Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your questions about our Caribbean business development services
BI-Caribbean is dedicated to accelerating the growth of Caribbean businesses. We provide a comprehensive suite of services that not only includes market research, product sourcing, and logistics but also a vital connection to the capital needed for expansion, by linking qualified businesses with investors and financiers interested in the Caribbean market.
Our service starts with in-depth market research. We identify international markets with high demand for your specific products, analyze the competition, and connect you directly with qualified buyers and distributors. We don’t just give you a list; we help you build a targeted market entry strategy.
We leverage our extensive network of trusted partners across the Caribbean, North America, and Europe to create meaningful business connections. Through our business missions, trade fair participation, and personalized matchmaking services, we introduce Caribbean businesses to pre-vetted international partners, distributors, and buyers who are specifically interested in Caribbean products and services.
Absolutely! We organize productive business trips throughout the region. We schedule meetings with pre-qualified potential partners, provide essential market briefings, and handle travel logistics, ensuring your time is spent building valuable relationships.
Yes. While we are not a substitute for a financial advisor, we can provide strategic guidance on structuring your pitch and business plan to highlight the strengths and potential that resonate most with investors focused on the Caribbean region.
We provide comprehensive preparation for international trade fairs like La Foire de Paris. Our services include market research specific to the event, buyer targeting, presentation coaching, product positioning strategy, and appointment scheduling with qualified buyers. We ensure Caribbean businesses make the most of these opportunities to test and expand into new markets.
Our network includes angel investors, venture capital firms, private equity groups, and impact investors who specifically focus on or have interest in the Caribbean market. These investors range from those seeking early-stage opportunities to those looking for established businesses ready for expansion capital. We match businesses with investors whose investment thesis aligns with their industry, stage, and growth potential.
We offer a unique, end-to-end solution. We don’t just help you find a market or a supplier; we can also help you secure the funding needed to pursue that opportunity. Our integrated approach addresses the three biggest growth challenges: capital, connections, and market access. Plus, our exclusive focus on the Caribbean gives us deep regional expertise that global consultants lack.
Absolutely. We organize productive business trips throughout the region. We schedule meetings with pre-qualified potential partners, provide essential market briefings, and handle travel logistics, ensuring your time is spent building valuable relationships. Our upcoming missions to Barbados and the Dominican Republic are perfect examples of how we facilitate these connections.
Our pricing structure is tailored to the specific services you require. It can be a project-based fee (e.g., for a market research report), a retainer model for ongoing support, or a commission-based structure tied to successful deals. We are transparent about costs from the outset and will provide a clear proposal that aligns with your goals.
