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Entrepreneurship isn’t for the faint of heart. Only the bravest of the brave, those who are imbued with grit, are truly successful. While entrepreneurs are truly valiant souls, they, like everyone else, need help at one point or another. Entrepreneurs can get the assistance they need in a variety of ways. A mentor can help... Continue Reading →
Entrepreneurs, especially those with a limited background in accounting, often go nuts at the thought of having to file taxes. Accounting consultants, therefore, provide an essential service to businesses. Their involvement in all stages of the entrepreneurial journey will ultimately determine your level of success. You may know about accounting and filing taxes, but focusing... Continue Reading →
Your #1 concern as a business owner is how to increase sales. This article provides practical advice for helping you achieve just that.
Everyone, everywhere has been impacted negatively by the unannounced and unpleasant COVID-19 pandemic. Entrepreneurs aren't left out.The pandemic has been a huge blow to most self-owned businesses in Jamaica. The effects have been devastating in some instances and will be long lasting if strategic measures are not taken. It’s not surprising that business owners feel... Continue Reading →
Social media is often a sore point for some small businesses. It sometimes seems like you can't get the results you crave despite your best efforts. Some of the brands you follow have thousands of followers and you've barely scraped past the 300 followers mark. You're a one-person show so it's not surprising that you're... Continue Reading →
Have you ever heard the phrase "the customer is always right"? It was puzzling to me when I first heard it about 15 years ago because no one is ever right 100 percent of the time. What happens when an organization has done everything possible to make the customer happy yet the customer still complains?... Continue Reading →
You were blessed with a special talent. Something that only you can do in exact way that you do. Too often we downplay our gifts because we feel that there are already so many other people out there who have the same talent and use it well. Throw those excuses through the window! Leave them... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Are you scratching your head trying to figure out how to promote your business in Jamaica? Some people who start a business in Jamaica ignore the benefits of establishing a strong digital presence. Jamaica is still behind the rest of the world in terms of internet penetration. Only 56 percent of the country's 2017 population... Continue Reading →
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