![]() Before the pandemic, we had to offer services face to face. “We have been on a digital transformation journey to make sure that all our products and services are available digitally. Then, from that point, the procurement process happens to make sure that you have a presence in the store,” he explained.ĭavis said that since the COVID-19 pandemic, the JBDC has had to make a shift in terms of how it offers services to the public. So, we’d go through a market and product assessment process for you to enter the Things Jamaican shop itself. But it must meet world-class standards to stand up beside any product… internationally. “For us, it’s not about a Jamaican product only, per se. The JBDC deputy head emphasised that products to be included in the Things Jamaican suite must meet international standards. He indicated that to be part of the brand, “you have to be a client of the JBDC”, adding that “there is process of onboarding and that when we offer you a product and service, it is right for you”.Ĭontinuing, he explained that “we assess if what you need is market access, and whether your product fits into the mantra of Things Jamaican”. He also highlighted that the Things Jamaican online platform is “doing very well … in this pandemic period” and presents “a glorious opportunity for these 500-plus businesses to have a marketing channel that really reaches the world digitally”. ![]() Through this medium, over 500 local businesses have the opportunity to display their merchandise in outlets at its office at 14 Camp Road and Devon House, located at the intersection of Waterloo and Hope roads in St Andrew, as well as the Norman Manley International Airport.Īccording to Davis, Things Jamaican, which the JBDC acquired in 2001, affords easy access to local and international markets. The JBDC also provides marketing support under its Things Jamaican brand. The JBDC executive indicated that the entity has designers and engineers on staff “to help you to develop your product, whether it is a physical or a virtual product… your process, to make sure that is efficient”. We literally walk with you through the various processes and products that you need to have established, to move you from point A to point B,” Davis advised. ![]() “If you’re looking to expand into new markets, if you’re looking to develop your product, if you’re looking internationalisation, we help you from concept to market. Sign up for The Gleaner’s morning and evening newsletters. ![]() The JBDC, which was established in 2001, provides advisory services to budding entrepreneurs to foster entrepreneurship and economic development. If you come to us with an idea, we will help you through the ideation process, to where you structure your business,” he said. “That means we have a suite of business and technical services that will take … MSMEs from concept to market. ![]() Speaking on an episode of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service’s ‘Finance Matters’ television programme, JBDC Deputy Chief Executive Officer Harold Davis said the entity is the premier organisation responsible for the development of micro, small and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) in Jamaica. The agency offers a suite of services for persons who need support to get their business ventures up and running. However, help is available, courtesy of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). STARTING A business is not an easy undertaking, especially for persons venturing into entrepreneurship for the first time. ![]()
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