I’ve seen it firsthand. Friends launch small businesses — some fail, some barely survive, and a few actually make something out of it. If we go by the stats, the odds are brutal. They say 1 out of 10 survives the first year. But why? First: Most “Small Businesses” Aren’t Really Businesses They’re self-employment. And … Continue reading Small Business Entrepreneurs: Can They Really Make It?
Author: Victor Castillo
What Happen when the USA Forgets About Latin America?
It's a tricky question: Has the U.S. done more damage to Latin America by ignoring it, or by intervening in It? This post focuses on the first option — and to answer it, we’ll take a brief look at history. Don’t worry, this won’t be a deep dive — just a quick dip into the … Continue reading What Happen when the USA Forgets About Latin America?
Is the American Dream Dead? I Asked Around. Here’s What I Found.
I’ve spoken with fellow entrepreneurs and posed the question: Is the American Dream dead? The answers? Overwhelmingly negative. Most people said: Yes. It’s dead. So I pressed further: “What does the American Dream even mean to you?” Here’s a condensed summary of the top responses: • Become a multi-millionaire • Become a millionaire • Own a … Continue reading Is the American Dream Dead? I Asked Around. Here’s What I Found.
The Economic Cost of Racism: Power, Division, and the Unseen Hand of Government
Yes, there is a huge part of the economy fueled by racism — and not in a good way. There are two main ways societies have tried to eliminate racism. Let’s look briefly at history, not to go deep, but to observe what’s worked and what hasn’t. 1. The Spanish Model: Assimilation If you travel … Continue reading The Economic Cost of Racism: Power, Division, and the Unseen Hand of Government
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