{"id":173256,"date":"2024-04-19T16:41:44","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T16:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/19\/fidelity-bank-hosts-women-in-business-dialogue-series\/"},"modified":"2024-04-19T16:41:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T16:41:44","slug":"fidelity-bank-hosts-women-in-business-dialogue-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/19\/fidelity-bank-hosts-women-in-business-dialogue-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Fidelity Bank Hosts Women In Business Dialogue Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong><em>Nana Esi Idun-Arkhurst speaking at the Women In Dialogue Series<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fidelity Bank Ghana has held the Women in Business Dialogue Series reaffirming its commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<p>Divisional Director, Retail &amp; Business Banking at Fidelity Bank, Nana Esi Idun-Arkhurst, speaking at the event emphasised the importance of cultivating investor-ready businesses and Fidelity\u2019s commitment to offering the resources and support they need to succeed.<\/p>\n<p>The event was under the theme, \u201cInvesting in Women-Owned Businesses for Ghana\u2019s Transformation Agenda: A Call for Action.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During a panel discussion, Ms. Idun-Arkhurst emphasised the importance of women-owned businesses being investor-ready and credit-worthy.<\/p>\n<p>She highlighted the significance of strong financial practices, urging women entrepreneurs to develop disciplined habits from the inception of a business, regardless of its formality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImmediate documentation of business activities is crucial to establish credibility and trust with stakeholders,\u201d she advised. \u201cWhether seeking credit, equity, or grants, investors want to see tangible evidence of the business\u2019s prospects and financial viability,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Idun-Arkhurst noted that financial investment was not always the first step. She encouraged women entrepreneurs to focus on establishing a strong market presence and product quality.<\/p>\n<p>She further stressed the importance of understanding market dynamics and meeting international standards for export-oriented businesses.<\/p>\n<p>She shared insights from Fidelity Bank\u2019s initiatives, such as the Export Club in collaboration with the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters, aimed at supporting businesses in meeting global standards and expanding market access.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Idun-Arkhurst encouraged them to take advantage of available resources and capacity-building programs by the bank that provide valuable knowledge and skills beyond just financial support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is our time as women entrepreneurs,\u201d she declared. \u201cThe business landscape has evolved. 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