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Talo Maal

Talo Maal free business consultations

Free advice from business experts.

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Overview

Talo Maal provides personalised business consultation to entrepreneurs and small business owners, with guidance on market analysis, financial management, operational efficiency and other critical aspects of business development.

The programme brings clients together and invites business experts to give in-depth advice. It is free for both start-ups and existing businesses.

What it offers

  • Market analysisUnderstand your customers and competitors.
  • Financial managementKeep records, manage cash and plan ahead.
  • Operational efficiencyRun day-to-day operations more effectively.

Financing that goes with it

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    Groups & cooperatives

    Taak-Maal

    Producer group financing

    For agricultural producer groups in farming, livestock and fisheries.

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    Groups & cooperatives

    Iska-Maal

    Cooperative financing

    Accessible financing that helps cooperative groups scale and work more efficiently.

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