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Small business owners and Made in America. In the U.S. small businesses comprise 99.7% of employer companies and 48% of the private workforce. Yet, when the analysts forecast financial market trends, they seldom look at small…

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…

What could it mean to the US economy? 3 Possibilities On Lifting of the Embargo. This is an emotional time for Cubans on both sides of the embargo, I am one of those people who has been waiting a lifetime to witness the…

Among the issues for parties selling into the international market are how to get paid and how to resolve disputes. In part one of this series Small Business International Trade: Issues to Consider Part 1 we covered seven…

Barter exchanges can be instrumental in preserving cash, increasing profitability and maintaining healthy levels of liquidity In 1982, the IRS recognized barter-the trading of one product or service for another-as a legal tender.…

Opening a Cross Border Business in Costa Rica Can Be Frustrating — and Rewarding If a cross border business is in your game plan having patience and a sense of humor are the keys to the success of Jim Parisi, owner of the Jaime…

Affiliated Lawyers of the Americas can help small businesses navigate legalities, opening new opportunities with Latin America trade All indicators underscore how critical  U.S.-Latin America trade is to the U.S. economy. This…

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…

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,…