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Economic Trends and Outlook – Bahamas Business Guide

MAJOR TRENDS AND OUTLOOK: The Bahamian economy will remain dependent upon tourism and financial services (primarily the former) for the foreseeable future. Per capita income–officially estimated at $11,610 in 1995–is among the highest in the region. In 1996, the Bahamian economy grew by 4 percent resulting from a 7.7 percent increase in tourist spending. The […]

Insurance in The Bahamas

The insurance industry in The Bahamas is divided into two distinctly separate markets: Domestic Market – insurance of local risks by locally-owned or foreign-owned insurers International [Captive] Market – the insurance of foreign risks by foreign-owned insurers working through The Bahamas The domestic market is surprising large for a country with little more than 300,000 […]

Islands of the Sun

This spectacularly illustrated book tours the reader through the ecosystems of the central Bahamas, from the hilltops to the depths of the ocean. The book functions as an informative reference volume as well as a monumental work of art, with photographs and painted illustrations bringing to life the unique and diverse plants and animals of […]

Electronic Commerce Tutorial

by Bob Browning Electronic commerce is growing rapidly and many merchants are asking themselves how they can benefit from this new technology. This paper provides a grounding in the basic concepts. “Ecommerce marketers will have to learn new skills and attitudes to be successful.” Electronic Commerce Tutorial The Internet is a different sales medium with […]

Building Customer Relationships

Publish An Opt-In Electronic Newsletter Another way that you can using the Web for small business publicity and promotion is to publish an opt-in e-newsletter. Electronic newsletters are an excellent way to nurture customer relationships and keep in touch with key audiences. E-newsletters allow you to deliver newsworthy and useful information to recipients who opt […]

Using The Web To Create Public Awareness

One way to strategically build awareness of almost any cause or issue is to use the Internet to tailor the experience to targeted individuals. One of the great features of the Web is that people with similar interests can get together, without regard for time or location, to share information, thoughts, plans and ideas. There […]