The Pivot: New Beginnings, New Directions

While in Nigeria I read a book on execution—the concept of getting things done. It reminded me of another business book that I read about how companies restructured and reinvented themselves. I found both to be very compelling, most especially because they showed how good companies got better, bad companies improved and some companies innovated…

Panama’s Multinational Future

The Panama Trade and Investment Agency (PROVINEX) hails itself as the “Ultimate Destination for Multinationals investing in Latin America.”  For many developing economies, attracting foreign investment has been the primary goal.  According to figures released by PROVINEX, more than 140 multinationals have invested in the Latin American nation since 2007.  It’s top three investors being…

The Entrepreneur Age

It’s been said that everyone has a “side-hustle” or a “side-gig.”  And that really has become the norm in many quadrants of American society.  While it may be that many seek to follow a dream, many people do so to create extra or additional income for themselves.  While I totally believe in following your dreams,…

Media Through the Looking Glass

As an American and a communications professional, I tend to have an in depth view of how media affects people. Marketing, advertising, branding and media thrive off of the impact that repeated images and concepts have on the individual psyche. Communications professionals understand this and use it to the advantage of their clients. The average…

Scale vs. Homestead: Identify Your Biz Niche

When looking at new businesses and small business, it is helpful to define them in a couple of ways.  I find there are many ways to do that define it, but my litmus test is the way in which the owner(s) operate it. Homestead I have found businesses often operate in two ways: by scale…