Academy›📈 Growing your business

Free support and protecting your business

The Ghana Enterprises Agency, insurance, and planning for bad days.

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The Ghana Enterprises Agency supports micro, small and medium businesses with advice, training and access to credit.

GEA has regional offices and Business Advisory Centres across the districts — visit the one nearest you.

Beyond the compulsory building cover, consider insuring your stock and equipment against fire and theft.

Keep your records in the cloud, so a fire or a stolen laptop does not wipe out your history.

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📌What you need to know

GEA was set up by the Ghana Enterprises Agency Act, 2020 (Act 1043), replacing NBSSI.
GEA offers business development services and helps businesses formalise and reach credit.
Many grants and programmes for small businesses are announced through GEA — being registered helps you qualify.
An emergency fund of a few weeks' expenses keeps you open through a slow month.

In Ghana: the numbersChecked 14 October 2026

AgencyGhana Enterprises Agency (Act 1043)

ReplacedNBSSI

Not knowing your district has a free business advice centre.

Keeping all records on one phone or one book.

Insuring the building but not the stock inside it.

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Tip. Visit your nearest GEA Business Advisory Centre once a year — ask what programmes are open to businesses like yours.

Sources · checked 14 October 2026