SBDCBelize Testimonials

SBDCBelize, BELTRAIDE Client’s Testimonials

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A&S Covers (13BZ0313) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Sharissa and Armando Perez ”The staff of SBDC are truly unsung heroes!”

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Drink to Your Health (13BZ0837) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Vilma Mena “SBDC Belize taught me how to properly launch my business, it gave me self confidence in running my business. I greatly appreciate your help.”

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Big Mama's Bread and Bun (13BZ0835) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Desiree Andrewin “SBDC Belize gave me the idea of how to really run a business and manage my money. The training was a big boost!”

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M-J's Fast Food (13BZ0836) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Georga Curry “SBDC Belize guided me through the process of starting my business, they helped me develop a business model and formalize my business.”

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Golda's Celebrated Creations (13BZ0828) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Golda Martinez “SBDC Belize makes me feel like a family”

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NaN's Catering (13BZ0824) Counselors: Omar Castillo

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Business Owner: Sharon Locke “SBDC has helped me in developing a good business relationships. It has helped me to develop my business model and the training was very helpful to me.”

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Creative Touch Nails Salon (13BZ0823) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Aqueela Wagner “They helped me in both my family and business.”

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Serenity Garden Massage and Day Spa (13BZ0826) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Zelma Coleman “Very informative!”

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Hair Accents by MZ. Berry (13BZ0822) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Michellee Berry “They helped me to gain knowledge of how to be professional in my business and to stay positive in my endeavors.”

10 Brand Shopping (13BZ0825) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Lucinda Montejo “SBDCBelize has helped me by placing structure to my business and also develop an accounting system.”

11. Chrystal's Salon (13BZ0827) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Chrystal Sutherland “I really enjoyed the training, it helped me to know how to manage my business.”

12. LKB's National Hair Salon (13BZ0829)

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Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Laurie Barrow “SBDC Belize assisted me in developing a proper book keeping system and also helped me to establish my business.”

13. SHAPDABELIZE (13BZ0420) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Karryn Dawson “SBDC provided me with advanced entrepreneurial development training, a dedicated team and an extended network which enabled me to unveil my business potential and guided me in the way forward. Invaluable and nurturing and I do recommend anyone with a business idea to visit them.”

14. Sunset Evergreen Nursery & Furniture Shop (13BZ0721) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Hector Villamil “SBDCBelize, Mr. Omar and Ms. Helen have been there from the start to finish with the business plan and loan process, Am grateful for the help we have been receiving.”

15. Frank's Meat Products (12BZ0242) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Elizabeth Rosado “Consistently follow up with us, we are always impressed with the team at SBDCBelize!”

16. PinoPel Management Co. Ltd/ Amber Sunset Jungle Resort (13BZ0497) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Emil Pinelo “SBDC helped us to formulate our marketing plan. The sessions helped us to open our minds.”

17. Power Roots & Culture (13BZ0783) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Carl Ramos

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“I am grateful that I am in SBDCBelize’s Program because it has helped me to learn some basic information about business.”

18. Stefhanie's Snack Shop (13BZ0757) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Stefanie Herbert “I enjoyed the program, I learned more on how to manage my business and how to keep track of my money.”

19. Jah Hands (13BZ0785) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Daisy Nunez “SBDC helped me understand the necessary steps in opening a small business by providing adequate information in the most accurate manner.”

20. T&T Rooms (13BZ0769) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Therese Augustin “I believe the training was very helpful.”

21. Gelique’s School Supplies (13BZ0767) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Amanda KU “It helped me to understand the way to work through with my business, to keep up with inventory, marketing, cash flow and many other useful tools.”

22. Olivia's Fast Food (13BZ0766) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Olivia Cal “SBDCBelize helped me to understand a lot about business, now I understand it more clearly.”

23. Cindy's Elegant Dressing (13BZ0789) Counselors: Omar Castillo

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Business Owner: Cindy Chiac “The SBDCBelize has made me improve my budgeting, and it has benefited me by keeping my business flowing.”

24. Janel's Fast Food (13BZ0786) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Janel Ramirez “You guys helped my business to become successful by teaching me how to budget my cash and ways of keeping track of what I spend and have on hand.”

