Empowering African Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to Learn, Connect and Grow
African Businesses Trade and Engagement Platform (ABTEP) is an empowerment platform for African SMEs that need practical capability uplift and real growth support. The platform delivers live, immediately applicable skills training that you can complete in a single day; keeps you improving with accessible mentorship and a Pan‑African community that boosts visibility, collaboration, and intra‑Africa market links.
Live Virtual Classroom Experience
Transform your business with same Day Completion Custom Skills Training
Accessible and Sustainable Online Mentorship
Grow personally with flexible mentorship and expert support tailored to you.
Community Engagement And Networking
Build community, boost visibility, share insights and spark valuable conversations.
Partnerships and Opportunities
to Accelerate Your Business Growth
Explore our partnership opportunities and join us in our goal to accelerate business growth by building a thriving and connected ecosystem in the region.
Partnership Opportunities Include
Everything Your Business Needs to Succeed
Three comprehensive pillars designed to transform your SME through capacity building, expert guidance, and community support.
Build Your Business Capabilities
Access live world-class classroom experince with our instructor led short courses, workshops and masterclasses designed specifically to empower you with practical skills and entrepreneurial knowledge.
Learn from Expert Mentors
Get guidance and support from experienced business leaders and subject matter experts who have successfully navigated the challenges you are facing.
Why Choose Our Mentorship Program
Personalised business guidance
Accelerated growth strategies
Expert industry insights
Network expansion opportunities
Accountability and support
Ongoing communication access
Our Mentorship Programs
Engage and Network
Join our community of entrepreneurs and experts through regular webinars, networking events and guest speaker sessions, designed to impart knowledge whilst supporting your business growth
Webinars
Join us in these expert-led online sessions which focus on critical business topics
Networking Events
Connect with fellow entrepreneurs in these SME-led sessions
Guest Speakers
Learn and connect with successful business pioneers and industry experts
Upcoming Events
Webinar
02 April 2026
07:00 - 08:00 pm GMT
Latest Business Articles
Insights, tips, and success strategies to inspire entrepreneurs. Access informative content curated and delivered in a humorous tone. Depending on your membership subscription, you might not have access to some articles.
03 March 2025
5 min read
Practical actions that you can take to weave import–export mastery into your business DNA
10 April 2025
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Would you drive across Africa without a map, GPS or even asking for directions? Data is your business GPS.
