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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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 February 2020.
Limited spaces are available
Articles
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We're Back! (At the office that is...)
The Small Business Association wishes to advise the public that its secretariat will reopen starting Monday May 4, 2020 and will operated with reduced staff from 9:00am - 2:00pm, until further notice.
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Barbados Economic Stabilisation Programme
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The New Normal for Small Business
The coronavirus has undoubtedly shaken the lives of everyone across the globe whether socially or economically and has tested the levels of preparedness for such a crisis in almost every nation. Equally so, the small business sector both locally and regionally has seen a major test regarding its readiness for what the future holds.
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The SBA Plays its Part in the Fight Against COVID-19
In light of the impact of COVID-19 on the socio-economic climate of Barbados, the Small Business Association (SBA) held two informative sessions for small business practitioners to assess the implications arising for the sector and to better ready themselves.
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We Changed the Way We Do Business!
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of public health and safety, the Small Business Association wishes to advise the public that its team will be working remotely until further notice.
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‘Bailout small biz,’ SBA chief urges
A bailout for micro and small businesses worth $10 to $15 million is urgently needed as they continue to buckle under the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Executive Officer of the Small Business Association (SBA) Senator Lynette Holder pleaded today.
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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.
