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Watching our athletes at the Olympics brings so much pride and joy to our lives, but did you know that athletes don’t get paid to participate in the Olympics? So how do they make money then? And what happens after they retire? We’re talking the business side of the Olympics with Head of Leep Marketing and Athlete Brand Manager, Tanya Lee Perkins and Olympic Bronze Medallist, Warren Weir. And later...

Have you ever looked at your payslip and thought my God! I’d be rich if I didn’t have to pay taxes? Well if you don’t pay your taxes, that’s tax evasion and that’s a crime.  But there are ways to avoid having taxes to pay in the first place. Say what now? I’m Kalilah Reynolds, and it’s time for another episode of #MoneyMondaysJA. Speak to an investment advisor at PROVEN Wealth about opening y...

If you have a creative business, you need to get it registered now! You could be missing out on funding and other perks. I’m Kalilah Reynolds and it's time for another episode of MoneyMovesJa brought to you in partnership with EXIM Bank's Business Advisory Service, giving you the tools to grow your business. Joining us now to tell us all about the “CreaTeach” drive we have Cofounder & Executiv...

Should you invest in Sygnus Real Estate Finance’s IPO?  Shares for the public cost 19-dollars 30-cents Jamaican, or a little less than 13-cents US.  They want to raise nearly 4-billion dollars.  The SRF team will tell us more. And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments…. They’ll give us their take on SRF....We’re also looking at Supreme Ventures earnings report.&nbs...

If you’re looking to invest in a company, you really should look at its financial statements first. BUT most of us are afraid of numbers! That’s why you have ME. Here’s the balance sheet explained #MoneyMondaysJa Speak to an investment advisor at PROVEN Wealth about opening your investment account today!  Visit https://provenwealth.com IG @weareproven Looking for affordable insurance? Check o...

Pulse’s modeling agency has delivered some of the most iconic faces to the global fashion industry, with superstars like O’Raine Barrett, Nadine Willis, Lois Samuels and Jeneil Williams gracing the pages of international magazines.  Romae Gordon, Pulse’s Managing Director of Lifestyle and Fashion, explains the business behind the beauty.  We also take a look at the company’s events busin...

All companies whether small, medium or large should have a balance sheet. Why you may ask? Well this financial statement provides a snapshot of what a company owns and owes, as well as the amount invested by shareholders. And trust me you’re gonna want to know this information. I’m Kalilah Reynolds and it's time for another episode of MoneyMovesJa brought to you in partnership with EXIM Bank's Bus...

Eppley is selling 60 million new preference shares at 20-dollars each. Could this be the right investment for you?  We’ll find out more from Managing Director, Nicholas Scott. And later, THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments…. Barita wants to do another APO in less than a year. And THE Jamaican dollar has passed 155 to one US. Should you be worried? LET’S GET THIS MONEY!

Eppley wants to raise $1.2 billion dollars (US$8 million) to refinance its debt. so they’re selling 60 million new preference shares in the company.  We’re going through the prospectus so you can decide if this is a good investment for you and your money. Speak to an investment advisor at PROVEN Wealth about opening your investment account today!  Visit https://provenwealth.com IG @weare...

So you wanna send out a market survey to find out if people might buy your new product. But you don't really know where to start or what questions to ask. Well you're in luck!  I’m Kalilah Reynolds and it's time for another episode of MoneyMovesJa brought to you in partnership with EXIM Bank's Business Advisory Service, giving you the tools to grow your business. We have back with us this wee...

Elsa didn’t ramp with the Caribbean last week.  And it’s just the start of what’s expected to be a very active hurricane season. As if COVID-19 and St. Vincent volcano aren’t already enough this year.  So much drama in the Caribbean, so little money.  Well the Caribbean Development Bank, CDB, has a new President, Dr. Gene Leon. We’ll find out what his plans are for the region’s deve...

As Caribbean citizens, we live in one of the most attractive real estate markets in the world!  Here’s how to properly invest in and profit from real estate in the Caribbean: Speak to an investment advisor at PROVEN Wealth about opening your investment account today!  Visit https://provenwealth.com IG @weareproven Looking for affordable insurance? Check out Bulwark Insurance Agency! Visi...

