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Join Latin Biz Today in Saluting Our Veterans
Many Hispanic veterans played a vital role in protecting democracy and keeping our nation safe Today we honor veterans and active duty military personnel for their sacrifices and contributions to …
National Chocolate Day Celebrates Hispanic Roots and Designs on Chocolate
As a child in Honduras this Hispanic businesswoman was inspired by chocolate which has come back full circle National Chocolate Day comes full circle via the heart and hands of …
Hispanic Heritage Month, Dedicated to Les “Coach” Fernandez
Les “Coach” Fernandez inspired LatinBusinessToday, and many others before us. Dr. Leslie Fernandez (“Coach”) amassed an incredible legacy and our mission to Inform, Inspire, Mentor & Empower. This is his story: Coach Fernandez …
Latina Helped People Through Equine Assistance
Meet 2024 Hispanic Woman of Distinction- Latina Pioneer of the Year, Emily Marquez-Dulin, CEO, Brooke USA “Hispanic women have additional strains placed on our bi-cultural identities as a result of …
Hispanic Businesses
It’s Never Too Late to Embrace Curiosity!
How your natural curiosity can help you be more successful in business and life. Another installment of Rich Tozzoli “Unemployable Millionaire” series When NASA names a Mars Rover “Curiosity,” there …
The Day I Got Fired Was One of the Best Days of My Life
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 …
From Spanish Rap to Hispanic Staffing Industry CEO
How Sebastian Paredes an Ecuadorian Immigrant is Redefining the U.S. Staffing Industry Like many immigrants, my family left Ecuador for the United States in search of a better future and the …
Hispanic Business Owner Blenlly Mena and Next Stop Vegan
A New York City vegan take-out Hispanic restaurant serves Latin vegan food Blenlly Mena is a charmer. Even over a zoom call you can feel her warmth and ebullience. She’s …
Latino Perspectives
Will Your Business Play Its Part in Latino Student Progress?
Tomás D. Morales, President California State University, San Bernardino share perspectives on Latino business and students Back in June 8, 2015 I had the opportunity to interview a friend who I first …
Five Ways to Make This Thanksgiving a Latino Thanksgiving
Here’s a round up of Thanksgiving ideas to make your Thanksgiving a Latino Thanksgiving 1. American Latinos have a very different relationship to Thanksgiving because of their unique history. No …
Empowering Latino Entrepreneurs in the World of Venture Capital
LaFamilia Foundation and the Alza Initiative are two organizations addressing inequities Editor’s note: this article will serve as a benchmark going forward in 2025 and beyond. The racial wealth gap …
Cultural Beliefs Latinos Need to Leave Behind to Achieve Financial Success
Here are eight of the most critical mistakes which inhibit financial success Like many foreign-born Latinas, it was not until I joined corporate America that I learned that to achieve …
Business Growth
Sustainable Fashion: Latino Businesses Setting the Stage
The emergence of Latino-owned sustainable fashion brands The fashion industry has faced scrutiny for its environmental impact, from excessive waste to unethical labor practices. In response, sustainable fashion has emerged …
Eight Ways We Can Reduce Textile Waste in the Fashion Industry
We can combat textile waste and be more sustainable in our clothing choices The fashion industry is an exciting business that creates a broad range of apparel, from undergarments that …
Latino Streetwear Entrepreneur Balances Style & Struggle [Video]
Hispanic business owner Mathew Galvez’s brand is a reminder of the strength and resilience Age does not limit success. You’re never too young or too old to start pursuing your ambitions. …
How Tech is Revolutionizing the Business of Fashion for Latino Entrepreneurs
Here are 3 of the top tech trends that are reshaping the fashion industry today Fashion is no stranger to the fast pace of creativity and innovation when it comes …
Give a Latin Twist to Thanksgiving Leftovers with Arepas [Recipe and Video]
How to make Thanksgiving leftovers something to be thankful for! While on a call with Chef Lorena Garcia, I asked her to share what her all-time favorite recipe is. She …
How Will You Celebrate Your Latin Heritage This Thanksgiving?
