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 →
Starting a Business in Jamaica: Building and Sustaining Wealth for Entrepreneurial Success
The road to entrepreneurial success in Jamaica is unpaved, bumpy and riddled with potholes (much like some of our actual roads), but a true Jamaican imbued with our natural grit and stick-to-itiveness would know that any road is navigable if you have the requisite knowledge and skills to run that route. Building and sustaining wealth... Continue Reading →
The Psyche of the Jamaican Consumer: The Struggle to Start a Business in Jamaica
Bob Marley. Usain Bolt. Miss Lou. These are some Jamaicans who have been trailblazers in putting our little island on the map. Wi likkle but wi tallawah! A whoa! Jamaicans shine wherever we go (our light is mostly positive...dem scamma boi deh doh). In fact, our slang and mannerisms have made it into international mainstream... Continue Reading →
Is It a Good Idea to Start a Business with a Looming 2020 Global Recession?
It seems like déjà vu. Tensions in the United States appear to be setting the stage for a global recession similar to the one that occurred in 2008. This time, however, the looming global recession is being influenced by: trade tensions between the United States and Chinaa war for technological dominance between the United States... Continue Reading →
How to Get Into the Business Idea Rhythm
What do you need to start a business? Three simple things: know your product better than anyone, know your customer, and have a burning desire to succeed.Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's More people are striving to be entrepreneurs now than ever before. From YouTube sensations to star Amazon sellers, there are now more options to... Continue Reading →