Construction is set to begin on the luxurious Pulse Homes at Villa Ronai, Stony Hill, Jamaica in the second half of 2021. Thirty eco-friendly homes will be constructed in the valley, with a price tag between US$450 thousand and US$560 thousand.  They are expected to be ready in about 2023-24. Here’s your first look at the future location and design. GUEST: Kingsley Cooper, Chairman of Pulse I...

Market research is the science or methodology that allows businesses to understand who their customers are, what their customers want and how to market or target them. On average, over 30% of businesses that conduct market research end up realizing significant increases in revenue, according to CEO of Bluedot Data Intelligence, Larren Peart. Read a summary of this episode: https://kalilahreynolds....

Outside is open and Dream Weekend wants to make a comeback in August.  But will the PM free it up? And would you even go if they get the go-ahead? I’m talking to Managing Director of Dream Entertainment, Scott Dunn, about their proposal to pull off the massive summer’s biggest party series. And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments…. Real estate company, First Rock Capital H...

Do you remember a time when J$20 used to be a paper note?  The Jamaican $20 bill was officially changed to a coin in 2000, symbolizing its decrease in value, as coins tend to be worth less than notes in a country’s currency.  What if you have saved that $20 note under a mattress in 1995? At the time, it would’ve been worth about US$0.56. Today, it would only be worth US$0.13, and that’s...

NCB Capital Markets is expected to announce an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the coming months for its new Tourism Response Impact Portfolio (TRIP). TRIP is the fourth fund being managed under NCB Capital Market’s Stratus Alternative Investments, which provides investors with a broad range of non-traditional high-yielding alternative investment solutions. It is designed to meet the needs of bus...

Access to financing just got easier for micro, small and medium sized businesses (MSMEs) in Jamaica. They are now able to access $675 million in additional funding support from the Government, under the new 4.75% MSME Capital and Business Loan Programme. The facility, being spearheaded by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, is being executed in partnership with the National Export-I...

Expect massive price increases in just about everything.  Shipping costs have gone up dramatically. That’s going to impact the cost of all imported goods.  We’ll find out more. And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments… Bitcoin prices have plummeted again, after China clamped down on Bitcoin mining. But why? Soap maker Blue Power Group has gone back into lumber and Sagi...

Stocks, bonds, real estate, debentures… With so many things to invest in, how do I know if I’m choosing the right ones? I don’t have money for all of them… or do I?  Buying into a unit trust could allow you to invest in all or many of these instruments at the same time. Read a full transcript of this episode at https://kalilahreynolds.com/programmes/moneymondays Speak to an investment advisor...

Pulse Investments was the best performing stock on the Jamaica Stock Exchange in 2020. And they're still winning! The company reported a 44 percent  increase  in net profit for the quarter ending March 31, 2021. Let's take a closer look at those numbers. GUESTS: Kingsley Cooper, Chairman of Pulse Investments Visit Pulse's Youtube channel: pulseworld360 Instagram/Facebook/Twitter - @pulse...

Watch this episode on YouTube ! Jamaicans are now able to get paid directly from eBay to their local bank accounts. In May, eBay announced an agreement with the global payment platform, Payoneer.  The agreement enables sellers in select countries, including Jamaica, to get paid for their sales on eBay’s core marketplace. Cofounder of BaLance eCom Training, Barrington McIntosh, tells us how! R...

Have you been stocking up on comfort food to get you through this pandemic? Well it seems Jamaicans have been eating a whole lot of ice cream! Caribbean Cream, best known for Kremi ice cream, is reporting an 84 percent increase in net profit for their financial year ended February 28, 2021 compared to the previous year.  The ice cream boss, Christopher Clarke, will join us. And THE ANALYSTS w...

Many people in their 20s and even 30s think, “I’m young!  I have plenty of time to start saving for retirement.” But retirement age can creep up quickly. If you have relaxation and travel in mind for your retirement, you need to make sure you have enough money to support that.  The key is to start saving as early as possible and as much as possible.  Here are some benefits of starti...

Vaccine incentives, major roadworks, and cash grants for the unemployed are three features of the Jamaican government’s budget for 2021/22.  Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, explains What’s in it for Me? GUEST: Dr. Nigel Clarke, Minister of Finance ************ Read a summary of this video at: https://kalilahreynolds.com/programmes/whatsinitforme/ Subscri...