25. Nigi’s Restaurant and Bar (13BZ0762) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Eloise Lopez “It was really a success. I learnt how to manage and budget my business.”

26. Senaida's Snack Shop (13BZ0794) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Senaida Lanza “Omar and Nicole taught me how to better manage my business and treat my customers’ right. In this way my business can be successful.”

27. Jessy's Bakery (13BZ0764) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Vera Williams “To me SBDCBelize is an organization which helps you to get your small dreams and change them into something huge. They make your dreams a reality.”

28. Nabinelies (13BZ0755) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Eleanor Palacio “SBDCBelize helped me to learn how to manage my business and how to carry out myself in the future.”

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29. Genie's Beauty Salon (13BZ0770) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Shanane Reyes “I learnt a lot on how to manage my business in this program. I got all the information which I needed and I think the program was excellent.”

30. Shadine's Cosmetics Store (13BZ0771) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Shadine Estrada “SBDCBelize is a good opportunity for the community because we learnt the basic things in life and business. This is a good opportunity for the community. SBDCBelize is the best.”

31. Shareth Mclaughlyn (13BZ0756) Counselors: Omar Castillo Entrepreneur “SBDC taught me how to budget my money, how to approach customers and how to make the business expand.”

32. TJ's (13BZ0782) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Paula Martinez “SBDC Belize is a well-organized and cooperative organization from which I have learnt from and would use every single thing to make my business productive.”

33. Becky's Stationery Shop (13BZ0791) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Amanda Shal “SBDC Belize helped my business succeed by helping me to manage my business. From now on things should go smoothly and I thank them for teaching me how to start my business.”

34. The Knight (13BZ0792) Counselors: Omar Castillo

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Business Owner: Maria Pau “You helped me by providing the necessary training in order for me to start my business.”

35. SPC Beauty Salon (13BZ0787) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Jenny Lopez “I jenny rose lopez have good confidence in SBDC Belize. I loved the training and I learnt a lot.”

36. Azzy and Zy's Pastries (13BZ0781) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Ebony Augustine “SBDC Belize helped me to know how to run a business.”

37. Sylvia's Boutique (13BZ0790) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Silvia Cal “I learnt how to manage my business and Mr. Omar and Mrs. Nicole explained good and they did everything with their best abilities.”

38. Caribbean Premier Products Ltd. (13BZ0342) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Kahil Salazar

“Guidance and technical assistance provided significant results in acquiring grant funding which allowed growth in my business.”

“Through introduction of a healthy product line, pure nature MS and Caribbean Sunrise, increase income and job creation.”

39. Ivandi Perez (13BZ0732) Counselors: Helen Frampton “I really learned a lot and helped in gaining greater knowledge in bookkeeping and creating my business module.

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Special thanks to Ms. Helen for leading us effectively through the training.”

40. Belize Lion Fish Jewelry (13BZ0729) Counselors: Helen Frampton Business Owner: Mindy Cruz “Ms. Helen helped me to use cash in/cash out accurately and to market my business more efficient.

SBDCBelize is good for the Sarteneja people."

41. Eva's Caribbean Cuisine (13BZ0728) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Yvette Brown “SBDCBelize assisted greatly to open our eyes to what is needed to establish and build a business.”

42. Madda Fish (13BZ0257) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Duane Lizama

“SBDCBelize has allowed me to excel more, great business sense.”

43. Maya Coffee (12BZ0024) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Julio Saqui “SBDCBelize has been helpful in guiding me on how to properly and legally set up my business.”

44. Experience Belize Travel Agency (13BZ0463) Counselors: Gabriela Del Angel Business Owner: Celina Jimenez “Helped in guiding me through the procedures of how to go about developing my business.”

45. Paslow's Clothing (13BZ0460) Counselors: Gabriela Del Angel

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Business Owner: Kelly Paslow “Love SBDCBelize, BELTRAIDE, Ms. Gabby has been awesome and very helpful. Am grateful!”

46. Harpy Security Services (13BZ0306) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Reynolds Lewis “It has enabled us to be able to deliver our service and build capacity.”

