DORiSA Consult, in partnership with the Institute of Economics and Finance (IEF), will host the 4th Edition of its Business Advocacy Forum and Counselling Series on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 7:00 PM GMT on Microsoft Teams.
The event, powered by Edall Media Limited, is on the theme: “Funding Your Growth; Navigating Loans, Grants and Investor Readiness in Ghana.”
The forum will bring together entrepreneurs, SME owners, finance professionals, students and stakeholders to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing Ghanaian businesses: access to the right funding at the right time.
Speaking ahead of the event, the Host and Executive Director of DORiSA Consult, Dr. Doris Aryee who is a Chartered Financial Investment Analyst and Chartered Credit Manager, said many businesses in Ghana are not short of ideas, but are short of funding readiness. “Many business owners have viable ideas but struggle to secure loans, grants or investor funding because they are not prepared on paper. This forum will move participants from confusion to clarity, and from being unprepared to being fundable. Our goal is simple: unlock the right funding, scale your business.”
Dr. Aryee is also a Lecturer in the Department of Management Studies at Pentecost University and a Chartered Management Consultant.
The forum will feature three distinguished speakers, each addressing a specific funding pathway:
1. Dr. Enoch Baah – Loans
Dr. Enoch Baah is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors – Ghana, a Chartered Accountant and a Qualified Investment Advisor as well as Finance Officer of the West Africa Private Healthcare Federation (WAPHF), headquartered in Dakar, Senegal.
He will present on Loans – how loans work, what banks and lenders look for before approval, how to prepare a strong application, and the common mistakes that lead to rejection.
“Many loan applications are rejected not because the business is bad, but because the application is weak. We will show participants what lenders actually look for and how to position their business to be bankable.”
2. Ms. Mercy Kwakye – Investment
Ms. Mercy Kwakye is a Chartered Accountant and a Lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Finance at Pentecost University.
She will present on Investment/Investor Readiness – what investors look for, how to present a business for investment, and how to build the governance, financial clarity and credibility that attract capital.
“Investors do not invest in ideas alone. They invest in people, systems and returns. Participants will learn how to make their business credible, well-governed and ready to attract the right investment.”
3. Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Sarpong-Danquah – Grants
Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Sarpong-Danquah, is a Chartered Accountant and a Lecturer at the School of Business, Department of Accounting and Finance, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
She will present on Grants – where to find grant opportunities, eligibility requirements, how to write a winning grant proposal, and how to manage grant funds effectively.
“Grants are available, but many businesses miss out because they do not understand eligibility or how to write a winning proposal. We will show participants where to find grants and how to apply successfully.”
Why Attend?
Participants will:
– Learn about funding options available in Ghana
– Prepare for investor engagement
– Get expert advice from industry leaders
– Network with key stakeholders
The forum will also answer practical questions that every business owner asks: Where can I find funding in Ghana? Why was my loan or grant application rejected? What do investors want to see before they invest? How do I prepare my business to be bankable?
The event is open to business owners, SME managers, startups, accountants, finance professionals, students and anyone seeking to grow a business in Ghana.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Time: 7:00 PM GMT
Venue: Microsoft Teams (Virtual)
Organisers: DORiSA Consult – Strategic Consulting for Sustainable Growth, and Institute of Economics and Finance (IEF)
Supported by: Edall Media Limited
Contact: [email protected] | http://www.dorisaconsult.com
020 370 4298
020 912 2063
Please register on: https://forms.gle/uSfqjBbxtBhcRYgAA
Join the event via micro teams (virtual):
Monthly Business Advocacy Forum & Counselling Series
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