Sustainable Enterprise Development.
MEET From a chartered accountant to one of Guyana’s leading Industrialists & Hoteliers he shares his methods to success
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HYATT REGENCY TRINIDAD
A Celebration
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Exhibitor Booths: Showcase Your Business and Build Customer Relations (open to Small, Medium and Large Enterprises)
Networking Session In conjunction with ELE Training & Consultancy Limited
An Entrepreneurial Venture Challenge
Compete for a spot in the Lok Jack GSB’s BizBooster (Business Incubator project)
Informational Workshops
Ramping Up your Business, Doing business in other countries, Managing and Attracting Investment plus more
Register today for your booth or to take part in one of our workshops, contact the Alumni Relations Centre Tel: 645-6700 x 116 / Fax: 662-1411 / Email: alumni@lokjackgsb.edu.tt
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Sustainable Enterprise Development.
MEET From a chartered accountant to one of Guyana’s leading Industrialists & Hoteliers he shares his methods to success
Cover Photography by Scully Photography
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Andy Salandy asalandy@entrepreneurspirit.org
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Balra j Kistow Balraj is a lecturer at the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business. He teaches Caribbean and International Business Management, Financial Management and Accounting in the International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) programme. He holds an MSc. in Management Studies, a BSc. in Management Studies. and is pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration.
Kinesis Studios
Neil Moe
Kinesis Studios provides photography and video services primarily to the business community. Managed by directors well versed in running SMEs such as the largely successful Yaisa Tangwell Photography. Kinesis Studios is quickly becoming the next big commercial photo and video studio in Trinidad and Tobago. Find them @ facebook.com/Kinesisstudios.
A freelance multimedia artist with over 10 years of experience, Neil began his career at the Caribbean Media Corporation. Since then he has worked with other local and international media companies in various capacities. This inspired him to launch his own design studio (Nekays Design Studio.) in Barbados. Find Neil @ fb.com/nekaysdesignstudio
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Andrew Browne A freelance photographer, Andrew’s passion for photography developed when he was given an old Nikon 990 to use while on vacation. Since then he’s done work with several media houses in Barbados and has developed an eye for portraiture and event photography. Find Andrew @ fb.com/ andrewbrownephotos.
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Stacy R Phillips (Creative Director) A Mass Communications Specialist with over 14 years experience, Stacy is a graduate of the Barbados Community College & the University of the West Indies, with degrees in Mass Communications and Linguistics. Currently a practising visual communicator, her career has spanned management, journalism, advertising, publishing, strategic branding, marketing and television production. She has also managed several SMEs both in Trinidad and Barbados and spearheaded advertising and philanthropic campaigns for large regional corporations.
Kurtis Hinds (Mass Media Journalist) Based in Barbados Kurtis is a trained media practitioner with over 14 years experience. Having worked with top media houses in Barbados he branched out on his own 4 years ago and is now one part of the dynamic A-Team Productions Unit and while the fictional A Team’s job was to save the world, Kurtis’ plan is to take it over. His motto: Problems are great opportunities waiting to be discovered.
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Some see the glass half empty, Others see the glass half full, Entrepreneurs see endless possibilities! What do You See?
Dedicated to inspiring and educating, Entrepreneur Spirit Caribbean is also here to promote the best efforts and business interest of all Caribbean SMEs. ESC offers a free to distribute platform for regional readers to learn and know regional businesses and entrepreneurs. If there is a business feature you would like us to consider, email your interest, contact info and relevant details to info@entrepreneurspirit.org.
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Global Innovation Index Rankings Score (0-100)
Rank
Switzerland
68.2
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Sweden
64.8
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Singapore
63.5
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Finland
61.8
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United Kingdom
61.2
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Netherlands
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Hong Kong (China)
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Ireland
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USA
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Luxembourg
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Canada
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New Zealand
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Norway
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Germany
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Robert’s Advice to Entrepreneurs: “There are always opportunities unfolding and you have to look out for them. You can’t just grab at the first one that comes up but take on those that suit your lifestyle and always ensure you have the resources to make it a success.”
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Personal Best By Maxine Barnett
Does Image Matter? WHAT EVERY ENTREPRENEUR SHOULD KNOW ABOUT IMAGE
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“Your image and the brand of your company are intertwined and inseparable.”
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