Manufacturers seeking to expand their businesses into local and regional markets now have an opportunity to undergo intensive training, which will give them the necessary skills to assist in doing so.
The Barbados Trust Fund Limited is offering the opportunity under its Manufest Manufacturing Incubator Programme, which targets manufacturers looking to scale up their businesses in product and business development while enhancing managerial skills.
Eligible sectors include Beauty, Health and Wellness, Food and Beverage, and Wine & Spirits. Some of the topics to be discussed during the training are Manufacturing Quality Standards, Public Speaking & Presentation Skills, Business Model Canvas, Costing & Pricing, Marketing & Sales, and Inventory Management.
To register, interested persons may visit the BTFL’s Instagram page @barbadostrustfundltd, click on the link in bio and fill out the “Manufest Participant Registration Form”. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, April 17.
An official at the BTFL said the Manufest Programme presents a significant opportunity for manufacturers to enhance their skills, expand their market reach, and elevate their businesses in the competitive landscape.
In outlining the benefits to participants, the BTFL’s spokesperson listed them as including:
- Product testing by Government Analytical Services.
- Graphic design services for labelling and packaging design, or improvements to existing labelling and packaging design to meet industry standards.
- Industry insights from sector specialists in Beauty, Health & Wellness, Food & Beverage, and Wine & Spirits.
- Participation opportunities at trade shows, expos, and product showcases, with the objective of building brand awareness and securing shelf space in various retail outlets.
- Enrolment in Export Barbados’ Voyager Academy.