While attending the USHCC 2011 Convention and Business Expo I had the opportunity to talk about federal procurement opportunities for Hispanic and Minority owned businesses with the David Hinson, National Director of Minority Business Development Agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Many business owners don’t realize the Federal Government spends billions annually on every…
Category Archives: Hispanics
How Hispanic Owned Businesses Will Impact the U.S. Economy – Speech by Javier Palomarez, USHCC
“Hispanic businesses grew by 114% despite the economy. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy and we are the solution, ” stated Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) during a recent speech to business owners and chamber members of the Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, community leaders and corporate sponsors. Did you know…
Why I Make My Health Screenings a Priority as an Entrepreneur
Where on the priority list is making sure you go for your yearly health screenings? On my list it’s right at the top. But it wasn’t always that way. I used to say to myself “I’ll get to it.” The demands of my business and my family were so encompassing that I’d get the reminders,…
Need Money for Your Business? What You Need to Know About Non-Traditional Financing Options
As I’ve explained before, I share with you the knowledge, know-how, ideas and other information I get on a daily basis that can help you with your business and venture goals. I recently attended a free financial workshop presented by Hoy and Wells Fargo Bank for business owners. In these two videos I recorded for…
5 Tips on How To Survive a Long Term Business Partnership – Part 1
There are many horror stories regarding business partnerships gone south. But there are some that last the test of time. I visited with my friends Patricia Perez and John Escheveste from VPE Public Relations to talk about branding and communications for both my branded company “Michele Ruiz, My Life as a Latina Entrepreneur” as well…
What You Need to Know About Latinos Aged 18-25 and Why It’s Critical to Your Business
Hispanics. Latinos. U.S. Census. What does it all mean for your business?
NBC Unidos Presentation – Gen YLA
I had a chance to hang out with some NBC Universal/Telemundo/Mun2 friends at a presentation by “NBC Unidos”. Millie Carrasquillo, Sr. VP of Telemundo Media Research, shared insights from their recent study called Gen YLA. Generation ~ You