AH&L Kissoon is one of the oldest furniture businesses in Guyana and while today it is much smaller than it was in its heyday it is still one of those most trusted by customers.

The matriarch of the business, Lyla Kissoon, has credited the company’s human resources for its endurance, coupled with her fighting spirit. Being widowed in her thirties with five children, Kissoon was forced to battle on and keep the enterprise going. At one time the furniture store was known as the “giant” with its slogan, “We’re never knowingly undersold” and even though it is still around its owner said the business environment was no longer fair.

Approaching 82 she views the business landscape with …..