Op-Ed: Advantages of social networks for small- and mid-sized businesses
December 4, 2019
Nowadays, being an entrepreneur in a medium like ours is a real challenge. Well, let’s be honest, the obstacles we have to cross are many, and the support we have is almost null. Moreover, we could say that we live in an environment where entrepreneurship is not welcome. If you are one of the few […]
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Op-Ed: Avoid holiday scams, protect consumer trust and your bottom line
December 3, 2019
‘Tis the season to be jolly and keep a watchful eye out for costly cons! With the holidays nearing, millions of Americans will be out shopping for their family, friends and loved ones. It is estimated that Americans will spend more than $1.1 trillion this holiday season — an increase of 4% or $1,047.83, when […]
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Op-Ed: Shop local to support our communities this holiday season
November 26, 2019
During the holiday season, Americans across the country have a unique opportunity to strengthen their local economies, support their communities, and get great services and products by “shopping small” — visiting small businesses in their own communities. The holidays give us all the chance to reconnect with our neighbors and, whether you’re grabbing a cup […]
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Op-Ed: Emotional paycheck, the new currency for happy and productive employees
November 21, 2019
The world is changing. The integration of new generations into the workforce has changed the way we feel more productive and appreciated at work. It’s not only enough to have good economic remuneration, which, although important, is not a priority for many today. Today, more than a good salary is required to keep employees motivated, […]
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Op-Ed: Electricity consumers face minimum of $530M in fees to outside advisors
November 15, 2019
The debt restructuring agreement reached between the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) and its creditors, which is currently pending before a bankruptcy judge, will force utility customers to pay “largely unspecified, apparently unlimited, and wholly unchecked professional fees and expenses.” That is the finding of an independent fee examiner hired by the bankruptcy court […]
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Op-Ed: Understanding in-bond shipments to Puerto Rico
November 14, 2019
You started a small business selling auto parts based on your contacts and years in that industry. You were able to buy a container of automobile brakes from a manufacturer in that you know in Vietnam. As part of your due diligence, you found an international shipping company that can bring the container up to […]
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Op-Ed: How can your company evolve toward new reality of ‘Industry 4.0?’
November 11, 2019
Eighty-eight percent of the companies that were included in the Fortune 500 list in 1955, do not exist or are currently out of this ranking. That has been one of the most visible and tangible impacts of the digital revolution in the last 60 years. Today, with the rapid incorporation of 4.0 technologies that connects […]
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Op-Ed: Thoughts on the fist bump…
November 8, 2019
For some time now and for some unknown strange reason, I have noticed that more and more people are using the “fist bump” as a sign of a greeting. This action not only applies for your “run of the mill” buddies, but now for new acquaintances as well. It seems that the trustworthy handshake is […]
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Op-Ed: Rooftop solar, batteries can lead the way to building a resilient P.R.
November 4, 2019
Two years after Hurricanes Irma and María changed all of our lives, we are just starting to turn the corner. Puerto Rico adopted legislation earlier this year that enshrines a 100% renewable energy future for the island and provides a strong foundation for building a new, more resilient and just economy for all. It is […]
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Op-Ed: The magic wand
November 1, 2019
I love the fanciful premise of the iconic film “Dave” in which a president who really is not, and who has no long-term aspirations, decides to adopt revolutionary, yet logical measures that any reasonable president would if they did not have their hands tied weighing on political considerations that help re-election. I recently realized that […]
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Op-Ed: Demography will dictate the failure of PROMESA
October 23, 2019
Over the last decade, a group of demographers has raised their voices concerning the Puerto Rico’s population decline. Probably the most accessible and comprehensive text on this topic is “Puerto Rico 2000–2010: Más allá del censo” by Raúl Figueroa, Dr. Rosario Rivera-Negrón and Dr. Judith Rodríguez-Figueroa. Here, I will present some demographic trends regarding Puerto […]
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Op-Ed: Is AT&T’s exit from P.R. a harbinger of bad tidings? Perhaps.
October 10, 2019
Today’s news about the acquisition of AT&T by Liberty comes as no surprise to those that have been monitoring the industry and following the latter’s expansion strategy in Latin America. The surprise here is the target: AT&T. Due to the perceived strength and tightness of the top tier operators in Puerto Rico, it was always […]
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Op-Ed: The advantages of B2B e-commerce
October 7, 2019
Digitization is not only changing the way companies sell their products and services to customers, but also how companies sell to other companies. So, we face a new panorama in the world of business-to-business or B2B. Today, like all of us, commercial buyers need to only do a search on Amazon, to easily find all […]
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Op-Ed: ALPA ‘on wrong side of history’ by opposing development of air hub in P.R.
October 2, 2019
The Airline Pilots Association’s opposition to the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation’s petition will not only hurt Puerto Rico’s economic recovery and sustainability, but also the U.S. economy, aviation industry, and geopolitics interests. Just because Puerto Rico may acquire DOT transfer rights like Alaska, Guam or Marinas Island does not mean that this will negate […]
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Op-Ed: Selling or selling out
September 24, 2019
Certain words like lawyer, tax, developer, privatization, gentrification, and a host of others, often elicit negative responses in people. Many have experienced or witnessed undesirable outcomes at the hands of, or results from, some of these nouns. This generalization provides a huge disservice to any and all rational discourse. The noun is not the determinant of […]
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