Latina women are the fastest growing demographic of entrepreneurs in the U.S.

Nely Galán faced many obstacles when she started her Latino-focused television production company in 1989, including executives who didn’t believe TV shows geared toward a Latino audience could succeed.

But Galán proved them wrong. Her company, Galán Entertainment, incorporated in 1994, went on to produce 700 episodes of original programming, including the hit reality series The Swan. Galán ultimately rose to become Telemundo’s president of entertainment. READ MORE AT TIME

It should surprise no one that plenty of millennials are addicted to the internet, constantly scrolling through their favorite social networks, and annoying people around them with obnoxious smartphone habits. But just as there are plenty of people who still buy dumb phones instead of smartphones (including some millennials), there are some millennials who have opted out of popular social networks like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. READ MORE AT CHEAT SHEET

It's that time of year: The kids, many of them, are back in school. Cubs fans are hoping; Sox fans looking away, Bears fans crossing their fingers.

And business organizations are scheduling networking activities -- your opportunity to renew business acquaintances, meet new people and, above all, set the stage for connections that can help grow your business. A networking event can present opportunities to finally meet people you've been hoping to connect with... READ MORE AT THE DAILY HERALD

For many people, being your own boss and running your own business is part of the American dream. But the business world can be a tough place and that’s why the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund was formed 25 years ago. “We are a non-profit that basically helps Hispanic entrepreneurs start, build, and grow their businesses,” explains Fabian Yepez from the HBIF. READ MORE AT 10 NEWS

Connections will be your most valuable resource as an entrepreneur. Going to numerous events and meetings is usually an effective way to gather information, learn about opportunities, and find talent.

But for some events, you’ll only have enough time to pop in and out. Here are some speedy networking tips that you can use to make a small amount of socializing worth your while.

Interrupt sales people - politely. At every event, you’ll likely find people hustling up leads. While these professionals, often deserve your time, if you’re in a hurry, it’s OK to let them know right away whether you’re a good fit for the product. 

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A UCLA study is the first to show that Latinos age at a slower rate than other ethnic groups. The findings, published in the current issue of Genome Biology, may one day help scientists understand how to slow the aging process for everyone.

“Latinos live longer than Caucasians, despite experiencing higher rates of diabetes and other diseases. Scientists refer to this as the ‘Hispanic paradox,’” said lead author Steve Horvath, a professor of human genetics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. “Our study helps explain this by demonstrating that Latinos age more slowly at the molecular level.” READ MORE AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Univision’s recent ratings declines – the network is down 49 percent in adults 18-49 over the past five years – underscores the seismic shift in media habits that Hispanics will undergo over the next few decades.

Everyone’s media consumption is changing, of course, with the rise of digital and more specifically mobile media. But Hispanics’ habits are poised for an even bigger transformation.That’s because there are other factors at play, ones that compound the rise of digital being seen across media.

The Hispanic population is getting younger, it’s getting savvier, and it’s getting acculturated. The majority of Hispanics Americans are now born here, rather than immigrating, and that makes a big difference in their attitudes and interests. READ MORE AT MEDIALIFE MAGAZINE

A recently published study by research firm Packaged Facts has revealed data that should serve as further incentive to allocate significant time and money to targeting Hispanic consumers. One of the biggest takeaways from the report is that Hispanic consumers are increasingly adopting financial tools like credit packaged cards.

Packaged Facts analyst Daniel Granderson noted that “Hispanic consumers have recently registered an exceptionally high increase in credit card ownership, when historically they had a below-average tendency to own and use credit cards.” READ MORE AT PORTADA

Most people think of networking as brief interactions at cocktail parties and conferences. They look at the business cards they’ve collected and call it good.

But unless you’ve moved past the LinkedIn connection request/acceptance stage of a professional relationship, it’s inaccurate to say it’s a real connection. Authentic connection means nurturing that budding relationship with someone, prioritizing them, staying in touch, finding ways to deepen those relationships, and ultimately giving back. READ MORE AT FORBES

When considering Latinos, educators often struggle with how to close the achievement gap. That gap is often defined as a disparity in academic success between native English speakers and those for whom Spanish was their first language.

Health communicators have gaps of their own to address: digital divides. These exist both between English- and Spanish-speaking Latinos, and between non-Hispanic whites and Latinos. The internet has become ubiquitous in our lives. READ MORE AT HUFFINGTONPOST

Madeline DiRado is prepared to make Rio her first and last Olympic Games.

DiRado, who is a first generation Argentinian American, won her first gold medal in the Women's 4x200m freestyle relay. Along with winning the relay, DiRado won silver in the Women's 400m individual medley and bronze in the Women's 200m individual medley.

