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POW! FOOD TRUCK MAKES A BUSINESS CASE FOR MOBILE BRUNCH SERVICE

Local event planner and self-described foodie, Xavia Rolle always had a thing for breakfast. In fact, as a college intern in the University of Houston’s School of Hotel & Restaurant Management, she worked the breakfast assembly line at a Hilton-hotel property, whipping up custom omelettes for …

“From Harbour Island to Paradise Island, Sip Sip Joins The Cove.”

Iconic Harbour Island restaurant Sip Sip will open its first outpost location at the ultra-exclusive The Cove on Paradise Island, Bahamas this November. Bahamian Chef Julie Lightbourn will bring her “Caribterranean” menu – “Bahamian but with a twist” – to The Cove’s brand new, redesigned poolscape with two restaurants – …

BAHAMAS STRIPING MARKS 7TH YEAR WITH LAUNCH OF SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND SMALL BIZ INVESTMENT COMPANY

From a $5,000 government grant to a multimillion dollar, multilayered company, Bahamas Striping celebrated its seventh anniversary in grand style over the weekend launching not only a new scholarship program but also a million dollar investment fund for the next generation of Bahamian entrepreneurs. Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, deputy prime …

BDB MICRO-LOAN AGRICULTURE INITIATIVE SEES FIRST SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

Licensed farmer and owner of Premium Farm Bahamas Dave Munroe is the first successful applicant of a micro-loan facility offered by the Bahamas Development Bank (BDB). The fund, operated in conjunction with the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI), allows Bahamian farmers access to $10,000 for farm upgrades and …

Steffon Grant’s Psychedelic Journey

Steffon Grant is a Bahamian contemporary artist who uses his art to reflect what he sees in society, and gets his creative juices flowing with a “baptism by paint”. Steffon was part of Atlantis’ new campaign that spotlights Bahamian talent and creativity.

Venture Fund set for $5 million injection.

The Bahamas Entrepreneurial Venture Fund has welcomed a ‘one time’ $5 million capital injection in addition to the annual $1 million subvention which its vice-chairman Edison Sumner said will go a long way to helping more local businesses seeking financing. The Bahamas Entrepreneurial Venture Fund is a venture capital firm …

Making the Internet work for you!

There’s absolutely no denying that Bahamians are really tapped in to the Internet and social media but have we really ‘tapped in’ to it’s immense potential; truly marketed ourselves and explored the endless opportunities to create and leverage our ideas? “There is a lot of potential in the Internet and …

Building A Bridge With Doongalik Studios

Pam Burnside and her late husband cultural icon Jackson Burnside had a mission to protect and encourage Bahamian culture. Mrs Burnside is a part of Atlantis’ new campaign which spotlights Bahamian talent and creativity.

More than your average workout.

Fitness is about more than simply exercise for fitness enthusiast, trainer and Get Fit With Smith founder Lavardo Smith. For the local entrepreneur, fitness is an art of expression and lifestyle which he over the past several years has transformed into a movement, a business and ultimately a family …

Get Your Happy On..

For local entrepreneur Travis Ferguson, the vision for Goombay Labs, the Bahamian scented candle manufacturer was birthed back in 2015. That vision slowly morphed into reality when the young entrepreneur suddenly found himself out of work a year later. “I took my severance …

BTC opens 3 new franchise stores

Three more Bahamians became business owners as BTC opened the doors to three new retail experience stores last weekend. The stores are located in Pinder’s Point and West End Grand Bahama and in Guana Cay, Abaco. CEO Leon Williams said, “We are committed to bringing our business directly to our …

Couple mark decade in entrepreneurship

Nearly 10 years ago, Robert and Sabrina Knowles, working for others in IT, decided to take a risk. With two small children and a home office that barely fitted two desks, one phone and a few shelves, they launched their own company, Armstrong Technology. Today they operate Armstrong Technology and …

BTC Introduces New Plan for Start-Up Businesses.

BTC made several big announcements at its recent Fantastic Fridays Business Mixer. These included a brand new mobile plan just for start-up businesses and mobile device management. Since small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, we’ve made a concerted effort to do more to meet the needs of this …

Bahamas Trade Information Service Portal Launched.

