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LACK OF FUNDING COULD HINDER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Even amidst the current economic strains and substantial cut-backs in public and private funding, one organisation has secured some assistance for another year to implement a national youth development programme. “But it was not an easy feat”, says CEO of the Small Business Association, Lynette Holder, who is concerned about the trending lack of support [...]

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The BEF $20 Challenge

   The BEF $20 Challenge – Entrepreneurial Competition for Secondary School Students. As part of our mission “To unlock and develop the talent, creativity and innovation in Barbadians of all ages in order for Barbados to become the #1 Entrepreneurial Hub in the World by 2020”, the Education and Talent Development Pillar of the Barbados [...]

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Apply to the Enterprise Innovation Challenge Fund

   Learn about the Enterprise Innovation Challenge Fund   The Enterprise Innovation Challenge Fund (EICF) is a competitive call for project proposals from firms registered in CARIFORUM countries. EICF is sponsored by Compete Caribbean and jointly funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the United Kingdom Department of International Development (DFID) and the Canadian International [...]

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SBA, Scotiabank Redouble Efforts for Annual Small Business Celebrations

Plans are in train for the hosting of SBA/Scotiabank Small Business Week here next month.  Just last Friday, title sponsors Scotiabank and the Small Business Association were hard at work finalising plans for the week which will see the spotlight fall on key aspects of entrepreneurial development. Around the table were (from left) Scotiabank Manager, [...]

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Opportunities for Barbadian Entrepreneurship in the Global Market Place

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (August, 8, 2011). “Opportunities for Barbadian Entrepreneurship in the Global Marketplace’’ will be the theme for the Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation’s 9th upcoming monthly forum to be held at The Plantation Garden Theatre on august  16th from 6-8pm. The featured speaker for the night will be Alan Smith. Mr Smith is currently the Global [...]

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Strategic Goal for Growth

Barbados is now in its fourth year of a recession which has affected the opportunities for our young. Every year between 3 000 and 4 000 people graduate from schools, colleges, universities and other institutions of learning, seeking opportunities to enter the career of their choice.  We now have some 12 000 to 16 000 [...]

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New Website Hosts Insurance Information for Businesses

A new website has been launched to facilitate insurance for businesses and individuals in Barbados.  The website www.barbadosinsurances.com reflects that gradual movement in Barbados to exploit the benefits of information and communication technology. The  site recognizes that governments, businesses and individuals in Barbados and the Caribbean must adopt electronic strategies to ensure their sustainability and growth.  [...]

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The Need for a Success Mentality

When such a question is asked, the response will certainly be fuelled by one’s own experience within the sector and capped with the many stories and myths we have heard over time:  The rush of emotions associated with the many obstacles and challenges we as entrepreneurs operating small businesses encounter almost justify our desire to [...]

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      Whether it's in two years or 10, establish a specific date when you'd like to leave the business. This creates a tangible goal, with milestones and accountability, that will ensure you stay on track. Keep in mind that while a set date is critical to goal achievement, it can (and ...

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