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“Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.”   ―  Michele Jennae So, networking huh? Obviously, I must share my experiences with you! I started my business with nothing but a laptop and my knowledge.  My business took off in the blink of an eye and here’s how, BY NETWORKING. Someone always knows someone who knows someone. A couple shares on people’s Instagram story, some amazing reviews and referrals and now I’m always overbooked. Networking truly made my business what it is today, and I am eternally grateful for every share, like and follow.    When you think of the word networking, you immediately think of talking to a group of people and that’s exactly what it is. However, the entrepreneurial trick is HOW you communicate with individuals. Whether it’s your client, your staff, yourself, be respectful, show some interest and compassion. If you’re rude or impoli...

Of course we must discuss entrepreneurial fashion. I mean, what's a girl boss without her style?   I'm an amateur blogger with some big dreams and speaking of dreams, my fashion sense makes it seem as though my full time job is sleeping. I'm a sucker for comfort clothing; the whole leggings and sweater get up. I have a lot of cute clothes, but do I wear them? No. My go to is a sweatshirt, maybe if I feel spontaneous, I'll add some accessories or just wear a fancier sweatshirt. That's just me, but meet Arianna.  She's the founder of one of the very first cosmetic E-commerce businesses in Trinidad, Pristine Image Co. Funny enough, Arianna actually supplied my makeup back in the day when I started my collection. Like most of us, Arianna built her venture out of passion. Pristine Image Company aims to provide their amazing dolls with the best beauty products in the industry. As one of their dolls, I can attest to it. Her concept soon became popular and inspired some...

Based on our recent Q&A segment on Instagram, there were numerous questions centered around "Working from Ho me. "   Using your living space as your workspace is quite a trial. Talk about your work-life balance. Honestly, working from home is arduous. Not to mention to the background noise, the temptation from your television, the desire to work on your bed (this is a dangerous, dangerous game, do not do it). It is even harder when you are accustomed to going to an actual office. Being a young entrepreneur, my office is my bedroom. As humans, we can acclimatize to our surroundings, with a little incentive of course. Here's some tips for working from home.    •    Change your space. I cannot function in my room all day, sometimes I shuffle over to the living room, the dining table, sometimes I sit in my hammock and respond to emails. Changing my scenery now and then succors to my productivity. Everyone is different, some people have the ambition to ...