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Stakeholders were invited by the Guyana National Bureau of standards (GNBS) for the launching of its Consultancy Training and Auditing Services Programmes at the Regency Suite, Hadfield Street yesterday.The objective of this ceremony is to sensitise businesses with export potential, those that are currently exporting and key stakeholders on the services offered by the GNBS.The session provided information on how the implementation of the International Standard Organisation (ISO) Management Systems standards can boost competitiveness and also facilitate the acceptance of goods and services globally.According to acting director of GNBS, Evadney Inniss, the launch is to enlighten stakeholders on partnering and adding value to businesses through Management systems such as; the quality management systems, environmental management systems, food safety management systems, medical laboratories and many others.She said that it is hoped that the programme brings many more businesses on board so they can benefit from service that are being offered by the bureau.According to Project Coordinator, Support for Competitiveness Programme, Radha Krishna Sharma, the government is working closely with the private sector to implement a national competitiveness strategy to augment growth and income by delivering more jobs; more exports,Wholesale Jerseys, more investments for Guyana.He said that the support for the competitiveness programme is a $US27M funded by the IDB to enhance Guyana’s competitiveness and to contribute to the increase in private investment in exports in the country.Sharma disclosed that the programme focuses mainly on policy reforms, institutional strengthening and public private partnership,Wholesale China Jerseys, “all of which will contribute to improving Guyana’s global competitiveness through increase investment, economic growth and job creation.”He further said the programme also gives support to Go-Invest, which allows exporters to access market information; Guyana Deeds Registry, which allows the digitization of registration and documents along with linkages with sub-registries; GRA which deals with the trade transaction; and the Small Business Council.In addition this is done through policy reforms and institutional strengthening,Wholesale China Jerseys, while other agencies that are a part of export development will also be coordinated.He noted that there are four developing areas of support; the development of a strategic plan for standardization in Guyana and in coordination with key agencies and stakeholders, the procurement of equipment upgrades for laboratories and other facilities at GNBS; and the development of a training plan for GNBS staff including training in various international standards for example, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, auditing of standards and scientific metrology.In specifics to standards, Sharma said that it must be recognized that with globalization, cross border trade and a competitive economy, it is imperative for all businesses to adhere to international standards and certification.He said that standards should be recognized as powerful tools for organisations and for all categories of manufactures, “its supports innovation, increases productivity,Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys, effective standarisation promotes what we would call forceful competition and enhances profitability.It enables a business to take a leading role in shaping the industry itself…it attracts and assures customers, demonstrate market leadership, create competiveness and develop best practices.”Sharma also noted that standards can apply to every economic activity and not only for manufactures and organisations’.According to another GNBS representative, Tarynde Mendonca, businesses that qualify will receive a matching grant for their respective endeavours from the GNBS,Cheap China Jerseys, however, 80 per cent of the grant will be provided while the beneficiary enterprise will have to place 20 per cent.“Government of Guyana is going to contribute 80 per cent of the cost…the GNBS has a focus on businesses that are exporting or do plan to export. We are talking about small and medium sized enterprises that do not have more than 100 employees.”She said the bureau will support businesses in implementing various strategies that will develop the organisation.Candelle Walcott-Bostwick,Cheap Authentic Jerseys, Head of Conformity Assessment at the Standards Bureau, said that since the advent of globalization there is need for businesses and service providers to recognize that in order for them to ensure the sustainability of their business they must be aware of the trends of the international markets, and the need for standards to ensure fair trade of acceptance of goods and services.“It is the responsibility of the producer and service provider to ensure that their products are of very high standard.”  Bostwick saidShe further said, consumers today are demanding quality and standards of goods and services they use, and if they are to keep their customers they have no choice but to meet those demands.Bostwick quoted a business owner in Chicago, USA in an article that outlined ten reasons why small businesses fail written on January, 5, 2011. “If owners really knew what they were doing wrong they might be able to fix the problem,Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys, often it’s simply a matter of denial or not knowing what you don’t know.”