We help small business owners and entrepreneurs in sales, making more money and having more fun. We do that by an amazing training, coaching & inspiration program - with the mix of an online incubator and an accelerator - based on a proven method to simplify business development.The SALES support program is a mix of incubation, innovation & acceleration, but above all practically focused on results. The method is based on Customer Development and integrates The Golden Circles, Value Proposition Design and Lean Startup.My role is to help develop strategic partnerships and promote the unique business development tools offered by #1nspiring, to entrepreneurs, SMEs and other ESOs.

Helping Startups, Entrepreneurs, and global Businesses through the adoption of AI web based tools found in the Castomai website. These tools are customizable and are offered on a SaaS and come in 4 modules from Idea Generation tool, Inspiration Canvas tool, Business Plan tool, Financial tool and finally a Marketing tool. For more details visit www.castomai.com

Offer a holistic mentoring approach that looks not only at helping social entrepreneurs scale their businesses, but also help them grow in their Christian faith.One of my current mentees is based in Ethiopia and is the CEO of a startup healthcare tech company in Addis Ababa called Hulu Medicine. We have had virtual one-on-one consultation/mentorship meetings and we have been able to develop a comprehensive business plan and a pitch deck for partners/investors. The next phase was to prepare a corporate website and pitch to potential global partners/investors within the healthcare ecosystem. He was able to successfully secure seed funding worth 10,000 NZD from All Good Ventures, who have offered him the seed money, then will offer a 12-month mentoring program, and finally provide him with the 'muscle' through partnerships and learning resources.The second mentee I have been assigned to is the Founder of Songola Soaps, a small specialty soap provider based in Mongolia and part of the Asian Leadership Development Network, (ALDN) accelerator program. We have discussed areas she could improve on her marketing strategy through email marketing adoption and the "Jobs to Be Done" strategy, provided by her product offering to the target market.

Helping social entrepreneurs under the SOMO Project accelerator program to grow and scale their businesses, through one-on-one consultations.

Welcome to Gerald Gith Energy, a leading Business Consultancy Services firm located in Nairobi, Kenya. In an ever-evolving business environment, the necessity for strong business acumen and capacity building is more critical than ever, particularly for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and SMEs embarking on their entrepreneurial journeys. As the lead consultant and sole employee, I am committed to fulfilling this vital need through personalized mentorship and consultations, available both virtually and in-person. My approach is meticulously tailored to address the unique challenges faced by busy small business owners, ensuring they receive the expert guidance essential for their success.At Gerald Gith Energy, I harness the power of advanced AI tools developed in collaboration with Castomai, a distinguished Dutch IT Systems Custom Software Development company. These innovative tools are designed to empower entrepreneurs, enabling them to scale their businesses effectively and efficiently. My consultancy services encompass a diverse array of areas, including:- Thorough Business Plan Reviews with actionable insights- Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Small Business Growth- Effective Digital Marketing Strategies tailored to your audience- Professional Pitch Deck Creation for impactful Investor Engagement- Custom Marketing Plans designed specifically for Start-ups- Comprehensive Business Plan Development utilizing cutting-edge AI toolsMy core objectives are centered around:- Capacity Building: Delivering practical, relevant, and customized training programs that meet the needs of entrepreneurs.- Coaching: Equipping entrepreneurs with essential leadership skills and empowering them for long- term success.- Transformation: Facilitating positive change through both professional and personal development initiatives.- Resourcefulness: Promoting time optimization and financial viability for sustainable growth.

Helped financial advisors, globally, offer differentiated value to their clients through the Certified Cashflow Advisors Sales System Method. Was responsible for spearheading the program's onboarding activities into the African continent starting with Kenya.Core Functions included:• Supporting membership sales and recruitment of Account Managers• Coaching and mentoring• Membership retention• Local branding of program• Host and speak at various seminars/workshops

Prospected for clients for the trademark AllSola portable solar home entertainment system, which provides energy, TV and the internet. Was also involved in fund raising and looking for investors.Key Responsibilities:- B2B negotiating & networking with Energy Credit Facilitators like Microenergy Credits, to find ways of providing our AllSola device to vendors on credit.- Involved in the development of B2B strategies and proposals for partnerships with last-mile distributors and NGOs like SOLARKIOSK, Care International, Saccos and CBOs and integrating them into the PAYG (Pay-As-You-Go) business model.- Attended seminars hosted by Solarplaza and GOGLA (Global Off Grid Lighting Association). At CICK (Climate Innovation Centre, Kenya), I participated in training in Financial Management and Distribution, held at their Strathmore Business School, Kenya.- Helped raise USD 30,000 through crowd funding with M-CHANGA for the development of the AllSola device prototype. - Applied for grants through programs offered by USAID and other multinational funding organizations.

Promoted awareness of the new brand of FAKRO products, which included revolutionary roof windows, to potential clients.Key Responsibilities:- Going out onto the field and making presentations to potential clients using PowerPoint presentations.- Developed strategies to approach Architects, Contractors and Real Estate developers in Nairobi territory. Discussed with Architects, Contractors and Property developers the best product to choose and making recommendations on price and quantity.- Developing up-to-date reports on marketing activities and visits to potential clients.

Marketing, Advertising and Lead generation for renewable energy products in Kenya.Key Responsibilities:- Developing awareness of the trademark solar home system called the GreenKit, to distributors and NGOs. Piloted the product in the Western Kenya regions successfully.- Strategized and partnered with major solar product distributors and sold a consignment of 100 units of our trademark solar home system called the Greenkit.

Built up distribution networks and marketed the earth moving machines, in the assigned territory under the leadership of the Manager and Director. Key Responsibilities: - Developed updates of company profile/page on social media like Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn andKenya Business List. - Got queries about the products and statistics on potential areas of growth and through this increasedthe awareness of the company during the first three months of social media profile development.- Developed sales pipelines using software tools and Excel and set target of potential clients. The pipeline was also evaluated by my manager.- Increased the company's database of potential clients through exhibiting at expos and client visitations on a daily basis.- Successfully participated in the Build Expo 2013 as an exhibitor and we were presented with a certificate of appreciation for our presence.

Key Responsibilities: - Assisted in the development of tender documents, quotations and direct selling of their range of products, which included pumps, generators and solar systems.- Involved in direct selling of products at the HQ and also provided solutions to walk-in customers on their specific requirements.- Used the internal inventory system to select products and specifications most suitable for the clients.- Helped develop tender documents for several borehole pump projects including one for Care International and OXFAM in Dadaab plus won most of the tenders for NGOs and government projects some worth more than KES 2 million.

Key Responsibilities: - Developed quotations with attached technical datasheets for DAB pumps and solar water heaters from Megasun and Ezinc and sent them to prospecting engineering firms.- Designed some of the company's new tangible brand elements like business cards, company letterhead and also a digital brochures.- Exhibited the company's products at malls and expos around Gaborone town including the Global Expo Botswana held in 2008.