You network with other business leaders to exchange ideas and get advice, like mistakes to avoid or how to manage your time more effectively.
Networking is how you meet professionals, clients and investors who can help your business grow. Networking is crucial for your business to thrive. READ MORE AT ENTREPRENEUR
While the rate of Latino population growth in the U.S. has slowed since the Great Recession, experts say it’s still increasing at an impressive rate.
Of the 2.2 million people added to the nation’s population between 2016 and 2017, Hispanic accounted for slightly more than half of that growth. Today, the U.S. has 59 million Hispanic residents, a figure expected to nearly double by 2060, according to U.S. Census projections. READ MORE AT AZ BIG MEDIA
Most of us spend an average of 2,080 hours at work each year, our noses pressed firmly to the proverbial grindstone. And that doesn’t count the occasional all-nighter we have to pull when a deadline is about to be missed, or the constant texts, e-mails and message alerts.
For the lucky ones, it’s in the name of doing something they love, saving the world, or making a mint. But that’s not the case for most people. So how do we make our jobs less frustrating? READ MORE AT NEW YORK POST
The workplace isn't what it used to be. There was a time when you could settle into a plum job and stay there till retirement, everything steady and secure.
That's not the case anymore; the long-term "company man" is pretty much a thing of the past. But Glassdoor reports there are still some damn fine workplaces to land, and some may even surprise you. READ MORE AT MAXIM
Wealth—a family’s financial net worth—measures how well people are prepared for the future. It allows them to purchase a home, start a business, enjoy a secure retirement, and put their children through school. Wealth also provides security in the face of emergencies, for example, allowing people to pay for unexpected health bills or pay bills following a layoff. Wealth is essential to giving families peace of mind.
Unfortunately, the accumulation of wealth in America is highly unequal. Wealth
Chicago, Illinois - Casa Central, one of the largest Hispanic serving social service agencies in the midwest, today announced the members of its new Emerging Leaders Auxiliary Board (ELAB). The board is comprised of 22 distinguished young professionals from various industries across the Chicago area. Members of ELAB will serve as ambassadors for Casa Central and help support the programs, activities and communities it serves through fundraising events, volunteer service, and professional engage
While we often see the holidays portrayed as “the busiest time of the year,” it’s also a time when people like to catch up with others they haven’t seen or connected with in a while. In this two-part series, you’ll explore some tips for building your personal and professional networks during the holidays.
As you consider your personal network, think of opportunities you may have during the holidays to connect or reconnect with friends you haven’t seen in a while. READ MORE AT MICHIGAN STATE UNI
According to the Institute for Women's Policy Research, Hispanic women experience a greater pay gap than any other racial group.
In 2017, Latinas earned 54 cents for every dollar earned by white men, which means it would take more than 22 months for a Latina to earn what a typical white man could make in a year. READ MORE AT BUSINESS INSDER
U.S. Hispanics have a tremendous amount of buying power: $1.7 trillion, which is higher than the GDP of Canada. The beer industry has realized this potential and is increasingly targeting this market.
Bud Light and Mexican beer brand Estrella Jalisco, which was recently introduced into the U.S. by Anheuser-Busch, both released ads this summer appealing to Hispanics. READ MORE AT FORBES
The holiday season is the best time to get out to local networking events to meet new people and see old friends. Get started by reviewing your inbox (and spam folders) for invites you might have missed. Follow this by checking Facebook for invites and ideas. RSVP and get out there.
Here are eight tips for making the most of holiday networking opportunities.
1. Smiles are contagious. Even if you are nervous, your smile will tell people you are friendly and happy to meet new people.
2. Be nice.
Saskia Sorrosa left her role as the Vice President of Marketing at the NBA for a mission-driven career opportunity of her own making. Over the last three years that she launched and developed Fresh Bellies, a baby food startup, she’s learned many lessons about entrepreneurship that a 20-year career hadn’t prepared her for.
“No one ever tells you how hard it is to start a business,” notes Sorrosa. “You rarely hear stories about the struggles companies face or how long it takes successful startup
Although one in four new businesses are Latino-owned and contribute more than $700 billion in sales to the U.S. economy every year, a new study has found that the businesses face significant barriers that keep them from increasing their revenues and building up wealth.
According to a report titled Latino-Owned Businesses: Shining a Light on National Trends, three main hurdles hold back Latino business owners’ economic growth: credit score problems, limited funding sources and a business knowled
Poor retention and a lack of leadership are driving people of color away from the marketing industry—or failing to keep them—almost as fast as they can be recruited.
"We are very gung-ho about finding and encouraging these young people and getting them super excited, and then we kind of throw them to the wolves to figure it out," says Tiffany Edwards, engagement and inclusion director at Droga5. "That leads to what we call the 'leaky bucket.' You can funnel in as many people as you want, but wi
Hispanic Americans represent 17.6 percent of the present U.S. population, or about 56.6 million people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, people of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central-American or other Spanish culture or origin are projected to comprise 28.6 percent of the U.S. population by the year 2060, or about 119 million individuals. This growing group of Hispanic Americans faces significant health concerns that put them at high risk for both heart disease and diabetes. READ
For California to maintain its standing as the fifth-largest economy in the world, the state has to produce at least 1.65 million college graduates by 2030. But it won't reach this goal without Latino educational success, and many of the state's schools are not preparing young Hispanics for higher education. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS
Technology has fundamentally changed the consumer experience and the marketing rulebook.
According to the Nielsen report, 60 percent of U.S. Hispanics were born or grew on the Internet era vs. 40 percent of non-Hispanics. U.S. Hispanics over-index by 9 percent for smartphone ownership and 99 percent of their households have a wireless phone service. We are in front of savvy, smart consumers who do their homework before engaging with your brand. READ MORE AT ORLANDO BUSINESS JOURNAL
Latinos are launching more new businesses, achieving higher levels of education, and reaching the C-suite of Fortune 500 companies in greater numbers than ever, but more than three-quarters of Latinos recently surveyed were surprised by at least one of these and other similar well-documented facts, as reported in We Are All Human's recently commissioned U.S. Hispanic Sentiment Study.
This sweeping study of more than 2,500 US Hispanics and Latinos aged 14 and older focuses on the Hispanic/Latino
There's a powerful force turbocharging small-business growth in the United States that often goes overlooked. It's the Latino contingent that has outstripped all other demographic groups in the sector. The nearly 4.4 million Latino-owned businesses in the United States contribute more than $700 billion to the American economy every year, according to a study by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
In fact, Latino-owned companies have grown 31.6 percent since 2012, more than double the growth
José R. Sánchez, President and CEO of Norwegian American Hospital, was recently appointed part of the Governor Elect‘s Healthcare Committee. As a member of J.B. Pritzker’s transition team, Mr. Sánchez will play a key role in making strategic recommendations for policies that will address the needs for health care services across the state. These recommendations will span across all sectors of health care, including:
• Services for children and adults
• Creating a patient-centered model of care
Nothing is quite as fulfilling as having your support system on speed dial. People in your circle tremendously impact on your growth and success, whether in business or career.
In today’s business and professional world, networks account for the majority of opportunities that come your way. It is within these networks that referrals for business take place. If a job seeker, knowing people in the right places could get you closer to your dream job. READ MORE AT DAILY NATION
