GiantSteps Microfinance Services Ltd is a Private Limited Liability microfinance company which was incorporated in April, 2008 but started operations in January 2009 under the name Giant Steps Financial Services Ltd. In September 2009, the name was changed to GiantSteps Microfinance Services Ltd to meet the Bank of Ghana directive which aims at regulating microfinance businesses that fall under Ti
er 2 of the proposed BOG capital structure. At present, we (are located and) operate in Dansoman, arguably the largest community in the Greater Accra Region. The Company plans to systematically spread its services throughout the Greater Accra Region and gradually to other densely populated regions in the country. Giant Steps Microfinance Services Ltd (GSMFS) offers short and medium term loans to support the working capital needs of individuals, groups and micro-enterprises to help build a strong social support system and strive to improve the living standards of individual households. The company provides working capital support to viable businesses who demonstrate strong track record of earnings and cash flow. Value-added services like business advisory services in areas such as customer service management, basic book-keeping and marketing among others are offered on a business specific basis to enhance the future performance of such enterprises. GiantSteps value time and resources, as well as guarantee accurate, relevant and timely provision of financial intervention. The company also identifies and offers advice on financial management and investment opportunities. This notwithstanding, serving the financial needs of micro-businesses and individuals to enable them to realize their financial goals, remains our core objective. This is aimed at realizing the fundamental objective of Microfinance, which is Sustainable Development. To achieve this objective, GiantSteps aspires to be financially sustainable and operationally efficient to enable us consistently provide professional, trustworthy, accurate, and timely services to our clients. To this end, GiantSteps will continuously use very innovative approaches to promote client businesses and personal financial goals.
