Africa is becoming the land of discovery again but this time it is being discovered by people from the African Diaspora. People are increasingly looking at the countries of their heritage as fertile ground for them to settle down roots, start new ventures and contribute meaningfully to its economic growth and sustainable development. In investment terms Africa is an exciting opportunity with a degree of risk but the promise of high returns.

Ghana is a country experiencing a high growth and expansion rate; it is a place ripe for new business and actively encouraging new business from those beyond its shores.

To assist those in the Diaspora who have recognised this opportunity AFFORD and IntEnt (International Enterprise) have formed a partnership to bring you The REMADE programme. The REMADE programme is an EU co-funded project that will last until December 2011 and is aimed at those who are ready to start a business or a branch of their business in Ghana.

• Do you have 50% or more of your start up costs
• Are you ready to start your business in Ghana NOW
• Are you looking for 121 business support
• Do you want assistance in doing your Market Research in Ghana
• Would you like over a year of support in Ghana after you've started your business

If you are not quite there yet contact us at AFFORD for some advice and assistance. If however your answer to our question is yes then please read on ....

Being part of the REMADE project provides you with a business advisor who is knowledgeable about setting up businesses internationally, as well as training sessions, support to develop your business plan until it is at a point where it can be used to attract investment and you will receive support on a market research trip to Ghana.

The beauty of this project for the entrepreneur is that it effectively cuts down on your leg work. Our main partner, IntEnt has an office in Ghana where you will receive one to one support, provide you with guidance and give you the opportunity to meet other Entrepreneurs in Ghana. Other partners on the project include EMPRETEC which is the leading Entrepreneur support agency in Ghana providing advice, business advisor support and assistance with research. We are also working with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) who hold a wealth of information on viable investment areas and is the place you would go to register your business.

Package 1: £605 for an Individual Entrepreneur – including 10 Business Advice Sessions, payment of 50% of ticket cost to Ghana (for market research / business development).

Package 2: £895 each – small mission-style group of six or more entrepreneurs – including 10 Business Advice Sessions, air tickets and accommodation in Ghana for a field trip (for market research / business development) up to 2 weeks.

For a nominal annual amount clients would also benefit from becoming a member of the Business Club which will:

• Provide worthwhile networking opportunities
• 15% discount on annual subscription to African Business Magazine plus a 1 year free subscription to African Banker Magazine
• Talks from leading business people
• Discussion forums
• Online networking group

REMADE is about helping you to see if you have made the right decision and then helping you move your idea and yourself forward. We will work with you as an individual and help develop your business idea or business expansion.

We will be holding a number of information days and events throughout the year.

We look forward to meeting you and working with you.