Challenges of Small Entrepreneurship

On March 2, 9, and 16, 2013, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Croatian Institute for Financial Education will hold three free workshops for entrepreneurs as part of the project ‘Challenges of Small and Medium Enterprises’, funded by the American Embassy in Zagreb.

Funds for the implementation of the project have been secured through the American Embassy in Zagreb’s competition for financing projects of associations that promote economic reforms and entrepreneurship. The project has also been supported by the Croatian Chamber of Economy, where the seminars will be held.

In the context of increasing economic and financial challenges, it is becoming increasingly difficult to assess the business environment, especially for small and medium enterprises. Today, more than ever before, they need more sources of information to project what to expect in the upcoming period.

The workshops are designed so that participants acquire basic analytical skills and knowledge necessary for making financial and business decisions.

Given the current market situation, where most companies are reducing training budgets, this is an opportunity for 45 participants to acquire professional knowledge without additional costs to the company.

Participants will also receive a CD containing the e-book ‘Secrets of Successful Business’ by authors Danijela Princi Grgat and Ana Vrbošić, which has been published as an electronic edition on the Croatian Internet portal for entrepreneur education of the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Crafts.

The Croatian Institute for Financial Education, which is the project holder, is a non-profit association that advocates for the promotion, development, and enhancement of knowledge in the fields of economics and finance, as well as for encouraging and promoting ethical business practices, lifelong learning programs, and the creation of a knowledge society. The association particularly advocates for public advocacy of programs that promote financial literacy among citizens, as well as financial awareness and responsibility of individuals and legal entities, especially children and youth, through programs specifically designed for children, youth, and parents under the name ‘Money and Children’.