The more we speak about Visa-Debit cards here in Trinidad & Tobago and I see some of the responses, is the more I realize we have so much work to do on our mindset and getting people to understand how crucial, something so simple really is. Plain talk bad manners, when it comes to e-commerce in T&T, we are like 10 years behind (but catching up). One of the key ingredients that will completely change the landscape in T&T will be the adoption of Visa-Debit cards by the banks. Seem a bit skeptical? Will let me break down how Visa-Debit cards will boost your business.

First off…I need to throw out a disclaimer, please do not comment or respond anywhere near this post about how you already have a prepaid credit card or a visa debit card (they are not the same product) with another institution, this post isn’t about you. Nor am I bringing this topic up with the sole purpose of consumerism. This blog is done from the standpoint of a business owner and what it means for business within the country. So if you have the urge to comment, “I already have JMMB”, congratulations, now run along.

I’ve been on a mission for a while now…Most won’t understand it, most will think it’s a fool’s mission…but chances are, if you are following me and I have resonated with you, we have similar mindsets. The time we live in allows for us to have every opportunity to create something that has a far greater impact than we could have dreamed of before.

The problem is too many people are still hell-bent on “securing the bag” and not enough on the things that truly ignite their passions. You can focus on the mission over money and find fulfilment, the money will come.

Now it’s no secret that many of the entrepreneurs and business owners are influenced by the brands they follow from other countries and try to implement a lot of the same tactics that they do in their markets, here…However, as someone who has spent the majority of my life in Canada, trying to implement much of what we see happening in first world countries is ludicrous.

From ever since I can remember, visiting Trinidad was always one of the fondest memories of mine. I was born here and left after a few weeks with my momma, to go live in Canada. I remember visiting and whenever those doors of the airplane opened and the stairs were rolled up…we would get hit by that Caribbean Warmth. It always stuck with me! So when people ask about the transition from Toronto to Trinidad, yall have to understand that this was something I have wanted to do for a long time.

It was back in 2009 that I first hit my aunt and grandmother up and expressed serious interest in moving back. Both of them told me that my room was already set aside and just tell us when you are in the airport lol. The problem for me was, I was still unsure about actually doing it. I had a pretty good job, made good money and I just really wasn’t sure if I was ready to pick up my whole self and move.