BUSINESS TOOLS PROGRAM

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Tools That Empower. Skills That Last. Businesses That Grow.

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ICON Outreach’s Business Tools Program equips aspiring entrepreneurs, microbusiness owners, and community leaders with the practical skills, tools, and support they need to build stable, income-generating ventures.
We take people from idea to execution — step by step, with clarity and confidence.


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Entrepreneurship Training
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We teach business basics in simple, actionable language — budgeting, pricing, customer service, record keeping, and growth planning — the core skills every entrepreneur needs.

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Business Starter Kits
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Participants receive practical starter kits tailored to their trade — from retail to services — helping them begin earning immediately.

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Mentorship & Follow-up Support
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We walk with participants beyond training, helping them refine their ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and build long-term stability.


Section 3 — Why It Matters

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Many Have Ideas. Few Have the Tools.

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In many communities, people have the drive to start small businesses but lack guidance, structure, and tools.
Our program removes these barriers by giving people the confidence, equipment, and support to turn ideas into real income.


Section 4 — Our Approach

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Practical. Hands-On. Adapted to Real Life.

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  • Start Where People Are: No jargon. Just simple, clear, usable guidance.

  • Use What Works: We focus on proven, low-cost business methods that bring immediate impact.

  • Action Over Theory: Participants work on their real businesses during training.

  • Follow-Up Support: We stay connected, helping entrepreneurs grow with steady, thoughtful steps.


Section 5 — Impact (Stats or Stories)

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Small Tools, Big Transformations

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  • Participants report increased daily sales after applying simple pricing and customer service strategies.

  • Business Starter Kits enabled dozens of families to create new income streams within weeks.

  • Many entrepreneurs now confidently track finances and plan for growth.

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Section 6 — Who We Serve

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People With Ideas. People Who Want Change.

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We support youth, women, and community members who are eager to build small businesses that can sustain households, cover school fees, and create long-term stability.


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Help Us Equip the Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow

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Your support helps us train, equip, and mentor individuals who simply need a small push — and the right tools — to build strong businesses.
Together, we are creating a new generation of community entrepreneurs.

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Support the Program
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Business Tools

Title: Business Tools & Microenterprise Skills
Subtitle: Equipping people to build simple, sustainable income streams.


Overview

Many invisible conditions make traditional employment difficult — but microenterprise offers flexibility, dignity, and opportunity. ICON’s Business Tools Program provides the practical skills people need to start and sustain small businesses with confidence.

Everything we teach is simple, adaptable, and designed for real-life situations in both the UK and Uganda.


What We Offer

1. Financial Literacy Essentials

We teach the basics that fuel long-term stability:

  • Budgeting

  • Managing irregular income

  • Debt awareness

  • Savings strategies

  • Simple bookkeeping

  • How to price products and services


2. Digital Skills for Modern Microbusiness

  • How to use WhatsApp Business

  • Creating simple product photos

  • Running a small online shop

  • Mobile money / bank basics

  • Social media essentials

  • Customer communication and trust-building


3. Business Planning Made Simple

Participants learn:

  • How to identify what they can sell

  • Finding a small niche

  • Creating a realistic mini business plan

  • How to test ideas cheaply

  • How to grow slowly and safely


Who This Program Serves

  • People living with invisible conditions

  • Carers seeking flexible work

  • Youth trying to build new income streams

  • Anyone wanting to start a small, manageable business

  • Individuals rebuilding after hardship


Our Approach

  • No jargon, no pressure

  • Practical, example-based teaching

  • Step-by-step readiness checklists

  • Tailored support depending on ability and pace

  • Community mentorship for ongoing guidance


Expected Outcomes

  • Increased financial confidence

  • A viable business idea

  • A simple plan to start

  • A clearer path to income

  • Better household stability


Get Involved

Want to start a business tools cohort?
Email: icon@iconmission.org