47. Rustic Design by Sharondale (13BZ0443) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Sharondale Humes “My experience being here has been pleasant thank you so much.”

48. Serenity Massage (13BZ0391) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Zelma Coleman

“SBDCBelize provided me with info on how to better my business, how to be safe with it and always there to assist.”

49. D'Kana (13BZ0356) Counselors: Gabriela Del Angel Business Owner: Ian Skeen “To see every prospects that a business would include!”

50. Belizean Home Made (12BZ0222) Counselors: Debbie Alfaro Business Owner: Clarita Molina “Capacity building offered has motivated me to expand and apply the principles.”

51. Life Graphix (13BZ0281) Counselors: Gabriela Del Angel

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Business Owner: Melvin Diego

“I am able to go in details of learning more how to properly manage my business.”

52. Fruits of Eden Women's Group (13BZ0436) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Mourna Andrews “My training was in various ways namely business promotion, accounting and sewing.”

53. JimSan Aquaphonics Farm (12BZ0213) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Jimmi Jones

“Key to unlocking the entrepreneurship potential in Belize 54. Belizean Joe Apparel (12BZ0107) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Edita Pariente “The level of interest and dedication in building a solid relationship to create growth and longevity of business is impressive.”

55. Reigna's Special Blend (12BZ0170) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Miguel Mendez “Omar and SBDCBelize has provided well needed assistance to promote and develop the business.

SBDCBelize continues to assure further growth of my business.”

56. Net Scope (13BZ0317) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Nelson Caliz “SBDCBelize and Mr. Omar has helped me greatly! I now see my business growing, I hope to keep working with you! Great job!”

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57. Nicole Baptist (13BZ0413) Counselors: Gabriela Del Angel “SBDCbelize gives me some helpful advice to help my business succeed.”

58. Karismatic Wellness Center (13BZ0430) Counselors: Gabriela Del Angel Business Owner: Karissa Alvarez “Always kept me motivated and provided positive feedback.”

59. Angies Black Berry Products (13BZ0371) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Vulney Humphreys “SBDCBelize has been helpful in providing technical assistance and allow us to secure a loan to further improve my business.”

60. Tas Belize (13BZ0321) Counselors: Gabriela Del Angel Business Advisor: Mervin Budram

“SBDCBelize built my confidence in what I was doing and also helped major in BP Development.”

61. Rebecca Stirm Clothing (13BZ0358) Counselors: Gabriela Del Angel Business Owner: Rebecca Stirm “My advisors have been amazing helping me past difficult points, encouraging me to more forward and make my objective actually happen.”

62. Airbender Yoga Studio (13BZ0350) Counselors: Gabriela Del Angel Business Owner: Ashanti Garcia

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“SBDCBelize has provided me with valuable training sessions which allowed me to gain professional knowledge of the bus. World.”

63. Marvilleous Dipping Sauses (13BZ0322) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Maria Villanueva “Omar and Monique and SBDCBelize were and still is a major part of my success. Excellence in a nutshell!

The client needs further assistance in logistics, marketing, management, finance and investment.”

64. Kolcha Belize (12BZ0167) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Vince Mackesy “BELTRAIDE provides guidance and foundation for the willing!”

65. Simply Massages by Keisha (12BZ0214) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Keisha Turner “You guys have been like a handbook in my development of the business I’m grateful to have all the help I needed and guidance given. Thanks and look forward for even more!!”

66. Bird's eye View Lodge (13BZ0245) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Verna Samuels

“They helped me to market my business which increased our numbers in the slow season.”

67. Kolcha Belize (12BZ0167) recorded a milestone Counselors: Omar Castillo “Omar and SBDC has broaden my scope of business with knowledge and inspiration.

Their training and expertise had been invaluable to the overall networking which has made my

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business grow.”

68. JimSan Aquaphonics Farm (12BZ0213) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Jimmi Jones “The help was invaluable and they have transformed my approach to business.”

69. Belizean Rockstarr Entertainment (13BZ0403) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Nurlan Flowers “SBDCBelize has been very helpful assisting me with the training and services. The services were excellent!”

