Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Throughout her travels, Seacole demonstrates sharp business acumen, running hotels, stores, and the 'British Hotel' in the Crimea, constantly trading, speculating, and adapting to market demands to support herself and her charitable work.

Her preparations for the journey, including making clothes and preserves, and her brother's hotel and store in Panama.

Edward Gill runs the Independent Hotel, selling goods to travelers and managing the bustling trade despite the chaotic conditions.

Mary Seacole opens and manages a hotel in Cruces, demonstrating her business acumen and adaptability.

Seacole builds a hotel in Gorgona from a small hut, demonstrating resourcefulness and business acumen.