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Who is the Disrupter – Wall Street or Main Street?
Scams and Small Businesses
The Devastating Impacts of The Government Shutdown on Small Businesses…
Competition and the Importance of Anti-Trust Laws for Americans- Part 2
Are Our Favorite Digital Platforms Guilty Of Monopoly Behavior and What Anti-Trust Actions Means To You and Our Economy
Competition and the Importance of Anti-Trust Laws for Americans
These types of price increases have stirred legal and economic academia to question why existing anti-trust laws are not being enforced when there appears to be evidence of monopolistic or oligopolistic pricing behaviors?
U.S. Small Business Owners and Europe's General Data Protection Regulation
The most significant changes brought about by the European Union's very recent implementation of its General Data Protection Regulation which purports to dramatically empower users to control the use, processing and transfer of their…
Invest in What Matters
Why would you separate your investments from your values? Editor's note: Fernando Valenzuela award winning educator and investor shares his personal views and thought leadership insights on the high rate of return in…
March 8th Is Women's Day, Here's Why It's Everyday
Everyday is Women's Day with ongoing progress and contributions in every facet of life. The first Women's Day was observed in New York City on February 28, 1909 There are days that I am gratefulto be a woman in this day…
Industry Stalwarts for Net Neutrality- Part 2
The regulatory fight over net neutrality is not yet over. Editor's note: This is part two of a two part series. Part one was entitled Net Neutrality: A Primer for Living with the Change. The opinions in…
Net Neutrality: A Primer for Living with the Change
Net neutrality is the concept that broadband providers should remain impartial to both content and content provider. Editor's note: This is part one of a two part series. The opinions in this piece are solely those of the…
The Changing Foreign Worker Landscape, Part 3
Small business owners will have limit candidates pools for specific skill sets. On December 14, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its Regulatory Agenda for 2018, which outlines general regulatory…
What Small Business Owners Need to Know About International Trade and Sales
In simple terms what Law Applies to Sales of Goods Transactions? The cross-border sale of goods is one of the most common types of international trade transactions. Usually the trade goes smoothly: Products are…
7 Top Small Business Disrupters
Like it or not these seven business disrupters will penetrate the business world and become embedded in consumer lifestyle. Since the age of distributed computing, technology advances have disrupted business environments…
Watch for Smooth Sailing and Rough Waters in Key Industries
Entrepreneurs should consider businesses which will have strong market demand. If you are considering a new entrepreneurial venture in the near future you should consider which businesses will have strong…
How Small Businesses Respond to Uncertainties
Financial consultant finds clients reluctant to plan in an uncertain climate. Pending changes in tariffs, taxes, regulations that may be imposed immediately or within the next year or two make it difficult for small and…
Cuba- Perspectives and Realities, From a Cuban American Attorney
A look at the challenges of small business in Cuba. Editor's note: As the U.S. begins to look at relations with Cuba, a Cuban American attorney shares his personal perspectives and business insights on small…
Small Business and Global Growth- The BRICS Are Crumbling
The emerging markets, including BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) are suffering. On Nov 8, 2016 when Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, the stock market took off in…
Seven Business Challenges In A Divided America
Ramifications for business operations, brands and for winning customers. Editor's note: This piece represents the position of the author. Latin Business Today continues to share the spectrum of insights from its contributors…
What Will a Trump Presidency Mean for Latino Business Owners?
The Latino business community has grown during one of the worst economic recessions in modern history...what's next? …
Fasten Your Seat Belts! The Economic Storm Clouds Are Brewing
It's time to innovate, for small businesses to do more with less again, and/or find self-funding solutions. GDP growth in the U.S. and globally over the next 18 months will be in the ±1.5 percent range. Corporate revenues…
Educating the Founder's Generation – Part 2 of Silicon Valley for Export
We have the unique opportunity to prioritize social good, not just profits. This is part two of a two part series. In part one A Wake Up Call: Silicon Valley for Export! we covered the discussion of education and…
A Wake Up Call: Silicon Valley for Export!
The discussion of education and entrepreneurship, and the significant challenges that the World still faces. I have been fortunate to be exposed during my 30 years of professional experience to some of the most unique…
Three Core Basic Components for Any Nation's Path to Progress
Social Progress Index is a comprehensive inclusive growth gauge that complements GDP "The 2015 Social Progress index (SPI), created in collaboration with Scott Stern of MIT, and the nonprofit Social Progress Imperative,…
US Crackdown on CO2 Emissions Proposed
According to the EPA, the Clean Power Plan will trigger a drop in carbon pollution. "New rules from the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signal a green shift in US policy," The Economist claims ("The…
What's Next For Puerto Rico's Debt Crises?
