All of us entrepreneurs and leaders have something in common: we have a clear vision of where we want to take our businesses, markets, brands or teams. What is great about this vision is that it’s as unique as there are personalities in the world.
Undoubtedly we’re in tough economic times: job opportunities are scarce, professional talent abounds, and budgets and benefits have been reduced.
A taste of Germany is coming to Puerto Rico as Emma’s Famous Old German Pretzels & Bakery Sweets is planning to open its first store in November at the new Plaza Los Palacios Shopping Center in Toa Alta.
Imagine stepping into your store, or restaurant, or the office where you run your business, a day or two after the floodwaters have receded. Unfortunately for thousands of business owners across the country, this scenario is more than just imagined.
My kids — like most kids — seem to think that money grows on trees! Every week there’s something new each one of them covets, be it a dress, a toy or a movie they want to see.
As a long-time OneLink subscriber, I have personal knowledge of its service and the value of its offerings. I recently moved to the western part of the island, where I have been able to compare services with other providers such as Claro and Choice Cable. They offer asuperior range of offerings for a substantially lower […]
As a small business owner, today’s competitive market may be intimidating. If a competitor cuts prices or offers other incentives, you may feel tempted to do the same thing to hold on to your customers, even if it puts the stability of your business at risk.
The United States Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as constitutional. It is a major breakthrough for social justice in the United States.
As a mom to three kids — a teenager among them — keeping my finances in check while pleasing everyone’s needs and wants can be a tough balancing act.
The surprising paralysis of the certification of the representatives of the public interest in the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s governing body is the most recent example of an arbitrary system that has taken power with impunity and that self-reproduces at the expense of the best interests of the people.
More fires were reported in Puerto Rico last year than in 2010 but they spelled out lower financial losses, according to Puerto Rico Fire Department statistics.
On January 31, 2011, Puerto Rico enacted a new Internal Revenue Code (the “2011 Code”), which reformed the island's tax system, containing significant changes for individual and corporate taxpayers.
As you are preparing your 2011 Puerto Rico tax forms, you are probably wondering which deductions are still allowed and which were eliminated. Well, if you are used to making charitable donations, you’re in luck!
A deduction on the tax return is allowed for an unforeseen loss of the principal residence of a taxpayer incurred during the taxable year.
It really, really unnerves me whenever a journalist or talk show host — especially on the radio — while criticizing or making fun of a politician’s discourse, event or photograph in the news media, almost always identifies the action as a “public relations gimmick” or “public relations stunt.”
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