The BDS Forum is a database and discussion forum on different BDS strategies. We do not support « the only one BDS approach » – monopoly but complementary business development strategies proved in practice like the moderate BDS approach including commercial BDS providers as well as NGOs, local city administrations, public providers and self-help organisations. Your contributions are welcome!
BDS Media:
- BDS Internet Portals
- BDS email based Newsletter
- Business Information Handbooks
- BDS Reader
- BDS Library (download)
Strategies and Trainings:
- BDS Toolkit
- BDS Trainings
- BDS Success Stories
- BDS Lessons learnt
- Capacity Building and Networking
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Business Information Services:
- Start your Business
- Business Registration
- Business Planning
- Bookkeeping and Cost Calculation
- Marketing Strategies
- Import-Export and Trade Fairs
- BDS with Business Associations
- Taxation
- Supply Markets
- Laws and Regulations
- Standards and Quality
Business Development Services (BDS) comprise a wide range of non-financial services provided by private suppliers (BDS providers) to entrepreneurs who use them to efficiently operate and make their businesses grow. The types of services in a functioning BDS system are determined by the demand articulated on the part of the businesses.
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