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Digital music streaming giant, Spotify, is now available in Jamaica and the Caribbean.  How important is this streaming platform in an already competitive music industry? And how can YOU use it to monetize your own music, podcasts and more? We’ll sit down with popular Jamaican Recording Artiste, Lila Ike and Music Marketer, Producer and Host of World Music Views, Donovan Watkis And THE ANALYS...

The Jamaica Stock Exchange was on top of things, recognized as the best in the world by Bloomberg in 2015 and again in 2018. Major listings like Wisynco, Wigton and TransJamaica Highway happened. Then came the coronavirus and with it, a major drop in stock prices as investors rushed to sell their shares. It’s now 2021 and the stock market is recovering - slowly, but it is recovering, and it is tim...

Flow has launched Flow Business Jamaica.  It’s all about providing smart ICT solutions for small businesses.  They'll also set up your website in seven days with e-commerce through any bank in Jamaica! Visit Flow Business at flowbusiness.co IG/Twitter: @FLOWJamaica Call: GUESTS: Dwayne Walters - Senior Manager, SME & Partner Channels Rochell Myers - Acting Director, C&W Business...

In the modern world of work, most employees work at a job for one or two years and move on. How do you get them to stay? As a small business owner, retirement planning should be a top priority for both yourself and your staff.  Having that security can help to motivate them to remain on your team for the long run - and it doesn’t have to break the bank! Camille Steer, Corporate Manager, Fund...

Watch this episode on YOUTUBE ! In a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, real estate and investment company First Rock Capital Holdings is reporting a 300% increase in net profits of nearly US$3.7-million for the past 12 months. We’ll speak to First Rock’s Co-Founder, Ryan Reid about these impressive results and the aggressive expansion. And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments…. Cib...

If we have learned anything from last year, it’s that  we must have options that are not limited to physical workspaces.  The good news is, we’re living in a digital era which makes it much easier to make money remotely, so here are seven great ways to do so in 2021. Read a full transcript of this episode at https://kalilahreynolds.com/programmes/moneymondays Speak to an investment advis...

Watch this episode on YOUTUBE ! Should you insure your business? You’ve invested so much time, effort, and money into your business, so you should consider investing in suitable protection to cover your business interests. Our guest today is Sheron Gilzean, General Manager of JMMB Insurance Brokers. Read a summary of this episode: https://kalilahreynolds.com/programmes/moneymoves/ *********** RELA...

Watch this episode on YOUTUBE ! Scotia Group Jamaica has a new leading lady.  Audrey Tugwell Henry took over as President & CEO on January 1.  We’ve got the first video interview with the major banking boss.  What are her plans for the company?  And will she fix their ATM issue? And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments…. FESCO’s IPO prospectus was out, an...

Watch this episode on YOUTUBE ! It’s easy to understand why someone would be happy to use an "inside scoop" to stay ahead, but using that "inside scoop" is actually illegal.  It's illegal for anyone to use information not available to the public to make trades on a stock exchange.  That's called illegal insider trading.  Under Jamaican law, you can be sentenced to up to ten years in...

Watch this episode on YouTube! When you’re doing business with the government, you always know that you are going to get paid.  What you don’t always know is when!  Wouldn’t you like to get paid faster? The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has partnered with the European Union (EU) to reform the management of public finances so that you can get paid on time, among other things....

Watch this episode on YOUTUBE! COVID-19 has made working virtually necessary, which means that learning to successfully lead in a virtual environment is now essential for entrepreneurs. How do you effectively lead in the face of digital transformation? Dr. Canute Thompson told us on #MoneyMovesJa how entrepreneurs can effectively lead virtual teams. According to Thompson, there are at least three...

Watch this episode on YOUTUBE! JMMB Group Limited is seeking to raise J$6 billion (US$40 million).  They’re issuing 2 billion new preference shares for J$3.00 each, with dividends paid every month. We’ll explain what are preference shares and whether this investment might be right for you. THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments…. The competition is heating up in the gaming in...

