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SUMMARY:JBDC Virtual Biz Zone Export Series: Preparing Products for the International Market
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) for another informative session in the JBDC Virtual Biz Zone Export Series\, designed to help Micro\, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) build the knowledge and capabilities needed to succeed in international markets. \n\n\n\nPreparing Products for the International MarketSuccessfully entering export markets requires more than a great product—it demands compliance with international standards\, quality assurance\, proper packaging\, labelling and market readiness. \n\n\n\nThis webinar\, presented by the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA)\, will provide practical guidance on preparing products to meet global market requirements and customer expectations. Participants will gain valuable insights into the standards and best practices that can improve product competitiveness and support successful market entry. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\n\nThe importance of product standards for export success\n\n\n\nKey quality and compliance requirements for international markets\n\n\n\nBest practices for product packaging and labelling\n\n\n\nHow to improve product competitiveness\n\n\n\nSteps to prepare your products for export opportunities\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nPresenter: Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA)Date: Tuesday\, August 25\, 2026Time: 10:00 a.m.Location: Online via ZoomRegistration Deadline: Monday\, August 24\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRESERVE YOUR SPOT
URL:https://www.jbdc.net/event/jbdc-virtual-biz-zone-export-series-preparing-products-for-the-international-market/
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SUMMARY:Developing Your Business Workshop From Testing to Pivoting
DESCRIPTION:Turn your business idea into a stronger\, more customer-focused and financially sound business. \n\n\n\nAre you ready to validate your business idea\, understand what your customers really want\, improve your marketing and strengthen your financial controls? \n\n\n\nThe Developing Your Business Workshop: From Testing to Pivoting\, presented by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC)\, is designed to help entrepreneurs move from simply having a business idea to making smarter\, evidence-based business decisions. \n\n\n\nThis practical online workshop gives you the tools and knowledge to test your ideas\, build products and services customers want\, turn visibility into sales and manage your business finances more effectively. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn \n\n\n\n\nValidate Your Business Idea Using Lean Start-Up Tools\n\n\n\n\nBefore investing more time and money\, learn how to test whether your business idea solves a real customer problem. Explore practical Lean Start-Up tools and techniques that can help you gather feedback\, reduce risk and make informed decisions. \n\n\n\n\nBuild Products and Services Customers Want\n\n\n\n\nA great product starts with understanding the customer. Learn how to identify customer needs\, test your assumptions and develop products or services that have real market appeal. \n\n\n\n\nTurn Visibility Into Sales\n\n\n\n\nGetting attention for your business is only the beginning. Discover practical marketing essentials to help you connect with your target audience\, strengthen your visibility and turn interest into paying customers. \n\n\n\n\nStrengthen Your Financial Controls\n\n\n\n\nBetter financial management can lead to better business decisions. Learn the importance of record-keeping\, budgeting and financial controls to help you understand where your money is going and plan for sustainable growth. \n\n\n\nInterested persons are invited to send an email to workshops@jbdc.net to register for the workshop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.jbdc.net/event/developing-your-business-workshop/
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