From being fistic to being entrepreneurial: Simeon ‘Candyman’ Hardy coaches ‘Worksite Guyana’

Simeon ‘Candyman’ Hardy is well known for his boxing exploits: first locally, when he traded punches at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Homestretch Avenue in Georgetown Guyana, and subsequently at several venues in the USA. To date, he’s fought 16 bouts, surrendering just 2, but forcing 11 of his opponents to quit before the final bell.
He is known for his tenacity and determination whenever he steps into the ‘squared jungle’, and now he has turned his sights to a new venture, which requires the same level of determination and skill exhibited in the boxing ring.
Hardy currently resides in the USA, and though he has not officially signalled his retirement from the fistic sport, his fighting spirit has prompted him into entrepreneurship, creating a company he dubs “Worksite Guyana.”

One would immediately ask what the company is about, and the motivation behind its development. Hardy responds, “The motivation comes from understanding that Guyana is propelling at a very fast pace, and the citizens of our nation need to match the same acceleration for us all to benefit from the resources and opportunities that already exist, and also the ones which will become available.” Hardy further elaborates that, due to the high increase in infrastructure in Guyana, customers can rely on the company to send them available professionals each time.
“Worksite Guyana is a Web marketplace that connects individuals seeking help from professional experts,” he said. Hardy further explained that the purpose of the platform is to eliminate the hassle of finding competent and reliable professional service providers in Guyana. He said the purpose of the entity is to connect individuals seeking help from professional experts.
“As such, our platform aims to eliminate the hassle of finding competent and reliable professional service providers in Guyana,” he explained. A consummate nationalist, Hardy is bent on serving his country, even though he is separated therefrom by hundreds of miles.
One may still question how the company benefits the average Guyanese. “Worksite Guyana provides convenient service for the Guyanese people, and allows them to save time and money,” he explains.
Hardy also said that many Guyanese are engaged in multiple matters, and may not necessarily find the time to secure competent persons for specialist jobs. “This can be frustrating as well as time-consuming, and here the services of ‘Worksite Guyana’ can be extremely necessary,” he assures.
The young entrepreneur reassures clients that his organization is equipped to address the many concerns and challenges encountered by clients. He assures them, “Having your materials ruined by so-called experts will cause you to lose both time and money. At Worksite Guyana, we provide professionals who are highly rated, qualified, screened, and most importantly, competent and reliable.”
Hardy remains staunchly committed that the WSG is not a ‘fly by night’ entity. He also assures his clients that they can be comforted by the many initiatives in place to meet their respective requirements.
“There are many advantages (to) utilizing our services at WSG,” said Hardy. “Firstly, our services offer convenience, where the client can access skilled professionals to do the work they may not possess the skills or have the time to do themselves.”
The young businessman further explained that clients could also utilize a broad spectrum of services in the construction industry, including plumbing, carpentry, AC installation, masonry, electrical installation, provision of handymen, and much more. He said that WSG, consisting of professionals, is verified, which offers some measure of relief to the customers.
In a fast-paced world, professionals would like to rest assured that their problems are in capable hands, thus allowing them to focus unbothered in other areas of concern. Hardy assures that his team has fleshed out the intricacies, and is ready and able to address such eventualities.
“WSG can either send someone on short notice to help with an emergency problem, or have a scheduled appointment for a specific time and date,” he pointed out.
But what about safety and security? Can the client rest assured that his property is under proper safeguard? “Of course! responded Hardy, “WSG employs stringent measures to guarantee the safety and security of our customers, even as they enjoy peace of mind about the credibility of the professionals that we enlist,” he said, while emphasizing, “We seek reviews and assurances from customers after the completion of jobs, as a means of ascertaining our competence,” Hardy stressed.
“Fortunately, WSG is also a customer-friendly entity that goes the extra mile to ensure that our clients enjoy close interaction with our experts, to fully understand the nature of their problems,” said Mr. Hardy.
He also emphasized the support and assistance the WSG offers to customers, which help to address concerns or issues that might arise during the process of booking a professional.
“WSG is the mediator, and helps to resolve conflicts between professionals and clients, should any occur,” explained Hardy.
He boasts that the WSG offers 100% quality service, but is not oblivious to the issues of dissatisfaction that may arise in unforeseen circumstances.
“Yes, we may encounter individuals who may not be 100 percent happy with the standard of work provided, but I must reiterate that we are a customer-friendly entity. Consequently, we have implemented systems to engage such customers with the aim of resolving issues amicably. “

Mr. Hardy admits that this line of business may encounter challenges, but he reassures that his team is prepared to lock horns in resolving them. He explained that accessibility to professionals might be a bit challenging, depending on various reasons. “Depending on location, accessibility to a variety of professionals can be challenging, but the WSG is prepared to meet these challenges head-on whenever they may arise.”
The WSG is a relatively new innovation in Guyana, but already enjoys a great measure of success. Merely three hours after creating the Worksite Guyana platform on Facebook, the company received its first booking, and the job was a success. Further, the company is a blessing to young tradesmen who were initially unable to find work. Another plus is that WSG has successfully partnered with the Government Technical Institute (GTI) and other trade schools nationwide for internship programs that would help the students with practical experience at construction sites. These reviews are easily accessible on Facebook.
Indeed, this is a very demanding venture, and one wonders if Hardy ever felt the need to ‘throw in the towel?’ “At WSG, we don’t believe in giving up, we believe in convenience and reliability in getting the job done. We are also buoyed by the belief that our modern innovation will be helpful to everyone,” he asserts.
At the moment, the team at WSG are stringently working on broadening their horizon, “Our mission is to pour our energies into making ‘Worksite Guyana’ a unique entity that clients can trust when hiring a skilled professional,” he said.