“I’ve been setting my eyes on mentorship from very early in my career; by having someone to mentor me helped tremendously in my career and so I wanted to share that experience with younger persons” said Surren Maharaj. Surren admits “being a Training Facilitator led...
WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL WORLD! The global environment has changed and continues to evolve apace; the COVID-19 crisis has created a greater push towards becoming a digital world; changes in behaviour and mindsets must be strategically aligned and adaptable to effectively bridge the digital divide. Feedback...
SHARING THE SHELL LiveWIRE EXPERIENCE: Anthony and June-Ann Henry, Cohort 2 Anthony and June-Ann Henry trading as AJ’s Premium Homemade Ice Cream The second cohort of the Shell LiveWIRE programme started with a bang in January 2020 with fourteen (14) entrepreneurs benefiting from this exhilarating experience! Anthony...
YOUR OLIVE BRANCH AWAITS YOU! The world has literally crashed before our very eyes in split seconds…Deemed the invisible enemy, Covid-19 displayed its mastery by plunging into every corner possible. But the light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel offers some amazing opportunities including the...
SHARING THE SHELL LiveWIRE EXPERIENCE: Lyndi Jordan, Cohort 2 Ms. Lyndi Jordan Lyndi Jordan, Production Director at Aurora Bitayson Limited, boasts of her success as one of the entrepreneurs in Cohort 2 of the Shell LiveWIRE programme since January 2020; in describing her experience, Lyndi cited some...
Are you fearful? or thinking of life and business post-Covid-19? Answers to both questions should be infused with a futuristic direction complemented by sprinkles of passion, innovation and determination! The greatest advantage that sits in the laps of young entrepreneurs, is their ability to think...
Following our Webinar, Innovation and Navigating the Digital Landscape, participants had a quick Q&A with Tamara Mon Louis. Question 1 The digital space has a lot of noise, what would be a strategy to rise above all the noise and stand out especially now since there would...
Below is a letter received from BYBT Supported Entrepreneur, Ms Christine Roberts, and the Support received from YBTT Volunteer Mentor, Mr Reggie Ramlochan. Reggie has been mentoring Christine as part of the Youth Business Caribbean Support System, where support goes beyond borders. Christine has had a...
Disruption of supply chains, closure of businesses, cancellations of renowned events and social distancing are just some of the major upheavals that have marred business activity globally; being your brothers’ keeper philosophy seems to be the most viable option for surviving this crisis. In spite of...
“I gained lots of confidence and sharing a space with like-minded entrepreneurs also enhanced my networking capabilities. JumpStart is a life-changing program with positive trickle-down effects for young entrepreneurs.” Antoniya Gulston always had a passion and thirst to contribute to the hospitality industry; she was officially...