Generalizes on the best strategy to enter the market, e.g., visiting the country; importance of relationships to finding a good partner; use of agents.
Last Published: 7/8/2019

Barbados is a small island, with many family-run companies with business relationships that often extend over generations.  For this reason, the services of a well-connected local agent/distributor are recommended.

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