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! So you live in the Caribbean and you want to invest in foreign stocks? BIG STOCKS EQUALS BIG MONEY, RIGHT? What if I tell you that you can? What if I tell you that you can have shares in major US companies like Amazon and Netflix without even being a citizen of the country?! In this episode, I'll tell you where to start, what you need, and how much money you should b...

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! The language of leadership is not just verbal, how do you think and act like a leader? Dr. Canute Thompson, lecturer, author & Co-Founder of The Caribbean Leadership Re-Imagination Initiative (CLRI), told us more on #MoneyMovesJa with EXIM Bank. Dr. Thompson previously referred to the tripartite model of leadership: Modeling, Respect and Motivation. To this he ad...

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! You may know Huawei for their cellphones and other communications technology, but did you know they’re also big in the renewable energy space? Huawei has been using their strength in technology to provide smart solar solutions to the Caribbean.  We’ll hear more from Huawei’s local Director of Enterprise Business Group, Courtney Hamilton. And THE ANALYSTS weigh i...

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! If you are thinking about owning a home, then this episode is for you. I'm talking about mortgages and everything you need to know about getting a mortgage. Read a full transcript of this episode at https://kalilahreynolds.com/programmes/moneymondays Speak to an investment advisor at PROVEN Wealth about opening your investment account today!  Visit https://prove...

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE You own a business. That makes you, well... a boss right? But do you know the language of leadership? Dr. Canute Thompson, lecturer, author & co-founder of The Caribbean Leadership Re-Imagination Initiative (CLRI) details how you can use your words, actions, and behaviors to lead effectively and create opportunities for your business. His three fundamentals of eff...

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrk7qGXaIBI The BPO sector is booming! ItelBPO plans to add 1000 new jobs in Jamaica by summer, with more to come. They’ve also tripled their workforce in St. Lucia. CEO of itelBPO, Yoni Epstein, tells us about his expansion plans in the region. And later, THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments….The Game Stop short squ...

WATCH THIS VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWTkL8Kfgg4 We’ve been hearing a lot about upsizing lately. PROVEN Investments, Derrimon Trading and Sygnus all upsized their APOs in the past few weeks. But what does this mean? And is it something good? Many companies include a clause in their prospectus that allows them to upsize the offer in the event it is oversubscribed. This allow...

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQARISHNCGE If you are a manufacturer, you can save up to 150% on your inputs - those are the things that go into making your product.  That's right, you may qualify for concessions and waivers from customs. Orane Thompson, Supervisor of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA)’s Incentive Unit, is back on another episode of #MoneyMovesJa...

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzkGWNcJxfU It was a rough year for Palace Amusement as the entertainment industry was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Jamaica Stock Exchange reported just how hard hit Palace was in their yearly analysis. The theatre’s stock plummeted by 55%. We’ll speak to Marketing Manager and Director of Palace Amusement, Melanie Graha...

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYr5FWulN-Q The Jamaica Stock Exchange just launched their new private market, but how is it different from the regular stock exchange, and how does it affect you and your money? Most of us are familiar with the public market - the stock exchange - being able to buy and sell shares in a publicly listed company. Well, the private market...

Watch this episode on YOUTUBE! You can now track all central government projects in your community with the click of a button. Find out how much money they’ve spent on that school upgrade, or roadworks, and whether they’re on schedule.  It’s the Jamaica Investment Map! Check it out at publicinvestmentmap.gov.jm Here’s what’s in it for me: Makes information on investment projects readily avail...

Watch this episode on YouTube Turns out you don't always have to pay customs.  You or your business may be eligible for Productive Input Relief (PIR) from the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA). Productive Input Relief allows eligible individuals to import certain items duty-free. If your business is in any of the following sectors, you can apply: Manufacturers Producers Tourism Creative Industries...

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFvaLra9cdM Pulse Investments was the top performing stock of 2020, gaining a whopping 222% in the middle of a pandemic, and ending the year at $4.83. We’ll speak with Chairman of Pulse Investments, Kingsley Cooper, on their remarkable performance and plans for 2021 and beyond. THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments….t...