Support Services

NEDCO offers integrated learning capabilities for the practical teaching of core business principles and best practices. NEDCO's custom-made, skills training programmes are designed and delivered to address the key issues identified by the needs analysis criteria. Training intervention takes the form of one (I ) day workshops comprising three (3) to six (6) contact hours for each training course. The training programmes are administered by well-trained facilitators who will educate and empower the entrepreneurs. At the end of each course, the participants can demonstrate the identified objectives and practical action points.

NEDCO offers integrated learning capabilities for the practical teaching of core business principles and best practices. NEDCO's custom-made, skills training Programmes are designed and delivered to address the key issues identified by the needs analysis criteria. Training intervention takes the form of one (1) day workshops comprising three (3) to six (6) contact hours for each training course. The training Programmes are administered by well-trained facilitators who will educate and empower the entrepreneurs. At the end of each course, the participants are able to demonstrate the identified objectives and practical action points. Current workshops offered are:

1. Business Taxation/Know your Taxes
2. Business Etiquette and Protocol
3. Costing and Pricing
4. Developing a Business Plan
5. Excellence in Customer Service
6. Information Technology
7. Innovation and Creativity in Entrepreneurship
8. Managing Staff
9. Record Keeping and Cash Management
10. Steps to Starting your Business
11. Tendering for Contracts
12. Negotiating Tips and Techniques
13. Facilities Management
14. Marketing for SMEs
15. Social Media Strategy
16. Competitive Strategy
17. Customer Relationship Management
18. Corporate Governance
19. Digital Transformation for MSEs

To access a training workshop, clients can register via NEDCO’s website or send an email to training@nedco.gov.tt.

The Business Accelerator Programme is a 5-year initiative extending from the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP). All tools in the Business Accelerator Programme are geared toward the practical development of a start-up, micro or small business. This programme integrates loan funding, training, advisory, mentorship, networking and other support services into comprehensive and customized business development packages for selected entrepreneurs. The Business Accelerator is structured to span a period of twelve (12) months with the possibility of six (6) additional months for an aggregate time of eighteen (18) months. This programme is conducted in partnership with other institutions. Applicants must be 18 years or older; a citizen or resident of Trinidad and Tobago and a past or current member of any of the Partner Institutions aligned to NEDCO. Participation in NEDCO’s BAP is free of charge to the participant. Interested persons with a business and/or a business idea, can apply for the NEDCO’s BAP through a partner institution. As a participant of NEDCO’s BAP you will have access to:

• Business Development Training
• Business Advisory and Mentorship
• Industry specific training
• Focus Group Analysis of products and services
• Networking
• Access to Loan Funding for seed and growth capital
• Access to product development and technical facilities
• Access to commercialization of innovative products

All applications must undergo an evaluation interview by NEDCO. Successful applicants will be contacted via a NEDCO representative. Once accepted, full participation is required by attending meetings, training, advisory and networking sessions. Participants are expected to apply the training, advice and other support tools to their businesses.