Op-Ed: Power is key to mobile network recovery after earthquakes in P.R.
January 16, 2020
Mobile connectivity is crucial in the wake of a natural disaster as consumers seek to connect with loved ones and vital services. This is made all the more difficult by the fact that natural disasters can also wreak havoc on the infrastructure that supports that connectivity, including electrical power. To support recovery efforts, we used […]
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Op-Ed: 7 steps to cut down on your tech habits
January 15, 2020
By Julia A. FernándezSpecial to News is my Business Tech addiction is real. And it is spreading at a rapid pace all over the world. Teenagers and adults alike are addicted to screens, and Puerto Rico is no exception. You would find people, particularly teenagers, engrossed in their phones oblivious to their surroundings. Technology has […]
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Op-Ed: Artificial Intelligence improving customer experience
January 2, 2020
Artificial intelligence is increasingly available to society, either directly or indirectly. It makes interaction processes between businesses and consumers easier every day, which is why customers are adapting so quickly to this new reality. AI technology is improving more each day and is being implemented successfully to offer experiences of the intelligent and informed customer. […]
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Op-Ed: Digital literacy, learn to make your business succeed
December 31, 2019
We are currently making unimaginable advances in this digital and technological era and one of the fastest growing sectors is online commerce. But it’s no use if we don’t take advantage of all this. Digital literacy is a fundamental part for all those small and medium entrepreneurs who are looking to start an online business […]
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Op-Ed: This new year get your small biz off to a fresh start with SBA’s help
December 30, 2019
Do you often find yourself dreaming about becoming your own boss? Do you think you have the passion and skill set to join the other 30 million small business owners already living the American dream? If you answered yes to both questions, then perhaps 2020 is the year when you can take that plunge into […]
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Op-Ed: Join the team to fight fraud in 2020
December 23, 2019
We’re all constantly complaining about the problem of corruption in Puerto Rico. This epidemic affects us all. A dollar that is stolen or wasted in government, is money that does not reach schools, hospitals, police or roads. We all pay that one. We can’t stand it anymore. But corruption is a disease that not only […]
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Delta Airlines relaunches San Juan-Detroit route
December 23, 2019
Delta Airlines has relaunched a direct flight between the Detroit Metropolitan Airport and the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport through April 7, 2020, Puerto Rico Tourism Co. Executive Director Carla Campos announced. This route represents an increase of 19,620 seats and an economic impact of $9.2 million for Puerto Rico between December 2019 and April […]
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Op-Ed: PREPA RSA hurts consumers, perpetuates debt crisis
December 20, 2019
A thorough and data-packed recent report on the potential impact of Puerto Rico’s PREPA debt restructuring plan proves what should be obvious: electricity prices that are already unaffordable will keep rising for the foreseeable future to pay for outstanding debt. The deal does not work for the people of Puerto Rico, will hurt economic recovery, and won’t […]
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Op-Ed: Planning ahead for a successful holiday sales season
December 18, 2019
The year-end shopping season has begun for online retailers and if they did not prepare their strategies for the high season on time, they run the risk of losing out to the competition. Next are some of my recommendations that can help online businesses have a successful selling season. Excellent customer service Retailers should take […]
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Op-Ed: Millennials, Gen Xers and Boomers can avoid holiday debt
December 16, 2019
What do Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers have in common? Not much, except that they all rack up debt this time of year. With each generation having its unique financial issues, Consolidated Credit is offering specific advice. Consolidated Credit analyzed four years of debt management program data and found that Millennial enrollments are at an […]
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Op-Ed: Prepare for your retirement
December 12, 2019
If you haven’t thought about your retirement years, now is the time to start. The sooner you start saving for retirement, the more you will achieve because it potentially increases the amount of money you will contribute for a longer time. It is estimated that you will need approximately 70% of your current income to […]
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Op-Ed: Evaluating P.R.’s energy transformation is an opportunity to define, promote public interest
December 11, 2019
Puerto Rico is overhauling its electrical power system: evaluating its integrated resource plan (IRP), approving wheeling regulations, acquiring a concessionaire for transmission and distribution, and setting up private management of power generation plants, among other measures that will affect the island’s electrical system for years to come. Unfortunately, a scattershot approach is being taken to […]
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Op-Ed: Was the Puerto Rico Planning Board right?
December 10, 2019
For about 30 years, observers have questioned the reliability of the macroeconomic statistics that the government of Puerto Rico prepares through its Planning Board. The technical questions about the quality of these statistics have been numerous, diverse, and persistent. On occasion, these questions have played a leading role in creating the conditions for Puerto Rico’s fiscal, […]
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Op-Ed: Truthful declarations can help avoid delays during busy holiday travel season
December 9, 2019
As the cold temperatures drop in the northern hemisphere, the holidays represent the start of the high season in the Caribbean; as one of the most favored destinations for travelers whether flying or just enjoying a pleasant cruise. U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands highlight its available […]
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Op-Ed: USDA celebrates World Soil Day in the Caribbean area
December 6, 2019
Every Dec. 5, the U.S. Department of Agriculture joins partners around the globe to celebrate World Soil Day, an annual event to bring attention to the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for sustainable management of soil resources. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in the Caribbean Area is joining other organizations around the […]
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