Services

The JBDC provides, at minimum cost, one-to-one professional consulting for business owners and entrepreneurs. The JBDCs offers a combination of products, services, publications and expert referrals to help clients get current and comprehensive business information on a wide range of topics such as writing a business plan, starting a business, finding new markets and preparing for exporting. The complexity of dealing with various levels of government is reduced by providing a single point of contact to a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations pertaining to business. In addition, each centre has an extensive business reference collection of government and non-government information for use by the business client and information officers dedicated to assisting the client.

Key JBDC services

Services available includes: advice on operating challenges in existing businesses, review of business plans and strategies, guidance in starting new businesses, preparation of loan requests, financial analysis and budget development. Advice on operating challenges in your existing business Review of your business plan and strategies Guidance in starting your new business Advice on purchases of existing businesses Preparation of your loan request Financial analysis and budget development To use these services, call or e-mail JBDC (link to contact us) office to discuss your needs and arrange for an appointment

Service Delivery Modes

The JBDCs deliver services through different modes: Telephone: Call JBDC and speak to a trained business information officer who will direct you to the best sources of information or refer you to programs and services relevant to your business situation. The Web: (http://www.jbdc.net. The JBDC's Web site contains information on programs, services and selected regulations of participating state agencies. The Web site is continually updated with new material and useful links to other relevant Web sites. E-mail: You can also send us your questions via e-mail from the Web site. In Person: The JBDCs offer an extensive collection of business-related publications, directories, leading-edge business products (e.g., videos, CD-ROMs) and access to external databases. Business clients can use these materials with the help of a trained business information officer. The JBDCs have arrangements with existing business service providers in communalities across Jamaica to provide JBDC information. Contact JBDC for the location nearest you. For our locations ,hours of service, and contact numbers, click here.