Telecommunications provider Flow Business is encouraging Caribbean entrepreneurs to take their business to the next level by participating in its next event series targeted at small businesses, with US$15,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs.

In a release, the company said that over a period of three weeks, on June 17, June 24 and July 1, Flow Business will once again celebrate Small
Business Fridays with its free series of InKnowvation virtual events showcasing inspirational keynote speakers and interactive workshops aimed at providing small business owners with the digital know how they need to grow and thrive.

“This is about the barber shops and salons, cafes and eateries, community shops, contractors,entrepreneurs, and all self-starters – whether you’re a team of 10 people or a team of one. “These clients may be lesser in size when compared to clients in the enterprise space; however, the contribution of small businesses to our way of life can never be underestimated,” vice president, B2B, C&W Communications, Nicolas Collette is quoted as saying.

The theme for the series is ‘Pivot to Success: Transforming Your Business for the Digital Age’. Three deserving start-ups will share US$15,000 in cash and prizes as part of a business pitch challenge.

To take part, business owners should register for the events at flowbusiness.co/events, and they will receive instructions on how to submit their two-minute video pitch. Entries must be received by Sunday, June 19, the company said in its release.

“We’re proud to support Caribbean entrepreneurs with the best connectivity solutions coupled with the essential know-how, practical help and direct investment that provides them with the opportunity to take advantage of this digital age, and ultimately, grow their business and our communities,” Collette added.

More than 2,500 business people are said to have participated in the last series, and over 230 entries received for the pitch challenge, “so we once again invite all small business owners and entrepreneurs to attend and take advantage of this valuable opportunity.”

The first virtual conference from the Cayman Islands takes place on June 17 with Frank Schilling, the founder of Name Administration Inc and Uniregistry, delivering the keynote address.

The second session from The Bahamas takes place on June 24 and the final session from Jamaica on July 1, with Marc Farrell, founder of Ten to One craft rum company delivering the keynotes.

Other presenters include online business coach and Flow Ambassador, Keron Rose; chief executive officer of Jamaica-based online food delivery service QuickCart, Monique Powell; artist manager for musical acts Sheneesa and Ding Dong, Romecih Major; and TV host and content curator, Yendi Phillips.