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CIPS for Small Businesses: How China’s Payment System Can Cut Costs & Boost Efficiency
(A 2025 Guide for Small Businesses) Imagine paying your Chinese supplier as quickly as sending a Venmo—no hidden fees, week-long waits,...
Juan Luis Osorio
Jun 33 min read


The Ongoing Trade Tensions: Analyzing China's Response, the US Strategy, and Global Implications
(Summary of Scott Galloway's conversation with Alice Han) The trade tensions between the United States and China have been a focal point...
Juan Luis Osorio
May 185 min read


Tariff Mitigation Strategies if You Have a Shipment to Arrive the U.S.
Summary of Viable Options Given a sudden material increase in tariff, the goal is to delay or reduce this duty impact. The most...
Juan Luis Osorio
Apr 916 min read


April 2025 Market Turmoil: Bonds, Stocks, and the Fed’s Crossroads
Apologies for the slightly more technical blog, but the conditions force us to explore some technicalities more deeply. Here is our take...
Juan Luis Osorio
Apr 912 min read


The U.S. Real Estate Market Update (March 1, 2025)
Hey there, homebuyers, sellers, and curious observers! Let’s dive into the exciting world of U.S. real estate. From pandemic-driven...
Juan Luis Osorio
Mar 13 min read


Tech Race and AI Ambitions
Here is my summary of a topic discussed by Helen Han on the Prof G Markets Podcast ( click here to listen to the entire conversation)...
Juan Luis Osorio
Feb 233 min read


How China is Reinventing Its Trade Surplus Playbook and why It Matters
(a 2025 Perspective) As shown in the above infographic, China had a $857 billion trade surplus in 2022; today, this figure is around $1.0...
Juan Luis Osorio
Feb 163 min read


New Opportunities for the Coming Years.
The incoming Trump administration is expected to bring a new approach to U.S. trade policy, potentially reshaping international relations...
Juan Luis Osorio
Jan 304 min read


The Hidden Hurdles of Global Expansion: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Expanding your small business into new markets sounds thrilling—until you realize it’s less “smooth sailing” and more “navigating a maze...
Juan Luis Osorio
Jan 272 min read
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