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30/03/2022

According to the Ministry of Agriculture's website, the Cocoa Development Company was meant to "to empower stakeholders by leading and facilitating the development of the fine or flavour cocoa sector in an efficient, innovative, and transparent manner to increase production whilst ensuring adherence to international standards of quality, leading to improved value and a globally recognized brand."

In it’s cur­rent fi­nan­cial sit­u­a­tion, the Co­coa De­vel­op­ment Com­pa­ny of Trinidad and To­ba­go Lim­it­ed (CD­CT­TL) can­not sur­vive past this fis­cal year.

24/03/2022

I'm back...finally...after a very long hiatus. I saw this one while I was reading today's news. As a person living in a "developing" country, I have to say I don't think this is the last we've seen of globalisation. The powers that be have already decided the new form its going to take. That's all.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has ended globalization as we know it, says the head of BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager.

15/04/2021

Imagine your business having to deal with volcanic ash, which you have no water to clean. Tough times ahead for Caribbean businesses.

By Emmanuel Joseph Leading university academic is predicting a setback to any potential economic growth for Barbados, if the ashfall from the La Soufriere Volcano in St Vincent and the Grenadines keeps businesses closed for another two weeks. Director of the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute for Social and...

05/04/2021

As a small or medium business owner, do you find yourself frustrated by the lack of investment and funding opportunities in T&T and the wider Caribbean?

[email protected] “If someone asked you how to invest $10,000…$100,000…or $1 million of local currency in TT, what would you advise them?” Buttonholed at a catch-up with lots of smart tech folks, given my stint in finance I should have been able to come up with a suitably pat response, before...

29/03/2021

If what the police is saying is true, the attacks on Sauce Doubles are motivated by jealousy. What are your thoughts on that?

POLICE said that the spread of Sauce Doubles outlets throughout Trinidad is believed to be a motive behind the attacks that has left two vendors dead and one in critical

24/03/2021

"The most successful entrepreneurs embrace uncertainty."

Successful entrepreneurs think about their business in value terms, and they recognize that they do not themselves determine the value of their offering -- the consumer of the final good does.

23/03/2021

WHEN Dr Aba Mortley opened her first Cher-Mère Day Spa in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, she was continuing her family’s beauty business legacy from Trinidad. And last month she continued to make that legacy proud when she won her category in the Rise Up Pitch Competition, an online black Canadian bu...

09/03/2021

If you've been thinking about starting a side hustle, here are some actionable tips.

Need an idea to kickstart a successful side hustle? Start with this three-step plan.

08/03/2021

Is this something you would consider?

WITH the looming foreign exchange crisis plaguing the country, big food retail chains, such as PriceSmart, are utilising more local manufacturers to stock their shelves.That’s the revelation from Dhanraj Harrypersad,

06/03/2021

If you don't like lining up at the pharmacy, or going to the doctor just to have a prescription written, you will like Medl. Here, I speak with Medl's co-founders, Kiran Mathur Mohammed and Edward Inglefield about their newly launched prescription app and securing a $US 150,000 grant for its development.

Founders secure US$150,000 IDB grant to scale venture by Natalie Briggs One in every two prescriptions in this T&T remains unfilled. If you’re shocked by that, consider just how many people nee…

05/03/2021

For anyone interested in expanding or learning more about their industry.

The online application process for TBR LAB is now open, bringing Caribbean start-ups one step closer to gaining unprecedented access to world class instructors, seasoned mentors, and potential investors. Hosted by Tech Beach Retreat in collaboration with IDB LAB, the DMZ (a business accelerator run....

03/03/2021

Thinking about making the transition from employee to business owner. Here are 5 tips to get you going.

Here are 2 years condensed into 5 key lessons I learned transitioning from employee #50,000 at a corporate tech to leading my own tech startup.

01/03/2021

For those of you who export goods.

Caribbean Airlines Cargo has partnered with ExporTT to better connect Trinidad and Tobago businesses to regional and international markets in an effort to boost the country’s economic recovery following covid19. In a release on Monday, the state air carrier said that the two entities have formed a...

25/02/2021

Yet another business owner who was forced to reconsider his offering in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

IN less than a year Khayyam Ali has gone from running a travel agency to cutting men’s hair. The owner of the Claxton Bay-based Kelvin Cruise and Travel Services Ltd told Newsday he anticipated the fallout in the travel industry even before a pandemic was declared, and started putting a contingenc...

01/12/2020

Business Insider Today

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=884357748969168&id=313820309356251

He should have gone out of business when his industry mechanised. Why didn't he? This 86 year old baker shows how the ability to pivot is critical.

At 86 years old, Giorgos Hatziparaskos is one of the last bakers in Greece making phyllo pastryby hand. With the help of his wife and son, he keeps the business going thanks to tourists visiting the Greek island of Crete.

27/11/2020

6 Digital Marketing Trends That Will Dominate 2021 - Zen Media

https://zenmedia.com/blog/6-digital-marketing-trends-that-will-dominate-2021/
For those of you whose businesses depend digital marketing strategies, this article gives some trends to look out for in 2021.

Digital marketing in 2021 will be dominated by voice search, visual search, chatbots, a refocus on branding, and brick-and-click integration.

