Dollars and Sense, a News is my Business podcast

Dollars and Sense, a News is my Business podcast

Author: News is my Business Language: English Episodes: 34
Tune into Dollars and Sense, a News is my Business podcast for a direct line to the conversations shaping Puerto Rico's economy. This isn't about abstract theories; it's a grounded exploration of the island's real business landscape, from local startups to established industries navigating unique challenges and opportunities. Each episode brings you candid conversations with entrepreneurs, analysts, and policymakers who are actually doing the work. You'll hear the specifics behind their decisions, the realities of operating in this market, and practical insights that go beyond the headlines. Produced by the team at News is my Business, this podcast serves as an essential audio companion for anyone invested in the financial and commercial vitality of Puerto Rico. By focusing solely on these in-depth interviews with a diverse range of experts, the series provides context and clarity, making the complex dynamics of the business community more accessible and engaging. If you're looking to understand the forces driving growth and innovation on the island, this is where your listening time is well spent.
Episodes
Entrepreneur sees fertile ground in Puerto Rico [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:48
Michael Sinensky is an entrepreneur who has founded businesses in a cross-section of sectors. He has been a long-time lover of Puerto Rico and recently moved his family to start a new life on the island. While he is an A…
Puerto Rico's private sector wraps up active 2023; Bullish on 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:45
Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (CofC) President Ramón Pérez-Blanco joins us to share his impressions of 2023 and to address what’s ahead, while making a call to action to the private sector to take active leadership rol…
Phishing! Smishing! Scamming! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:01
In this episode we discuss the different forms of online scamming, phishing and smishing affecting consumers and how to prevent being a victim of fraud this holiday season. #newsismybusiness #dollarsandsense
Tackling the challenges of Puerto Rico's real estate industry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:28
The challenges of Puerto Rico’s real estate industry, including the possible elimination of licensing requirements and the need for new conditions to create more affordable housing on the island were some of the issues w…
COVID-19 changed the workplace; Labor laws now try to catch up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:13
In an exclusive interview with News is my Business, attorneys from Littler Mendelson, a global legal firm specializing on workplace solutions related to labor and employment laws, and its local partners at Schuster LLC d…
US Department of Labor keeping tabs on Puerto Rico's job market [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:58
During a recent visit, the US Department of Labor's Deputy Secretary, Julie Su, sat down exclusively with Dollars & Sense to offer her take on what needs to happen in Puerto Rico's job market, calling for an alignment am…
TSA ramps up technology at SJU airport for busy summer season. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:42
The Transportation Security Administration is implementing new logistics at the Luis Muñoz Marín Int'l airport to expedite passenger movement while keeping a close watch on safety. What are the implications and benefits…
Puerto Rico's ferry service sails into next phase of privatization [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:29
In this episode, Matt Miller, president of HMS Puerto Rico and Rick Newman, president of Puerto Rico Fast Ferries, provide their views on the status of the ferry service connecting Puerto Rico with Vieques and Culebra, a…