Managers and business owners are seeking new and innovative ways to save money, maximize productivity and minimize risks. Outsourcing is one method that is being used in today’s Global Business Environment to achieve these goals. Outsourcing is defined as, “The process of contracting an existing business function or process of an...READ MORE
The old adage “It takes a village to raise a child” addresses the issue of teamwork; the need for each of us to play his/her role in the successful development of an individual. Having accepted the literal meaning of this saying, we can venture forth and apply it to...READ MORE
What do we want and what do we expect. It is often posited that the Diaspora is an untapped market with lots of potential for investment into the economy. We in Dominica look at India, Africa and closer to home. Jamaica has put in place a plan to attract these overseas...READ MORE
Manufacturing industries are responsible for a significant share of Dominica’s economic production, generating $EC17.95 million in GDP in 2009. Because manufacturing firms also use millions of dollars worth of commodities and services as inputs, the sector is responsible for an even bigger share of total output. Invest Dominica Authority (IDA) Investment...READ MORE
Employees are to be made aware that workforce readiness is more than just hard skills training. Apart from formal qualifications, employers are in the quest for workers who have soft skills; i.e. employees with good attitudes, regular attendance, sound character and are responsible and presentable. All these help define what...READ MORE
I recently saw a television ad which made me stop and think and which I have not been able to get off my memory. The tagline of the ad says “Every evening, your most important asset leaves the business and the challenge is to get them back into the business...READ MORE
The notion of whether fiscal incentives make a difference to an investor’s decision has been the subject of much academic discourse, particularly in the various organisations such as the IMF and the World Bank, which views fiscal incentives as a subsidy that Government should not grant. Their take, as I...READ MORE
When I was growing up, I heard of shows and exhibitions which took place in various parishes in Dominica. Most of these were associated with village feasts and other festive celebrations. During the summer of 1978, I attended my first “big” exhibition which showcased local work as a...READ MORE
At the workplace computer and internet connectivity is as common place, as the pen and pencils and in some organisations is used more than the latter. It is a given, that technology drives this new world. We have seen the gains that technology has offered us in bridging the gap...READ MORE
Located along side the Rosalie River and bordering the Rosalie Bay, this eco hotel is one of the most captivating hotels on the east coast. The hotel offers 28 rooms with a modern flare and locally made furniture, restaurant, gym and conference center. GD Star Ratingloading...READ MORE
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