Services

Training

We offer training and capacity building for members in a wide range of areas. Members also identify key areas for training

Referrals

We are adept at making relevant and effective referrals for the benefit of members and we also identify key resources, including encouraging and supporting members to use each others' services and products

Barter and Discounts

We negotiate discounts for members and encourage barter deals for greater efficiency and cost savings

Business Alerts

We keep members up to date on latest trends developments and newsworthy information to grow and support their businesses, as well as to secure good deals and growth

Networking

We offer several opportunities for networking throughout the year

Bulk Buying

We assist members in coming together to save on local 'container-load' initiatives or to purchase together for economies of scale

Advocacy Support

We offer advocacy support and hand holding to deal with a myriad of issues faced by members including sectors. We sincerely beleive in the power of togetherness and when necessary mobilize members to support each other in times of difficulty

Cash Flow Management

We offer continuos training in cash flow management and assist members in getting support from team members who can assist in developing effective work strategies and management of finances

Hand Holding

We offer a wide range of services to micro enterprises - from printing, to copying, to internet searches, writing letters, completion of form, etc.

Maintaining Focus on Small Business

We are the one-stop shop for small business and undertake a wide range of activities aimed at calling attention to the important role of Small Businesses in St. Lucia. We also represent members' interests through negotiations, representation at meetings, on boards etc.

Our Working Hours

We are open from Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Research and due diligence

We use our contacts within the region and beyond to undertake due diligence on behalf of members

More Reasons to Join SLISBA

Tax Deductible Membership Fee and Sponsorship donations
Business Support including Technical Assistance from International Agencies and Consultants
Special Business related Training Programmes
Membership Certificate (Membership Claim on company's stationery)
Representation on Government Committees & Statutory Boards
Free Business Counseling from Secretariat Staff
Office Support Services, Emails, Faxes, Correspondence, etc.
Display/Information on Members' Goods and Services
Business Information Support including identifying Sources of Supplies through Computer Searches
Cash-flow Assistance
Import Bulk Buying
Special Discounts from established businesses
Barter Deals among members and non members
SLISBA Annual Exhibition - Goods & Services - March/April
SLISBA Website with members' links
Regular Business Alerts
Quarterly Ezine/Newsletter March/April, June/July, September/October & December/January
Participation in SLISBA YAHOO Group Forum
Invitation to Lectures on business/community related programmes
Subscription to Entrepreneurial Library
Business Networking at the local, regional and international level.
Group Participation in Trade Missions and Exhibitions
Group Travel Discounts- SLISBA Annual Cruise - October/November 3 / 4 Days
Quarterly Network Luncheons (Feature Address) & Cocktails (Business Introductions)