26/11/2020

You've probably been wondering and I'm here to tell you that yes...I'm working on fresh, new original content and you should start seeing it within the next few weeks. I'm excited. I hope you are too!

24/11/2020

Why Throwing Out the 'Old Bananas' is Imperative to Your Success

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/357727?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email

Does your business have a lot of "old bananas" you need to throw out?

These old ideas are sitting on your figurative counter and costing you thousands of dollars in productivity and possibility.

19/11/2020

Why Do the Rich Get Richer and You Still Don't Make It To a Fortnight?

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/358434

I have two minds about this post. On the one hand, it gives some valuable insights as to why the rich get richer. But on the other, it seems to conveniently forget the role external factors like environment and plain, simple luck play in success as well. What do you think?

The parable of the candles explains it.

19/11/2020

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As Barbados PM Mia Mottley terms it, a lack of "cultural confidence" will have us missing many opportunities in this region. Why do we continue to favour wheat cereals over those made our own locally available ingredients.

Submitted by: Shanice Charles & Shenee Wi******er

Title: Cereaously Grounded Cereal ™️

Cereaously Grounded Cereal ™️ is made with real Local Dasheen and packed with flavors like Tropical Coconut and Decadent Trinitario Chocolate that awakens your senses and makes you remember the good ole days in sweet Trinidad and Tobago.

It's Seriously Good ™️

https://www.facebook.com/deardietenterprises/

15/11/2020

Business Insider

https://www.facebook.com/20446254070/posts/10158240213594071/

Who's exploring if we have a fruit or plant with this potential right in out backyard?

Lotus silk is one of the rarest fabrics in the world. Produced only in small scale across Cambodia, Myanmar, and more recently Vietnam, this natural fibre is only extracted by a few skilled craftspeople across the world.

31/10/2020

This is the side hustle revolution

If you're not sure about owning a business, you can test the waters with a side hustle. This TED video explains how.

https://www.ted.com/talks/nicaila_matthews_okome_this_is_the_side_hustle_revolution?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

Past generations found a company to work for and then stayed there for decades. But today, we rarely stay in the same job (let alone on the same career path) and we don't rely on a single income stream. The tools and resources are out there for us to do our own thing, and more of us are going with t...

03/10/2020

THE FARMER AND HIS DAHEE

We talk about being able to feed ourselves but how many of us are actually serious about the sustainability of local agriculture? Meet a farmer who wants to show us the transformative power of agriculture.
https://smigestmedia.wordpress.com/2020/10/03/the-farmer-and-his-dahee/

Traditional Indian yogurt makes comeback during COVID 19 by Natalie Briggs Do you know which dahee Agriculture Minister, Clarence Rambharat, said reminded him of his mother’s? Or maybe we should st…

02/10/2020

Some new content for you guys. This time around I'm dealing with the need for business owners and the need to protect their mental health in these difficult times. Here's the story of one business owner and the advice of a psychologist.
https://smigestmedia.wordpress.com/2020/10/01/staying-alive/

31/08/2020

This is how a festivals ad is done. Take note KFC.

Together we stand, Together we . Happy Indpendence Day T&T! 🇹🇹

29/08/2020

“PUNCHING” ABOVE HER WEIGHT

This is a segment I'm calling 'Mighty Micros'. The first business featured is Nicole's Provision Punch, where owner Nicole Guy-Evelyn takes pride in her unique flavours and taste profiles.

Nicole Guy-Evelyn, Owner-Nicole’s Provision Punch It’s hard not to like Nicole Guy-Evelyn. Over the phone she’s feisty and bold when she talks and she assures that her products are the same w…

29/08/2020

CONSCIENCE TAKES A HOLIDAY

I've been a journalist for almost 19 years. It takes a lot to frighten me. I was frightened by this book. Read why.

Review of “Trust Me, I’m Lying” Confessions of a media manipulator by Ryan Holiday “If you were being kind, you would say my job is in marketing and public relations, or online strategy…

29/08/2020

A CAUTIONARY TALE

I wrote "A Cautionary Tale" for business owners who want to prevent a brand crisis.

Learning from Ramsaran’s, KFC and other marketing fails By Natalie Briggs It’s the stuff of cold sweats and business nightmares. You place a well-intentioned sentiment on your social media platform…

29/08/2020

The connector

Phew! Finally putting up some new and original content. Check out this story about young and up coming PR executive Shahad Ali.
https://smigestmedia.wordpress.com/2020/08/24/the-connector/

Shahad Ali, Lead Consultant, Connective Pros Shahad Ali is on a mission. He’s going to tell you the truth. The 31 year old public relations and marketing communications specialist knows you’ve like…

29/08/2020

Amazon wasn’t built in a day

The lessons continue with this blog. These last three weeks, I've been learning the importance of setting a clear content schedule and firm deadlines. As week after week passed without me uploading the new content I promised, I started to feel a little discouraged. So much work to do . So little me to get it done. Then I started to think of this guy in the picture. [ 799 more words ]
https://smigest.wordpress.com/2020/08/29/amazon-wasnt-built-in-a-day/

The lessons continue with this blog. These last three weeks, I’ve been learning the importance of setting a clear content schedule and firm deadlines. As week after week passed without me upl…