Business View Caribbean | July 2022

4 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 9, ISSUE 7 who are serious about growth and success. There is work to be done so I hope to positively impact their businesses and enrich their lives,” Hinchcliffe said. Mullings shared similar sentiments, noting the value that mentorship offers to young entrepreneurs. “My journey has been positively impacted by mentors and advisors so I believe that it is important to pay it forward. My aim is to share mistakes and lessons to help others avoid them and provide additional direction for the special decisions that come with being in business,” he said. Meanwhile, CEO of Bluedot Jamaica, Larren Peart, is encouraging entrepreneurs to take advantage of the mentorship programme. He was guest speaker at the event launch. “This is an opportunity of a lifetime so I encourage those who are interested to sign up. The best entrepreneurs take the right risks at the right time – this comes with guidance from people who’ve been there and done that. The harder the problem is to solve, the more we can benefit from getting the input of someone outside of the situation. Even disruptors need a compass to traverse unexpected peaks and valleys,” he shared. The programme employs a systematic and data driven approach to help entrepreneurs track and measure their achievement of crucial metrics tied to promoting business formality and their readiness for funding and investment. This will also allow YEA an opportunity to monitor and evaluate results from its various growth- enabling initiatives, boosting the organisation’s impact over time. YEA remains committed to promoting peer to peer networking and this initiative is another thrust in the organisation’s efforts to help its members to grow personally, professionally and commercially. My journey has been positively impacted by mentors and advisors so I believe that it is important to pay it forward Mahoe Capital Partners, David Mullings, Founder and CEO of Manpower and Maintenance Services Limited, Audrey Hinchcliffe and BlueDot CEO, Larren Peart who headlined the launch. “It was not difficult at all. The past two years have shown us that our economy will not survive without the productivity and growth of our MSME sector. Entrepreneurs must grow and everyone is committed to making this happen,” Williams stated. Hinchcliffe says she is excited to be a part of the programme. “This is such a great initiative and I’m excited to be a part of it. I am looking forward to connecting with like minded entrepreneurs Content Strategist Manager at Reinvent Marketing, Andrew Allen shares the spotlight with CEO of Purple Foxja, Makada Haye, BlueDot CEO, Larren Peart, Events and Marketing Strategist Manager at Reinvent Marketing, Rochelle Dunkley and Fruit Blossoms CEO, Kadeen Harvey.