70. Pap'een Tacos (13BZ0366) Counselors: Gabriela Del Angel Business Owner: Nancy Garcia “SBDCBelize has been helpful and very informative!”

71. Sanchez Transports (13BZ0315) Counselors:Omar Castillo Business Owner: Arselito Sanchez “SBDCBelize and Omar has been very helpful and persistent in offering services to better my business.”

72. Happy Maids Cleaning Service (13BZ0292) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Carren Williams “Beltraide/CENPOMYPE has opened my business to the world through social media!!!”

73. Palmento Grove Lodge (13BZ0251) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Uwahnie Martinez

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“The advice and guidance also customer service is excellent” 74. Maya Beach Placencia/ Green Parrot Beach Houses (13BZ0247) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Leonidas Ramirez “Very creative program, I definitely keep working with SBDC!” 75. El's Computer Specialist (12BZ0196) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Edgar Frutos “SBDCBelize made me realize when we go into business it’s needed to have the basic business knowledge that a business requires. SBDCBelize help me by creating and establishing my business and put it to reality.”

76. Hotel De La Fuente (13BZ0248) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Maria Del Carmen De La Fuente “Broadens one mind and explore the possibilities.”

77. LB Fruit Tastees (12BZ0140) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Abraham Guenther “I am happy that I started working with SBDCBelize. They have provided assistance in product development, labels, bottling and continues to help in finding ways for expansion. Omar and Jamil have been gr8 help!”

78. River Park Inn (13BZ0360) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Jessica Zuncal “SBDCBelize not only sees our needs, but the needs of our guests as well.”

79. Frank's Meat Products (12BZ0242) Counselors: Nilda Riverol, and Gabriela Del Angel

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Business Owner: Elizabeth Rosado “With the information I got in the training, when implemented I got a much better result.”

Not spending too much now, we are giving ourselves a salary now and our bookkeeping system rewards are better. Thank you SBDCBelize.

80. Rapha Foods (12BZ0081) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Lyndon Sutherland “You have frequently helped us to see the big picture and potential of the business and help to connect us to business opportunities.”

81. Blue Spring Purified water (12BZ0173) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Mariano Kus “SBDCBelize has been very instrumental in providing assistance in BP development and obtaining finance to expand my business.

They continue to assist me in bookkeeping. I would recommend to any business which needs help to grow!”

82. Tumul K'in Center of Learning (12BZ0079) Counselors: Nilda Riverol CEO: Esther Sanchez “It is great to have SBDCbelize to turn to for assistance. They are always willing to assist in many ways.

The follow up on us and continued interest from them is great!”

83. D'Styles Studio (12BZ0189) Counselors: Nilda Riverol Business Owner: Theola Requena “The information on advertisement assisted because we received first-hand knowledge customers actually needed.

84. K & J Lumber & Sawmill Suppy (12BZ0112) Counselors: Nilda Riverol

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CEO: John Banners “Adviser assisted with business plan which helped a lot to source financing. It was well put together!”

85. Silver Lining Marketing and Business Services (13BZ0305) Counselors: Omar Castillo Business Owner: Madri Perez “SBDCBelize has opened opportunities for me I didn’t think existed both financially and personally.

Omar has been the best advisor for my business as he believes in me and my service!”

86. Marvilleous Dipping Sauses (13BZ0322) Counselors: Omar Castillo

Business Owner: Maria Villanueva

“Omar has been very helpful in helping me get by business organized and getting ready to launch!”

87. Black, Desly (12BZ0057) Counselors: Omar Castillo “By creating a business plan I can now see my business function properly.”

88. D'Kana (13BZ0356) Counselors: Gabriela Del Angel Business Owner: Ian Skeem “Business registration/ Formalization, and assistance with Business Startup was given by SBDCBelize.”

89. La Fortaleza Tortilleria & Panaderia (13BZ0308) Counselors: Gabriela Del Angel Business Owner: Floridalma Velasquez “The client appreciates the service of Sbdcbelize as they learn things they never knew before.”

90. BOWEN, ROGER K. (12BZ0068)

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Counselors: Omar Castillo “Without the SBDCBelize I don’t know where I would be!”

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