Technical Overview of FSMA

Resources

BAS Bulletins

2017, November 7 - 7 HABITS OF SUPER SUCCESSFUL SMALL BUSINESS EXPORTERS
2017, September 15 - 5 Ways to Pump Your Business into the Media
2017, September 15 -JMA Renews Partnership With Bureau Of Standards
2017, August 11 -Cheese please — Export markets identified for Jamaican products
2017, July 28 - Non-Traditional Exports On The Move
2017, July 28 - Jamaica Customs seizes $200 million worth of illegal imports
2017, July 19 - The three types of clients every small business person should avoid
2017, July 11 - Yaneek Page | Entrepreneurs, beware! Your credit history is married to your business
2017, July 11 - Guidelines for temporary imports
2017, June 9 - Ackee exports at highest level in history
2017, April 10 - Jampro aims to triple investments to US$2.5
2017, April 10 - New rules to kick in for exporting to US market
2017, April 10 - Jamaica set to outperform Caribbean average in tourism – Bartlett
2017, April 5 - Proposed SME Classification
2017, March 17 - Don't touch TEF, McNeill tells Gov't
2017, March 10 -Jampro targets J’cans in US as part of export thrust
2017, March 10 - Exporting Guide for Small Businesses
2017, March 9 - Tax Tips for Filing Your Income Tax Returns
2017, March 09 - Growing Your Business with Receivables Financing
2017, March 3 - A barter system by SMEs and Venezuela good opportunity for local businesses
2017, February 24 - Jamaican economy expands 1.3%
2017, February 17 - Revenue administration tax law seems incompatible with basic rights
2017, February 17 - JMA wants overhaul of procurement process
2017, February 10 - Briefing | Stages of financing and different financial needs for businesses
2017, February 3 - BPO sector now wants to be known as BPM
2017, February 3 - Samuda approves cess, launches new coffee standards
2017, February 3 - Tax Calendar 2017
2017, January 30 - It is wise to invest in medium-sized enterprises
2017, January 30 - Businesswise | Why Your Small Business Needs An Advisory Board
2016, August 31 - 7 Tips for Effective Supply Chain Management
2016, July 21 - ASYCUDA – Streamlining Custom Processes
2016, July 21 - 5 Tips For Bouncing Back From Failure
2016, July 20 - The 5 Basics Tools You Need to be a Top Seller
2016, July 18 - Matalon Implores Start-Ups to Develop Business Plans
2016, July 18 - 5 Things Small Businesses Should Outsource
2016, July 8 - How to Live-Tweet to Raise Your Business Profile: 5 Things to Keep in Mind
2016, July 8 - 7 Powerful Ways to Build Your Social Media Brand
2016, July 6 - JMA Warns of Impending Fallout from Brexit
2016, July 5 - EXIM-JMA FUNDING INITITIAVE TO DRIVE GROWTH IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR
2016, July 4 - Electronic Payments Can Increase GDP Growth – MasterCard
2016, June 6 Accreditation of Labs to Boost Ja’s Food Export
2016, June 3 - Rebranded MIDA to Better Serve MSMEs
2016, June 2 -ASYCUDA World Gets Nod of Approval from the Jamaica Exporters’ Association
2016, June 2 New Labelling Standards By Year End - Samuda
2016, February 18 - Jampro & UWI Seek to Boost Entrepreneurship
2016, February 17 - Cross Roads Tax Office to be Relocated Monday, Set to be Closed this Friday
2016, January 25 - Power of Smart Capital to Drive DBJ Venture Capital Conference
2015, December 15 - Doing Small Business Bookkeeping the Right Way
2015, December 11 - Get Into Cuba Before the US, Investors Advised
2015, October 26 - A Boost for Small, Medium-Sized Manufacturers
2015, October 8 - Six Things SMBs Can Learn From Large Enterprises
2015, September 29 - Food exporters urged to become compliant with labelling standards
2015, July 27 - Start-ups Urged to Exercise Care When Seeking Bank Loans
2015, July 20 - Phillips Promotes Crowdfunding for SMEs in Developing Countries
2015, July 10 - Passage of Public Procurement Legislation to Benefit MSMEs
2015, June 25 - Minimum Business Tax Takes Effect
2015, June 19 – Why Your Business Needs Cloud Computing
2015, June 5 - Cash Flow Tips for Small Businesses
2015, May 29 - One Hidden Thing That Drives Your Company's Value
2015, May 19 - Withholding tax on specified services to be implemented June 1
2015, May 15 - The Future of Cloud Computing and its impact on small business
2015, May 11 - Marketing Tips For Entrepreneurs
2015, April 29 - Tax Education - Important for Your Business (Part II)