Global economists and experts weigh in on the status of Puerto Rico's debt crises "Puerto Rico has announced that it can't afford to pay back its $72 billion of debt. It has turned into the US' Greece," David Francis…
Is Climate Change A Major Factor On Our Overall Security? [Video]
Climate Shocks: Impact on the Economy and Global Security​ "Natural resource scarcity and global climate change pose direct threats to US prosperity and national security," David Reed outlines ("How climate change…
Immigration Roundup: Four Perspectives from 2015 [Video]
2015 was a difficult year for immigrants both in terms of the toxic rhetoric on immigration reform Editor's note: Immigration is front and center in the Presidential debates on both sides of the aisle. An immgration…
Rules in Cyberspace: Preventing International Conflicts
Damage from a cyber attack is by nature transnational, and cannot be managed successfully from one country. "In little more than a generation, the Internet has become the substrate of the global economy and governance…
The Ripple Effects of the November 2015 Global Travel Alert
Business travel and cross border business requires continued vigilance but keep traveling Last night the President addressed the nation to provide reassurance in the wake of terrorist attacks within the last few weeks in the…
Capitalism Has a Bad Rap: Here's What to Do About It
It's not easy being a business owner these days. Besides the taxes and regulations that confound any budding entrepreneur, there's also brooding sense of resentment that businesses only care about the bottom line. In fact,…
Can Small Business Lead the Way Away from Polarization?
Small business has the potential to balance the politics of social media Editor's note: This is part two of a two part series. The opinions soley reflect the author's views, Latin Business Today provides a platform for…
Social Responsibility for Small Businesses
Good social responsibility is integral to your small business brand Social responsibility isn't just important for a large business. Small business owners can have a deep and lasting impact on their communities by keeping…
3 Global Pressures and Economic Impacts on Business
Small businesses need to be aware of economic pressures environment, social progress and cyberspace Small busineses do not operate in a vacume, global pressures on the economy can drive overhead like energy bills.…
What Roles Do Foreign Nationals Play In the U.S. Labor Force?
Data on foreign nationals indicate that they play an important role in the U.S. economy. Where are Foreign Nationals Working? Immigration, guest workers and brain drain has been a recurring topic in…
Consider Launching a Business In the Sharing Economy
Here's how a business participating in a sharing economy is defined What exactly is the sharing economy? Also known as the peer economy, the sharing economy began to make it's appearance at the beginning of this century when new…
Don't Underestimate How Global Issues Can Affect Your Company
Four ongoing global events that small businesses should keep an eye on. Thanks to globalization, it really is a small world after all That's why it's absolutely necessary for companies to keep up-to-date on current…
Can the Employer Shift Immigration-Related Expenses onto the Employee?
Probably Not... "Employers should not assume that immigration costs can be shifted onto their foreign national employees and should consult with qualified immigration counsel before deducting such costs from…
Business Travel Tips
Safety travel best practices General Travel Tips from Latin Business Today on Vimeo.
Why the Global Economy Matters to Your Small Business
Many small businesses are impacted by a host of global factors, having a telescopic view is vital to success Between your neighborhood customers, family-like workforce, and local vendor relationships, it may seem like your small…
The Keystone Pipeline Small Business Jobs Debate
Another perspective on the running debate about whether Keystone XL will boost small business Late last week the Senate passed the long-awaited Keystone XL pipeline legislation giving TransCanada and many other oil industry…
Trade with Cuba Is Playing Out In Real-Time
High-level trade talks have been ongoing well before President Obama's December announcement The U.S. opening move in "normalizing" relations with Cuba, like China is about trade, but how will this play out with core…
5 Global Trends Impacting Small Businesses in 2015
More than five years since the end of the Great Recession, and U.S. businesses, consumers, and investors roared back in 2014. Last year, stocks hit record highs, employers added 3 million jobs, and the falling cost of oil…
Auto Industry Drives Toward Sustainable Profits
How sustainable trends in automobiles can and should apply to all businesses The auto industry was initially slow to adopt green-friendly technology. Now, however, even without government regulation, that's quickly changing. New cars and…
2014: Technology and the Global Economy
According to the performance of three bellwether technology companies, it's clear the economy hasn't recovered yet, complicating companies' IT initiatives There will be a number of global economic headwinds in 2014 that will mean…
Hispanic Business Owners And Obamacare
Why Obamacare may not be right for some Hispanic business owners. Beyond the disastrous rollout of the Obamacare website, many Hispanic business owners see other problems ahead. These include hiring freezes, lower employee…
3 Hispanic Leaders Stand Out in Government
As Westchester County's Hispanic population continues to grow so too do the number of Hispanic leadership positions. Iris Pagan understands the value of hard work and the difference encouragement can mean for a youth. The…
Topic: The Affordable Care Act
Topic: Internet Tax & Business, what's your view? Israel Ortega, Strategic Initiatives Manager Heritage Foundation & editor of Libertad Jose Sueiro, Principal of MetroDiversity Foundation Inc. [ylwm_vimeo…
5 Steps to Winning a Green Supply Chain Contract
Green is the new fast track to winning corporate customers Becoming a green supplier is the new fast track to winning corporate customers. Most large companies, including Walmart, Ford, Nike and Marriott, are adding sustainability criteria…
Topic: Internet Tax & Business, What's Your View?
