Equipping entrepreneurs in Selangor with knowledge to make them business savvy

EIGHTY participants of three business development programmes organised by Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) recorded sales value of RM42.3mil in eight months.

The three programmes – Program Bina Bangun Usahawan (BizUp), Program Usahawan Siswazah (Grow) and Program Usahawan Siswazah Lanjutan (Grow Plus) – were development projects for entrepreneurs, including graduates, which took place last year from March until October.

PKNS said 15 finalists, five from each programme, vied for their respective group’s overall title by pitching their products, sales strategy and business performance before a jury of professionals.

PKNS chief executive officer Datuk Mahmud Abbas said the corporation was committed to providing a platform to assist in the production of more entrepreneurs by equipping those with potential, with entrepreneurship knowledge.

He said that throughout the duration of the programmes, the participants’ various achievements were recorded, including business development through the increased number of agents and stockists, higher permanent and part-time job opportunities and increased sales.

Seri Serdang assemblyman Abbas Salimi Che Adzmi@Azmi (second from left) and Mahmud (right) on stage at the certificate presentation ceremony at PKNS headquarters in Shah Alam.

“PKNS hopes this initiative can help expand the entrepreneur’s empire and spur the economic ecosystem in Selangor with the sale and purchase cycle taking place actively, thus strengthening the state’s economic position,” he said in a statement, as reported by BK.

“We also hope that with the organisation of such programmes, more entrepreneurs will be aware of the importance of starting a business with knowledge and guidance.”

Throughout the eight-month period, participants of the three programmes were given guidance and training in various modules including elements of training, coaching and consultancy in entrepreneurship and business knowledge and digital marketing.

The graduation ceremony was held at PKNS headquarters in Shah Alam, Selangor.