Stage 1
Create a buzz centered around the need to be on the top 100 list
The goal is to get on as many businesses as possible to register for the top 100 SMEs
Have over 10,000 Nigerians nominated at least 20,000 from the over 17 million businesses in Nigeria
Stage 2
This stage businesses pre-qualify by meeting the specified criteria
They will be published on our website, their logos put up on the home page
Banners will be shared for them to promote the campaign on their business pages
Goal is to put out a list of 25 businesses from the 29 categories – which amounts to 435 businesses.
Stage 3
Businesses that prequalify, will get a link for visitors to vote for them.
Businesses that prequalify, will get a link for visitors to vote for them
Participants will be permitted to vote once daily for their preferred brands.
After close of voting, the list of the businesses who made the final 100 would be published within 10 days.
Stage 4
Awards will be given to finalists at the Connect Nigeria Top 100 SMEs Gala Night
The event is also an avenue for business owners to network and meet potential investors.
Major print and TV media coverage for the event
Sponsors and partners will have an opportunity to engage directly with the business owners