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LOOK IN Volume 3, Issue 2 July, 6 2020 DYBT continues its 14th EDP remotely the International Organization for sessions were delivered in 1hr 30mins Migration, for the provision of internet time slots.

sought to recommence the 14th Entrepreneurial Development entrepreneurs disadvantaged.

who were Easily one of the biggest advantages of conducting sessions online was the This intervention data boxes and two tablet to ensured that no participant was left behind as a result of these circum- stances.
ability to record all sessions.

This meant that trainees could review any session at any time for additional clarity.

Special thanks to Mr. Brendan The 14th EDP recommenced, for the Defoe and all other facilitators and Where there is a will, there is a way.

This is a mantra that the Dominica Youth Business Trust drew from as it Programme.
As mentioned in the LOOKIN previous issue , the training programme was suspended due to COVID-19 d. At that point, only half of the programme was completed, leaving two entire weeks of sessions April 21st 2020.

The former schedule incomplete.

was redesigned, making training days first time in DYBT history, virtually on The Trust quickly brainstormed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from presenters for availing themselves.
Overall, participants expressed a smooth and seamless transition from the physical, conference room setting to the zoom platform.

Participants took This approach enabled trainees who part in games and challenges which were working during the day, to still were incorporated into the session in be able to take part in sessions during efforts to ensure retention.

The trainees the evening.


The training ran for were as happy to be in each other‟s‟ approximately four (4) weeks and „virtual‟ company as they were to com- Skills for Youth Employment in the Caribbean (SkYE) SkYE is a four-year programme designed to develop a better skilled, more produc- tive and inclusive workforce in St. Lucia, Grenada, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
focused on is The programme improving the occupational skills and employability of youth aged 15-30 years to enable them either to move out of unem- ployment or their current employment.. to progress within possible alternatives for the 5pm – 8pm.

resumption of training –one such avenue being the delivery of sessions via the online medium, Zoom.
However for this to take place, it was of SkYE is funded by the UK government and managed by Mott MacDonald SVG, part of Mr. Jules Pascal Development Officer Coordinator for Dominica.

former Chief Youth is the Mott MacDonald Group.

Country paramount importance to assess all of the participants‟ access to the internet as well as a device with internet con- nectivity.
From a survey conducted, it was discovered that approximately 7 DYBT has secured support Entrepreneurial Development Programme for three years under this project for the participants had difficulty with access to the internet, while 2 had no access to a proper electronic device.

The Trust is thankful for its partner, plete yet another milestone on their journey towards owning and operating a successful small business.

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many business and institutions in a tailspin.
The DYBT continues to operate as a resilient institution, adapting to DYBT Strong Tips Start with a narrow focus first and expand !

Did you know that Amazon started as a bookstore?

They slowly expanded into toys and other products as time went on, and we all know how far that went.

That’s how you build a great business!

The Dominica Youth Business Trust is a member of the Youth Business Carib- bean (YBC) Network.
YBC is a commu- nity of established organizations ( namely Barbados Youth Business Trust, Youth Business Trinidad And EDP trainees various circumstances as they arrive.

YBC Webinar Series and Tobago Board .


Lara Quentrall Thomas- Chairman Regency Recruitment and Resources, Marcus Son Kow- Man- aging Director Fresh Start Juice, Randall Douglas- Chief Consultant Ingenuity Business Development and Natalie YBC Logo One of the most important business tips is to always start with a narrow focus and expand into relevant verticals as you scale.

By having a narrow focus, you can build a loyal audience who knows what to expect from you.
It also gives you a well-defined audience to make your marketing easier .

Almost all of the strong brands today like Apple, Ford, Coca-Cola, and Amazon started narrowly and expanded only after winning the initial branding battle .
Tobago, Jamaica Youth Business Trust, St. Lucia Youth Business Trust, April,22nd Gabriel Faria, CEO, Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Anguilla Youth Business Foundation and Dominica Youth Business Trust) working with young people who want to establish entrepreneurial businesses in the Caribbean.

Since 2012 it has been working together to strengthen the ecosystem for young entrepreneurs in the Caribbean.
As part of our COVID 1 9 s u p p o r t t o e nt r e pr e n e ur s , the YBC hosted a series of six webinars which focused on various areas which affected young period at the dawn of COVID 19.

