It is often said that success doesn’t come easy nor does it come overnight, unless you win the national lottery. If you’re an entrepreneur, that would certainly be a welcomed cash injection into your business!
One’s ability to succeed depends on how determined one is to accomplish a goal, and how passionate the individual is about what they do. This passion is the driving force that pushes an entrepreneur and gives him/her the determination and the will to survive in any economic climate, even when financial support is hard to come by.
Recently I attended the closing ceremony of a three-day workshop called START (Start Today Attain Results Tomorrow) hosted by The School of Business Entrepreneurs (TSOBE). They teamed up with Sandals and other partners to give a group of young individuals the opportunity to receive training on how to start a business.
The participants were able to make their presentations confidently, showing how they would execute their business plans. They had a very good understanding of what it requires to be a successful entrepreneur. They highlighted the importance of businessmen and women getting involved in their company’s daily operations, managing their money wisely and using creative marketing techniques to increase public awareness of their company’s products and services. Most important of all, they all confirmed that they were motivated to become successful because they love what they do.
I felt deeply inspired by these young people as I listened to them expressing themselves with passion and explaining how determined they are to become successful business men and women in Saint Lucia. As a young entrepreneur myself, I found that I was able to relate to their experiences and ideals since I too am driven by determination and passion and, of course, I love what I do.
Once again in this issue, we continue to showcase Saint Lucia’s young entrepreneurial talents who are eager to share their experiences with you and disclose the challenges they have had to endure in their bid to achieve success.
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