American Latinos have a very different relationship to Thanksgiving because of their unique history. No Spanish speaking countries celebrate this holiday because they weren’t colonized in the way the United …
Remembering 9/11 on the 23rd Anniversary and Supporting First Responders
With my brother Drew’s leadership, we became a catalyst in an around-the-clock effort to prepare and deliver delicious, nourishing food to the heroic emergency and rescue workers. Twenty-three years is …
Our Health and the Health of Our Business
Using food as medicine is not just a personal health strategy but a business imperative The philosophy of using food as medicine is an approach that not only transforms individual …
The Joy of Puerto Rico’s Extended Christmas Season
The festivities not only celebrate the island’s history and religious heritage but also embody the resilience and joy of its Latino people. Puerto Rico, a land of vibrant traditions and …
2023 Latin Biz Today Spectrum of Success Event…it’s a wrap! [Video]
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 …
How NFTs Are Switching Up the Beat In the Music Industry
Hey there, music enthusiasts and blockchain buffs! Today, we’re diving into the electrifying world where the music industry meets blockchain technology. Buckle up, because we’re about to take a joyride …
An Afternoon with World Class Latin Percussionist Chembo Corniel [Video]
Grammy nominee, world class percussionist, conga drummer, Chembo Corniel gets intimate with us. Wilson “Chembo” Corniel also known as the Nuyorican Master of the Tumbadoras shares an afternoon with me, …
It’s a Wonderful Time of Year on the Sports Calendar
An October overview in the world of sports Well, to some people, this is the most wonderful time of the year. Baseball playoffs are in full bloom, the NFL season …
Messi Mania: Fútbol Fever Hits Greater Fort Lauderdale
Visit Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the home of Major League Soccer team Inter Miami Soccer, or fútbol, ignites a passion like no other sport, especially among devoted fans …
The 2024 Summer Olympics…It’s a Mixed Bag!
Paris and Olympics, the controversies, the money and heartwarming stories Paris and Olympics, the controversies, the money and heartwarming stories It is very difficult to provide an Olympic overview on …
Latin Biz Today & PGA of America Introduce the Game of Golf to Latino Business Community [Video]
In “Tina Makes Golf Her Thing” video series, a PGA of America Golf Professional teaches a Latina beginner the game Latin Biz Today’s VP Community Relations Tina Trevino partners with …
Top 3 Year End Resolutions to Ensure Your Business Thrives
How to steps to discard anything that no longer serves your business Resolutions, although most of us seem to make them every New Year, rarely work because they are usually …
2025 a New Year and a New Chance for Growth
Here are 5 proven ways to help change your attitude when you find yourself amid difficulty. What will be your takeaway from 2025? The thousands of memes about the year – suggest …
Latino-Owned Businesses Need to Put Diverse Hiring Into Practice
All employees of Latino businesses need to feel included, heard, fairly treated, and have equal access to opportunities to learn and advance, diverse hiring practices are meaningless There have been …
6 Lessons Learned From Managing Growth
Vacation tip: When you are an entrepreneur, you will never need a vacation more than you will as your company is growing, and it will never be harder to get away. Everyone looks to you. If you’re doing this as a couple, it may be even harder. And finding a trusted lieutenant you can leave in charge is tough. So if you do get away you’ll have to keep your trips short and check in frequently. Happily this is aided these days with smart phones and the internet, but that can mean you don’t really get away at all. I would recommend physically active vacations because while you are skiing or snorkeling or hiking in the mountains it is hard to think about anything other than what you are doing at that moment, and when you stop, you are so tired from your physical activity, you just relax.
Business Growth
2025 Small Business Owner Guidelines for Capital Expenditures
How does a savvy business owner project debt service? It’s imperative to estimate the interest rate until the loan closes The key question is: How Much Does It Cost? The …
Have more fun at work: Three ways to Stimulate Engagement Through Games
Build engagement in your teams with a little play at work Work is so bad, says a friend of mine, that they have to pay you to do it. This …
Three Examples on How to Sell More Customers
STEP 4 Examples of the Demonstration: this very powerful step can be delivered in multiple ways, depending on what you sell Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in a series discussing …
What Is the Status of Press Releases? Have They Become Outdated?