Bahamian businesses looking to expand their international trade opportunities and obtain relevant market information can now access The Bahamas’ first ever Trade Information Service Portal. The portal is a unique online platform which provides market information to Bahamian businesses as wells as tools and guidance on how to access new …

From Italy with love

Having opened dozens of restaurants over the course of his career, as a food and beverage director, Giorgio Bombino, says that owning a restaurant of his own has been ‘a life long dream’. Italian-born Bombino who is married to a Bahamian and hails from the sun-baked region of Calabria, says …

BAHAMAS STRIPING COMPLETES FIRST INTERNATIONAL PROJECT IN TURKS ISLAND

Bahamas Striping received tremendous validation of its work after securing and successfully completing its first regional assignment, a five-figure contract to mark seven miles of roads in Turks and Caicos. “Since establishing Bahamas Striping seven years ago my goal has always been to expand the company internationaly,” said Bahamas …

Oasis Collection opens in Sandyport after local entrepreneur returns home from journey across the globe

After two years of jockeying full-time work with travel that took her 5,000 miles, Bahamian entrepreneur, Brooke Phillips, is back home, realizing a decade-long dream and making a splash in the local design marketplace.Her dream — to open an interior design store filled with furniture and home accessories of natural …

Crowdfunding in sight for Bahamian SMEs.

Crowdfunding, a popular financing method by which funds are solicited for a project or venture from a large group of individuals, usually via the internet, could soon become a reality for Bahamian entrepreneurs and small businesses. With access to capital being among the biggest, if not the biggest challenges for …

Young entrepreneur tackles crime, launches CCTV, AV company.

Like most entrepreneurs, 22-year-old Bradley Wright admits that the decision to step out and launch his own business was a daunting one at first. After all, he would be thrust into fierce competition with many established companies, with greater resources and far more manpower. Still, Wright says that the decision …

‘DealTrackr’ App launched by BAMMCO makes history.

The revolutionary DealTrakr APP, developed by BAMMCo (Bahamas Apps & Mobile Marketing Co.), brings proximity marketing to The Bahamas. DealTrakr is the first location-based Deal Hub to launch in this country. Keith Russell, BAMMCo APP Developer, points out DealTrakr APP features to Jennie Mezidor and Lamont Minnis of A Sure …

Blogger recognition award

Thank you Cheila for nominating me for my first ever blogger recognition award. It is truly appreciated. Please check out her blog https://pinkfordays.wordpress.com/ I started my blog justbiz242.com over a year ago because I wanted to help promote small businesses. I seek out start-ups and small businesses and help to share …

Job hunting made easy.

A young Bahamian entrepreneur is hoping to help more Bahamians find employment by connecting job seekers with local employers seeking to fill various positions through the launch of an interactive and user-friendly job search website for The Bahamas. 242jobs.com which was founded by Donavon Powell was launched in late October …

Just in time for Valentine’s Day…

Chocolates have long been the go-to choice for Valentine’s Day treats and with Valentine’s Day, literally just days away, I thought what better time to have a chat with Bootleg Chocolates, the Freeport-based chocolate manufacturer, to find out just what makes their chocolates so unique. The company, whose name is …

Worth its salt…

While salt production has been Inagua’s main industry since the late 1930’s, it is no stranger to some of the other islands across The Bahamas, where ‘salt ponds’ referred to as salinas (spanish) still exist as remnants of a by-gone era. Today, Calae Oliver, founder of the Eleuthera-based …

More than just a sweet scent..

Prickle Air Fresheners are about more than just sweet scents. The Bahamian-crafted paper air fresheners also offer a glimpse of the uniqueness of the Bahamian culture. The company which was started by avid Bahamian photographer and illustrator Theo McClain creates fresheners with unique shapes and images that are synonymous with …

Artisan calls for small business legislation.

A renowned Bahamian artisan has urged the establishment of a Small Business Act. Miralee Rose, owner of Miragee Arts and a former Cacique award winner for handicraft that such a legislation should address issues such as the availability of capital, concessions and technical assistance. Her remarks came at the 26th …

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