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The Big Apple’s Slow Bleed

“ 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. […]

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Exit Without Selling

“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 […]

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From Dubai to New York: A Study of Contrasts

“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 […]

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When Oil Moves, Everything Moves!

“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, […]

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The Rise of the Resilient Entrepreneur

“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 […]

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Thriving in Uncertainty

“Your weekly edge in business, lifestyle, and world perspectives.” ——-  As we move further into March, one theme continues to surface across markets, business decisions, and even day-to-day life—uncertainty. It shows up in headlines, in conversations, and often in the quiet decisions we make when we’re not quite sure what comes next. Yet if there’s […]

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Investing in the Business of St. Patrick’s Day

“From parades to pints: How investors can make a little green.“ ——- St. Patrick’s Day may be rooted in Irish tradition, but it has also evolved into a surprisingly powerful economic event. What began as a religious feast day honoring Ireland’s patron saint has grown into a global celebration that fuels tourism, hospitality, and retail […]

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The Age of the One-Person Company

“How AI Is Empowering a New Generation of Solo Entrepreneurs.”   ——- For decades, launching a company typically required assembling a small team—someone to write marketing copy, someone to design graphics, someone to manage operations, and often a developer to build the product itself. Today that equation is changing rapidly. Artificial intelligence tools are allowing […]

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Welcome to this Week’s Edition

“Your weekly edge in business, lifestyle, and world perspectives.” ——-  Welcome to this week’s edition of Global Common Cents. As we move deeper into March, the calendar itself offers a few reminders that history, business, and human behavior are often closely connected. Whether it’s the famous warning to “beware the Ides of March” or the annual […]

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War, Risk and Mindset

“How geopolitical conflict distorts decision-making in the markets.“ ——- When headlines turn to missile strikes, oil chokepoints, and military posturing, markets don’t just respond to data — they respond to psychology. Geopolitical conflict involving Iran has once again reminded investors and executives that risk is not merely calculated; it is perceived. As oil prices fluctuate […]

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