By: Antonio Dey | HGP Nightly News |
More than 100 entrepreneurs and managers participated in a high-impact empowerment workshop to clarify their 2026 priorities, set specific business targets, and strengthen their leadership capabilities.
The event—organized by ActionCOACH Guyana in collaboration with the World Trade Center Georgetown, Demarara Bank Limited, and the Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED)—focused on revenue growth, profitability, team development, and personal advancement.
Wesley Kirton, Executive Director of the World Trade Center Georgetown, highlighted the importance of strategic planning as Guyana’s economy expands.
“Entrepreneurs like yourselves are the engines of every strong economy, and today you’re stepping into that role with a sense of purpose,” Kirton told participants. He encouraged them to embrace coaching, networking, and the cultivation of high-performance habits.
“But the real power lies within you—your ideas, your determination, your courage to keep going even when the odds feel heavy,” he added. “Coaching will help you unlock that power and use it with intention.”
Tools for Growth: Goal Setting, Team Alignment, and Execution
Business Master Coach Dr. Vishnu Doerga guided attendees through core planning tools, including structured goal-setting, aligning team efforts with the long-term vision, and converting daily routines into measurable progress.
His sessions stressed the need for discipline, accountability, and consistent tracking of performance metrics.
Greater Access to Financing
Feroze Hussain, Branch Manager of Demerara Bank Limited, emphasized the bank’s commitment to supporting SMEs with more accessible financing options.
He pointed to low-interest home loans and rapid loan processing as key features designed to help businesses grow sustainably.
“For home loans, we offer a very low interest rate of 5% per annum—up to $30 million,” Hussain said, noting efforts to assist clients locked into higher interest rates elsewhere.
Robert Williams, Business Development and Marketing Manager at IPED, announced a new invoice financing facility to boost cash flow for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The facility ranges between $20 million and $35 million, depending on contractual arrangements.
“This is non-collateralized because 80% of what we do is trusting the individual and understanding their business idea,” Williams explained.
Success Stories Inspire Participants
Participants also heard from Jason Bashram, CEO of JSB Group, who shared how structural coaching helped him scale his business, strengthen his management systems, and build a more resilient team. He emphasized the role of accountability and mentorship in sustained business growth.
The workshop concluded with attendees leaving with a renewed sense of direction as they prepared to set their 2026 strategic plans into motion.
