Mark A Turnquest
Mark A Turnquest is the founder of the 242 Small Business Association and Resource Centre, where he provides consulting services to small businesses across The Bahamas. Recently, he was in the news expressing cautious optimism regarding the US Trade Representative's proposals on shipping fees for Chinese-made vessels, highlighting the need for more clarity on how these changes would impact Bahamian businesses and consumers.
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Mark A Turnquest is the founder of the 242 Small Business Association and Resource Centre.
‘Great tool’: Multi-million SME Bahamas factoring unveiled
Bahamas· 2025-07-08
Mark A Turnquest, founder of the 242 Small Business Association and Resource Centre, told Tribune Business yesterday that while his members and clients have generally seen an increase in their electricity bills for July none are panicking just yet.
Super Value hit by 29% electric bill increaseBahamas· 2025-07-02
Mark A Turnquest commented on the challenges faced by small businesses due to the tariffs.
Super Value chief: Tariff hits yet to wash throughBahamas· 2025-05-14
Mark A Turnquest is the founder of the 242 Small Business Association and expressed concerns about Business Licence fee estimates.
Growing fears on Business Licence fee over-paymentBahamas· 2025-05-02
Mark A Turnquest is the founder of the 242 Small Business Association and Resource Centre, expressing concerns about the impact of Trump's policies on local businesses.
Trump dashes ‘year of stability’ hopes for local small businessBahamas· 2025-04-23
Mark A Turnquest is the founder of the 242 Small Business Association and expressed relief over the tariff exemptions.
Electronics merchants escape 45% hike from tariffs - for nowBahamas· 2025-04-15
Mark A Turnquest, founder of the 242 Small Business Association, agreed that the US Trade Representative's remarks were excellent news but emphasized the need for more clarity.
‘More clarity’ urged on US Chinese ship fee pullbackBahamas· 2025-04-14
