Competition & Impact
The number of Belizean Small Businesses that actively earn income through our digital marketplace.
What is the unit of performance and how does it reduce the consequence of the injustice?
Protecting local identity rather than depending on foreign platforms.
How is BDM's program/idea culturally sensitive to the individuals' values?
Platform development & maintenance, and logistics coordination systems. Digital infrastructure maintenance and vendor onboarding.
What are BDM's required resources and operational realities?
Using elevated digital marketing solutions
Providing owners with online business courses
How is B.D.M.'s approach different from competitors' approach?
Reaching out to local investors for support and partnerships.
What existing partnerships/resources can BDM use?
There will be demand for a Belize-based marketplace, and partnerships with government and trade groups will be supported.
What are BDM’s assumptions in starting this project?
Working with local small businesses to showcase a wide range of Belizean products to an international market.
What people or organizations does BDM want to help or work with to gauge their interest?
Small business owners, consumers, government agencies, investors & development partners, platform management team, and future employees. Creating means to reach these individuals.
Who are BDM's stakeholders, and what tactics will be needed to approach them?
Developing a prototype website and app.
How will BDM get its service started?
Yes, we spoke to small business owners in the rural areas of the Belize, Cayo, and Stann Creek Districts, and Representatives from Beltraide and the Ministry of E-Governance
Have you talked with the people you want to help or work with to gauge their interest? Who did you talk with and what did you find?
Launch pilot program with a small group of Belizean entrepreneurs.
What is BDM’s first step?