THERE IS MONEY TO BE MADE EVEN IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTIES!
March 18, 2009
EDWARD HARRIS AT LARGE!
THERE IS MONEY TO BE MADE EVEN IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTIES!
These are times when creativity and flexibility must be invoked. Entrepreneurs will have to deal with challenges that they are not accustomed to and in many instances will have to change course. In these times Entrepreneurs cannot afford to be emotionally attached to businesses that are slowly dying or already dead. Entrepreneurs should be busy seeking out opportunities, diversifying their businesses to ensure multiple sources of income. The business persons who understand the new direction should have no difficulty in maintaining their lifestyles. All roads now lead to the services sector. What will be your involvement in this sector?
Entrepreneurs involved in the services sector were presented with an opportunity to improve their skills at securing business globally when three workshops were offered by the recently launched St. Lucia Coalition of Service Industries Inc. (SLCSI) during the period of March 16 – 18, 2009. The workshops were facilitated by Mesdames Diane Girard and Doreen Conrad on behalf of Global Links Network of Canada. Ms. Virginia Paul, Head of the Trade Policy Unit of the O.E.C.S. gave a perspective on the various Trading relations as currently exist at all three workshops.
Ms. Yvonne Agard, Administrative Manager of SLCSI was commended for exposing the services sector to information that will change the way service providers present themselves and their services. The theme of the workshops was “Target New Markets – A Strategic Approach to Exporting Your Servicesâ€
The Travel, ICT and Real Estate industries were well represented. The attendees were given the opportunity to demonstrate their networking skills and to talk about problems affecting their industries and identify solutions.
Participants in the three workshops will have access to all the presentations on the internet. The use of the internet in doing business in the global village was emphasized and the point was made that “If your business is not on the Internet, it does not exist†It was also noted that in spite of the power of the internet, nothing takes away from personal contact.
I will be first to admit that time is a very scarce commodity but I also believe someone has to lead and leaders are needed to help to bring about awareness about many skills that can change lives including the use Internet. We are yet to put the internet to work for us to promote St. Lucia as a preferred destination for investment and tourism in the Caribbean. If each person with access to a computer writes something about St. Lucia everyday, even if it is 140 characters on Twitter.com it will go a long way in promoting our destination. Let us join as many social networking sites as possible. You can follow me on www.twitter.com/saintlucian
Social networking is done for fun by most persons but it is a very good avenue for business. Business can be found anywhere that people get together whether virtually or other wise. In the physical sense, networking is all about showing up. Whenever you are down, not in the right spirit, get outdoors and network. Talk with people and get a feel for what is hot! Smile, shake hands, speak positively and get into the swing of things. Smile and the world will smile back at you, simply reminding you that it is a wonderful world with beautiful people.
The first meeting of the Brainstorming Mastermind Group will be held on Sunday, 22nd March, 2009 at the Bay Gardens Inn, Rodney Bay at 5.00pm. The meeting is opened to the public. Information on the group could be reviewed at http://www.brainstorminggroup.webs.com
Hereunder is my motivational pick of the week.
YOUR CHOICES ARE UNLIMITED
You don’t have to buy from anyone.
You don’t have to work at any particular job.
You don’t have to participate in any given relationship.
You can choose.
You steer the course you choose in the direction
of where you want to be today, tomorrow,
or in a distant time to come.
You hold the tiller.
You can decide to alter the course of your life at any time.
No one can ever take that away from you.
You can decide what you want and go after it.
It’s always your next move.
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Keep the Faith, God is in Charge, Dream Big and Expect Miracles Everyday!!!
Edward Harris
Real Estate CyberSpace Specialist (RECS)
Freelance Journalist, Biblicist, Business & PR Consultant, Realtor, Networker, Private Sector & CSR Advocate, Motivational Speaker
Email: eaharrisdestiny@gmail.com
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