Topic: Internet Tax & Business, what's your view? Israel Ortega, Strategic Initiatives Manager Heritage Foundation & editor of Libertad Jose Sueiro, Principal of MetroDiversity Foundation Inc. [ylwm_vimeo height="400"…
Deep Line Up of Business and Government Leaders
The Latino Coalition 2013 Small Business Summit to address array small business issues Byline: PR Newswire US Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Bank of America CEO Brian T. Moynihan, Walmart Vice…
Helping Hispanic Students Prepare to Lead in Business
Schools, parents and the entire community—including businesses—come together to help Hispanic students. Editor's note: This article concludes a two-part series. The African Proverb, "It takes a whole village to raise a child" is…
Why the Gulf of Mexico is Important to Small Business
Its continuing viability and strategic importance has a real impact The great American author Mark Twain was quoted as saying, "The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated." The same might be said of the Gulf of Mexico,…
One Latina's Campaign to Turn Around a School
Tami Espinosa and staff putting Brentwood Academy, comprised of largely Latino students, on course to achieve Editor's note: This is the first article in a two-part series. When Tami Espinosa first assumed the role of…
Stop the Fiscal Cliff while Preventing Tax Hikes
Going over the fiscal cliff would result in tax changes that are detrimental to small businesses. Editor's Note: The opinions expressed are those of the writer. Latin Business Today strives to provide a forum to exchange ideas and…
Small Business Coping With High Gas Prices
72 percent of small business owners report negative impact by high gas prices According to a March 2012 survey conducted by the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), 72 percent of small business owners…
Sandy-NYC: To Run or Not to Run?
What can business learn about crisis communications from the cancellation of the NYC Marathon? The world watched the U.S. East Coast last week as it braced for the most significant storm of the century - perhaps in…
Candidates Face-Off on Small Business
Presidential campaign leaders tout their candidates' views on taxes, healthcare and Latino businesses The Small Business Administration estimates that 23 million small businesses are located in the U.S., accounting for 54…
Hispanic Business's New Political Clout
Both political parties are courting the Hispanic vote in the 2012 election The Hispanic population in the United States has become the fastest-growing demographic group, and Hispanic businesses increase Latino affluence…
Castro, Latinos Make DNC History
That Democrats are courting the Hispanic vote was evident at the 2012 DNC this month Editor's note: We recently highlighted an article entitled Both Parties Claim the Diversity Mantle by Israel Ortega outlining…
Both Parties Claim the Diversity Mantle
As the presidential campaigns enter the homestretch Hispanic business owners should welcome the debate on commerce, taxes and job growth Editor's Note: The opinions expressed are those of the writer. Latin Business…
Obamacare & Small Biz, another view- Take Two
The Affordable Care Act will result in one of the largest small business tax hikes in our nation's history, levying an estimated $32 billion and hurting business Editor's Note: The opinions expressed are those of the…
Obamacare and Small Business – Take One
2.3 million Hispanic entrepreneurs and Hispanic small businesses may benefit from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act There are 5.5 million self-employed or small minority owned businesses in the United…
Latin American Investment Increases
Latin America receives major financial investments, but does it work both ways? Latin America FDI Increases 31% to $150 Billion– Are These Investments Being Reciprocated to the US? Despite global economic uncertainty,…
Hispanic Business Leaders Attend USHCC Conference in Washington
Recently, Hispanic business leaders went to Washington to attend this year's conference by The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, also known as the USHCC. The conference was in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business…
Supporting Hispanic Small Businesses Through Corporate Social Responsibility
Latin Business Today has collaborated with IBM to aid in providing unique and relevant content on innovation and best business practices to the Hispanic business community Small businesses employ half of all private sector workers in the…
6 Steps to Begin Exporting
Get started, SBA primer on exporting Small businesses looking to increase sales and profit, reduce dependence on the domestic market and stabilize seasonal fluctuations should consider exporting. Nearly 96 percent…
Will the Market Economy Win in Cuba?
