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Understanding the financing needs of small and medium sized enterprises in the BES Islands post COVID19. 

At Tact one of our hypothesis is that “post Covid19” there exists a strong need of financing amongst companies in the BES Islands. To explore this hypothesis, we conducted a mini survey in early 2023 with the aim of identifying the financing needs and preparedness of small and medium-sized businesses (i.e. SMEs) operating within the BES Islands. Our background research, survey results and conclusions are summarised in the report below. We hope that this report provides valuable insights into the financing needs and challenges faced by businesses in the BES Islands; and can inspire further research and actions to be taken.

There’s a certain boldness—some might say audacity—required to be an entrepreneur. It takes grit, resilience, and a healthy dose of fearlessness to navigate the countless hurdles that come with starting or growing a business. From self-doubt and criticism to financial constraints and unpredictable market shifts, the entrepreneurial journey is anything but smooth sailing. Bringing a […]

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Shopping for a New Accountant One day you’re out doing some shopping at your favourite supermarket and notice a brand new section. Curiosity gets the better of you, so you head over. As you walk down the aisle, to your surprise, you notice a variety of accountants packed neatly on the shelves! Some accountants carry […]

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Spending Tomorrow’s Money Today Did you know that “money can time travel”! The next time you open your wallet or check your bank balance, see if you can identify the money that “belongs to the future”. As entrepreneurs and business owners, we can sometimes run into financial challenges as a result of spending tomorrow’s money […]

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Why I Started Tact Launching a technology accounting firm in the Caribbean in early 2019, one year before the Covid19 pandemic can be considered either luck, divine inspiration or a really bad idea! As a person of faith, I choose to believe in the second option. Recently in June 2024, I completed a Msc Data […]

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Fabulash with Tact In this post we highlight our client Fabulash! Located on the beautiful island of Barbados, Fabulash offers its clientele quality aesthetician services including eyelash extensions, sofTap permanent makeup and brow waxes…just to name a few. As the owner of Fabulash, Claire Dottin sets a high standard of customer service. Her desire is […]

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Renting Cars with Tact Our client First Bonaire Car Rental is on a mission to provide “the best car rental experience” on Bonaire! First Bonaire offers a variety of quality cars including sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks and everything in between. Whether you’re exploring the island or on a business trip, First Bonaire’s awesome team will […]

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Cuisine Served with Tact Earlier this year I had the opportunity to sit down with Iwan Hokahin. He is the owner and head chef of Barrel House; an upscale bar and restaurant on the island of St. Eustatius. Barrel House offers its guests a fusion of international cuisine with an authentic Caribbean touch. Food and […]

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Hospitality with Tact In this post we highlight our client Papaya Inn and the role our firm has played in supporting their success.  Papaya Inn was founded by Marie Rigobert; an entrepreneur who is passionate about service and hospitality. Papaya Inn operates a small boutique guesthouse on the beautiful island of St. Eustatius. The business offers […]

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