.png)
This Week We Feature Young Professional Wilbert Blyden
Mr. Blyden, who is the son of Almeda and Wilmoth Blyden of Belle Vue, said he was always a sharp boy who would “hustle” to get things, has a keen eye for making a legal dollar, and the passion for having his own business. To this end, he started his car washing business “The Wash” in 2004.
This multi-skilled young Virgin Islander was at the time working at the Health Department as a messenger and filing clerk when he started The Wash on a part time basis.
As a young man, Mr. Blyden would always wash his mom’s car and persons would often see his work and ask him to wash theirs.
“I like to see a clean vehicle,” said the young car wash owner.
Mr. Blyden recalled starting off as the lone worker in his business and on afternoons after his full time job, he would proceed to the CCT parking lot where he would wash cars.
After spending four years at the Health Department, Mr. Blyden asked for a transfer to the Public Works Department where he spent only one month, and then headed off into his car washing business on a full time basis which is now located in the parking lot adjacent to Burham’s Electronics.
But Mr. Blyden did not stop there, as a young man who is always looking for opportunities in areas that he sees there is a need, he embarked on another business venture.
The young businessman said while working at the Government complex, he observed that the windows needed cleaning which immediately prompted him to propose to get them cleaned.
“So I went and ask the manager about it and he said it was a good idea. So I went and purchased my first truck and did the job and then everyone started to see the results. It was then the scale of work began to increase,” the businessman said in explaining the birth of his second business “Sky is the Limit” in 2006.
Today, he is doing that business on a larger scale and offer several other services including tree pruning, window washing, exterior cleaning and maintenance of street lights.
The former student of the Belle Vue Primary now Joyce Samuel Primary, and the then BVI High now Elmore Stoutt School said being a young businessman is very stressful but faith is what keeps him going.
With a job that attracts all types of customers, Mr. Blyden said he strives to always deliver the best possible service to them.
While being a business owner has its demands and has its ups and downs, Mr. Blyden said he nevertheless encourages young men in particular to get involved in being their own bosses.
“Some persons look at it that they may spend too much money in a business, but I show them that is a give and take, one day it make you, another day it is going to take back. You have to be ready to invest to keep it going,” said the young Virgin Islander businessman.
The father of two, who is still in his thirties, said he would like to retire soon and experience the world and other things that he didn’t get a chance to do in his younger days.
Mr. Blyden, who is also a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, would also like to see young men elevate themselves.
“As a young man, I did legal business and sold my mangoes and other stuff to get what I wanted. I wish other young people would have the same mentality to want to work honestly and legally to get what they want and make themselves better rather than being dependent,” said this young Virgin Islander who is willing to share his experience with any young person who he sees has the ability and want to have his own business.
_(1)1.png)
.png)
_-_Made_with_PosterMyWall.jpg)
4.png)
_01.png)
Follow Us On
22 Responses to “This Week We Feature Young Professional Wilbert Blyden ”