‘Royalty Business Network’ catering to your vehicle needs

Dec 19, 2021 News

“We looked for something that did not exist…there is nobody else in the community that offers auto parts, accessories and vulcanising services.”

By Allyiah Allicock

Kaieteur News – Hailing from the village of Kuru Kururu, which is located on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, husband and wife, Brian and Daniele Henry, are on the path of making a difference not only for themselves but for the people of their community by establishing a needed but very lacking service.

Proud owners of ‘Royalty Business Network’, Daniele and Brian Henry.

They are the proud owners of the very first auto parts and accessories and vulcanising business in Kuru Kururu called ‘Royalty Business Network’. This business was something long in the making for these two but was only launched in November last year.
During an interview with Kaieteur News, Daniele said that the inspiration to start the business came from looking at services needed in the community that would best serve residents.
“We looked for something that did not exist…there is nobody else in the community that offers auto parts, accessories and vulcanising services,” the 31-year-old added.
She noted that the idea of the business was conceptualised back in 2016 but at the time they did not have all of the necessary resources to put it all together. Now the duo, who operates their business at the Smith’s Plaza in Kuru Kururu, offers services such as auto repairs and services for any kind of vehicles, tyre repairs and more.
Since coming into existence, the young woman revealed that their support has been nothing but positive. She noted too that they have improved a lot in services from day one, pointing out that there is still room for more. “We are satisfied with the community support and the positive feedbacks we have been getting,” she said. To this end, the young lady said that there is a lot more they are hoping to achieve and implement with their business. Importantly, to expand services and giving customers more to choose from.

The couples’ establishment located in Kuru Kururu.

“Long term, we want to offer a wide range of tyres for people to purchase, we want to offer more parts, and also to bring in vehicles,” she mentioned.
As it is today, some of the challenges they face include not having a variety of parts and accessories to offer customers since they make much of what they sell.
“We don’t have the type of variety we want to have at the moment because of the fact that we don’t really have any investors; it’s just me and my husband and so, we still have a long way to go and ensure that we have things that people would walk in and ask for,” Daniele shared.
At the moment they have only one person employed with them and this too, she noted, has proven to be a challenge. Moreover, in moving forward, they are looking to employ more people and bring about opportunities for residents in the community.
In terms of the global pandemic, she noted that just like any other business in these times, they too have been impacted.
Daniele is of the belief that young people have the gift of making a meaningful impact in the society. What she has observed is that it is often young people who see the need for services in their environment and they try to fulfil that gap. For this, she applauds young entrepreneurs. She advises those who may not be bold enough to chase their ideas to “be persistent, be determined to offer your services to meet a greater need.”
When asked what more can be done in Guyana to boost small businesses, Daniele said that there should be deliberate efforts aimed at helping young entrepreneurs in particular. Though there have been some events which featured businesses, according to her, a lot more can be done. She suggested that by hosting more events for small business owners, it will equip them with the necessary knowledge and understanding on how to operate their establishment.
“So I think there should be more forums where everybody can be given the chance to learn and share their experiences with each other and that can be of great help,” the young woman added.
Persons interested in auto parts and repairs services from the ‘Royalty Business Network’ can contact the duo on telephone numbers 676-1012 or 612-5823 or email them at [email protected].