“Education as a Catalyst for Productivity” was the theme of the Small Business Association’s graduation ceremony when over two hundred and thirty (230) entrepreneurs and small business owners, received their certificates on July 11, 2013.

 One of the SBA’s pillars has been its focus on providing quality training for its members. It has sought to provide training opportunities not only for members but also for the interested public. The Association draws on its resources of skilled, professional persons to conduct training in numerous areas. The overall training objectives are to equip members with basic skills in accounts, marketing, computer literacy, strategy and planning. A large part of the focus is on the use of available technology. 

 Business Operations Manager, Andrea Taylor noted that each course offering in the Entrepreneurial Training Programme, was well subscribed and in some cases the SBA had to put in additional classes to accommodate the demand. “We will continue to review our course offerings and tailor them to suit the current needs of the market”.

 Mr. Errol Griffith of Freemind Institute gave the featured address in which he encouraged the graduands to pursue their passions, find their purpose for being on the earth and not to settle for careers that brought them no joy. He also warned those present not to stop pursuing excellence, and never to settle; “celebrate your achievements and commit to applying what you have learnt in the best way you possibly can”. The graduation ceremony took place at the Savannah Hotel.

The new SBA Entrepreneurial Training Series begins in October 2013. Call the SBA office at 228-0162 or email us at theoffice@sba.bb to learn more about our courses