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There are numerous benefits for having social media accounts especially in today’s technology driven world. It connects you with an audience you wouldn’t normally have access to. That is exactly what happened with the promotion of the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Your Money eZine Business Summit 2010 which was held on July 28, 2010 at the Mona Visitor’s Lodge. Gathering like minded entrepreneurs with two widely acclaimed Jamaican businessmen to discuss the theme “Entrepreneurship – the new wave?” The presenters were Michael Campbell, Chairman and Managing Director of Island Car Rentals Limited and Chris Williams, President and CEO of PROVEN Investments Limited.

The evening was hosted by Tyrone Wilson, CEO and Andre Burnett who interviewed the gentlemen and led the discussion. The summit was a tremendous success with both astute professionals sharing tips on their journey and how to be successful in business. With a pen and paper in hand, here are the notes from each speaker. We begin with Chris Williams of Proven Investments Limited.

Chris Williams

Major points noted

• Surround yourself with a good network especially people who will inspire you.
• Find people who can offer good guidance.
• Don’t copy a strategy, make your own.
• Carry yourself well – dress properly at all times.
• Represent what you want to achieve.
• Maintain good health. Exercise regularly to ensure your body can withhold work stress.
• Develop a success mantra whether in your career or as a entrepreneur.
• Have a focused attitude and constantly improve yourself.
• Continue to look for options and opportunities.
• Study successful executives. How can I be better?
• Make yourself dominant in your industry of choice. Rule your industry and be respected.
• Network with groups like your Alumni to find mentors who can assist and guide.

These are some of the points made by Michael Campbell during the discussion segment.

Michael Campbell

• Ensure you enjoy what you do.
• Measure your success individually and not by comparisons.
• Be socially responsible.
• Hire talented/qualified staff.
• Ensure the employees you hire are better than you.
• Learn to delegate.
• Trust the employees you delegate the duties to.
• Be success oriented. Want it badly enough and be able to pay the price.
• Be the best at whatever you do.
• Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur, so evaluate yourself carefully.
• Always embrace technology.
• Look for an Exit Strategy when you start your business. You may have to build your own exit strategy.
• Don’t let the bastards bring you down.
• Never accept the word CAN’T.
• Don’t accept the phrase I’LL TRY.
• Don’t accept negative energy instead embrace persons that believe it can be done.
• Don’t accept a banker that responds “Head Office says…”
• Employ only what the business needs.
• Do not follow the government and throw people at jobs because they will in turn create their own jobs.

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Tyrone Wilson revealed that the event was promoted primarily on new media including social networking websites like Twitter and Facebook. The product, however, has the potential to become a brand which looks promising. In addition to the presentations there were booths set up with participating companies showcasing their products and services to the guests. Some of the business participants included: National Commercial Bank, Pan Caribbean, Sagicor, 3M, Intelligent Multimedia, Good as New, Business Lad, CoreTalk, Command etc.

An interview at the Business Summit: Photo Money eZine