“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

2015 is well on its way and as is customary, many would have made resolutions they hope to keep throughout the year. As Dominicans, I hope that one of the resolutions made was directly related to the preservation of what many in the world crave – nature at its best! Nature is what we can.. read more

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

“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

I recently read the following quote from an article on LinkedIn. Initially, I loved it and fell for what it said; then almost immediately, I thought of what the average business owner, CEO or manager would be thinking if they read it……. It was inspiring to be part of a group sharing innovative approaches to.. read more

An Entrepreneur’s main reason for going into business is to maximize profit. Companies, with its combination of financial and human resources will provide a good or service which is needed or desired by a group of persons. Each business must operate from somewhere, and so each organization apart from abiding by the laws of the.. read more

In every country the ongoing thrust to increase inward investment and develop economies exists. This goal is pursued in Dominica through the role of Invest Dominica Authority whereby attracting investment is pivotal. The Authority has the ability to execute investment strategies and modern marketing techniques as part of their plan, but this must be supported.. read more

Health and wellness in the workplace is becoming a growing trend around the world and Dominica is no exception. In the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, most of the resources needed to get our bodies rejuvenated after a hard day of work are readily available. We have water in its most natural form and in.. read more

Marketing isn’t just advertising and promotions. It is the continuing process of psychological study and analysis of prospective markets, which lasts through the lifespan of a business. However, marketing begins long before the business is established. This is done through marketing research. Market research informs entrepreneurs about their prospective markets.  It tell them about their.. read more