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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OxDEH3uUMw Equity has different definitions depending on the context. When talking about the stock market, equities are shares in the ownership of a company. So when a company offers equities, it’s selling partial ownership in the company. Equity is also prominent in business and in home ownership. LET’S GET THIS MONEY! #letsgetthismo...

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EESljrIOYU E-Commerce Consultant, Barrington McIntosh, explains how to get your products sold on Amazon, Walmart, and other big international vendors. Contact Barrington McIntosh at https://askbarrington.com FOR MORE #MONEYMOVESJA visit https://kalilahreynolds.com/programmes/moneymoves CHECK OUT EXIM BANK'S BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICE h...

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uP73-aGErc The year 2020 was putting it gently, a lot! On the international scene, we saw the world come to a standstill with global lockdowns, oil prices went negative for the first time ever, millions of people lost their jobs, racial tensions rose to fever pitch, and let’s not forget, we saw Donald Trump lose the 2020 US elections....

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufQyTQe6x5M Did you know you can cash out millions of dollars from your life insurance policy while you’re alive? That’s right, you don’t have to die to benefit from life insurance!  It’s not just for your dependents, but can also benefit you! If you’re a young adult, life insurance may not be at the front of your mind. You may be...

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2EspBK86xY 2020 is finally over… hallelujah!! A new year is here, and you know what that means! Apart from vaccines, it’s time for our New Year’s Resolutions. And of course we’ve got our financial resolutions.  I’ve got six things that everyone needs to have on their 2021 Financial Resolutions to help you win this year. LET’S GET...

This year a Data Protection Act was passed into law into law in Jamaica. Now all businesses MUST put IT Solutions in place to protect the privacy of consumers and safeguard personal information. What does this mean for your small business going forward ? GUEST: Christopher Reckord - CEO, tTech IG: @chrisreckord Twitter: @reckord Website: https://ttech.com.jm Read related article: https://kalilahre...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iortxgMaAKg DESCRIPTION: WiPay has partnered with a leading tech bank locally to make receiving payments online in Jamaica a whole lot easier. We’ll hear more from CEO of WiPay Caribbean, Aldwyn Wayne. And later, THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments…. Another APO has hit the market! The prospectus for Derrimon Trading Company is...

Remittance and cambio company, Alliance Financial Services Limited (AFSL), has launched their Initial Public Offer, seeking to be listed on the main market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). Guests: Peter Chin - Chairman and CEO Robert Chin - Vice President and Co-Chairman Selling 1.2 billion ordinary shares Share price: $1.59 Minimum purchase: 5000 shares Total raise: J$1.99 billion (US$14 mill...

As much as we need the little Christmas cheer, we still have to make sure we have food money come January morning.  Here are some last-minute Christmas savings tips that will preserve your cash flow but still keep you in the holiday spirit. Speak to an investment advisor at PROVEN Wealth to plan your finances for the holidays and beyond.  Visit https://provenwealth.com Read a full transc...

Jamaica will need an extra two years to bring the country’s debt to sustainable levels, all because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why is it so important to bring our debt down and what’s in it for me? Dian Black, Acting Deputy Financial Secretary in the Economic Management Division of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service helped us to understand why debt reduction is so important for Jamaica.

The Internet allows businesses of all sizes to reach new and larger markets, increased productivity and efficiency.  Unfortunately, it also places your business at risk of cyber crime. How do you create a cybersecurity strategy to protect your small  business from growing cybersecurity threats? GUEST: Christopher Reckord - CEO, tTech IG: @chrisreckord Twitter: @reckord Website: https://t...

Sygnus Credit Investments Additional Public Offer (APO) opens December 18, 2020. We’ll hear more from Co-Founders, Berisford Grey and Jason Morris. And later, THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments…. What do they thik about the Sygnus APO?  And overseas, Shares of Airbnb have surged on their first day of trading! The home rental company is now worth over US$100 billion, makin...

They say that when it comes to the stock market, you should "buy low and sell high." But if you pay a high price for a stock to begin with, using an investment strategy like averaging down can improve your chances of selling at a profit in the future. Speak to an investment advisor at PROVEN Wealth to learn more about this and other strategies.  Visit https://provenwealth.com Read a full tran...

So you’ve created your business strategy and it’s time to execute.  An important part of the execution is creating an implementation plan. The implementation plan documents the steps that you need to take to achieve your business strategy. GUEST: Dennis Chung - CEO, Supreme Ventures Services Limited and SVS Business Hub Read related article: https://kalilahreynolds.com/programmes/moneymoves/...

President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett addresses: Water lockoffs this Christmas More aggressive disconnections Should NWC list on the stock market? Plans to use seawater for drinking THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments: Several Junior Market companies are about to lose their tax benefits. How will they cope with the change? Honey Bun recorded their highe...

On this episode of TAKING STOCK.... The National Housing Trust, NHT, is to forego 400-million dollars in loan payments this year. We’ll speak to Manager, Corporate & Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust, Dwayne Berbick. And later, THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments…The economy is down 11-percent, but GraceKennedy continues to record significant growth.  Howeve...

On this episode of TAKING STOCK.... Mastercard is celebrating its one year anniversary in Jamaica. What are they doing to include more Jamaicans in the financial system? We’ll find out from Country Manager of Mastercard in Jamaica, Dalton Fowles And later, THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments…Pulse is venturing into residential real estate with Pulse Homes. Lasco Manufacturing p...

On this episode of TAKING STOCK... NCB Capital Markets Limited is set to launch a suite of alternative investment solutions through a newly formed company Stratus Alternative Investments FSC. What’s this all about? We’ll find out more from Assistant Vice President, Alternatives and Funds Management, at NCB Capital Markets, Simone Hudson.  And later, THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market...

More and more banks are going digital and closing branches or switching to cashless. Scotia, NCB, CIBC, just some recent examples. But what does it mean for you and your money?

Managing finances is CRUCIAL to the success of your business BUT it can be a challenge for small and medium-sized businesses. How do you manage and monitor your business finances to ensure that they remain in good shape? GUEST: Errol Barnaby, General Manager, EXIM Bank Finance Department

Scotiabank is closing two branches and converting six others to digital-only.  How will you be affected? We’ll find out from President and CEO of Scotia Group Jamaica, David Noel. And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments… Food Distributor, Everything Fresh, has gotten the go ahead from the Central Bank of Bahamas to acquire a 60% stake in a company it took a bet on in 2019....

The combined index of the Jamaica stock exchange advanced by more than  2,700 points last week. Huh? What are points and what does it mean when a stock advances or declines by X amount of points? On the Jamaica Stock Exchange, the term "points" is used as a measurement of the performance of a particular index over a given period.

Now that you have a new website, how do you actually get people to find it?  How do you get ranked in the top search results on Google?  Three letters - SEO - Search Engine Optimization!  CEO of Point Global Marketing, Javette Nixon, shares his winning strategies. Key points: Search Engine Optimization is a free tool that can help to level the playing field by improving your ranking...

The Port Royal development brings tremendous opportunities that extend far beyond the old pirate city. Imagine what it will do to property values in Port Royal, jobs for people in the entertainment industry, and new businesses as more attractions open in the Kingston Metropolitan Area

Speculation abounds over when the next election will be called.  Prime Minister Andrew Holness has practically indicated it won't be before the new budget, but how long after the budget will it be?