~~ BUILDING A TEAM ~~ Many Entrepreneurs often express building a team as one of the most challenging parts of their journey—not funding—but building a team. But why is aRead More…
“Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth… these are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security and women’s empowerment. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all.” ~ Ban Ki-moon
~~ EGO AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ~~ There’s a monstrous problem facing our planet – we have a serious crisis on our hands! In the distance, comes the everyday social entrepreneur orRead More…
“Simera’s business, BitEgreen, is seeking to solve the Caribbean’s waste management challenge. It is looking at incentivising wider participation in recycling by providing rewards that appeal to a broader cross-section of society; tackling issues of sorting garbage at the source by implementing schemes to achieve separation of recyclables within homes and businesses; and developing a reliable collection and disposal network for recyclables.
BitEgreen, which uses gamification technology to turn trash into a currency of cash for citizens and organisations, has caught the attention of regional recyclers, as well as the European Union. It has also begun a regional conversation about how Caribbean states can turn waste into resources.”…Read full article below:
You may also view BitEgreen’s updated brochure.
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Part 1
(Also part 1 of video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl-uJdkDAz4/)
Part 2 of video: I joined TEN Habitat in the middle of 2017 seeking to develop my idea which involved a recycling initiative within schools coupled with a T-shirt campaign to help catalyse environmental best practices; and received the tools, critical questioning and discussion needed to evolve and test this idea further into a business that can be scaled, while focusing more on a solution for the root problems. Hence, allowing me to return to the drawing board using my skills to design an updated solution based on discussions. – Simera R. Crawford
https://www.facebook.com/tenhabitat/videos/245262236685900/
Part 3: https://www.instagram.com/p/BiK9ITZHH-s/
Also – https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156289219996788&set=t.730566787&type=3&theater
Part 4: See post below. 👇🏾
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Have some fun and state what type or types best describe you; and/or let us know if you agree, disagree, or have anything to add, as this is my own analysis.
💙 Survival Entrepreneurs – are influenced to create businesses only from lack of suitable or available employment. (i.e. entrepreneurs by default)
💛 Side Hustle Entrepreneurs – use their skills and/or passions to create business, while being employees of other businesses. (i.e. entrepreneurs by design)
❤ Lifestyle Entrepreneurs – are influenced to create businesses from exposure to other entrepreneurs. (i.e. entrepreneurs by design)
💜 Self-governing Entrepreneurs – form businesses based on independent thoughts and actions. (i.e. entrepreneurs by design)
💚 Personal Growth Entrepreneurs – work toward fulfilling a personally defined life purpose, which is intended to advance society; while aiming to grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally re relations, physically and financially. (i.e. entrepreneurs by design)
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I believe I am mostly 💜💚; with a touch of ❤ from a young age.
How about you?
Compiled and written by Ms. Karen Mahy for TEN Habitat.
Compiled and written by Ms. Karen Mahy for TEN Habitat.