July 16th 2011
Profile: Paul Auguste: Young entrepreneur!
Rae Anthony

Paul Auguste who resides in the community of Anse La Vedure which is located between Anse La Raye and Canaries is only 25 years old and already has a business mindset. From a tender age, he noticed that his passion was baking and that he loved the experience and just the feeling it gave him when he did it. He decided to pursue bigger ventures so that he could take what he does seriously; he started a small business where he makes mini pizzas. Like anyone who is set out on the path for becoming successful, the 25 year old took a great risk when he decided to open a small business without knowing whether it would be successful or unsuccessful, he decided that if he was going to pursue his love, he had to start off somewhere. He named his business: “Couper’s Pizzas”.

Although he did not attend Secondary school because of various circumstances, the aspiring business man proved to be determined not to remain stagnant, so he decided to do a course in the Culinary Skills Training Programme in Canaries, where he graduated with a certificate. Before investing in his own business, he started out making Dahls and bakes to sell, so that he could save up to pursue what he loved doing. He also worked at the ideal bakery at one pointing time, where he gained quite a bit of experience.

His business has been in progress for an estimated three years and apart from making pizzas, he makes hot dogs and bakes to sell along with Cocoa tea on Sundays. He says the idea of the business is for visitors and locals to stop and enjoy delicious pizzas and other side attractions when they are traveling, especially when they are taking a tour of the Island down/ safaris down the coast.

He says that his father, who is now deceased, was a baker in his years, so apparently the talent was passed on to him. He is also the first out of both of his parents’ children. (Mother: Jo Anna Augustine. Father: Peter Williams). He is not alone in his business, as he has an oven man who assists him in making his work load easier.

Paul Auguste has just begun living his dream of having his own business and he does not intend to stop there. He says that he would like to see his business expand in upcoming years and he would also like to encourage the teens out there especially and say to them, that if they have a dream they should “go for it!” He says the sky is the limit and nothing is impossible and that hard work and determination goes a long way and definitely pays off!

He would also like to express his thanks to the people of Anse La Vedure, Anse La Raye, Canaries and his customers who have also been supporting him. He would like to encourage Saint Lucians to support him so that he can be successful and they in return, have a taste of what he does. The baker can be contacted at: 488-7638.

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