See how one small event-planning business is taking a creative approach to...
Today I no longer “jump in and try to figure it out as I go.” I prepare Organization has never been my forte. In fact, of all the qualities necessary to succeed when taking on risk, I believe this one is the most boring and uninspiring. To be totally honest, I am very...
If management is mentally agile, periods of economic instability can create opportunities for small business owners The past three years have offered such opportunities to a variety of businesses. What is needed is qualified management that is willing to take some...
How do you keep great employees happy when you cannot pay them more? I was asked one time, by a small business owner who had 6 employees, how to address a request by a valued employee for more compensation. He said that he wanted to pay her more because she was a...
There are many factors to consider when determining whether and how to draft an employment contract. As always, seeking the advice of legal counsel will ensure that your company does not fall into any legal traps.
Social networks provide a wealth of information and the opportunity to extend your reach for very little financial investment. Your Activity in Social Networks Can Be Good for Your Business Whether by blogging, tweeting, posting, linking in or any of the other social...
The benefits of making Micro-Breaks a Habit In the whirlwind of daily life, particularly for ambitious Latina professionals, taking a break can feel like a luxury we simply cannot afford. We navigate demanding careers, often while juggling family responsibilities and...
There are many ways we can do it as individual Latinas and as a community of Latinas Women's History Month is a dedicated month for recognizing the contributions of countless women to the struggles of equality in our country. This year’s theme is "Women Who Advocate...
How to make delusional optimism work for your Hispanic business this year Congratulations to you and your business if you are in a position to grow your business and bring in a new employee as we progress into this new year. Thank you for your decision to take the...
Let’s talk about FEELINGS... If you look at today’s marketing and business headlines, there is a lot of chatter about BIG data and AI - it’s everywhere. This compelled me to recently tweet the following “It’s all about BIG data these days but we must never forget the...
Everyone is realizing that doing something they love for a living is becoming a necessity for their soul. When I graduated from high school, I wanted to become a psychologist, but I had to put my dream on hold and start working full-time to pay for college. I applied...
Create a new tradition to your holiday with this Latino twist This Mexican Cole Slaw with Cilantro Lime Dressing is crunchy, tangy, and loaded with plenty of bold flavors. It’s easy to make and uses simple easy to find ingredients. I’ll admit, I have never really been...
Fashinnovation Inc., Rings the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell A lot can happen in a year! Since our last chat a year ago, Jordana Guimaraes's company, Fashinnovation Inc. has been very busy hosting in person events and moderating panel discussions with fashion...
Highlights from our 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month business networking event in partnership with Mercy University This year's line up line included: Great networking... Inspirational keynote: Our amazing advisory board member & Latin Biz Today Spectrum of Success...
Introduction to the Unemployable Millionaire Entrepreneur series. There I said it: One of the best days of my life was the day I got fired along with 5,000 others in a massive corporate layoff. Having gone to college for the obligatory Marketing/Business degree and...
Take the following three phrases and tell me how much you knew about them one, three, or five years ago? Name…Image…Likeness The game changer! Name, Image & Likeness…Athletes are now being paid and in some cases quite a bit! Think back; How long ago did you first...
Join Latin Biz Today partner Johanna as she virtually takes you to the Hispanic Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián Also please see Johanna's recent background piece Part 1: The San Sebastián Festival in Old San Juan I recently had the chance to immerse myself in the...
Four ways to use emotional intelligence to get on track The brain reading this article – your brain – is the most complicated structure in the known universe. According to brain scientists, you are blessed with roughly 100 billion neurons, each connected to 10,000...
Perceptions are interpretations of reality that determine how we feel about life and others and how we respond to it Most of us do not stop to evaluate or consider every perception we have about ourselves and others; we simply go on autopilot, reacting in ways we are...
Traveling has been one of the most fulfilling things I have done in my life Being able to witness different locations, cultures, flora, and fauna always leaves me refreshed and rejuvenated. When I founded my business in 2008, traveling was so important that I made it...