Wealth, Health & Performance
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by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette Biography: Candace Smith, wife of Nobel Prize-Winner Professor Dr. Vernon Smith and owner of the extraordinary blog, “Etiquette for the Business of Life” as featured by BBC, Chicago Tribune and USA Today offers her insights. “The unspoken rules that drive outcomes.” ——- There are many factors that […]
“ Profiting from longer lives.“ ——- The longevity economy is no longer a future concept—it is already reshaping global markets. In 2020, people aged 50 and older contributed approximately $45 trillion to global GDP, or about 34% of total output, according to AARP’s Global Longevity Economy Outlook. Despite representing just 24% of the population, this group […]
“A success story.” ——- Relocating to a new country to build a business from scratch sounds bold in theory. In practice, it’s often isolating, uncertain, and slow. That was the reality for the founder of SignBox Systems LLC, who, according to the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center, “relocated from South Africa” before […]
“ The geography trade.“ ——- For decades, investors were taught to follow capital flows, earnings growth, and macro trends. But a quieter and often more predictive signal has been gaining traction: population movement. Where people choose to live—both within countries and across borders—has become one of the most reliable leading indicators of where capital, opportunity, and […]
“Building it and keeping what works.” ——- In a week where headlines are dominated by political gridlock in Washington and rising tensions tied to Iran, it’s easy for entrepreneurs to feel like their businesses are at the mercy of forces far beyond their control. Markets react, sentiment shifts, and uncertainty becomes part of the […]
“ Tax base, talent, and capital on the move.“ ——- There’s a growing reality facing New York City and New York that doesn’t show up in a single headline—but compounds over time: the quiet erosion of tax base, startup formation, and investment capital. The issue isn’t just population loss—it’s who is leaving and what they take with them. […]
“Why more founders are choosing cash flow, control, and optionality over the traditional “big exit.” ——- For decades, the entrepreneurial path was straightforward: build, scale, and sell. The exit was the goal. But today, more founders are quietly rewriting that script. Instead of chasing a single liquidity event, they’re building businesses designed to produce […]
“Your weekly edge in business, lifestyle, and world perspectives.” ——- As we move deeper into March, this week’s issue of Global Common Cents reflects a world that feels increasingly defined by contrast. In our Business Psychology column, we look at Dubai—arguably one of the most progressive business hubs in the Middle East—now navigating the uncertainty created by […]
“How the Iran conflict is reshaping markets—and where investors should focus now.“ ——- There are moments in global markets when one variable quietly begins to drive everything else. Right now, that variable is oil. The escalating conflict involving Iran has quickly shifted from a geopolitical story into a full-scale economic catalyst, influencing inflation, transportation costs, […]
“Why today’s smartest founders are building businesses designed to survive uncertainty.” ——- There was a time when entrepreneurship was largely about chasing growth—new markets, new customers, and scaling as quickly as possible. Today, that mindset is quietly shifting. In a world shaped by geopolitical tension, supply chain disruption, and economic volatility, the most successful […]
