Research Matters is a business that seeks to provide high quality research-based consulting services to individuals and organizations in Barbados, as well as in the regional and international market. The services include: conducting social and organizational research projects; proofreading and editing of documents; reference formatting; audio transcribing; questionnaire construction; quantitative data entry and analysis; qualitative data analysis, proposal writing; and, course and programme development. These services are geared towards achieving one primary goal – to improve people's quality of life. It is anticipated that over time Research Matters, in collaboration with Caribbean leaders, will seek to utilise findings from its research ventures to develop scientific solutions and social programmes that serve to aid in the social and economic development of Caribbean territories.