Business - Job - Employment

Here is a picture of a gentleman using his charming skills to sell his Haitian art to a potential client. In an art Fair where you will find many artists selling products, specially Haitian art, it is most important to turn on the charm if you want to make any money that day.

The Haitian merchant seems to understand the concept clearly as you can see it is no longer about the product but persuasion through communication.

To "turn on the charm" when dealing with customers, clients, associates, employees, competitors, or potential clients is to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

research has proved that charm is extremely well valued in our society. Charm pays, draws customers, gets noticed. It creates an impression, usually a good one.

If you have competition, the ability to be charming will help your business to distance itself from the competition.

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There is a popular statement in business that states "The three most important considerations are location, location, location." It's a reference to the fact that a business needs to be in the right place geographically to be successful. In Haiti, most business people understand this concept clearly, from the person operating a big company to the merchant who is making hands meat.

This lady in the picture seating down is doing nothing but applying these principles. Unfortunately, she is placing her products at the right location where everyone will see it. However, it is in the middle of the road, blocking traffic in Haiti

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The Houssa phenomenon in Haiti. It is something believed by most people where it is believed to have occurred when businesses suddenly and mysteriously lose money.

Many believe that one of the persons involved in the transaction has the power to mysteriously take money away. There are many instances and stories told about certain Houssa people coming in to a store and buying something

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In the business plans competition conducted by Haitian Business Accelerator, 10 young entrepreneurs were selected by jury among 30 finalists of business plans competition in July, 2013

Here is the list of winners : David Descieux (Expansion of National Boulangerie & Snack-Bar) Elan Moncher (Agricultural farm ACOD) Ernso Decelien (Royal Fast Food Mobile) Jacques-Eli Pierre (Pintade Plus) Jean Richard Daniel Prudent (BIO-AKWA integrated farm) Job Peterson Mompremier (FRENAGI) Katleen Jeanty (Madan BelFwi - Fruit Mixes) Martial Ewald (FEM PA'M - My farm) Nicodème Sainmestil (Production of fruit compotes in Haiti) Obed Maurice (Point Vert aqua ferme, aquaculture farm)

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After the January 2010 earthquake, prostitution rose to its highest level of prominence in Haitian society. The desperation of the women trading their wares has driven prices to an all time low. This coupled with a surplus in the workforce, not to mention the variety to be had for those who are purveyors of 'fresh meat', has caused the rise in prostitution's popularity. Never has it been so easily accessible, so well stocked, or so mainstream, with even the likes of teenaged and child prostitution practiced in broad daylight.

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Some women enjoy sex enough to choose prostitution. Surely, this has to be acknowledged, but the majority of those practicing in Haiti will no doubt name their number one reason for selling their body and, consequently, their self-worth, as much more material than philosophical. Honest work is scarce and many people lost their holdings during the earthquake. To make ends meet, many women and young girls have taken to the streets simply to pay for food or shelter for themselves or their families.

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The greatest part of the current prostitution industry takes place in the rural areas and not in the more populous towns and cities. This is perhaps why it has been able to pervade into normal society with such efficiency. While it seems to have become more widely acknowledged, if not accepted, it is still a far cry from being safe or healthful. An outbreak of cholera may soon take the back seat to a veritable AIDS or STI epidemic.

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It's not hard to identify a prostitute on the streets of Champs de Mars or in the main park of Port-au-Prince. They are most readily noticeable by their provocative poses, used to attract attention from the cars that slow as they drive past, their brightly colored hair styles, heavily made up faces and their scant attire. Should one slow enough to stop, they will begin their pitch in hopes of becoming the item most bought.

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A million and a half people were displaced as a result of the earthquake and many young girls, startling reports having their age as young as 8, saw themselves parentless and in need of shelter, food and the security they provide. After the destruction of some 200 tents in the Delmas region, during the start of the Martelly Government, their situations grew even more desperate. The trading of sex for these simple amenities became an all too easy transition for young girls. Absent choice due to their youth and subsequent lack of profitable skills, most girls make the only decision their limited scope has exposed them to.

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While it is easy to think that the women and girls in the field of prostitution willingly chose their life and should thus suffer no pains living with the consequences, some show distinct signs of embarrassment for their chosen profession. The very young girls who dress up and paint their faces, who understand they must be noticed first to get paid later, can often be seen, or not seen, hiding in the shadows. There is an inherent displeasure felt in the masses for prostitutes, and the prostitutes are aware of it.

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