A Division of Figeroux & Associates, Brooklyn, NY Address: 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 Schedule a Consultation: www.askthelawyer.us Introduction: The American Dream of Business Ownership The pursuit of the American Dream has always been rooted in two key aspirations: homeownership and business ownership. The ability to start, own, and grow a business […]
Introduction: Navigating Legal Challenges as a Small Business Owner Starting and running a small business requires vision, strategy, and legal foresight. Entrepreneurs often face a labyrinth of regulatory requirements, contracts, and compliance hurdles, which, if mismanaged, can lead to costly disputes or financial setbacks. This is where Figeroux & Associates’ Small Business Solutions Division steps […]
Introduction: Why Transitioning from Worker to Business Owner Requires Legal & Strategic Planning Leaving behind the security of a steady paycheck to start a business is an exciting but challenging endeavor. Whether you’re an employee with a side hustle, a freelancer ready to scale up, or a corporate worker dreaming of independence, the journey from […]
By BeautyIndependent At 5:34 a.m. EST on Wednesday, the Associated Press called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald Trump, capping a historic comeback for the former president and a crushing defeat for his electoral rival, Vice President Kamala Harris. Upon waking up to the news, many American beauty entrepreneurs reacted with strong emotions—jubilation, […]
By: Caribbean Business Report Thirty-nine (39) young Saint Lucians are now further empowered to propel their business thanks to the Youth Economy Agency (YEA). During a brief ceremony on Wednesday 24th May 2023 the Agency disbursed funds for 39 new grant recipients at its offices on Chaussee Road in Castries. A total of $66,558.02 was […]
By: Linda Nwoke The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is the country’s federal agency in charge of protecting and promoting the welfare of job seekers, workers, and retired workers. The agency provides opportunities across various industries. There are about six major sectors in the economy. As of the end of March 2023, there were more […]
Credit: Caribbean Business Report Caribbean tourism stakeholders are gearing up with excitement for the 41st Caribbean Travel Marketplace, set to take place in sunny Barbados next week! Produced by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and hosted by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. and the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), the event provides an […]
By: Caribbean Business Report The Ministry of Commerce has extended its first call for applications for the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Loan-Grant Facility to Wednesday, 31st May 2023. The MSME Loan-Grant is an EC$10 million facility aimed at providing post COVID-19 pandemic relief to registered MSMEs. It is a combination of 70% grant […]
BY GEORGE JOSEPH AND SAMANTHA MALDONADO BY GEORGE JOSEPH AND SAMANTHA MALDONADO Four years ago, Deborah Thomas got a call from an unknown number. The stranger on the line introduced himself as Eddie Doran and informed her that he was a new co-owner or soon to be co-owner of her home — a two-story brownstone just blocks away from […]
With inflation high and the market flailing, it can be challenging to figure out the best things to do with your money. “During economic downturns, it can be tempting to sell off your investment and keep cash reserves — but this is rarely a good idea,” said Thomas Kralow, a self-made millionaire and founder of University Grade Trading […]