX & International Banking Advisory
Partner With CONNECT
Whether you are seeking growth capital, working capital, non-dilutive funding, or transaction support, CONNECT provides the expertise, structure, and networks to help you succeed.