My Rating ★★★★★ Can I share a secret with you? I have been struggling. As a strong introvert, I find great comfort in hiding behind my laptop and leveraging social media for networking opportunities. In-person interactions often feel clumsy and forced to me. Couple that with the fact that my online networking efforts haven’t been... Continue Reading →
How I Earn (On Average) $1,000 Monthly As An Online Freelancer
You may have read the heading for this blog article and laughed. A thousand dollars per month is nothing when you could probably earn close to $4,000 monthly selling products online. But, you see the truth is that some people are better at selling services instead of products. I happen to be one of those... Continue Reading →
How to Develop Your Personal Brand in 2020 and Beyond
Personal branding is trending. The coronavirus pandemic has given many of us an abundance of free time. Those who are wise have been using this newfound freedom to figure out what they really want to do with their lives and how they can better leverage their skills to make money. This strategic shift forms a... Continue Reading →
APRIL 2020 BOOK REVIEW: THINK IT TEACH IT, SELL IT BY JULIA BARNES
My Rating ★★★★ "Think It, Teach It, Sell It" is a practical guide for people who want to teach online. It's a book that comes at a time when more people are searching for effective ways to make money online. Julia is proof that teaching online works. The only way for this book to add... Continue Reading →
The Economic Benefits of Castor Oil
A few decades ago when a Jamaican heard the term castor oil, they would think of a thick, not particularly pleasant smelling oil that was famed to cure any affliction of the scalp and transform limp wispy hair into luscious locks. I remember very clearly a time in primary school when my mother was ‘gifted’... Continue Reading →
How to Use Your Artistic Talent to Make Money Online
Art isn't limited to face-to-face sales. There are a myriad of online platforms that allow talented individuals to gain income through maximizing their artistic skills. But what separates the winners from the losers? People who take the time to deliberately hone their artistic talent turn out to be the ones who are able to transfer their... Continue Reading →
March 2020 Book Review: The One Thing BY Gary Keller (with Jay Papsan)
My Rating ★★★★★ I was looking for answers. A feeling of been persistently overwhelmed was overshadowing my life. There was always too much to do in too little time and I felt like I was nowhere close to accomplishing my goals. After analysing the situation, I surmised that I needed one thing. Focus. Google answers... Continue Reading →
5 Ways Your Small Business in Jamaica Can Survive the Coronavirus
Each small business in Jamaica is unique. There are car marts, cook shops, restaurants, boutique hotels, clothing stores, street side vendors and the list goes on. Each small business in Jamaica plays a critical role in fueling the country's micro-economic framework. The coronavirus came in like a flood, washing away a lot of what these... Continue Reading →
$375,000 Tax Give Back – What It Means for Your MSME
The cries of MSMEs are being heard. Dr. Nigel Clarke presented another economic stimulus package that has some direct benefits for small business owners in Jamaica. It's great news if you understand how to apply it. The most memorable aspect of his budget presentation was the 1.5 percent reduction in G.C.T. A reduction from 16.5... Continue Reading →
How a Busy Entrepreneur Can Use Matcha to Keep Focused
So much to do, so little time. Does that phrase describe how you often feel as a busy entrepreneur? Your focus is haphazard as you try to pinpoint what you should really be paying attention to on any given day. Should you… Create more social media content? Start searching for expos to attend? Have that... Continue Reading →