Not only is this her first Olympics Games, but DiRado made it clear that this will also be her last. Coming into the games DiRado knew she had a career waiting for her back home so she made the decision to be one and done. READ MORE AT NBCNEWS

When athletes walked into the Beijing National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games, only 4 percent of the nearly 600-member U.S. delegation was Hispanic, despite the minority group at the time comprising 15 percent of the country’s entire population.

Eight years later and with the Latino population in the U.S. now totaling over 17 percent, there are only 18 Hispanics among the U.S.’s 554 athletes – or about 3 percent – competing in this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. READ MORE AT FOX NEWS LATINO

The evolving U.S. Latino market has emerged as the belle of the ball for brands looking to appeal to and connect with people online. As early adopters of technology and the most rapidly expanding population in America, U.S. Latinos now have $1.4 trillion in purchasing power, making us an integral market that brands need to consider if they hope to reach their full potential.

Even major media properties have acknowledged this evolving market by launching Spanish-language counterparts, such as NBC Latino and Fox News Latino, just to name a couple.

As brands of all kinds race to cultivate this new marketing opportunity, they’ll need to be sensitive to some of the unique characteristics of our complex, diverse and passionate culture, as we are not a cookie-cutter demographic. READ MORE AT SMART BUSINESS

Even in today’s modern, 24/7, online world, nothing beats good old-fashioned networking.

People tend to do business with those they know and like, which puts networking high on the priority list.

As many as 25 percent of small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) plan to increase their participation in trade shows and events in the next one or two years, according to the 2016 SMB Insights report.

Whether at local events, industry conferences or other community gatherings, getting out to introduce yourself and your business to potential customers and peers can be one of the most important ways to build your brand. READ MORE AT THE BUSINESS JOURNALS

The United States has the most resilient economy in the world. We have withstood major recessions and market events in nearly every decade since the Great Depression, the most recent being the stock market crash of 1987, the savings and loan crisis of 1991, the September 11th crash of 2001, and the stock market crash of 2008.

Major recoveries can be attributed to the sophistication of our secondary markets to replenish various industries with new equity; the demand for higher returns from pension and investment funds; and the broad-based demand for consumer goods, services and credit. Consumer demand (consumption) accounts for 60 percent of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Consumption across all demographics increases market demand and the GDP - hence the case for diversity and inclusion. READ MORE AT PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS JOURNAL

When NBC bought Telemundo 15 years ago, the Spanish-language TV landscape in the U.S. was simple. There was Univision, and then there was everybody else.

All that has changed.

With the considerable resources and influence of NBC behind it, Telemundo has grown into a true competitor against Univision. It’s finally challenging its long-dominant rival among adults 18-49.

During the week ended July 31, Telemundo averaged 814,000 viewers 18-49 during Monday-Friday primetime, beating Univision for only the second time in its history. The first occurred the previous week, when Telemundo averaged 879,000 viewers in the demo. READ MORE AT MEDIALIFE MAGAZINE

Bentley University professor Gary Johnson shares five tips on how to sell yourself and land a job. It might be too difficult to execute, but the tips are actually basic. These are some of the things we do every day.

If you want a successful career in sales, then learn to master these five skills.

1. Listening
yes, listening. As easy at it sounds, but not everybody has the skill to actually listen. When you want a career in sales, you have got to learn how to listen. READ MORE AT JOBS & HIRE

Diversity at elite universities and colleges is a hot topic. Last month the Supreme Court upheld the practice of affirmative action in the Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin case. But the legal battle over race-conscious admissions is far from over. Harvard University faces a lawsuit by Students for Fair Admissions alleging that the school’s admissions policies discriminate against Asian American applicants.

One notable point about these lawsuits is that they spotlight the diversity dilemma still facing many image-conscious universities. But the truth is, many of the elite schools are diversifying faster than their peers. Both Harvard and UT-Austin schools are close to 50% students of color. READ MORE AT FORBES

We live in a country that constantly is evolving. The minority population is growing rapidly, and whether executives are ready to embrace them or not, they definitely will affect their company’s revenue now and well into their future.

Hispanics are not a sub-segment of the economy. They are emerging as a powerhouse of economic and political influence.More than 40 percent of entrepreneurs in the U.S. identify themselves as minority, according to “Hispanic Businesses & Entrepreneurs Drive Growth in the New Economy,” a report from Geoscape and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. READ MORE AT ORLANDO BUSINESS JOURNAL

A passive approach may kill you when swift technological changes hit your career or workplace. Instead of losing out, stay on top of the change to score a career win. Here are lessons from Pokemon Go to move ahead.

Get out and Go: Pokemon are found outdoors. So, you need to get up, step outside, hatch eggs and ad vance in the game. Similarly, your new job will never work out if you only sit at home and restrict your ef forts to the Internet or social media. READ MORE AT ECONOMIC TIMES