Caribbean Export Implementation Report 2017-2020

In the short, medium and long term, the top three areas identified by BSOs were:

The top four training areas that BSOs suggested for firms identified for the short-term (1-3 months) included

DIGITAL MARKETING (90%)

BUSINESS RECOVERY PLANNING (87%)

GRANT FUNDING (90%)

OTHER FINANCING OPTIONS (77%)

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING BUSINESS COACHING (64%)

E-COMMERCE (79%)

BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING (82%)

The results of the surveys highlighted an overwhelming need for financial assistance and capacity building to be provided to CARIFORUM SMEs. In response, the Agency devised the Direct Support Grants Programme (DSGP) to provide financial assistance to SMEs and the “Talking Exports” webinar series to provide technical assistance through training for and sensitisation to both SMEs and BSOs.

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