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Own Your Own Bank in Puerto Rico

“Why consider?”   ——- Owning a bank in Puerto Rico can offer several advantages:  1.    Tax Benefits: Puerto Rico offers attractive tax incentives, including favorable corporate tax rates and exemptions from certain federal taxes, making it an appealing location for banking operations. 2.    Access to US Markets: As a territory of the United States, banks in Puerto Rico have access […]

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25th Anniversary of Dot.com!

“The crash that changed e-commerce.”   ——- I was speaking on the phone with a business associate the other day, and he mentioned in passing that it was the 25th anniversary of the dot-com crash.  It was surprising to me that so much time had passed, but it has, in fact, been 25 years. We thought it […]

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Staying Healthy Despite a Busy Schedule

by Morayma MaKay Writer / Blogger & Content Creator Adulthood Rewired “Meal planning.”     ——- Between work deadlines, meetings, and personal responsibilities, finding time to prepare healthy meals can feel impossible. That’s where meal planning comes in! It’s a simple yet effective strategy to save time, reduce stress, and eat healthier. Whether you’re juggling a […]

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When Words Won’t Change Minds

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. “Understanding influence.”  ——- The phrase “agree to disagree” often emerges as a […]

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Clash of the Crypto Titans

“Tether vs. Circle.”  ——- The tension between two major crypto concerns has recently been in the news.  Last week the Wall Street Journal reported about this clash in an article entitled “Titans Battling for Control of the Future of Crypto.”   As such, and with the White House stated interest in developing crypto, we thought it […]

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The Tragic History of Haiti

“Once a wealthy country.”   ——- Haiti: Location: Caribbean Capital City: Port-au-Prince Population: 11.45 million Language Spoken: Haitian Creole and French Haiti is a  tragic situation that will continue to have both political and economic long-term ramifications for the entire Western Hemisphere.  Even with its proximity to the United States, however, very few people have a working knowledge of this island […]

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Welcome to March Madness & Spring

“NCAA Basketball rings the cash register!”   ——- This week the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament starts, and it is one of the most lucrative sporting events in the United States.  March Madness, as it has been dubbed, generates billions in revenues. Here’s a quick look: TV & Media Rights • The NCAA’s biggest revenue […]

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Strategies for Networking

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 art of making contacts.” ——- Networking events can be daunting. Walking […]

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Whiskey as an Investment?

“Gaining popularity.”  ——- We recently returned from a trip to Tennessee where is whiskey is king and “Old Smokey Whiskey” is practically a religion.  Of course, with St. Patrick’s day this coming Monday, a review of whiskey as a potential investment is a natural. Whiskey is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. […]

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Doing Business in Ireland

“And the many ties to the United States.”   ——- Ireland: Location: West of Great Britain. Capital City: Dublin Population: 4,937,786 Language Spoken: English, Irish Gaelic International Time: EST + 5 hours Airline Service: Delta, Charter flights, Aer Lingus Currency: Euro Type of Government: Parliamentary Republic Ireland is a small island nation, but its diminutive size does not mean it doesn’t have a storied […]

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