Cultures in Business
By Lucy
and
Yee
Latina
By Lucy
Latina Entrepreneurs:An Economic Force in the U.S.
The United States is becoming more ethnically and culturally The growing presence of Latinos in the United States has a profound implication for the future of leadership in our nation.
Latinas share many of the same motivations for entrepreneurship as all women business owners:
To control own destiny
Improve economic situation
Change in job situation
Family and Heritage are important Factors
Latina entrepreneurs describe their businesses as family run. The immediate family-spouse, children or parents-are involved in their business
The first and second generation came from diverse regions, including Mexico, Cuba, South America, Puerto Rico,
Latina Entrepreneurs: An Economic Force in the U.S.
Latina entrepreneurs are a growing economic force with unique characteristics, they are improving their opportunities for access to capital, technology and training.
Latina Entrepreneurs use English and Spanish in their Business Activities.
Typically, Latina business owners say they vary their language based type of business dealings However, Latinas maintain ties to their heritage; they use both languages
What Latinas like best about business ownership
The freedom and more flexibility
Being their own boss
The down side of being a business owner
Long hours
Burden of responsibility being employers
As Latinas play an increasingly significant role in the United States.
There is a corresponding imperative to understand how leadership is experienced, understood, and developed within the Latina community.
Next is Yee
Hmong Business
By Yee
Hmong Background
Live in mountains of Laos and Thailand
Raise live stock, and harvest crops
Came to America because of Vietnam War
Business in Laos
Men do business from village to village and also to big city.
Selling hand made goods
Hmong in America
Adapt with American society
Education is a must
Usual Career suggestions
Doctor
Teacher
Auto mechanic
Nurse
Hmong Business
Men and women are about the equal, but men makes all the decision.
Usual Hmong business are:Local market
Repair shop
Restaurant
Strawberry farming
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