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.

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.

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. 

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.