Entrepreneurship is often spoken about in terms of innovation, risk, or individual success. Far less attention is paid to its systemic power and   the way a single functioning business quietly activates an entire economic ecosystem. When one business succeeds, it does far more than generate profit for its owner; it becomes a node of economic circulation , a living conduit through which money, skills, services, and opportunity flow outward into society. Understanding this casc

St. John’s, Antigua — November 23, 2025 On November 23, at the close of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 , Antigua and Barbuda marked a historic milestone with the official launch of the Antigua and Barbuda Youth Business Trust (ABYBT),  an institution designed to transform the entrepreneurial landscape for generations of young innovators. Held at the St. John’s Pentecostal House of Restoration Ministries , the launch brought together national leaders, development partners,

1. Your idea is not enough - execution is everything Lots of people have great ideas; very few bring them to life. What separates successful entrepreneurs is the discipline to act, refine, test, fail forward, and keep improving. Execution turns ideas into value. 2. Cash flow is the lifeblood of every business A business can survive without profit for a while, but not without cash. Understand your numbers. Monitor your inflows and outflows. Build reserves. Manage spending. Cas

Every great business starts with …. An idea… A moment of possibility… A dream that refuses to stay quiet… The Antigua & Barbuda Youth Business Trust (ABYBT)  EmpowerED program is a 4-month transformational entrepreneurial training journey conceptualized to take you from “idea to enterprise.” It’s a journey designed to equip you with the skills and the tools to build a sustainable business. Inside this program, you will learn how to: ✔ Develop strong, innovative business ideas

November 17–23, 2025 As the world unites to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 , we proudly join millions across more than 200 countries in recognizing the power of ideas, innovation, and enterprise to shape a better future. This annual celebration honours the dreamers, the doers, the builders, and the bold—those who transform challenges into opportunities and possibilities into progress. Here in Antigua and Barbuda, we embrace this week with a special sense of purpo

Youth entrepreneurship represents more than just the creation of new businesses; it is a vital engine driving innovation, economic growth, and social transformation. Across the globe, countries that invest in developing entrepreneurial skills among young people witness higher levels of job creation, economic diversification, and sustainable national development. Antigua and Barbuda, like many small nations, stands at a pivotal point where nurturing youth enterprise can shape