Top 6 things to consider before doing your IPO
By Capital Readiness Department | January 27, 2019 Growth Potential Growth directly translates to survival in the world of business. In other words, a business is either growing or dying, especially in an age of mass disruption across industries. For instance, growth in the business’ customer base should translate to higher revenues. This is one…
Read MoreWho’s in your circle?
By Rushane Somers – Junior Business Development Officer | January 14, 2019 The world’s largest architectural innovations would not exist without a strong foundation. From the Burj Khalifa in Dubai to the Colosseum in Rome, they were all made possible by the invisible. It is the same with business. We need strong foundation relationships to…
Read MoreKnow Your Numbers!
By Toni-Ann Myrie – Content Development Intern | December 21, 2018 A look at the balances of your various accounts convey all one needs to know about your business. Are you positioned for growth? Can your bottom line be improved? What exactly is eating out your profits? Are your customers taking too long to pay?…
Read MoreChanging Technology and the Accounting Profession
By Toni-Ann Myrie – Content Development Intern | December 21, 2018 Are you able to think of anything technology has not made better? No? Neither can I. Technology has changed the way just about everything is done. The accounting profession in Jamaica is one thing that is changing due to the rapid advancements in technology.…
Read MoreAccounting your way to business growth
By Elizabeth Sloane | Accounting Department As a small business owner, your focus is often on the operations and sales neglecting the financial health of your business. You probably do a lot of your financial chores because you must. You send invoices to get paid. Pay bills because you have to. But do you understand…
Read MoreHow Siri Changes how we do business development
By Elizabeth Sloane | Digital Transformation Department Artificial intelligence is such a sexy topic to discuss in this field, especially when posed in the way of “Will artificial intelligence kill Business Development ?” For people like me, staying on the cutting edge of the holistic approach of Business is our top. Business development is understanding…
Read MoreLeave the business development to the strategist
By Elizabeth Sloane | Business Development Department Over the years, I have worked with and consulted for startups of various stages, from bootstrapped ideation to post Series A. In my position, I’ve observed a common pattern of startup marketing mistakes perpetrated by otherwise brilliant people, which has left me perplexed. At the same time, we…
Read MoreDestination Jamaica Open for Global Business
By Elizabeth Sloane | Business Facilitation Services Brand Jamaica has been known for its music, sports, ganja, rum, beer, beaches, rivers, and people but never has it been known for business globally as it is today. Last Wednesday Prime Minister Andrew Holness said at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority official opening “ Jamaica is…
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