The Rose of Sharon Foundation has launched the 2025 edition of its Business Clinic, a four-month entrepreneurial development program aimed at helping young business owners address operational challenges and build more resilient enterprises. The initiative, themed “The Business Clinic: Carving the Path to Business Success and Resilience,” began on November 13 at the Rose of Sharon Glorious Ministry International, Ogunlana Drive, Lagos, and will run until February 2026.
Now in its third edition, the program combines masterclasses, coaching sessions, and mentorship designed to provide practical guidance for entrepreneurs. It is hosted under the leadership of Apostle Folorunso Alakija, Founder and Group Managing Director of the Rose of Sharon Group, who continues to champion youth empowerment and enterprise growth across the country.
Country Director of the Foundation, Dr. Ndudi Bowie, said the Business Clinic was created as a space where young entrepreneurs could come with their “pain points,” the real issues slowing their growth, and receive targeted, expert support. She explained that the format mirrors a medical clinic, where individuals seek professional help for persistent problems, noting that the participants were encouraged to approach the program with openness about the challenges affecting their businesses.
More than 70 entrepreneurs are participating in this year’s edition. They have been placed in groups based on the specific challenges they face, including strategy, risk management, business financing, staffing, visibility, branding, and sales. Bowie said the facilitators would not only share industry knowledge but also work directly with each participant to address individual business needs, with opportunities for continued mentorship depending on performance and commitment.
The opening sessions featured contributions from industry professionals across marketing, branding, sales, human resources, business development, and public-sector training. They engaged participants in problem-solving, business structure, financial sustainability, and long-term strategic planning areas that many young SMEs struggle with.
According to Bowie, the program’s structure reflects the Foundation’s commitment to supporting emerging entrepreneurs with hands-on guidance rather than theory alone. She emphasized that the facilitators would continue to monitor participants and provide deeper mentorship as the program progresses.
The Rose of Sharon Business Clinic remains a key platform for young entrepreneurs seeking clarity, resilience and practical growth strategies. As the 2025 edition unfolds, the Foundation says it expects participants to emerge better equipped to manage their enterprises, scale sustainably, and navigate the realities of Nigeria’s evolving business landscape.