Understanding how journalists are consuming content is the best way to improve the chances. Once upon a time press releases were the surest way to get the eyeballs of journalists, …
Business News
3 Issues for Hispanic Businesswomen
A view of Hispanic businesswomen on education, equal pay and safe, affordable childcare, issues that support a better society Recently, the New York Times ran a story that caused …
GEC – Puerto Rico Conference
“Unleashing Potential: The Booming Value of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Latin America & the Caribbean – Insights from GEC Puerto Rico Conference” A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to …
Latina Marketing Leader Transfers Her Skills
Latina businesswoman with transferable marketing and strategy skills represent a boon for nonprofit businesses. Anyone who knows my business background seems surprised to have heard about my involvement in the not for …
The Corporate Transparency Act for Small Business Owners- 4 Tips
The Corporate Transparency Act will impact millions of small businesses and add to their regulatory woes U.S. business owners have, for the most part, been free from onerous filing requirements. …
The Art of the Work-Life Balancing Act
Finding perspective and balance for your 24/7 Wake up. Go to work. Rush out. Head to class. Go home. Do homework. Sleep. Repeat. This is what my schedule looked …
A Spooktacular Business Opportunity: Dia de los Muertos
How to Leverage Dia de los Muertos for Business Success A Dia de los Muertos event can be a boost for your business. The celebration has been growing in popularity …
Incorporating Mindful Business Strategies
Mindful business strategies represent a paradigm shift that transcends conventional approaches to success Business demands and decisions can sometimes be overwhelming. The concept of mindfulness has emerged as a guiding …
World Mental Health Day & Pranayama: What Is It?
Cultivating Mental and Emotional Balance Through Pranayama The Benefits of Pranayama for Mental and Emotional Well-being How to Incorporate Pranayama into Your Daily Life Pranayama, a fundamental practice in the …
Independence Day, Happy 4th- Why We Celebrate
July 4th, Our Annual Celebration, Brush Up on History- 5 Resources Here are five resources on the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776 1. …
How Latinas Can Ignite Change During Women’s History Month and Beyond
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 …
Mi Mamá Es Una Brava
She was fierce, unapologetic, unselfish and brava. Editor’s note: This is a reprise piece from Gaby Alcantara Diaz remembering her late parents and brother. Over 21.2 million (all) immigrant …
Virtually Join Johanna at the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián [Video]
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 …
Mindfulness to Market Share: How Conscious Businesspeople Contribute
Entrepreneurs too focused on goals may not give value to the journey of true learning and personal growth The practice of taking 1 minute for self-reflection is a powerful tool …
Reclaiming Our Life In the Age of Technology
Implementing a digital detox doesn’t require drastic measures, but has multiple benefits In an age where technology infiltrates every facet of our lives, the importance of a digital detox has …
Engineering Wellness: Top 10 Recommendations for Busy Professionals
The journey toward a balanced and healthy lifestyle begins with a single step In the precision-driven world of engineering, where innovation and problem-solving reign supreme, personal well-being often takes a …
Need Energy Boost? 5 Ways to Impact Work Performance
Nutrition and best practice healthful habits to avoid the mid-day slump You know the feeling all too well: the clock reads 3pm on a Tuesday, you still have hours …
¡Felices vacaciones! It’s About Relaxing, Recharging and Savoring Life
I have seen first-hand how team members productivity increases after a well-deserved break On a recent trip to my hometown of Madrid, during the month of August, there were signs …
Traveling Out of the States? 5 Tropical Latino Destinations
Once you experience Greater Fort Lauderdale, five Latino options worth considering As the summer sun continues, there’s no better time to plan a rejuvenating getaway that will leave you refreshed …
Travel Getaway: Visit Fort Lauderdale’s Excellent Yoga Studios [Video]
Greater Fort Lauderdale yoga studios are second to none It’s the perfect work, life culture destination…Latin Biz Today’s Johanna Godinez (a yoga instructor) takes a tour of Las Olas Yoga …
Ever Tried Kayaking & Paddleboarding on the Intracoastal Waterway? [Video]
Another great vacation idea: experience nature in the heart of Fort Lauderdale intracoastal waterway Travel, wellness, work, life and culture…as a small business owner it’s about hard work and feed …