If you didn’t know, UTECH’s Joan Duncan School of Entrepreneurship, Ethics and Leadership in collaboration with JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation held the 7th Annual Joan Duncan Memorial Lecture virtually on September 27th. The theme of the lecture was Digital Entrepreneurship: Breaking Boundaries. For those who don’t know Joan Duncan is the co founder of JMMB…
Category: Entrepreneurship
Women in Business Series: Meet Isheba Cornwall
Isheba is a young woman who has had a long list of positions and responsibility despite being fresh out of high school. In addition to being the Head Girl of Excelsior High School, she was running a whole business. Isheba is the founder of Empower Youth Tees. Empower Youth Tees, provides T-shirts, hoodies, crop tops,…
5 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Your 9-5
It may seem that everyone is pushing you to quit your 9-5 job to pursue entrepreneurship but should you? Here are 5 things no one tells you about leaving your 9-5 1. You Don’t Have To Leave Your 9-5– People leave their 9-5 jobs for many reasons but you don’t necessarily have to leave yours….
Women in Business Series: Meet Raschel Jaddoo
This week, we’re introducing you to another #girlboss we think you should know, Raschel Jaddoo. Raschel is the owner of Bead Ja. She makes and sells handmade beaded bracelets from gemstones right here in Jamaica! We asked her a couple of questions and we think you’d be interested in the responses. What makes your business…
Women in Business Series: Meet Aaliyah Greene
This week, we caught up with Aaliyah Greene, the owner of The Glamspot Ja. The Glamspot Ja sells makeup supplies, accessories, swimsuit & clothing items. We asked her everything about the business you’d want to know about her and her business. Here is what she said. What makes your business different from your competition? My…
Women in Business Series- Meet Kadine
We’re back again this week with another entrepreneur. This week’s feature is all about Kadine, owner of Kadii Pinks Designs. Kadii Pinks Designs is your go to for hair accessories, namely, beautiful satin bonnets and headbands. We asked Kadine all the questions you’d want answered and she was concise and clear with every response. What…
Women in Business Series: Meet Rachel Stanbury
Hey guys, This week, I’d love to introduce you to Rachel Stanbury! Rachel is the owner of Rach Royalty (Ray•Ch). She sells a whole lot of personal body care products or she refers to them, “luxury self care items” . Check out the list: • Whipped Body Soufflé (Body Butter) – Peach & Rose Quartz…
Women in Business Series: Meet Ashli-Renai Foster
Hey guys, This week we are featuring another phenomenal entrepreneur. Meet Ashli-Renai, the founder of Graced by Ashli-Renai. Graced by Ashli Renai is a business that sells Crochet Swim Resort/Streetwear. (Just as an FYI , resort wear is swimwear you wear on vacation that’s a little more extra than the usual swimwear). We asked Ashli-Renai…
5 Reasons Why Your Business Urgently Needs a Writer
If you have a business, especially a small business, you are probably used to doing just about everything by yourself. You are the copywriter, the accountant, the social media manager, you name it. As your business grows, it’s time to expand your team and improve your business with qualified professionals. Of course, it won’t be…
Women in Business Series: Meet Shaniqua Williamson and Shaquan Richards
Hey guys, I’m excited to share that our Women in Business Series is back! This week we interviewed Shaniqua and Shaquan about their business Sakuri’s Collections. I asked them the questions you’re dying to know the answer to, here’s what they said! What kind of services/products do you offer? Headbands, book covers and satin head…
