Many persons would probably be flabbergasted at the notion that someone can own the same business for more than 24 years, especially in this economic climate. It's no shock, however, for Maxine Smith Sterling White, owner of Kitchen Plus, which is...
Starting a business for the first time can be a daunting process. Here are seven things every new entrepreneur must consider before taking the plunge into the unknown.1. Make sure youhave more thanstart-up capitalRunning a business is far more...
It is not easy running a business of any type in any country, and it is even more difficult to keep companies afloat when access to finance is limited and the economy is lacklustre. Jamaica is a country with countless entrepreneurs, however, many...
Samuel Dixon always knew he would be successful and began working as a refrigeration engineer immediately upon leaving high school.Commitment and self-reliance are words he uses to define himself. His advice to young entrepreneurs is to use their...
Establishing the Three Hills Farmers' Association was the aspiration of Kenrick Johnson. He successfully did so in September 2007 after noting the needs of the local farmers. The current president, he is pleased with the fact that there are now 52...
From Hollywood aristocrats like Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller to British nobles like Sir Winston Churchill and Princess Margaret, Jamaica Inn remains as timeless as its guests. Established in 1958, it is situated in the tourist resort town of...
Presley 'Hype' Rodriques is 31 years old and proud of his career choice. He wishes to debunk the myth that selectors are all crass and rude with no business sense and is happy to highlight the enterprising skills that are needed in the industry.This...
As I entered Damion Crawford's liquid egg facility, I was startled by the presence of two bright-eyed students from a local high school. Upon questioning them, I realised that they were sixth-formers studying entrepreneurship and they were excited...
Not many Jamaicans would believe that exporting items such as Ram Goat Soup and Ram It Up Curry Booster would be able to turn a profit in such a tough and competitive economic climate, but Brascoe Lee is no ordinary citizen. The former member of...
Jamaica's struggling economy is often blamed for a lack of innovation and creativity among its people, however, one game changer sees opportunity for growth in our predicament.Ayanna Samuels is a 36-year-old aerospace engineer, motivational speaker...
In order to boost Jamaica's economy, entrepreneurship and creativity must be combined and encouraged. Standing out in such a difficult economic climate requires patience, constant research and persistence. In order to succeed, young entrepreneurs...
Jamaica is a very small country, so it is no surprise that saturation in most industries is a common cause for concern. There are, however, very few industries more saturated than photography. As social media use grows, so does the demand for...
As a barrister and attorney in training, I am well aware of the difficult job situation facing me and my peers when we leave the Norman Manley Law School. In 2016, law is still one of the most popular professions in Jamaica. I often watch the faces...
It is not often that someone gets an unconventional idea, it is even less common for these individuals to act on them. This is what separates Scheed Cole from so many people. A professional sculptor, painter and engineer, his passion for Jamaica and...
When Mirriam Brown Hewan decided to enter the tourism industry, she had many detractors."A lot of my entrepreneur friends did not see it as an area of growth. They assumed that because of our high crime rate, over time, the number of visitors to the...
The Alpha Boys' Institute is grabbing the attention of some Jamaican manufacturers with some of the finest pieces of wooden products out of its Service Bureau."We make things for individuals and manufacturers, too," says Dennise McGregor, who is in...
When Richard Stewart began making craft items 20 years ago, he could not have anticipated the level of popularity that was to come. After a feature on JAMPRO's 'Christmas in July' programme in 2015, he welcomed the increased interest and business...