2015, April 2 - Trade Board Increases Fees
2015, March 31 - Tax Education - Important for Your Business (Part I)
2015, March 16 - Jampro Advisory - Invitation for Exporters to Participate in Cuba Trade Mission
2015, February 27 - Using Online Digital Channels to Market Your Business
2015, February 4 - DBJ Modifies Loan Guarantee Programme
2015, January 28 - More FSMA Rules Expected by Yearend
2015, January 21 - Business Confidence Soars to its Highest in 13 Years
2015, January 21 - Growth Strategies for Small Business Operators
2015, January 9 - JSE To Launch Online Trading Platform April
2014, December 31 - Shaping Your Business For Growth Through Effective Business Development & Project Management Strategies
2014, October 16 - DBJ Wants More Accounting Firms to Aid SME Sector
2014, September 19 - Today Marks a Major Step Forward for Venture Capital in Jamaica
2014, September 19 - JBDC Secures $25m for Mobile Business Clinic
2014, September 18 - Caribbean Export to Support Start Up Jamaica
2014, September 15 - SME’s to Get Access to Web Portal for Financing
2014, September 10 - TAJ Advisory: 2nd Payment of Minimum Business Tax - September 15
2014, September 5 - DBJ Recruiting Fund Managers to Create Venture Pool
2014, August 14 - 11 Local Entities Step Up For Venture Funds
2014, August 11 - 33 Local Companies Receive Financial Aid
2014, August 4 - JN To Open Special FX Window for Manufacturers
2014, July 31 - Manufacturers Could Get GCT Refund on Imported Inputs
2014, July 25 - Chasing Cheats - Tax Authority Goes After Delinquents
2014, July 18 - Local IT Firm Offers Open-Source Application System to SMSEs
2014, July 17 - Support Coming for MSME Sector
2014, July 11 - Filing to Begin on GCT on Government Purchases
2014, July 2 - First Heritage to Invest $20M in Venture Capital Fund By Mid-2015
2014, July 1 - Interest Rates on Business Loans Surge
2014, June 20 - The Employment Tax Credit – pays to be compliant
2014, June 26 - Minimum Business Tax Still in Effect, Says TAJ
2014, June 20 - Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2013 Report
2014, June 20 - Minimum Business Tax in Name and Nature
2014, June 11 - Government partners with LIME for ‘Start-up Jamaica’
2014, May 29 - Dollar slide adversely affects business, consumers in near term - IDB
2014, May 29 - Big firm borrowings expected to grow, credit to small business to remain limited
2014, May 9 - Accreditation of BSJ lab clears way for food exports to 69 countries
2014, April 17 - Avoid charlatan accountants, say ICAJ
2014, March 21 - New digital tool launched to assist companies in marketing
2014, March 20 - IT Company develops software to help maximize on digital media
2014, February 26 - PSOJ ramps up small biz support
2014, January 30 - Self-Start Fund targets hub entrepreneurs
2014, January 16 - Eight SME’s selected for Bold Ones Programme
2014, January 16 - Private sector must jump at logistics hub, says Jampro head
2014, January 14 - Tax admin to start collecting third-party info in April
2014, January 10 - Manufacturers focus on linkages, efficiencies
2013, December 20 - Business tax reform most significant in 30 years
2013, November 21 - Four Tips for Financing a Small Business
2013, November 21 - Tax benefits come for creative sector
2013, November 15 - Over 600 products to see tax change at the port
2013, November 11 - Branson urges gov’t to offer loans to young entrepreneurs
2013, October 18 - Jamaica hurt by lack of regulation – microfinance report
2013, October 7 - More help coming for small-business operators
2013, October 2 - Red tape worse than crime for businesses
2013, September 25 - Jamaican exports to Dom Rep may see big boost
2013, September 13 - JAMPRO explores market opportunities in the DR
2013, September 5 - Bad Bookkeepers
2013, August 14 - CAF review should lead to savings for productive sector – Customs
2013, August 2 - FX study predicts 1.7% growth due to dollar slide
2013, July 31 - Farmers, exporters trained in food safety management
2013, July 30 - BOJ offers three variable rate instruments
2013, July 26 - Fujitsu introduces cloud-based messaging security
2013, July 25 - PSOJ continues push for zero tax on exporters, lower corporate rate
2013, July 24 - JPS Assisting Manufacturing Sector

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