Haiti’s economy is sinking fast and foreign aid will not be the answer. Here’s why. Can you name one non-profit that has transformed an economy without the for-profit business umbrella? The answer is probably no, or at least not one that easily comes to mind. Now, can you name a for-profit business or individual that …
Why Haiti Needs to Focus on Building a Startup Ecosystem Read More »
Blogging can take the form of a startup. Like most new ventures, there are some lessons that we learn only through trial and error. Since I’ve already experienced some of the hard-learned lessons, I write this post in the hope that it will minimize your pain—at least some of the technical woes—as you think about …
5 Tools and Resources for the Emerging Community to Know Before Blogging Read More »
Anyone can have ideas, but not everyone can be a boss. A boss has the ability to create and execute ideas. There are over 2 million small businesses in New York City, according to the New York State Small Business Development Center, and over 500K are owned by minorities. The 1.5 million plus businesses do …
How Haitian Entrepreneurs Can Launch a Business Like a Boss (Part 2) Read More »
This post is part 2 in a series that is based on questions about blogging that I received from a follower on Twitter. If you missed the first post, you can read it here. For my existing readers, I want to share some practical tips that you can implement as you aim to grow your …
How Emerging Communities Can Grow their Digital Network Through Blogging (Part 2) Read More »
How are your relationships going? Do you consider building relationships an investment or a fruitless deed? We’re living in a dynamic new economy where we need to understand how relationships can yield a competitive advantage for success in the connection economy. And history dictates that those who win the economic game do so by …
How the Caribbean Diaspora Can Win in the Connection Economy Read More »
The Bien-Aime Post digital platform highlights and connects emerging businesses, leaders and innovators—from both Haiti and its global diaspora—through content development and social media.