Growth follows systems, not just sales.
PRASOL helps owners, boards and management teams build enterprises that are ready to grow. We connect strategy, systems, markets and finance, so that your business can compete, attract investment and scale with confidence.
Book a business health check Take the free growth-readiness checkMost enterprises do not lack opportunity. They lack the systems to capture it.
In Kenya alone, 7.41 million micro, small and medium enterprises employ 14.9 million people and generate 33.8% of national output, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics 2016 MSME Survey. Yet only 1.56 million of them are licensed, and about 2.2 million businesses closed in the five years before the survey. Many enterprises still run on weak internal systems, informal processes and the knowledge of one or two people.
The result is predictable. Lenders decline poorly documented applications, buyers move to more reliable suppliers, and growth stalls at the first shock. Sustainable growth comes from a deliberate system: clear strategy, sound processes, investor-ready documentation and strong market linkages.
Micro, small and medium enterprises
Formalizing operations, building investor-ready plans and records, and reaching new buyers and markets.
Large enterprises
Strengthening supplier networks and value chains, streamlining operations and meeting ESG expectations from investors and buyers.
Enterprise support programmes
Helping governments, development finance institutions and business associations design and deliver support that changes how enterprises perform.
From diagnosis to growth
The PRASOL Enterprise Growth Cycle runs in five steps. Each step has a clear owner, from the owner or board to management, and a measurable output.
Diagnose
Assess operations, governance, finances, markets and digital maturity with the owner and team, and identify the gaps that hold growth back.
Plan
Agree a strategic or business plan, priority actions and growth targets that match the market and the enterprise's stage.
Strengthen
Re-engineer core processes in HR, finance, procurement, IT and governance, and introduce fit-for-purpose digital tools.
Connect
Link the enterprise to buyers, value chains, lenders and investors, with investor-ready documentation and pitch coaching.
Track
Monitor sales, productivity, jobs and investment through KPIs and dashboards, with periodic reviews against targets.
Each review feeds the next cycle. Targets are reset, systems are refined and new market and finance opportunities are pursued.
Growth across five capability pillars
We help you build balanced capability, so that growth in one area is not undermined by weakness in another.
Strategy and governance
Strategic and business plans, board governance, succession planning and performance management.
Operations and systems
HR, finance, procurement, inventory and governance processes, policies, manuals and internal controls.
Markets and value chains
Value chain mapping, market entry and expansion, buyer engagement, B2B linkages, branding and customer strategy.
Finance and investment
Investor-ready business models, financial projections, pitch decks, deal preparation and linkages to banks, investors and blended finance.
Digital, ESG and inclusion
Digital tools and automation, ESG integration, green business models, and gender-responsive workplace policies.
Services that match where you are
Start with a diagnostic, build the plan and systems, then sustain growth with ongoing support.
Business health check
A participatory diagnostic of operations, governance, finances, markets and digital maturity, ending in a prioritized enterprise action plan.
Strategic and business planning
Practical strategic plans, business plans and inclusive business plans, with performance frameworks and execution roadmaps.
Market systems analysis and linkages
Maps your value chain and market, identifies entry and expansion opportunities, and supports buyer matchmaking and trade fair participation.
Investor readiness and access to finance
Investor-ready business models, financial projections and pitch decks, coaching for investor engagement, and linkages to finance providers.
Business process re-engineering
Review and redesign of HR, finance, procurement, IT and governance systems, with policy manuals, SOPs, internal controls and change management.
Digital transformation and automation
Digital maturity assessment and roadmap, selection and integration of accounting, CRM, ERP and e-commerce tools, and staff training.
ESG, sustainability and gender mainstreaming
ESG diagnostics, green and circular business models, gender audits and gender-responsive workplace policies aligned to the SDGs.
Growth tracking systems
KPIs, performance measurement frameworks and digital dashboards for management and investor reporting.
Mentorship and enterprise support
Ongoing one-to-one guidance from experienced business advisers, with quarterly progress reviews against your growth targets.
Business training
Practical courses in entrepreneurship, financial management, leadership, marketing and digital tools for owners, managers and staff.
Who we work with
Micro, small and medium enterprises
Owner-managed businesses seeking to formalize, strengthen their systems, access finance and reach new markets.
Large enterprises
Companies seeking efficient operations, stronger supplier networks, inclusive sourcing models and ESG integration across the value chain.
Business associations and cooperatives
Member organizations seeking stronger institutions, better member services and a credible voice in policy dialogue.
Development finance institutions and impact investors
Funders seeking stronger pipelines, investment readiness assessments, technical assistance facilities and ESG monitoring of investees.
National and county governments
Public institutions designing enterprise programmes, training extension officers, and building enterprise databases and M&E systems.
Selected enterprise and market assignments
| Assignment | Client | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Development of the Livestock Sector Masterplan for the Amboseli Ecosystem | African Wildlife Foundation | Kajiado County, Kenya |
| Market Survey in Bosaaso, Qardho, Garowe and Mogadishu | CARE International | Somalia |
| Feasibility Study on Renewable Energy | Isiolo County Government | Kenya |
| Development of a Digital Performance Management System | Isiolo County Government | Kenya |
| Curriculum for technical, entrepreneurial and life skills training (Skills 4 Life) | Swisscontact | Kenya |
| Energy sector skills training | KEPSA | Kenya |
| Job Evaluation and Salary Survey | Marie Stopes Kenya | Kenya |
| Organizational policies — HR, finance, transport, programme management and risk | Sustainable World Organization | Nairobi, Kenya |
Why PRASOL
Systems depth
We strengthen the processes, policies and governance behind performance, not only the business plan. Growth that rests on systems lasts.
Investor and funder perspective
Our team has designed, managed and evaluated programmes for development partners and public funders. We know what lenders, investors and reviewers look for.
Grounded in global practice
Our services follow the ILO Business Development Services principles and align with EAC Vision 2050, Kenya's Vision 2030 and the SDGs.
Regional experience
Registered in Kenya since 2005, with assignments across Kenya and the Horn of Africa for the public, private and non-profit sectors.
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