Be SME SMART Programme
The Be SME SMART Programme is designed to sensitise consumers about the products offered by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and to encourage the patronage of firms within this sector.
Welcome to Our Website!
Here at the Small Business Association of Barbados, our aim is to provide the micro, small and medium enterprise sector with determined representation, impactful training and purposeful business development services.
With over three decades of lobbying and advocating on behalf of our members, our vision remains to become the national organisation of choice for business and entrepreneurial development.
As our membership continues to grow, spanning a wide array of diverse markets, we offer excellent networking and promotional opportunities to any small business or entrepreneur.
We therefore encourage you to join our membership and take full advantage of our many available services.
- Ms. Lynette Holder, Chief Executive Officer
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SBA MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORYLooking for a SBA member? Search our directory.
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Research on MSME Sector -
The OutlooK NEwsletterRead about the activities of the SBA, its members and strategic partners.
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SBA’s 2019 Annual ReportDownload a copy of the SBA’s 2019 Annual Report.
Small Business Start-Up E-Toolkit
This Small Business Start-Up E-Toolkit is an interactive tool which provides an easy guide on how you can enhance your business idea and establish your business in Barbados.
Join the SBA
Joining the SBA membership is an excellent investment for your business. The SBA represents the interests of MSMEs through advocacy, educational & networking opportunities and strategic alliances in order to promote efficiency, productivity and profitability.
Learn and Lead through our Training & Development.
Every year, the SBA organises training courses for small business persons to better equip them to manage their businesses.
Training can take the form of classroom sessions, technology based training, seminars and clinics.
The SBA regularly offers courses in:
• Basic Accounting
• Marketing for Small Businesses
• Microsoft Office
• QuickBooks (basic to advance)
• Small Business Management
• Supervisory Management
• Maximising Social Media for Small Business
• Strategic Planning For Small Business
• Personal Financial Planning
Competency-Based Training
The SBA facilitates the administration of training for small business owners and managers in the occupational area, Developing a New or Existing Business Enterprise Level 3. This programme forms part of the Competency-Based Training fund cycle of projects and participants attain the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in this area. The NVQ is awarded by the Technical Vocational and Educational Training Council, will enhance the competency of business owners while strengthening the marketability of the firm as the qualification is accepted within the region and internationally. Through this initiative, the SBA aims to build the capacity of its members and enhance their competitiveness for the domestic and export markets.
Training Schedule
Our new training series begins October 2019.
Call or email us today to register!
Limited spaces are available
Articles
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The CEO’s Last Word
With the dawn of the new digital and technological era, many of the world’s daily routines and practices have become revolutionised due to inter alia, high-tech devices, high-speed internet, digital financing, artificial intelligence and 3D printing.
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New Vice-President Elected
The Small Business Association has elected Mr. Charles Anthony Carter as its new Vice-President to join the passionate and efficient team of Board Members under the leadership of president, Mr. Wayne Willock.
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Youth Encouraged to Engage the World through Technology
Over 140 secondary school students recently gathered at the Savannah Beach Hotel to showcase a year’s worth of hard work, dedication and entrepreneurial prowess during the Enterprise in Action (EIA) Youth Forum.
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Changing the Mind-set of Small Business Practitioners
The Small Business Association of Barbados recently held its first State of the Sector conference during Small Business Week 2019. The conference delved into issues affecting the local Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector and possible solutions that would assist in positioning the sector for growth and sustainability.
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Success in Accounting for Small Business Level 3 NVQ
The Small Business Association continues to maintain a high success rate as a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) centre. Testament to this is the recently concluded Accounting for Small Business Level 3 NVQ, where the centre hosted twelve aspiring candidates seeking to broaden their educational horizons and expand their skill set for the world of work.
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Leveraging the Participation of SMEs in International Trade
The Small Business Association, recently hosted a regional workshop in collaboration with the Caribbean Export Development Agency, with funding provided by the European Union, on the theme “Leveraging the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement.”
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Enterprise In Action Youth Programme
The Enterprise In Action (EIA) Youth Programme is an initiative of the Small Business Association of Barbados (SBA) designed to orient students with the key tenants to facilitate the creation of an entrepreneurship mind-set. The SBA’s objective through this programme, is to assist with the overall national economic and social development of Barbados.
Testimonials
I was drawn to the SBA after visiting their website. I thought what they offered was good for the development of a young business. It is a great place to get assistance and advice to survive as a small business in today’s economy.
Indira Samlal, Antelcom Barbados Limited
Since becoming a member of the SBA in March 2016, I have been able to gain valuable support in the form of business references and affordable classes to assist me in developing my business. I have also been able to give back to them by tutoring one of their classes, which has also been a beneficial experience for me, as I have widened my business scope and have also gained new opportunities as a result of that experience. The staff are always accommodating and friendly, and I do believe they are doing their best to lobby on behalf of small businesses in Barbados. I am a firm believer of getting involved in any organization of which I am a member - as that is the only real way to realize benefits. I am glad I'm a member and will continue to support the SBA in any way that I can.
Dawn Williams, Resilia Accounting Services
I've always found the SBA to be very ambitious and innovative in the programmes that it offers to develop the capacity its members.
David Springer, Future Shock Inc.
