When Nail Technician Charma-kay Barrett began doing nails from the living room of her home in Kingston, she had no idea that in less than seven years, the operation would grow into a viable, registered, tax-compliant business with plans for growth.
Her thriving small business was fueled by a grant from the Social Development Commission (SDC), which plays a vital role in supporting grassroots entrepreneurs across Jamaica.
“When I started my business in 2017, around 2018 thereabouts, I started at home. I worked from my living room with basic tools – a single styling chair and hand-held files,” Miss Barrett said.
She recalled that her clients had to wait extra time for their nails to dry as she did not own a light-emitting diode (LED) nail dryer that would have sped up the process. Click here to view full story from the JIS