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The Firm That Cannot See Itself: Why Caribbean SMBs Need Management Information, Not Just Accounts

This is the opening article of Pillar 3 of the Caribbean Digital Foundations Series. Pillar 2 — now complete — was the pillar of defence: the operational disciplines required to protect what the firm has built. Pillar 3 is the pillar of visibility: the operational disciplines required to know what the firm is actually doing....

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The 12-Point Caribbean Resilience Playbook: A Synthesis for Entrepreneurs and Boards

May 10, 2026by Dr Dawkins Brown

A few days ago, this series opened with a single observation from the Inter-American Development Bank’s 2026 Latin American and Caribbean Macroeconomic Report: that resilience is not immunity. The Caribbean entered 2026 with the strongest external scoreboard in years — sovereign spreads at 209 basis points, inflation largely contained, unemployment near historic lows, currencies appreciating...

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Anchored Expectations: How Caribbean Entrepreneurs Should Read the New Monetary Landscape

May 10, 2026by Dr Dawkins Brown

In Article 6 of this series, I argued that the capital structure which worked in 2021 will not work in 2026 — and that the refinance, the hedge, and the equity raise belong on the next board agenda. This week, the series turns to a less visible but equally consequential question: what does it mean...

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The Virtual CFO Revolution: Why Caribbean Growth Companies Don’t Need a Full-Time Finance Chief

February 7, 2026by Dr Dawkins Brown

Picture a successful Caribbean manufacturing company. Revenue: $18 million annually. Growing 22% year-over-year. Expanding into two new markets. Negotiating their first international distribution partnership. Considering a significant equipment investment requiring $3 million in financing. Their finance function? A capable accountant managing bookkeeping and compliance. No strategic financial planning. No cash flow modeling. No capital...

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Why Every Growing Caribbean Business Needs a Virtual CFO – And How to Get One Right

May 5, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

📈 Growth Is Good—But It Also Brings Financial Complexity For many small and mid-sized businesses across the Caribbean, growth is the ultimate goal. New markets, rising revenues, and expanding teams signal progress. But behind the scenes, this success often introduces new challenges: Cash flow unpredictability Rising compliance and tax obligations Inadequate financial forecasting Difficulty accessing...

The Firm That Cannot See Itself: Why Caribbean SMBs Need Management Information, Not Just Accounts

The 12-Point Caribbean Resilience Playbook: A Synthesis for Entrepreneurs and Boards

Anchored Expectations: How Caribbean Entrepreneurs Should Read the New Monetary Landscape

The Virtual CFO Revolution: Why Caribbean Growth Companies Don’t Need a Full-Time Finance Chief

Why Every Growing Caribbean Business Needs a Virtual CFO – And How to Get One Right

June 3, 2026Board Minutes and Tax Substance: Why Documentation Can Make or Break a Holding Company Structure

June 3, 2026When Is a Holding Company a Conduit? Understanding Beneficial Ownership and Anti-Avoidance Risk

June 3, 2026Substance Beats Formality: What the Milan Tax Court’s Luxembourg Holding Ruling Means for Cross-Border Tax Planning

June 1, 2026The Hidden Systems Challenge of IFRS 20: Why Data, Controls and Audit Readiness Matter

June 1, 2026IFRS 20 and EBITDA: Why Lenders, Investors and Boards Must Pay Attention

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