About the Program
The Asociación de Emprendedores de México (Asem) and Siigo Aspel have launched a free finance training program called “Jueves de Finanzas” to help entrepreneurs and business owners strengthen their companies’ financial management.
Who is it for?
- Entrepreneurs
- Business owners
- Management teams (administration, finance, and accounting)
- Independent professionals
Why is it relevant?
According to the Asem, this program aims to support Mexico’s Plan México, which strives for at least 30% of micro, small, and medium enterprises (mipymes) to access formal financing by 2030. Following the collaboration agreement between the government and banking sector, it’s crucial for businesses to be equipped with tools, knowledge, and support to evaluate, plan, and enhance their finances.
Statistics from the Radiografía del Emprendimiento en México show that six out of ten businesses close due to poor management and financial issues, making this a critical area for improvement. Moreover, the Gestión Financiera de las Empresas en México study reveals that companies rate their financial management at just 6.4 out of 10.
Juana Ramírez, president of Asem’s Directing Board, emphasized: “This program is designed to assist micro, small, and medium enterprises in evaluating, planning, and improving their finances. We aim to reduce business failures caused by a lack of tools, knowledge, or support.”
The Program Details
Participants can register for free at juevesdefinanzas.mx.
- Five live online sessions
- Topics include cash flow, costs and pricing, access to financing, planning, and financial digitalization
- Sessions will take place every Thursday from May 22 to June 19, 2025, from 5 to 6:30 PM
- Each session will include an interactive Q&A segment
- Participants attending all sessions will receive a certificate of participation
No advanced financial knowledge is required, but basic familiarity with spreadsheets and access to a computer or internet-connected device is recommended.
This edition will feature experts from Harvard, IPADE, and other prestigious institutions with a combined 150+ years of financial management experience. They have advised over 1,000 companies and trained more than 15,000 individuals in areas such as financial planning, financing, indicator analysis, taxes, accounting, and more.
“We are convinced that strengthening financial management through training and technology access is essential for driving business growth. We remain committed to our mission of supporting businesses in Mexico and Latin America,” said David Ortiz, CEO of Siigo LATAM.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is the program for? Entrepreneurs, business owners, management teams (administration, finance, and accounting), and independent professionals.
- Why is this program important? To support Mexico’s Plan México and help businesses access formal financing. It addresses critical financial management issues that lead to business closures.
- What topics will be covered? Cash flow, costs and pricing, access to financing, planning, and financial digitalization.
- How can I participate? Register for free at juevesdefinanzas.mx.
- What are the program details? Five live online sessions from May 22 to June 19, 2025. Each session is from 5 to 6:30 PM and includes an interactive Q&A segment. Participants attending all sessions will receive a certificate.
- What are the requirements? No advanced financial knowledge is required, but basic familiarity with spreadsheets and access to a computer or internet-connected device is recommended.
