high standards we needed to have in
our products, it was best to outsource
to a partner who could do that aspect
of the business better. Therefore, we
outsourced.
3. The first quarter of the year tends
to be tough for many small
businesses.
Rethink what you’re doing.
View this time of the year as an
opportunity for realignment. Look at
different ways to express your service
or product. Listen to your customers
more; a simple survey can give you
strategic information. Be strategic
about the events you attend. Approach
your business differently in this, and
every, quarter of the year so that you
can achieve the best results.
4. Be open to criticism.
People will challenge you but learn
and grow from the criticism so that you
can make the right changes.
5. Be willing to take calculated risks
and believe in yourself.
This may mean spending your own
money to fund your personal and
professional development. Take the
risk and invest in your dreams.
6. It’s okay to be a hybrid.
There is nothing wrong with working in
a 9 to 5 while building your business.
Use your work experiences as life
universities. There is so much you can
learn about building a business
through your 9 to 5.
7. Trademark your brand!
The Jamaica Intellectual Property
Office (JIPO) is there to help you
trademark and protect your brand.
Contact them to learn more about how
they can help you.
How can people buy your products?
You can order through our website
www.bambusajamaica.com.
Issue �: April ����
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