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09 May 2016

Some Types Of Businesses In Belize

By Frank Ellis


In many countries where people do not have white color jobs they engage in various forms of trades to raise money to feed their family and sustain them in their day to day activities. Trade is part and parcel of life for people living in this Caribbean area. Many of them are engaged in different kinds of trades and industry work like tourism industry, entertainment field and some are into fish business and this is how businesses in Belize is done.

Those who are involved in tourism work along sandy beaches which spread all over these coastal town around Caribbean region. Cooking for tourist is a common activity done so as to earn money. Most people cook some of their best cultural meals which attract many people and they prepare a drink made from coconut which they sell so as to generate income.

These songs and cultural dance moves are taught all over to both locals and visitors from abroad. Many customers who are interested in learning this culture find it very good and refreshing. Entertainers earn by staging performances for special guest from abroad and even tourist who visits their region. Tourists give the entertainers tip while payment for stage performance is done by owners of joints or those who invited them.

Another form of business is tourism business which is booming in this region. Many persons who are involved in this trade are local and international tourist. Visitors go for vacation to beaches where they bask, swim and enjoy. Hotel service receives money for services they render like room service and other hospitality services.

Fishing business is a trade that many people engage in. If they are not fishing they are buying fish products as it is one of their preferable meals. Fishermen pay some taxes imposed on them by fishing board that handles their affairs, other entrepreneurs have build fish storage facilities which fisherman pay to use to store their fish.

Tourists pay a lot of money to get boat rides and other forms of entertainment. Entertainment is another industry that is common in this area. They are entertained by sites of traditional dancers and artists who are well conversant with traditional styles of dance and music, and this contributes to a good interaction making them visit again.

Tourism leads to growth of several businesses like entertainment business. Many people are making a living out of this industry as they get payment from tourist and owners of pubs in which they perform . Another way they earn from entertainment is selling their music productions which are bought by tourist to remind them of their tour.

This form of business is also practiced by people in joints where people go to have drinks and bonding session with their comrades. People have noted that this area of trade has a great income, many people are paying expensive tuition fee to be taught traditional music, and cultural dances. More than once have people been called to perform for International dignitaries who visit this region. People from this area are very industrious and devoted to what they do, this makes them perform well.




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