By Carribean Business Report From our humble beginnings in the small villages of Praslin and Assou Canal in St. Lucia, we could never have imagined where our shared journey would lead us. Backin secondary school, we embarked on small ventures together—raising funds for our prom, participating in the Junior Achievement program, and discovering the joy […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. New York City is one of the most vibrant and competitive business environments in the world, offering a wealth of opportunities for entrepreneurs. However, before starting a business in NYC, it’s essential to understand the various legal structures available and the processes involved in establishing your company. The legal structure you […]
U.S Small Business Administration, SBA Press Office | Editorial credit: RossHelen / shutterstock.com More Than a Dozen Private Funds to Invest $2.8 Billion in Over 1,000 Critical Technology Startups and Small Businesses WASHINGTON– Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Secretary Lloyd J. Austin, head of the U.S. Department Secretary of Defense (DoD) announced 13 […]
By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: AnnaStills / shutterstock.com The beauty and wellness industries have seen a significant rise in entrepreneurship over the past decade, driven by a global shift toward self-care, mental well-being, and the pursuit of holistic health. Entrepreneurs entering these industries are not only responding to consumer demands for innovative products and […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Credits: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/shutterstock.com Becoming a millionaire is a goal many Americans aspire to achieve, but reaching that level of wealth requires careful planning, dedication, and often a strategic choice of profession. While nearly anyone can build wealth with sound financial habits, certain career paths offer a higher […]
Yoni Epstein. Photo courtesy: Jamaicans.com By Jamaicans.com Jamaican entrepreneur and the founder of itel International, Yoni Epstein, 44, has been honored with the Anthony N. Sabga Award for Caribbean Excellence, the most prestigious corporate award in the Caribbean, and named the 2024 Entrepreneurship Laureate. Itel is the largest domestic business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer […]
Photo courtesy: OECS Media March 7, 2024 — Greenpreneurs Week, an event organized by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) as part of the Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship Initiative, concluded on February 29, marking a significant milestone in promoting sustainable business models and innovation in the region. The three-day event showcased the achievements and potential of […]
Eight entrepreneurs from the Eastern Caribbean completed a five-week accelerator Hero Program at Draper University Campus in San Mateo, California, from October 23 to November 25, 2023. The OECS Global Startup Hub comprises two components. The first is a two-week Virtual Accelerator Program in which 47 OECS entrepreneurs were given the opportunity to learn and […]
The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs is accepting applications for Cohort 2 of its scholarship program for new student admissions for the period October 10th to January 5th, 2023. There are opportunities for study in the following fields: Business plan writing, Action plan writing, Capital action plan writing and Project proposal writing. The Scholarship covers Full […]
$1.5M Will be Awarded to Support the Expansion of the Agency’s Women’s Business Centers Across HBCUs and Higher Education Institutions Serving Hispanic, Tribal and AAPI Communities
Washington, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the availability of $1.5 million for 10 new grant opportunities for established Minority Serving Institutions aspiring to host a Women’s Business Center (WBC) to […]