Don't complain! Do something!

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Since the last post I was reminded of few other persons that were missed and others that move up the ranks.

Mentioned last time but moved up was Nevar Smith who not only won in the Local Government elections but is now Deputy Councillor  for the City of Freeport Council. Congratulations.

Then here is Chervita Campbell who is serving her second time on the Council but this time as a female Chief Councillor for the City of Freeport while she gets ready for the Grand Bahama Regatta as the first female to take on this hugh undertaking. All the best to you.

Kaylisa Beneby who came up with a great new product - Flawless Mango Skin. She has broken into something new and just shows what we can do.

But as have been said in the past, passion is needed to make it to success realizing that as you go through your success there will be tests time and time again but you have put push on.

I read this quote by Shawn Parr, The Guvner and CEO of Bulldog Drummond, and innovation and design consultancy headquartered in San Diego, "Before you start a business, make sure it's your passion, because you will be tested time and time again. Be ready to work harder than any of your friends and surround yourself with the best and brightest people. You will learn so much from the people you spend your time with. Surround yourself with people you trust implicitly, whom you can turn to when you need advice. Lastly, have fun. Even in the midst of all the long hours and work you will put into your business, you will have the time of your life doing it!" 

Looking for other mentors in Grand Bahama I came across this: Pabel Saunders. Im not sure what it's all about but I see the potential.

Then I thought of those persons who may be looking for businesses but can't seem to come up with any and got this list which is really not all but a start:

Mobile car / truck wash - You go to customers houses or place of business. 
Manufacture, using discarded wood products. Many people with even a slight artistic bent are making good money from what others throw away.
Carpet cleaning
Home exterior cleaning - Buildings need to be washed of dust and dirt. Hose, power washer, couple of ladders, vehicle, and you're in business
Paramedical equipment supplier. Making and selling customized first aid kits to.....
Condom shop - They're small, the markup is huge, and there is a constant demand.
Consultant: Do you know something others don't, that they'll pay for? beauty, career, home decoration 
Manufacture pet houses: Pets are big business, and some pet owners will pay big bucks for homes for their cats, dogs, birds, gerbils.
Teaching youth financial planning - A great need, and few of the "big guys" in financial planning are addressing this need well.
Web-based consulting and info service - Your office is your computer
Pet trainer and pet psychiatrist - And you do not need any fancy qualifications or training
Clown service Kids parties, corporate retreats, weddings, family reunions... all could use a good laugh
Specialty food importer - You purchase those special sauces from Indonesia, mark them up, and resell to specialty stores. 
Temp help service - You're the go-between, providing temporary help to businesses in need.
Evening day-care - Sort of an oxymoron, but you know what I mean. How come all day cares close at around 5 or 6 PM, and are not open on weekends?
Tea house - Does your area really need another coffee shop? But how about a tea house?

These and others are businesses not presently being done in Grand Bahama and can be started on very little. 

 Need a business plan? There are many consultants who are willing to assist with this on island.

 The first step is always the most important one.... Do something! Anything! But not just sit and complain!

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