Commerce shared on Business Survival post-COVID 19.

This was followed by Surviving and Thriving on April 29th 2020 hosted by Dawn Frank- lin- Life Coach and Donna Every- International Speaker from Barbados.
Lizra Fabien, Executive Director –DAIC and Trustee on DYBT Board delivered Business Continuity Planning for Young Entrepreneurs- The six-step approach presentation on Wednesday 13th May 2020, member of May, 6th 2020. the of Youth Business Trust Trinidad Alcantara marketing consultant ION Marketing Ltd sat on a panel which discussed Business Minds In COVID- Geddon.
Dr. Ronya Foy Connor Director Gender Affairs Unit in Anguilla and Kaela Lay Psychologist from St Lucia hosted the webinar Stress Less 20 May 2020.

The final webinar in the series held on 27th May 2020 focused on Com- munity - The Entrepreneur Experience highlighted a small panel of entrepre- neurs including Dominica's Tridel Edwin of 365 MMP, Simone Connor of Anguilla and Trudy Popo of St. Lucia who shared how COVID 19 has affected their business.
Dominica Youth Business Trust 42 Kennedy Avenue Roseau Commonwealth of Dominica Phone: 1767 2663768/2664159 Whatsapp 1767 6178840 E-mail: dybt@dominica.gov.dm Website: www.dybt.gov.dm ‘Have an interest in supporting an Entrepreneur?’ ‘Get in contact with the DYBT!’ PLEASE MEET…………………………….
Name Mr. Tevin Benjamin Business name Mr. King ‘s Punches Type of business Agro Processing Location Fond Cole Year established 2014 Dybt training attended Entrepreneurial Tevin Benjamin Development Programme Training accomplishments in business Ensuring that I was able to met the necessary standards for producing a great label and developing a produce of highest quality.

Advice to young entrepreneurs Never make giving up an option.
It may seem that there is no hope but just keep in mind there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Nobody ever says it was going to be easy, sacrifices and keep pushing to the top.

it may feel you can't push a 100 % because of the environment, lack of equipment or financial assistance, think outside the box.

In business, keep your mind open, focus and keep working on your dreams every day and you will see the result in the end.

Remember patients is a virtue.


DYBT 1st online SBAF Training The Dominica Youth Business Trust is proud to have completed it 24th installment of its Small Business Assistance Facility (SBAF) training programme despite the COVID-19 Pandemic.

This year‟s pro- gramme also marks another first for the Trust – the first SBAF training to be held entirely online.

The SBAF would have normally been three half-day session training was redesigned to a 3 hour per day for an entire week.
The training ran from 15th – 19th June 2020 via Zoom.

This provided entrepreneurs with who are actively involved in their daily business operations to be able to attend sessions without disruption of business.

A total of twenty-six (26) entrepreneurs participated in the event (16 females, 10 males).

entrepreneurial journey and interfaced with our participants.
Mr. Heinrich Anselm, Technical Officer at the Dominica Bureau of Standards appraised trainees on the importance developing standards for their product/service and the requirements for proper labels.

Representatives from a few of DYBT‟s long stand- ing partner financial institutions had the oppor- tunity to interact with trainees, providing key information on their products and services.

These institutions included the AID Bank, NCCU, and NDFD.
The representatives also sought to provide clarity to questions posed by the trainees.

In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic and its ongoing effect on small businesses, the Trust added the “Managing Risks & Business Continuity” ses- sion which was facilitated by Ms. Lizra Fabien, Executive Director of the Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce.
This was in efforts to increase the capacity of existing entrepreneurs to plan for and effectively respond to both internal issues and external shocks, thus bolstering the overall resiliency of businesses.

Although the training has since ended, the Trust continues with its IOM Development Fund grant for participants of the SBAF Training.
In order to be eligible for consideration, entrepreneurs must 24th SBAF Entrepreneurs The training comprised of impactful sessions ranging from setting up a small business, marketing and promotion and record keeping among others.

Similar to other years, seasoned entrepreneurs in the name of Kervin Vidal, proprietor of K Vidal‟s Enterprise have a Business Plan as well up to date Financial and Avena Prince, proprietor of Royal Globe Inc/ Records.

Vee‟s Couture shared experiences from their own