THE MSME GROWTH ECOSYSTEM
Real Strategy. Real Conversation.
A platform where business owners, founders, CEOs, partners and stakeholders connect, collaborate and create opportunities for growth.
150+ MSME Owners Engaged • 90% Positive Feedback • Caribbean-Wide Impact • 3+ Events Hosted
We don't do surface-level.
Business & Bites empowers the MSME ecosystem by delivering strategic knowledge, fostering meaningful connections, and curating premium business experiences.
We create accessible spaces that prioritize growth, inclusivity, and sustainable impact — transforming MSME owners into confident, credible, and connected entrepreneurs.
THE PROBLEM
MSMEs are the backbone of Caribbean economies. Yet they remain underserved.
Over 80% of small businesses face barriers to strategic support, meaningful partnerships, and visibility. Traditional business organizations are often bureaucratic, rigid, and inaccessible.
No real strategy
Limited access to strategic business growth resources that actually move the needle.
Surface level networking
Transactional events that lack depth, leaving entrepreneurs with business cards but no real connections.
Invisible to the market
Struggles to gain respect and visibility, often dismissed as "side hustles" rather than serious ventures.
what we offer
Everything you need to grow with intention.
Strategic workshops
Curated sessions delivering actionable insights on business growth, scaling operations, and building sustainable frameworks.
Curated networking
Intentional connection experiences that match you with the right partners, mentors, and collaborators -- not random handshakes.
Visibility platform
Showcase your business to potential partners, investors, and customers. We put Caribbean MSMEs on the map.
what we offer
The MSME Growth Accelerator.
A 90-day curated experience that combines strategic workshops, exclusive networking, and visibility showcases. Designed for MSME owners who are done with surface-level and ready for substance.
- 2x visibility increase in your niche within 90 days
- 3-5 meaningful connections per quarter
- Actionable growth framework tailored to your business
- 90-day guarantee -- results or your money back
Total Value: $7,200
$997
"Business & Bites changed how I see my business. I walked in as someone running a small operation. I walked out as a nation builder."
- MSME Business Owner
"Thank you so much! Girl, I left that event feeling emotionally full and grateful. It was absolutely amazing and you should feel so proud. I am proud of you! "
- Christina Hunte
Human-centred Marketing Specialist
Where strategy meets conversation.
Curated experiences designed to deliver real connections, real strategy and real growth.
ANNUAL
Business & Bites Annual Assembly
Our signature event bringing together MSME leaders for a day of strategy, connection, and celebration.
QUARTERLY
Bites of Wisdom Workshops
Focused workshops on specific growth themes -- from financial planning to digital marketing.
MONTHLY
MSME Roundtable
Series
Intimate conversations with 15-20 MSME owners tackling real challenges. No scripts. Just strategy.
THE VISIONARY
Built by someone who gets it.
Shauna has supported over 700 MSMEs throughout her career in MSME development, strategy and growth.
As a MSME Growth Strategist and the founder of SMB Consulting Services in Barbados, she has deep expertise in business growth, strategy, structure, and operational efficiency.
As a Business Strategist, Facilitator, Event Host and Tertiary-Level Educator, Shauna brings over 12 years of experience supporting MSME development and business growth across the Caribbean.
Ready to move from survival to legacy?
Join the ecosystem of Caribbean MSME leaders who are done with surface-level and ready for substance.
The growth ecosystem for Caribbean MSMEs ready to move from survival to legacy.
shauna@businessandbites.org | www.businessandbites.org | @businessandbites
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