
COVID-19 has devasted lives all over the globe. The speed at which the virus invaded countries, homes, and obliterated lives are unbelievable. Stay at home orders enforced in most countries had a devastating effect on the economies of these countries. In Dominica, some businesses had to be creative to continue to serve the public and.. read more

A few incidents over the last few years have left me wondering whether expecting privacy to conduct business is a thing of the past. I once found myself sharing the counter with a gentleman who insisted that his business was going to be brief, so I should not have a problem with him waiting alongside.. read more
IDA facilitates the Manufacturing Sector

Invest Dominica Authority (IDA) promotes and supports several sectors and the Manufacturing Sector is no exception. Since 2010, IDA worked closely with a few local manufacturers to reinstitute the Dominica Manufacturers Association (DMA) which was inactive for several years. Furthermore, the IDA continues to operate as the secretariat for the DMA and provides several facilitation.. read more
Why Good Employees Quit

“People work for people – they do not work for businesses” – Donn Carr This has been my mantra for as along as I can remember. The message is so simple, full of truth and direction, yet it is consistently ignored by human resource departments, managers and owners alike and they.. read more

“Many employees have said “A few pens here, a notepad or two there, a stapler, a ruler, a stamp – who would ever miss these little items should they disappear from the workplace? Pencils, paperclips, and paper – they seem abundant and ready for the taking, right?” Well the truth is, no matter how a.. read more
Changing Habits at Work to be more Productive and Successful

This blog is not a sequel to the one on “Innovation” but it clearly is related in every way. It shows how breaking away from habits can bring about change and innovation at work. Why is it so difficult to break our routines? It’s hard because our brain is programmed to recognize patterns and to.. read more
Richard Branson’s “State of Entrepreneurship”

“You’ll never find me in suit or a tie while working. Why? Because, suits and ties have given business people a bad reputation for decades. They are a redundant legacy left over from big, monopolistic companies where creativity takes a back seat to tradition. Unfortunately, the suit and tie has defined the business world for.. read more
Great advice to consider for 2015

Mellody Hobson is the president of the firm Ariel Investments, which oversees $9 billion in assets. She is African American business woman who from humble beginnings turned out to have a very successful career. Hobson shared the advice from her mentors who helped her face adversity in her career. Here are the top four pieces.. read more

There should be more than 24 hours in a day. Too much to be done and not enough time. The obvious solution to this is planning down to the last minute. These five ways to stay efficient is something which can be practiced where a lot is going on. Let us know what you think.. read more
Why “Innovation” is an Initiative & Work of a Team

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” This wonderful quote of Leon C. Megginson is still so relevant. Every business organization that we know desires an improved structure, better work environment, outstanding staff and generally.. read more
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