Empowering Entrepreneurs to Start, Improve, and Grow Successful Businesses
Unlock Your Potential with the globally recognized Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) program developed by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Accredited by ILO, Comely Global Consulting team provides ILO – SIYB Training of Entrepreneurs (ILO-SIYB TOE) packages to assist start-ups (potential entrepreneurs) and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (existing entrepreneurs) develop adequate business management skills and be able to scale thier businesses. As a result, as a result, entrepreneurs are able to create more and better employment for youth, women and men.
Join the prestigious ILO-SIYB TOE program and gain the practical skills you need to get a business idea, start, manage, and grow your own successful business using a globally recognized business management framework.
From Idea to Expansion: The 4 Pillars of Our Training Program
GYB – Generate Your Business Idea
This package helps aspiring entrepreneurs generate, assess, and select viable business ideas
based on their personal characteristics, skills and local environment.
SYB – Start Your Business
This package is tailored for potential entrepreneurs who already have concrete business ideas and are motivated to start a business.
This module walks participants through the step-by-step process of preparing a bankable business plan that is useful
in accessing finance and smooth running of business operations.
IYB – Improve Your Business
This package is ideal for existing businesses – at least one year. The package enables existing entrepreneurs to develop their skills and improvement plans in buying, stock control, marketing, costing, record keeping, business planning and human resource management.
EYB – Expand Your Business
This module enables growth-oriented entrepreneurs to develop a business growth strategy. Enterprises are able to develop business strategic growth plans that address core growth constraints such as marketing, operations, human resources, financial and strategic management.
What You’ll Gain from Our Entrepreneurship Solutions
Business Idea Development
Participants will learn how to generate and validate practical business ideas based on their personal characteristics, skills and local environment
Business Planning
You’ll gain the skills to develop a bankable business plan, covering in details key areas such as market research, marketing plan (7Ps), organization structure, staff requirements, administrative and statutory requirements, product costing, sales plan, cost plan, profit plan, cash flow plan, start-up capital and sources.
Operational and Financial Management
Learn essential skills in buying, stock control, marketing, costing, record keeping, business planning, human resource management, operations, financial and strategic management – all aimed at improving profitability and growth of the business.
Business Growth and Expansion
Gain insights into growth strategies including market expansion, managing operations, human resources, financial and strategic management.
Why Choose the ILO-SIYB TOE Program?
- Helps your business work better
SIYB training helps people interested in owning a business to first develop a feasible business idea and ultimately start a business by teaching them the basics of business administration. Persons who already own businesses, can with the help of SIYB training improve their performance in various aspects, like costing, planning, record keeping, buying and stock control functions, and thereby substantially increase profits and create jobs in the process.
- More than just basic business management training
In addition to building skills in business management, potential and existing entrepreneurs through the SIYB partner organizations can access a wide range of other business development services (e.g. business registration), credit and other financial services; or these organizations can direct them to associations / agencies that provide services that meet their requirement.
- Simplicity and adaptability
SIYB training materials are easy to understand and are available in about 40 languages. SIYB has also been adapted to cater to the entrepreneurial needs of illiterate to low literacy level target groups. SIYB is easily adaptable for rural business operations or agriculture related enterprises. It has been adapted for eco-tourism, fisheries and timber products in Papua New Guinea, construction in South Africa, various farm activities in Senegal and green business in India.
- High impact and vast outreach
SIYB has been introduced in more than 100 countries to more than 6 million trainees. It can rely on more than 200 certified Master Trainers, a network of over 17,000 Trainers and 2500 partner organizations. In the past ten years, SIYB training has led to the creation of about 4 million jobs.
- Brand value
In many countries SIYB has acquired the status of a brand that stands for quality business management training. This includes recognition by public and private networks. Examples include: Main business training method of the Chinese vocational training system, the Vietnamese Chambers of Commerce and vocational training system, the Peruvian Labour Ministry and the Ministry of Economy of Guatemala.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SIYB program and how can it help my business?
The Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) program is a training initiative developed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to guide entrepreneurs through all stages of their business journey — from idea generation to business expansion. It provides practical tools to help you develop a business plan, improve day-to-day operations, and scale your enterprise sustainably. SIYB is one of the largest global business management training programmes.
Who is eligible to join your entrepreneurship training programs?
Our training and consulting services are open to:
- Potential entrepreneurs– people who are aspiring to become entrepreneurs / start-ups.
- Existing entrepreneurs and MSMEs – Micro Small and Medium Enterprises seeking to improve or expand thier businesses.
Whether you are starting out or looking to grow, we tailor our support to meet your stage and goals.
Do you offer services beyond training, like financial or registration support?
Yes, we offer comprehensive business support services and linkages to financial and non-financial business development service providers, notably;
- Financial institutions
- Financial management services including tax, accounting, and audit services
- Insurance services
- Business registration services
- Other services – on need basis
What makes Comely Global Consulting different from other business consultants?
We are accredited ILO/SIYB trainers, meaning we use a globally recognized methodology with proven results. In addition to training, we provide hands-on, personalized coaching, real-world tools, and access to a broad network of financial and non-financial service providers.
How do I get started with your entrepreneurship services?
Simply reach out via phone (+254117575648 / +254750611664 ) or email (info@comelyglobalconsulting.com) to register for an upcoming training or schedule a business consultation. We will guide you on the best package based on your current needs — whether you’re starting, improving, or expanding your business.