Producing pears (or avocados) could be an opportunity for you to capitalise on. According to Lawrence Weathers, a native of Mocho in the parish of Clarendon, this industry is massive and has an incredible amount of untapped potential.

The head of the Avocado Society of Jamaica, Weathers, said: "It is my ambition and my vision... to essentially place Jamaica as the leading avocado grower in this region of the hemisphere."

Since there are strong markets and healthy prices for the fruit and its byproducts both locally and globally, Weathers is advocating for the cultivation of at least 500 acres of land in avocados.

In this episode of Impacting Jamaica with host Tameka Gordon, Weathers emphasised that he wants to see small farmers in the sector turn from "farming to a business" as they sustain themselves and their families. He insisted that the avocado business is a lucrative enterprise.

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Crystal Daye of Dayelight Publishers says that "your business will not grow more than you," and she advises business owners to search for tools and learning opportunities to progress and polish their creativity.

Her argument is that in order for women to succeed in society, "we must be continual learners...a part of learning is asking for help."

Her successful career as a writer led to the establishment of Daylight Publishers. After discovering that her first book had become an Amazon best seller in only two days, she immediately set out to develop her own publishing and marketing company.

She also had the desire to help others realise their dreams of writing and publishing their own books by imparting her knowledge to them and assisting them in the process.

Daye shares more in this episode of Impacting Jamaica with host Tameka Gordon.

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Since taking over her husband's carpet cleaning firm eight years ago, Ingrid Murray has significantly increased annual sales. She believes that knowing your "why" is essential to business success.

"Anything may be exchanged for money. Any concept you have may be made into money,” she says, urging female company owners to "remain determined."

Prospect Cleaning Services, her business, has achieved a remarkable feat for a minority woman-owned business by being placed 1001 by Inc 5000 magazine for 2022. Additionally, the business was chosen as New York's top woman-owned enterprise for 2021.

She explains that in order to monitor the financial development of their business, female business owners must have a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals. She claims that "understanding how to budget [and] knowing your numbers" is one of the most crucial skills for women running businesses.

Find out more in this episode of Impacting Jamaica with host Tameka Gordon.

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