Before a Jamaican designer cuts the first pattern or makes the first stitch, there is the fabric. And more often than not, that fabric started its journey somewhere else. Jamaican […]
In the hands of a designer who understands the possibilities, a piece of fabric can become almost anything. It can be draped, folded, pleated, dyed, printed, reconstructed or paired with […]
The perfect stitch goes beyond talent because Jamaica has no shortage of fashion talent. But turning that creativity into a sustainable fashion business requires much more than being able to […]
Black, green and gold. Put the three colours together and there is little doubt about the country they represent. Since Independence, the colours of the Jamaican flag have become an […]
For many entrepreneurs, the journey from having a business idea to becoming loan-ready, grant-ready or procurement-ready can feel unclear. One business may still be trying to formalise, while another may […]
In Jamaica, ministries, departments and agencies purchase goods, works and services from suppliers through a regulated process known as public procurement. In simple terms, public procurement is how Government uses […]
What we wear says something about where we are going, how we feel and what we represent. That is the energy behind Things Jamaican’s Wear Jamaica Fi Summa campaign, which […]
“There is absolutely nothing wrong with starting your business as a side hustle. But a side hustle should never become the destination,” says Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Acting Chief […]
The first half of the year is behind us. Just couple months ago you were setting strategic objectives for the business. But is your business moving in the direction you […]
For many agro-processors, product development receives the lion’s share of attention. Entrepreneurs spend months perfecting formulation, refining the flavour and sourcing raw material. Yet one of the most important business […]