by Veronica Cool | Aug 16, 2015 | Articles and Press Releases
The Gig Economy – nope, it is not science fiction but rather a growing segment of laborers who have inadvertently become entrepreneurs and are spurring the economy. According to new statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 30,174 “nonemployer” firms...
by Veronica Cool | Aug 2, 2015 | Articles and Press Releases, Blog
Over and over I’m asked about loans, regaled with complaints of relationships gone awry — prompting this particular column. Banking doesn’t need to be so complicated and laborious. First, banking is just like dating. You may prefer brunettes, slender, dark skin, short...
by Veronica Cool | Jul 19, 2015 | Articles and Press Releases, Blog
This was a good week. A really good week. Every so often, I like to savor the wins, spending time reviewing the process, enjoying the journey. I realize that we are so busy rushing to the next thing and the next thing, fixed on crossing off our to-do list. And as our...
by Veronica Cool | Jul 6, 2015 | Articles and Press Releases
The USA welcomed me with a magnificent display of fireworks! Only later did I understand that the fireworks were to honor American independence — the 4th of July. I thought the fireworks were for me, a welcome to this new land of opportunity. My parents believed that...
by Veronica Cool | May 3, 2015 | Articles and Press Releases
On Tuesday, April 28, I was in downtown Baltimore, intentionally. I saw prayer circles, peaceful protest, a city seeking to restore and rebuild. Neighbor helping neighbor, including our neighbors throughout out the state. businesses calling in, “How can I...
by Veronica Cool | Apr 11, 2015 | Articles and Press Releases
Among the swaying palm trees, ice-cold Presidentes and fried plantains, I found myself working. “You all work too hard, there’s not enough fun or family time” chastised my brother, the executive president for a global hotel chain, who chooses to live in the Dominican...