Cuba's burgeoning market economy represents opportunity for Hispanic businesses and Hispanic entrepreneurs as the U.S. 'people-to-people' visa program partially opens the doors to the island nation. In central Havana, murals…
2012 America's Small Business Summit
Registration InformationRegister today and take advantage of Early Bird Pricing!As a member of The Latino Coalition your Individual registration rate is $295.00 (TLC members) a saving of over 50% the normal non-member fee of $525.00 ??This…
Government Contracts for Eligible Hispanic Business Owners
In a far-reaching and hostile economy, Hispanic business owners can investigate their eligibility for government assistance funds. The Hispanic population in the United States has grown near-exponentially in the past few…
Courting the Latino Vote
Romney taps Barreto to co-chair Hispanic Steering Committee Small Business Administration's Hector Barreto (R) gets a closer look at metal rods used in tire alignment equipment from Jack Schaffner (L), president of Schaffner…
Romney's Latino Problem
The Republican frontrunner just stomped on the one non-negotiable issue. Latino-Americans are a diverse lot politically, and nobody can take their vote for granted. But Mitt Romney, the current frontrunner for the Republican presidential…
Government Contracts for Hispanic Businesses
Here's how to make your business eligible to compete for federal contracts. If you're a business owner of Hispanic descent, or a woman, or a U.S. veteran, you might not have thought of that part of your identity as a…
Doing Business In Kenya
Big-city amenities and wild countryside beckon Along the coast of the Indian Ocean, Kenya is one of Africa's largest hubs for international business. Its three largest cities—Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu—offer a…
The GOP's Latino Strategy
A game plan from the editor of Heritage Libertad(Editor's Note: From time to time, LatinBusinessToday.com presents views from across the political spectrum on issues of vital interest to business people. Below, how the GOP can reach out to…
There's Light Ahead
Or Maybe The Tunnel's Getting Shorter Holiday greetings, small business owner! Are you feeling a little lift of the spirits, a bit of holiday cheer, even a ray of hope for the future? Well, it's not sugar overload from the…
Bootcamp for Business
These programs help America's vets get a new start as entrepreneurs. After months or years abroad in Iraq, America's soldiers are returning home. For those re-entering civilian life, there's a choice to be made. And if they're like…
Wooing The Latino Voter
Wealth, Immigration, Faith and FamilyAs the largest ethnic group in America, Latino-Americans have become a force to be reckoned with politically.According to a Pew Research Center study, 56% of registered voters who identified themselves…
The Latino Agenda
The 2012 Hispanic Voice Town Hall Tour kicks off Jan. 11, 2012Do Latinos, as a group, have an agenda? Maybe not yet, but they'll create one in a series of public meetings called the 2012 Hispanic Voice Town Hall Tour. It kicks off Jan. 11,…
The Right Startup
Startup America Helps Entrepreneurs Get Off On The Right Foot Maxine Gomez, CFO of Pompano Beach, Florida-based Swipes Inc., is on a roll. Making a two-minute "elevator pitch" to a half-dozen corporate executives and…
Viewpoint: Red Tape Hurts
Editor's Note: From time to time, LatinBusinessToday will present views from across the political spectrum on issues of vital interest to business people. Below, a perspective on government regulation's impact. Runaway…
US Senators and Small Businesses
Here's a look at the current members of the Senate, and what initiatives they have proposed or sponsored that have an impact on business.ArizonaJohn McCain - RepulicanIncumbent since: 1/6/1987SMB Policies/Laws Passed: Proposed the Lexington…
U.S Representatives and Small Businesses
Find out how your representative in the House of Representatives voted on key legislation that has an impact on small and medium businesses.This section will be updated to include key measures before Congress going forward. Today: the Small…
The Latinx Influence on the PGA WORKS Collegiate…
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