Take The Lead in technical partnership with Planet Finance is launching a multi-million naira equity investment fund to aid young Nigerian entrepreneur. This fund is open to members only, and also comes with a regular and world-class business coaching service to aid entrepreneurs in developing businesses from scratch.

All registered members would initially have a free copy of Take The Lead's business development manual titled "The Business Advisor", developed by Thotline Concepts for Take The Lead. They would then proceed to submit a one-page business concept of either a start-up or an already existing business.

Shortlisted members would proceed for a short course (at no additional fee) on business development & management, to be facilitated by top business gurus, before receiving their funds.

Coaching will be carried out in a condusive 5-Start hotel in any of the following cities, subject to members choice :

1. Abuja
2. Lagos
3. Benin
4. Enugu

Nigeria must take her place in the league of developed nations and there is obviously no other way to attain this than to stimulate the growth and development of small businesses. No one should be left behind.