When to leave your Job to start a business

This post is inspired by a recent question I was asked by Rory Walker (@redrory) via twitter, about how I made the transition from a full-time job (Research & Development Analyst at Guardian Life Ltd.) to working full-time in my own company (Balcostics Ltd.). Factors in Making the decision: Clear major debt –after finishing UWI,…

Financial advice on starting a business in Jamaica

As we work ourselves out of our economic problems, Jamaicans who know how to "tek dem hand and mek fashion" will start new business ventures. Enterprising gardeners will provide services for lawn care on a more structured basis; electronic gurus will ply their trade on a greater structured basis by providing follow up service to…

Starting a business in Jamaica vs USA, T&T, UK and Brazil

This is our weekly chart feature, please ensure to leave a comment, and share your views on what the graph is showing. Additional Information: Procedures - represents the total number of procedures required to register a firm. A procedure is defined as any interaction of the company founders with external parties (for example, government agencies,…